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EFCC To Go After ‘Corrupt’ Governors, Others After May 29
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has concluded plans to go after some outgoing governors and other public officials after May 29. EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa, who disclosed this yesterday at the headquarters of the commission during an exclusive interview with Daily Trust, specifically said more arrests would be made immediately after May 29. Bawa, who hosted the management staff of...
I Will Run Peter Obi’s Model Of Governance In Abia State – Alex Otti
Alex Otti, the newly elected governor of Abia State, has stated that he will implement Peter Obi's governance model in the state. When asked if he would reduce the cost of governance on Channels Television's Politics Today, he responded, "Absolutely, I have repeatedly spoken out about the cost of governance being a major problem in the country, and it applies...
Ramadan: Emulate Muhammad’s Virtues, Bola Tinubu Urges Muslims
The President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the Muslims to emulate Prophet Muhammad’s example of humility, forgiveness, and service to others. He also charged them to be “imbued with the spirit of sacrifice, self-discipline, goodwill, justice, tolerance, mercy, compassion and generosity that lie at the heart of Islam.” READ ALSO: Chief Judge Pardons 80-Year-Old Man, 11 Other Inmates In Akwa...
Businessman Gifts Abia INEC Returning Officer, Prof Oti Exotic Prado SUV He Ordered For Himself
Reactions have continued to trail the declaration of ex-bank chief executive, Dr. Alex Otti as governor-elect of Abia State on Wednesday by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. This time, an excited citizen, Steven Ukpabi has surprised the INEC returning officer, Prof. Nnenna Oti who presided over the collation of votes from the March 18 governorship election in the state...
Chief Judge Pardons 80-Year-Old Man, 11 Other Inmates In Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom State Chief Judge, Justice Ekaette Obot, on Thursday freed 12 inmates, including an 80-year-old man in Ikot Abasi and Eket correctional centres on awaiting trial list. Out of the 12 freed inmates, three were from Ikot Abasi correctional centre, while nine were from Eket correctional centre and had been awaiting trial for between one to five years. The Chief...
Election Tribunal Receives 9 Petitions In Ondo
The Election Petition Tribunal in Ondo on Thursday said it had received nine petitions on the Feb. 25 National Assembly elections in the state. The Secretary of the tribunal, Mr. Musa Adam, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that seven of the petitions were on the House of Representatives election and two on the senate. READ ALSO: We Will Fulfil...
We Will Fulfil All Promises To Edo People Before 2024, Says Gov. Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said his government remains focused on delivering all campaign promises made to Edo people before leaving office on November 12, 2024. The governor gave the assurance when he visited Niger College in Ikpoba-Okha Council of the state, alongside the Commissioner of Education, Dr. Joan Osa-Oviawe, and other top government functionaries. READ ALSO: Declare Me Winner...
Declare Me Winner Or Order Rerun – Atiku Tells Court
People's Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has asked the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) to declare him the winner of the Federal 25 election. Alternatively, he prayed to the court to order a rerun between him and the president-elect, Bola Tinubu. In the alternative, he wants the entire election nullified and a fresh one conducted. The petition by Atiku and PDP,...
Police Silent Despite Killings During Rivers Election – Magnus Abe
Magnus Abe, Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Rivers State, has condemned the silence of the police despite killings during the election. Abe said video evidence in some of the cases shows “at least six persons were murdered” in the violence that characterized the March 18 poll. The Rivers State Police Command has maintained ignorance of any fatality, the SDP...
No Healing Without Justice, Rhodes-Vivour Replies Tinubu
The governorship candidate of Labour Party (LP), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, yesterday, told the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, that healing could not happen without justice. He said that a free and fair election might not be possible under his presidency. Rhodes-Vivour, who spoke in his office in Victoria Island, Lagos, lamented that the outcome of the governorship and House of Assembly elections...
