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 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE   PRESIDENT TINUBU WELCOMES APC VICTORY IN EDO; COMMENDS PEACEFUL CONDUCT OF ELECTION President Bola Tinubu congratulates Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Saturday's Edo State governorship election, on his victory at the polls.    Senator Okpebholo was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, having defeated other contenders for the position.   President Tinubu commends APC national leaders, Edo State leaders, and party governors for working hard to achieve victory. He says the victory testified to the people's support for the ruling party, its progressive ideals, its economic reengineering programme and its commitment to improving the lives of Nigerians.    He urges Senator Okpebholo not to gloat over his victory but to see it as a challenging call to service. He encourages him to demonstrate magnanimity by reaching out to his political rivals and uniting the peop

 UN Security Council 'no longer fit': SA president South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called for UN reform on Sunday, stating before the General Assembly that the Security Council is "clearly no longer fit" to address contemporary challenges, Anadolu Agency reported. "Placing the fate of the world’s security in the hands of a select few when it is the vast majority who bear the brunt of these threats is unjust, unfair and unsustainable," Ramaphosa said at the UN’s Summit of the Future in New York. Highlighting ongoing wars, conflicts, and climate change, he stressed that the Security Council’s structure “does not represent all countries” and fails to consider diverse viewpoints. Ramaphosa described the Pact for the Future, adopted by the General Assembly, as a chance to "reinvigorate the multilateral system" and fulfill promises to reform global governance, including the Security Council and international financial institutions. He also urged

September 22, 2024 Press Statement Edo Guber: PDP Backs Gov Fintiri, Insists Its Candidate, Asue Ighodalo Won the Poll The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stands by the results of the Edo State Governorship election as garnered by its polling agents across the State and echoed by the Chairman of the Edo PDP National Campaign Council, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State which indicate that the PDP candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo clearly won the election. The PDP asserts that the rush, venom and hauling of insults with which the All Progressives Congress (APC) attacked Governor Fintiri only confirms APC’s violent desperation to cover its manipulations and steal the mandate freely given to Dr. Asue Ighodalo by the people of Edo State as reflected in the genuine votes cast at the Polling Units.  As Governor Fintiri presented, the results collated from the Polling Units have Asue Ighodalo in clear lead before the State collation exercise was hijacked by the APC which, in connivance of some

 A man from Majomela village in Nongoma in northern KwaZulu-Natal has been hailed as a village hero after he reportedly killed a leopard. He does not even have a scar... According to a someone that commented he wrote "Well done Mr mzwezwembe his my next door neighbor heixx it was not an easy one but he did one of my favorite John Cena move hence the leopard couldn’t see him coming🤝You Saved us and the surrounding Kruger National park should employ this Man his our local hero in everything even mosquitoes know him here axi kahle".- Junior Bila.  More photos below. 

  Wife allegedly murdered husband at Malungane village in Namakgale  A 52-year-old woman, Orscarin Selina Hlungwani, has been charged with murder for allegedly killing her husband, Soyaphi Moses Hlungwani (63) also known as Shaka, at Malungane village in Namakgale.  After his first wife passed away, Hlungwani moved to Malungane village with Selina. The couple got into a fight on August 27, leaving Shaka bruised and lying on the floor. The family reported the incident to Namakgale police the next day at 1 pm. Selina initially appeared in court on August 30, 2024, for a formal bail application but was denied. She was denied bail again on September 4, 2024, but eventually granted R1000 bail on September 10, 2024. The late Soyaphi Moses Hlungwani was born in Nsavulani village, outside Giyani, and later relocated to Phalaborwa for work at Palabora Mining Company (PMC), a major copper producer in South Africa. More photos below. 

  Namibian Drug Mule Arrested at OR Tambo Airport A 30-year-old Namibian woman was caught at OR Tambo International Airport with swallowed bullets of suspected drugs. This marks the tenth drug mule arrest in two months. SAPS, SARS, and immigration officials acted on intel, intercepting her upon arrival from Sao Paulo. An X-ray confirmed foreign objects in her stomach. She's released over 60 bullets of suspected cocaine so far and remains under police custody. SAPS National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola praised the team's vigilance, stating, "South Africa won't tolerate criminal activity. We're closing in on transnational organized crime." Watch video below. 

 PDP Govs Tell INEC To Respect Edo People’s Wish As the collation of the final results of the Edo State governorship continues, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors have asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to respect the wishes of the people. Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, made the call in a statement on Sunday. “As the country perches on the horns of grave economic and security challenges, it is our expectation that INEC and everyone involved in the Edo Governorship Elections will respect the sovereign wishes of the people of Edo State and spare the nation the unpredictable consequences of a disputed result at this time,” he said. “This becomes more imperative, especially in the face of the threat to democracy  by the total state capture inclination of the Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress, APC government.”

