Jigawa State Government has disputed rumours alleging that the upcoming local government election scheduled for October 5, 2024 was postponed. Special adviser to the Governor on election matters, Hon. Abbas Ibrahim disclosed this in a statement. He said the Jigawa State Independent Electoral Commission, JISIEC, had no power to change the date of the election without the consent of the political parties and other relevant stakeholders. He said both the parties must agree and with valid reasons for the postponement of the election. According to him, “I have contacted the secretary of the commission and he confirmed to me that…
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Socio-political activist, Aisha Yesuf, has slammed Governor Godwin Obaseki for crying out over the outcome of the Edo State governorship election result. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday declared Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress, APC, winner of the election conducted on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Okpebholo of the APC won 11 local government areas, while the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate, Asue Ighodalo won 7 leaving, Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party LP, with none. INEC’s Returning Officer, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, officially announced Okpebholo winner of the…
Sunshine Stars head coach, Kennedy Boboye has expressed disappointment with the outcome of his side’s home clash against Abia Warriors. The Owena Waves were held to a 0-0 draw by Imama Amapakabo’s side. Boboye said the plan was for his side to claim maximum points in the encounter. The former Plateau United gaffer, however, said they will fight to regain the lost points in subsequent matches. “We have put the outcome of the match behind us, it’s done and dusted, our target now is the next game against Akwa United,” he told the club’s media. “The game was very tough;…
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo says innovations introduced by the Ministry have been geared towards rendering seamless services and making things easier for Nigerians and investors without compromising national security. The Minister made this known while receiving a delegation of the Governing Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, led by its President, Davidson Alaribe. While explaining that there was still room for improvement in the matter of the acquisition of passports, Tunji-Ojo said the contactless passport solution would soon come on board, adding that Nigerians would be able to renew their passports without going to…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York, United States, to represent Nigeria at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, UNGA. This was disclosed in a statement by his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha on Monday. According to him, the Vice President touched down at John F. Kennedy International Airport in the wee hours of Monday, where he was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Dr. ‘Bosun Tijani, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, Nigerian diplomats, UN officials, and many others. DAILY POST reports…
Factional Secretary-General of apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, on Monday said the outgoing Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki and other Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, chieftains who betrayed the Southeast are losing relevance. He said the outcome of the Edo State governorship election had shown that PDP chieftains loyal to former presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar are losing their political relevance. He recalled how the Southeast urged the PDP to honour the zoning formula enshrined in the party’s constitution, which advocated for an equitable and rotational presidency that would duly allow the region to present a candidate…
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Victoria, has reacted to her former partner on the show, Shaun’s eviction. DAILY POST reports that Shaun was evicted from the show along with Handi and TJay on Sunday. Reacting to his eviction, Victoria said it was shocking, stressing that she was expecting to be evicted before Shaun because he is “more active” in the house. In a candid chat with Kassia on Sunday night, Victoria said, “I was not expecting Shaun to leave at all. I always thought that if they wanted to evict between the two of us, it would be…
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has lauded three Arsenal players for their performances in Sunday’s Premier League tie between both teams. Guardiola said the likes of Ben White, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães defended really good against Man City. Recall that Erling Haaland gave the Cityzens the lead early in the first half. Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Magalhães then put Mikel Arteta’s side in front before half time. Arsenal were then reduced to 10-men after Leandro Trossard’s red card. But a late stoppage time goal from John Stones ensured Man City and Arsenal played a 2-2 draw at Etihad Stadium.…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has hailed Rodri as a potential Ballon d’Or winner. Guardiola was speaking after their 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Sunday. Rodri left the game in the first half with a knee injury, after coming together with Thomas Partey. Rodri’s importance to Guardiola’s team is well-documented, with City losing three of the four Premier League fixtures the 28-year-old missed last season. “I don’t know, I didn’t speak to the doctor,” Guardiola told reporters. “[But] Rodri is strong. He leaves the pitch in this action because he felt something, otherwise Rodri stays there. “He’s the best holding…
Jigawa State Chief Judge, Justice Umar M. Sadiq has constituted and sworn-in chairmen and members of the local government elections petition and appeal tribunal. He said the tribunal is to attend to cases that may be filed by aggrieved parties and candidates after the local government elections. The chairman urged the members of the tribunal to shun all forms of corruption, abuse of office and to strictly adhere with the oath of allegiance to guide the conduct of their assignment. He added that the choice of the chairmen and members of the Tribunal was based on merit and experience in…