The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has uploaded 86.55% of the results from the Edo governorship election, totaling 3,911 out of 4,519 to the INEC IReV portal. As at 6:22 pm, the results were already uploaded for Nigerians to view at their comfort. With these results, every party’s situation room is aware of which candidate is currently in the lead. DAILY POST also reports that Anugbum Onuoha, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo, had assured that the governorship election results will be transmitted electronically. Onuoha spoke in an interview with Arise Television on Saturday, stressing that only poor network…
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A delegation of traditional rulers from neighbouring Niger Republic has commiserated with the government and people of Yobe State over the flood disaster and Mafa incident that claimed lives and properties in some parts of the state. Director General of Press and Media Affairs to Yobe State Governor, Mamman Mohammed, made this known in a statement released on Saturday. According to the statement, the Emir of Maine-Soroa and leader of the delegation, Abdou Katielou Katiella Gasso, said that as good neighbours, they were obliged to identify with the state at this trying moment. He said the people of Yobe State…
Police officers have arrested nine individuals for alleged vote buying and possession of pre-filled ballot papers during the ongoing Edo State governorship election. In a statement on Saturday, Force spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi detailed that six of the suspects were apprehended at Aibotse Secondary School, near Meremu Hotel in Auchi, for engaging in vote buying. The police recovered a large sum of money, weapons, and plans for voter intimidation. Two key suspects, Emotingham Godspower, 25, and Farawei Isaac, 27, both from Ufunama community in Ovia South West LGA, were linked to a larger criminal network. They were arrested at So Cash…
The Police Service Commission on Saturday, said despite early morning rains, Police officers on election duty in Edo State arrived at their polling units on time and provided the required security for voters and the voting materials. Ikechukwu Ani Head, Press and Public Relations, in a statement, said the officers were largely professional and polite but there were cases of vote buying/inducement. “The massive deployment of Police personnel across the state initially seemed to have scared eligible voters but gradually built confidence and a sense of security as voters conducted their civic duty without fear in most of the voting…
The Director General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Public Procurement, James Folorunsho has claimed that contracts awarded by the state government go through transparent procurement processes and are accessible to all through the Bureau’s e-portal. Speaking at the 2024 Procurement Clinic with the theme, “Fostering Efficiency and Transparency in Public Procurement,” Folorunsho stressed the present administration’s commitment to ensuring that every contract awarded follows due process. “We have an efficient e-portal and e-certification pin place. Everything we do at the Bureau of Public Procurement is visible globally because transparency and accountability are our topmost priorities in Ekiti State,” Pastor…
Kabiru Abdullahi scored the decisive goal as Rivers United defeated Lobi Stars 1-0 away in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL matchday three encounter on Saturday. Abdullahi was on target 11 minutes from time. The forward also bagged a brace in Rivers United’s 3-1 home win against Heartland last weekend. He has scored three goals in the NPFL this season. Rivers United now occupy the top spot on the table with seven points from three games. At the Lafia Township Stadium, Nasarawa United fell to a 4-3 defeat to El-kanemi Warriors. Anas Yusuf bagged a hat-trick for Nasarawa United while…
The phased demolition of the Ekeoha market in Aba, popularly known as the Shopping centre has commenced, in preparation for the Abia State government’s remodelling project. The remodelling of the market, according to the Abia State government, is to bring the market to international standards and ensure the safety of traders and their customers as well as open up Aba for more business opportunities. The first phase of the demolition was started from the decked shops at Ehi Road section on Thursday. Governor Alex Otti during the official flag of the reconstruction in August, said that original shop owners will…
Scores of aged voters trooped out in large numbers in Ewohimi in Esan South East Local Government Area to exercise their franchise in Saturday’s Governorship election in Edo State. DAILY POST reports that among the aged voters are Chief Ikehide Honda, 91 years old, Mrs Betty Evbuomwan, 82 years and Chief Idida Friday, over 70 years. The voters cast their votes at Ward 1, unit 3, Okaigben Idinrio primary school. Speaking shortly after voting, the duo of Ikehide and Betty said they were spurred to vote by the strong motivation that the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP is…
Two British heavyweights, Anthony “AJ” Joshua (28-3-0) and Daniel “Dynamite Triple D” Dubois (21-2-0) go head-to-head in a highly anticipated 12-round bout today. With a win, Anthony Joshua can become a three-time heavyweight world champion, regaining the title he lost to Oleksandr Usyk in September 2021. Meanwhile, Dubois hopes to upset the odds and make a successful first defence of his IBF title. Click here to watch Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois live stream Dubois was upgraded to IBF world champion over the summer after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt, and he’ll make his first defense against British rival Joshua.…
The Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kaduna State Command, Nuhu Muhammadu has advised residents of Kaduna State to live in peace with one another. The Commandant made the call during the commemoration of International Day of Peace with the theme, ‘Cultivating the Culture of Peace,’ held at the Kaduna State University on Saturday. He noted that peaceful coexistence with one another is paramount as it ensures rapid development in society. The Commandant who lauded the Kaduna State Governor for ensuring peace by providing patrol vehicles code-named: Operation Fushin Kada,” noted that the vehicles would be…