 Falana Seeks Information On Completion Date Of PH, Warri, Kaduna Refineries Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has written to two contractors, Marie Tecnimont S.P.A and Saipem Contracting Nigeria Ltd to request information on the completion date for the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt, Warri & Kaduna Refineries. Copies of the letters dated Sept 17 and addressed to the Managing Directors of both firms, who were awarded the contracts of the refineries. Falana said in the letters that he confirmed that the Federal Government awarded Maire Tecnimont S.P.A. the contracts for the rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt refineries for the sum of US$1.5bn while Saipem got the contracts for the Warri and Kaduna refineries for the same amount. “In line with the terms of the contract which was awarded sometime in April 2021, the project is expected to be completed in three phases of 18, 24 and 44 months,” he said. The senior advocate made the requests under the Freedom of Information A

 Resumption: ASUBEB warns schools against using children as labourers The Abia State Universal Basic Education Board, ASUBEB, has emphasized the need for schools in the state to promptly comply with the September 23, 2024 resumption date by ensuring that teachers are ready to commence academic activities immediately. This is even as ASUBEB advised schools not to use schoolchildren in the clearing of bushy school compounds, on resumption day. Recall that the Abia State government had postponed the resumption of schools from September 16 to September 23 because of last Monday’s Public Holiday. Speaking to newsmen in Umuahia, Executive Chairman of ASUBEB, Lydia Onuoha warned that defaulting schools would be severely punished and urged parents, guardians and school authorities to make their environment ready to welcome the pupils and students. She said that assignment of classes to teachers and other preparations should have been concluded by education authorities in all the LGAs, for Mond

 ‘Let your man quit his job if you earn higher’ – Ali Baba tells women Veteran comedian, Ali Baba, has said insecure men should be the one quitting their jobs instead of pressuring their partners who earned more than them. Ali Baba stated this while reacting to the trending story of a man who forced his wife to quit her job because she earned more than him. While questioning the authenticity of the story, the comedian noted that the self-worth of such men were tied to financial status, and they became weak when faced with prosperous women. Speaking in a post on his Instagram page, he said the man should be the one to quit his job rather than asking his wife to resign. He said, “Who are these women falling for such lies? If you earn more than your man, let him quit his job. Nonsense! Who are these lazy bumcums peddling these stupid narratives? “If you are earning N10 million a month, and your husband earns N1.5 million, how does it make sense to resign? That means the man’s confidence i

  Watch: South Africa Snow Traps Motorists in Freezing Cold In a devastating turn of events, a severe snowstorm that struck South Africa over the weekend has claimed one life and left hundreds of motorists stranded along the N3 Highway, which connects Johannesburg to Durban. The heavy snowfall, which began on Friday, brought traffic to a standstill, trapping numerous vehicles and their occupants in freezing conditions. The uMngeni Municipal emergency centre has confirmed that despite extensive efforts to assist those stranded, one person has tragically passed away due to exposure to the extreme cold. The victim, who was traveling in a taxi from Johannesburg to KwaZulu-Natal, succumbed to hypothermia after spending the night trapped in sub-zero temperatures. Efforts to Assist Stranded Motorists The emergency centre, which has been operating tirelessly since the onset of the snowstorm, expressed its gratitude to local community members who have provided blankets, hot meals, and shelter t

 How King Juan Carlos Shot His Brother And Called It An Accident Infante Alfonso of Spain was the younger brother of King Juan Carlos of Spain. He was also the youngest son of Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona and Princess María de las Mercedes of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, and the grandson of King Alfonso XIII. The Easter of 1956 was a nightmare for the Spanish Royal Family. Maundy Thursday in 1956 was the day when 18-year-old Juan Carlos, later King Juan Carlos of Spain, shot and killed his younger brother Alfonso de Borbon. Alfonso was the youngest child of Don Juan Carlos de Borbon and Princess Maria de las Mercedes and was called Alfonsito by family and friends. He was only 14 years old A new Spanish documentary was broadcast by HBO in which several former close friends of the family and the former King Juan Carlos shared their recollections of the incident. When the news leaked, it was claimed it was an accident in which Juan Carlos was cleaning his weapon. The HBO series 'Salvar a

 I never seen you visit your mum’s house in Edo or mention her village – Cynthia Morgan slams Davido for speaking on Edo gubernatorial election Cynthia Morgan has knocked her colleague, Davido over his interference in Edo gubernatorial election. We reported that Davido, in a series of tweets, had questioned the police directive for Edo citizens, telling them to return home immediately after casting their votes. He declared the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the most dangerous institution in Nigeria as he admonished Edo indigenes not to bow to them. Explaining to those who queried him for interfering in the election, he revealed that his mother is from Edo and as such, he is interested in the election. He also knocked INEC, calling them a shame as he prayed for God to help the citizens.

