by Akpokona Omafuaire Also read: FULL VIDEO: INEC declares Obaseki winner of Edo guber poll Vanguard News The post Moment of victory: PDP supporters celebrate Obaseki’s reelection on the streets of Edo (PHOTOS) appeared first on Vanguard News.
Ganduje: 49 CSOs accuse Police on alleged harassment of female lawyer
By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja Civil Society Organisations, CSOs numbering 49, weekend, accused Nigerian Police Force on alleged harassment of a lawyer, Sai’da Sa’ad, based in Kano, over alleged short audio clip released on Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on alleged moves to make money out of COVID-19 pandemic, which they demanded stop to her …
Edo: PDP, Obi congratulate Obaseki
Jubilant PDP supporters flood Edo streets As Secondus urges Buhari to sign electoral bill into law By Dirisu Yakubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has congratulated Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki, deputy governor, Philip Shaibu for their victory in Saturday’s gubernatorial poll, describing the victory as historic. Obaseki, who flew the flag of the PDP polled …
SEA debuts with ‘Mendem’
Having honed his music skills while listening to music heavyweights including 2Baba, Burna Boy, Psquare, Bob Marley, Rodey Ricch, among others, afro-beat/afro-pop music singer, Mbadike Obinna, a.k.a SEA, has released his debut single titled ‘Mendem’, under Bandz Media, produced by Yebo4life, mixed and mastered by STG, with visuals by Marvin. Speaking on the inspiration behind the …
Sheikh Waziri: Security expert with interest of Nigerians at heart
As the population of Nigeria grows frequently, so do the industries involved in the nation’s achievements. One can say as each day comes; it comes with a lot and asides from the persistent economic crisis the nation faces year in year out, security should be least of a citizen’s worries. But in Nigeria, reverse is the …
ECTDA: The quest for urban renewal, revival in Enugu
By Louis Munachiso If there is anything that those who knew the historical antecedents and position of Enugu appreciate most, it is the very unique urban planning and layout that define the city. As the city played its role as the capital of the former eastern region, it continued to serve the growing population of residents …
‘How can you conduct election during rainy season and expect man holding umbrella to lose’
By Nwafor Sunday Reno Omokri, former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Sunday expressed happiness over the defeat of the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Disclosing this on his twitter handle, Reno asked, “how can you conduct election during rainy season and expect the man holding an umbrella to lose?. Reno who addresses …
Okowa congratulates Obaseki on his re-election
From right); Chairman ,Edo PDP Governorship National Campaign Counci and Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike; South-South Chairman, Governors Forum and Delta Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa (middle)and Akwa-Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, ( left) during Edo State PDP Governorship Rally at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium , Benin City. Tuesday 15 Delta state Governor, Dr.Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated …
A case for chivalry and romance
A collection of inspiring poems, the anthology is written in a simple easy to understand style so all class of readers, regardless of status or gender can relate. It starts with a love quote preceded by fourteen poems on love. And subsequently followed by a series of poems on life, friendship, romance, politics, faith and God. …
Emir of Zazzau: It’s very sad, says El-Rufai
Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai. By Nwafor Sunday Following the death of Emir of Zazzau, Alh (Dr.) Shehu Idris CFR, the governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, Sunday expressed shock, describing his death as sad. Disclosing this via his facebook handle, El-Rufai said: “VERY SAD: It is with great sadness that I confirm the passing …
Edo 2020: Reps hail Obaseki
By Tordue Salem The Peoples Democratic Party Caucus of the House of Representatives has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki on his re-election as Governor of Edo State. The caucus leader, Rep. Kingsley Chinda (PDP- Rivers) said: “Governor Obaseki’s victory depicts democracy as a reflection of the people’s will to elect a credible leader that will serve …
Two killed over cult clash in Akwa Ibom Community
By Chioma Onuegbu – Uyo Two persons have been killed in Inen Ikot Eteye village in Oruk Anam local government area of Akwa Ibom State last Saturday duing a fresh clash between two popular and rival cult groups, De Balm cult and Iceland. It was alleged that members of De Balm cult had early morning of Saturday …
How Obaseki defeated Izy-Iyamu in Edo governorship election
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State. By Nwafor Sunday The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Godwin Obaseki defeated his closet opponent Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in 13 local governments. Ize-Iyamu won in five local governments with a total of 223,619 votes, while Obaseki polled 307,955 to defeat all the contenders. He …
COVID-19: Umahi lifts ban on all social gatherings in Ebonyi
Governor David Umahi By Peter Okutu, Abakaliki Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, weekend, lifted the ban on all social gatherings in the state. In a statement through Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji (Commissioner for Information and State Orientation), the Governor directed “that all public and private schools from primary to tertiary levels shall re-open on 5th October …
INEC declares Obaseki winner of Edo governorship election
Godwin Obaseki By Nwafor Sunday The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and of course the current governor of Edo state winner of the states gubernatorial election. READ ALSO: #EdoDecides2020: Obaseki, Lagos, Tinubu, Oshiomhole, Ambode top trends on Twitter Recall that Obaseki had in a final campaign rally in Benin City, …
Breaking: Obaseki leads Izy-Iyamu with 84,336 votes
By Nwafor Sunday The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Godwin Obaseki is currently leading the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu with a margin of 84,336 votes. After counting the votes, Obaseki secured 307,955 votes across 18 local government areas while Osagie Ize-Iyamu, polled 223,619. Details later: READ ALSO: Edo 2020: Obaseki wins …
Edo Poll: CTA says INEC has shown capacity for improvement in elections
…Commends voters, security personnel over Peaceful Poll Election observer group, the Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) has said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shown the capacity for the incremental improvement in the management of elections in Nigeria. The group in its preliminary statement on the conduct of the Edo State governorship election said report …
Breaking: Obaseki wins Ize-Iyamu with 2987 votes in his LGA
Ize-Iyamu and Obasek By Nwafor Sunday The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Godwin Obaseki has defeated the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu in his local government. Ize-Iyamu who is from Orhionmwon, polled 10,458 votes, while Obaseki polled 13,445 to beat him in his council. READ ALSO: EDO 2020: Three things Ize-Iyamu said after casting his …
Breaking: Emir of Zazzau is dead
Zazzau Emir By Ibrahim HassanWuyo The Emir of Zazzau in Kaduna State,Alhaji ( Dr) Shehu Idris is dead. Details shortly. The post Breaking: Emir of Zazzau is dead appeared first on Vanguard News.
Kaduna IRS seals 40 bet9ja offices, 8 others in 7 days
The Kaduna Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), has so far, shut down 40 bet9ja offices in the last seven days, in its ongoing operation to close all unregistered gaming offices in the state. Mr Liye Anthony, Head of Gaming in the agency, who made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) …