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Anambra: INEC declares election inconclusive, fixes Nov 9 for supplementary poll in Ihiala

Nov 8, 2021 topnews

Professor Florence Obi, the Returning Officer of the Anambra State governorship election, has said that a supplementary election will hold in 362 polling units in Ihiala Local Government Area on Tuesday, November 9. Citing the constitution, Prof. Obi noted that election had to take place in those polling units for the election to be conclusive. She noted that election did not take place in Ihiala because there were reports of insecurity in the area. Meanwhile, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, leads with a total…

Plateau Speaker impeached by 8 out of 24 lawmakers

Oct 29, 2021Oct 29, 2021 topnews

Eight out of 24 members of the Plateau State House of Assembly yesterday morning, reportedly impeached the Speaker, Abok Ayuba, and installed Yakubu Sanda (Pengana-Bassa constituency of Jos North Local Council) in his place. It was gathered that the eight members were loyal to Governor Simon Lalong. They were reportedly at the assembly complex by 5.00am and finished the impeachment by 6.00 am. At the gate, only members, who were against Ayuba were allowed by the security personnel to enter the chambers, while those loyal to him were not allowed…

Two lawmakers suspected of aiding kidnap of Zamfara assembly Speaker’s father suspended

Oct 13, 2021 topnews

Two members of Zamfara state House of Assembly have been suspended for their alleged involvement in aiding and abetting banditry in the state. The two lawmakers are alleged to have aided the kidnap of the Speaker’s father, and the murder of another colleague of theirs. The suspended members, according to a Press release signed by the Director-General Press Affairs of the House, Mustafa Kaura, are Yusuf Muhammad Anka representing Anka constituency; and Ibrahim T. Tukur Bakura representing Bakura constituency. The statement said, “They have been suspended from the state House…

Sanwo-Olu backs Tinubu’s 2023 presidential bid

Oct 8, 2021 topnews

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State Governor, yesterday, threw his weight behind the presidential bid of National Leader of All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, in 2023, saying he has the quality to lead the nation. Sanwo-Olu made the remark at the official launch of a campaign group, South-West Agenda for Asiwaju, SWAGA’23, held in Ikeja, Lagos SWAGA’23 is a campaign group championing the cause for the candidacy of the former Lagos State Governor, Tinubu, for the 2023 presidential poll. Speaking at the launch, the governor said: “You can see that Lagos…

Ortom’s chief of staff, four commissioners resign

Oct 1, 2021 topnews

Terwase Orbunde, Chief of Staff to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, has resigned his appointment on Thursday. Others who resigned their appointments were four Commissioners; Information and Culture Mrs Ngunan Addingi, Environment and Water Resources, Engineer Dondo Ahire, Education, Prof Dennis Ityavyar and Youth and Sports, Ojembe Ojotu. Their resignation followed Ortom’s directives to all his appointees nursing elective positions in 2023 to resign before or on September, 30, 2021. His media aide, Terver Akase resigned on Wednesday. The Chief of Staff and Commissioners of Education and Environment and…

Osinbajo’s 2023 campaign posters floods Osun

Sep 28, 2021 topnews

Pposters seeking support for the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, ahead of the 2023 general elections were on Monday displayed at strategic locations in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. Although the posters did not specify the position Osinbajo was vying for it was however titled, ‘Osinbajo for all 2023.’ The posters which had the portrait of Osinbajo in black suit, were sponsored by a group called ‘Osinbajo for All volunteer group.’ Residents of Osun state capital, who observed the posters in areas such as Oke Onitea; Lameco Junction; Dele Yes…

King Sunny Ade’s wife, Hon. Risikat Adegeye dies at 62

Sep 21, 2021 topnews

Wife of Juju maestro, King Sunny Ade, Risikat Ajoke Adegeye, a former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, is dead. She was aged 62 years. A media aide to Adegeye’s son, Daniel Fayemi, and sources in the Lagos State House of Assembly confirmed her demise. Fayemi said, “The philanthropic politician passed on in the early hours of Tuesday. Her remains have since been deposited at the TOS funeral homes, Lagos. “She is survived by her grieving husband and son, Mr. George Folarin. Funeral arrangements would be communicated accordingly.”…

Gumi to Fani-Kayode: “You are a traitor, Judas of Oduduwa”

Sep 17, 2021Sep 17, 2021 topnews

Kaduna-based controversial Islamic scholar, Ahmad Abubakar Gumi lambasted the former aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, as he described him as a traitor and Judas of Oduduwa. Though, Gumi did not mention the name of Fani-Kayode, but he shared a throwback story where the former aviation Minister, in 2018, said he would rather die than join the APC or bow to President Muhammadu Buhari. In his official Facebook page (same post), Gumi also shared the picture of the former Minister with President Buhari, two Governors of Zamfara and Yobe States; Bello Matawalle…

We’ll give Jonathan chance to contest 2023 presidency -APC

Sep 16, 2021 topnews

The All Progressives Congress says former President Goodluck Jonathan will be given an opportunity to contest for the 2023 presidency if he joins the ruling party. The National Secretary, APC Caretaker, and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee, John Akpanudoedehe, said this while featuring as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday. He said this when asked about the speculations that Jonathan is considering to join the ruling party. The APC official also clarified that the ex-president will also be granted a founding member status if he joins. He, however,…

Ortom, APC chieftains clash over call for state of emergency in Benue State

Aug 31, 2021 topnews

All Progressives Congress, APC, members of Benue State chapter yesterday, in Abuja deliberated on the security situation in the state and asked President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately take steps to declare a state of emergency. Those who converged on the Nigerian Air Force Conference Centre and Suites, venue of the meeting to deliberate on the state of affairs in Benue include former Senate President, Ameh Ebute; Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Senator George Akume, who addressed the gathering; Gen. Garba, Prof. John Enyi, John Ochoga and Gen. Harrison…