 Light of my World, Love of my life, Wife of my youth, My Lifetime soulmate– Tobi Bakre celebrates wife as she marks birthday Sharing adorable photos of them with their kids, he described Anu as the light of his world, the Lord of his life, the wife of his youth, and his lifetime soulmate. He stated that every day  his birthday in his books as he affirmed his undying love for her. He prayed that his wife would continue to blossom year after year.

 Residents Suffer As Kaduna-Plateau Border Roads Crumble Residents along the border communities adjoining both Plateau and Kaduna states have decried the deplorable condition of access roads in their domain Stakeholders of the border communities that include: Riyom, Saminaka, Manchok and Jengre, among others, have thus appealed to the governments of the two states to rehabilitate and in other cases, rebuild the failed roads. In separate interviews with The Arewa PUNCH in Jos on Wednesday, the residents described some of the border communities’ roads as “death traps,” particularly those leading in and out of the two states. They disclosed that the residents and other stakeholders have continued to suffer untold hardships and heavy economic losses due to the long neglect of the roads by the two state governments as well as the Federal Government despite the several promises made in the past by the different governments to fix the road. Lamenting the situation, a resident of Saaminaka, Da

 It is an error when a Christian believer uses his acting gift which is meant to glorify God to satisfy self in secular movies” – Mike Bamiloye send message to Christian Actors In a post on his verified Instagram page, the pastor stated that it is an error when a Christian believer uses his casting gift, which is meant to glorify God to satisfy self in secular movies. According to him, it is a waste of heavenly investment. “It is an error when a Christian believer uses his acting gift which is meant to glorify God to satisfy self in secular movies. It is a waste of heavenly investment”.

 Nollywood Actress Bisola Badmus to be sent abroad for brain surgery as son receives scholarship through University A good Nigeria have promise to support the Nollywood Actress Bisola Badmus to travel abroad for brain surgery.  The good news was made known by her colleague,  Actress Biola Bayo, who, via her Instagram page, stated that it was left to the actress to decide which country she would go  for the surgery. To add to it, her son Michael’s school fees have been paid all through his secondary school, and he has also received a scholarship from his University from another person.

 PDP Supporters Protest in Benin Over Collation of Election Results Supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have gathered in large numbers at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Benin City, protesting the ongoing collation of results from Saturday’s governorship election. Chanting slogans and waving party flags, the demonstrators voiced their dissatisfaction with the electoral process, alleging irregularities and demanding greater transparency in the tallying of votes at the state collation centre. The protest comes amidst rising tensions following a closely contested election. PDP supporters insist that their grievances be addressed before the final results are announced. In a video shared by Channels Television on Sunday, September 22, protesters are seen calling for fairness and accountability from INEC officials, urging the commission to ensure that all votes are counted accurately. As the collation process continues, the atmosphere

 Okpebholo set to win Edo governorship, leads Ighodalo with 48,595 votes in 16 LGs The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is poised to win the governorship election, leading his main challenger, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), by 48,595 votes after the announcement of results from 16 local government areas. Although results from two LGAs are still pending, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced results from 16 LGAs, where Okpebholo has taken the lead. According to calculations by PM NEWS, Okpebholo has so far secured 244,549 votes, while Ighodalo has garnered 195,954 votes. Labour Party’s (LP) candidate, Olumide Akpata, has come in third with 13,348 votes. APC has won in 10 out of the 16 LGAs declared so far, while PDP has claimed victory in six LGAs. Local Government Breakdown: In Igueben LGA, Ighodalo won with 8,470 votes, defeating Okpebholo, who scored 5,907 votes. Akpata trailed with 49

 Why should people be asked to shout Chosen 3 times call on the God of their pastor? - Lala Akindoju Lala Akindoju-Fregene, the popular Nigerian actress, has queried members of the Lords Chosen Charismatic Ministries, who are known for shouting ‘’I am a Chosen'' whenever they are in trouble. In a post shared on her Instastories, Lala wondered why such Christians engage in calling the name of their pastors instead of Jesus. She assumed it is because they do not read their Bibles and their pastors are happy to keep them ‘’ignorant.'' ‘’What happened to calling Jesus in times of trouble?'' she askedLala Akindoju-Fregene, the popular Nigerian actress, has queried members of the Lords Chosen Charismatic Ministries, who are known for shouting ‘’I am a Chosen'' whenever they are in trouble. In a post shared on her Instastories, Lala wondered why such Christians engage in calling the name of their pastors instead of Jesus. She assumed it is because they do not r

