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" We dedicate this victory to God and the good people of Oyo State. We are grateful for your confidence in our administration and promise to work even harder to deliver our promises under Omituntun 2.0." - Gov. Seyi Makinde. Makinde sweeps 15 LGs announced by INEC in Oyo  The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has won in 15 out of the 16 local governments announced so far by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Watch video below and More photos below. 

INEC Ad-Hoc Staff Shot Dead By Political Thugs In Rivers  Arumodum Julius Akoi, an ad hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), was shot and killed by political thugs in Ward 7 Abua Central, Abua-Odual local government area of Rivers State. The incident happened during the governorship and House of Assembly election on Saturday, March 18, 2023. It was gathered that the ad hoc staff died while he was being rushed to the hospital for medical treatment, Spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed one person dead at Abual-Odual but didn't give further details. Friends have taken to Facebook to mourn the deceased. Living Olavokere Jamala.  

Sen. Aishat Dahiru Ahmed Binani Of APC Wins Adamawa State Governorship Election To Become The First Nigerian Female Governor-Elect APC - 409,909. PDP - 406,617. Madam Governor, History Maker! ❤️❤️❤️ Beauty + Brain = Irresistible Combo. 😍 She defeated the might of Atiku and the incumbent Governor, Finitri. This is Excess and overflowing CAPACITY!. More photos below. 

ELECTIONS DUTY: IGP EMBARKS ON ELECTION MONITORING/ PATROL, VISITS KADUNA, PLATEAU BY ROAD The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, CFR, in the quest to bolster election security management of the Nigeria Police Force and further assess the policing strategies along  Abuja, Kaduna and Plateau State routes for general safety of road users in the axis, embarked on an election monitoring patrol by road across the states to assure residents and electorates of their security during and after the elections. The IGP’s patrol convoy took off on Saturday, 18th March, 2023, from the FCT Abuja and proceeded to cover all the areas along the Abuja – Jere – Kwoi – Kafanchan – Jos – and Kaduna axis. The IGP also took time to make strategic stops at polling units along the axis covered and interfaced with senior officers of the NPF, the military, paramilitary, and traditional rulers. Furthermore, the Inspector-General of Police assured citizens that the Police will remain committed to s

Murder Of Rivers APC Campaign DG: CP Vows To Bring Perpetrators To Book ....As CP Assures of Diligent Investigation March 19, 2023  The Commissioner of Police in charge of Election duties in Rivers State, CP Echeng Echeng tasked operatives of the Command to deploy all necessary human and investigative assets to ensure that the killers of the Campaign Director-General for the All Progressives Congress in Ahoada West , Mr. Chisom Leonard are brought to book. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko in a statement said   information gathered revealed that the Campaign DG was shot by yet to be identified gunmen yesterday.  She added that the Commissioner of Police commiserate with family of the bereaved and promised to bring perpetrators of such heinous crime to justice.  Picture at Viewer's Discretion  

ICPC Arrests Four Vote Buyers In Sokoto, Katsina States *ICPC Officers Attacked In Sokoto, One Officer Suffers Head Injury    *Monitoring Team Rescues Female Voter Accused of Vote-Buying From Mob Action   The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested four vote buyers in Sokoto and Katsina States during the governorship and houses of assembly elections on Saturday. In its election monitoring operations across the States of the Federation, officers of the anti-corruption agency encountered some vote buyers at Kauran Miyo Primary School in Bodingo Town of Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State. More photos below. 

PRESIDENT BUHARI GREETS AGUMA BASSA, BENIN, BAKO EBIREDELU DOGWO AT 58   President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with His Royal Highness (HRH), Alhaji Bako Ebiredelu Dogwo, Aguma Bassa, Benin, on his 58th birthday, March 20, 2023, rejoicing with the royal father for service to his people and nation.   President Buhari recalls the invaluable contributions of the traditional ruler, who is the Coordinator General, Bassa Traditional Rulers and Elites, to peace, development and prosperity of his domain, particularly the attention to civic responsibilities, education and entrepreneurship.   As the Aguma Bassa turns 58, the President lauds his dedication, and commitment to his domain and the entire country, saluting his passion particularly for agriculture and support for the ‘Grow what we eat,’ and ‘Eat what we grow’ policy of the Federal Government.   President Buhari prays for the wellbeing of the royal father.   Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) March 19, 2

ELECTION IN RIVERS A COMPLETE FAILURE, SAYS AMAECHI 19th March, 2023  Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation, has described the governorship and House of Assembly election in Rivers State as a complete failure based on the intimidation of voters by thugs. The former governor, who spoke with journalists after casting his vote in polling unit 14, ward 8, Ubima community, Ikwerre LGA, faulted the inability of Usman Baba, the inspector-general of police (IGP), to address the arrest and intimidation of members of opposition parties in the state. He said that Governor Nyesom Wike lacks the power to declare anybody wanted, even as he expressed concern over low voter turnout in the state, adding that it is a result of voter intimidation. Amaechi said: “Look at what is happening in Rivers State —a complete failure of governance. Police are helping PDP arrest APC and SDP members,” he said. “Gongs are beating in communities asking people who will not vote for PDP not to come out or the

1.2m pills of tramadol seized as NDLEA intercepts heroin consignment at Lagos airport . Arrests 2 members of Afro-Europe cartel, 9 others over drug trafficking No fewer than One Million Two Hundred and Five Thousand Two Hundred and Sixty (1, 205, 260) pills of opioids were seized in two interdiction operations in Kogi and Gombe state by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, just as anti-narcotic officers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja Lagos disrupted the activities of a drug syndicate that operates between Nigeria, East Africa, and Europe, with the arrest of two members of the cartel. Operatives at the Lagos airport had on Monday 13th March intercepted a member of the drug syndicate, Ejezie Vitus Ifeanyi, during screening of inward passengers on Ethiopian Airline flight from Malawi via Addis Ababa at the arrival hall.  When a search was conducted on him, it was discovered that one of his two bags has a false bottom concealment. During prel

PINK REPUBLIC TV: Season 4,Episode 7 Presenter: Barrister Pink Republic . Hot Topic: General news around the world  Call the show Live on: 09075741104. For advert booking contact:08055371640. Guest: Phina Don. Watch video below.