 Brazil Fines Elon Musk’s X, Starlink $920,000 Per Day Over Brief Restoration Of X Platform Amid Ban A Brazilian court has imposed a fine of five million reais ($920,000; £695,000) on Elon Musk’s companies, X (formerly Twitter) and Starlink, after users in the country briefly accessed the social media platform X, despite a ban imposed last month. The unexpected access happened on Wednesday after the company updated its server configurations, but the platform was quickly blocked again. According to reports, X switched its network provider within Brazil, which inadvertently allowed the platform to be accessed again. In a statement, the company acknowledged the error, explaining that “a change of network providers resulted in an inadvertent and temporary service restoration to Brazilian users.” Despite X’s explanation, the incident prompted Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes to accuse the company of a deliberate “trick” to bypass the ban. He fined X and Musk’s satellite company, Star

 Cameroon's famous Bikutsi artists, Aijo Mamadou, whose real name is Meva'a Martin Magloire, is no more. He died on Friday September 20, following a long illness.  Testimonies from his fans have begun flowing in. Many describe as an artist with an exceptionally talent "Goodbye the "White Lion", goodbye our big brother, friend and colleague. I have so many memories of you,. but above all, of the proud, upright and generous man you were. Whenever you got a chance, do good to those you meet who were in need. By the way, you were giving spontaneously, because you were grateful for the good done by others! In 2102, during the recording of my second album in Paris, and in 2013, performing at the Congress Palace in Yaoundé. Oh, Mamadou, of. the climb Mvog-Ada, all the way to Europe, ru stayed you, proud and fair! Shame on all those who dragged your images, in order to humiliate yourself, shame on those who mocked you, shame on those that meditated on you. Since yesterda

 Get a good friend that will vibes with you, give you joy with good memories - Nollywood Actress Jaye Kuti send message to Fans Nigeria Actress Jaye Kuti have send message to fans and love one her weekend post. The actress send message to public as she advise people to get a good friend that will vibes and give them joy with good memories. As she expressed that getting a good friend can influence joy in person life. Jaye also said no one can steal her joy because she have all reason to be happy and keep happy.  Get a good friend that will vibes with you, give you joy with good memories. No one can steal my joy, I came before you in grace and in everything More photos below. 

 Carry your brain join, Never go into any relationship with just your heart and soul – Nollywood Actress Opeyemi Aiyeola advises those in relationships Opeyemi Ayeola posted this on her verified social media handle on her Instagram story as the Yoruba actress told them not to go into any relationship with just their heart and soul. She admonished them to go with their brain. She stated that it is important not to allow the spirit of jagbajantis to manipulate their brain. She stressed that they should guard their brain with all they got.

 God is in control, material things can be replaced” – Laura Ikeji keeps faith as her beauty store gets burnt Amid the loss of her beauty store Linda Ikeji’s sister, Laura Ikeji has expressed gratitude to her Maker. Taking to her Instagram page, the mother of three shared a video of her toddler as she revealed that while she was battling with her last born at night, her beauty store was burning.  Despite this, she is grateful to God as she notes how material things can be replaced. “While I was battling with this one at night, my beauty store was burning. I thank u God. Material things can be replaced”.

 BELOW IS THE LIST OF CNG CONVERSION CENTRES ACROSS NIGERIA 22nd September, 2024    |   9:36 AM Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ibafo, Ogun NIPCO GAS LTD IBADAN, Mobil Filling Station, New Toll Gate, Ibadan-Lagos Road, Ibadan NIPCO GAS LTD EVEAN-17, Benin-Auchi Road, Adjacent Zatike Hotel, Eyaen, Benin City NIPCO GAS LTD LAGOS ROAD 1, Uselu, Lagos Road, Benin City NIPCO GAS LTD 2ND EAST CIRCULAR ROAD, East Circular 2nd Road, Avbiana, Benin City NIPCO GAS LTD AGBOR ROAD STATION, Urualla Street, Agbor Road, Benin City NIPCO GAS LTD LAGOS ROAD 2, Lagos Road, Oluku, Benin City NIPCO GAS LTD SAPELE ROAD, KU Plaza, Benin-Sapele Road, Opposite P2 Junction, Benin City NIPCO GAS LTD TEXTILE HILL, Canaan Street, Textile Mill Road, Benin City NIPCO GAS LTD WARRI, Wam-Sapele Road, Okolavu, Delta NIPCO GAS LTD AJAKUTA, Ghumene, Ajaokuta, Kogi SALMA AUTO, By AFDIN Filling Station, Opposite House on the Rock Church, Airport Road, Abuja NIPCO GAS LTD OKENE, Okene-Lokoja Road, Okene, Kogi NIPCO GAS LTD DEALER

 PRESS RELEASE          22/09/2024 CRIME: 21-Year-Old Scavenger destroys graves and extracts iron rods, arrested and set to be arraigned in court. On September 20, 2024, the Bauchi State Police Command arrest Dauda Saidu, a 21-year-old scavenger resident of Yelwa, for trespassing, vandalism, and theft. The detainee unlawfully entered a Christian cemetery in the Yelwan Kagadama area of Bauchi, causing damage to several graves and removing iron rods during daylight hours. Following interrogation, Saidu confessed to the offences, admitting to stealing multiple iron rods and selling them to scrap metal buyers in separate transactions, amounting to ₦9,500, ₦12,000, and ₦5,500, respectively. Saidu disclosed that the proceeds were used to purchase an undisclosed quantity of Indian hemp and food items for personal consumption. CP Auwal Musa Muhammad, psc, Anipr, has instructed that Saidu be prosecuted following the conclusion of the investigation. Additionally, he emphasized the importance of

 Imo LG Election Records Low Voter Turnout Late arrival of materials and low voter turnout were some of the challenges recorded in the the local government election in Imo State on Saturday. Even though the exercise was relatively peaceful in areas monitored, some civil society groups who monitored the election say the low turnout may be due to low sensitization by the Imo state Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC). Some ISIEC officials, who spoke to Channels Television crew, said the delay in the commencement of the exercise was due to logistics problem and unforeseen circumstances. They, however, promised to extend the time of voting till everyone eligible to vote at various polling centre is given opportunity to exercise their civic responsibility.

 DHQ denies detaining naval rating for six years The Defence Headquarters has said Seaman Abbas Haruna, who was allegedly detained for six years, was never arrested. Haruna’s wife, Hussaina Iliya, had gone on a popular radio station in Abuja to accuse the military of unjustly detaining her husband since 2018. She specifically accused a senior military officer, Brig. Gen. A.S. Adamu, of ordering his detention. Her claims went viral, prompting Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, and Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to order an investigation into the matter. Days after the order, a video emerged on social media showing Haruna resisting attempts to disarm him by other personnel. The video went blank during the attempts, but several gunshots could be heard. In an interview with our correspondent on Saturday, the Director of Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau, said Haruna was never arrested. Gusau stated, “He was never under arrest. People are just making a

 IMSU lecturers begin indefinite strike over delayed benefits The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Imo State University chapter, on Friday, embarked on an indefinite strike to press home their demands. In a release signed by its Chairperson, Comrade Odinakachukwu Ejiogu and secretary, Comrade Lazarus Chikwendu, ASUU-IMSU stated, “We are embarking on total and comprehensive indefinite strike effective Friday, 20th September. The decision stems from several unresolved issues persisting for years.” “We demand end to promotion without financial benefits since 2016, ASUU-IMSU staff salary disparity with other tertiary institutions, undue delay in staff assessment and promotion, selective salary payment and non-payment of arrears of salaries”. Other demands of ASUU-IMSU according to the letter included, “Non-payment of earned academic allowance since 2009, non remittance of Union check off/welfare dues from 2020-2021, non remittance of pension deduction from May 2016 to date, non-paymen

 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE VP Shettima Departs Abuja For US To Attend 79th UNGA At the behest of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for the United States to attend the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). It would be recalled that President Tinubu had directed the Vice President to lead the Nigerian delegation to the high-level global forum, while he focuses on addressing pressing domestic issues, including the recent devastating flood disaster. During the session, Vice President Shettima will deliver Nigeria's national statement, participate in key meetings on the sidelines of the event, and engage in bilateral meetings. The high-level General Debate themed, "Leaving no one behind: Acting Together for the Advancement of Peace, Sustainable Development and Human Dignity for Present and Future Generations," is scheduled to take place from September 24 to September 28, 2024. Stanley Nkwocha Senior Speci

 I have made arrangements for my death – Wole Soyinka Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has revealed that he has made arrangements for his transition from life. Soyinka, who turned 90 on 13 July, 2024, a milestone celebrated globally, made this statement in an exclusive interview with Larry Madowo, host of CNN’s African Voices Changemakers and Playmakers series. The interview, first aired on CNN on Saturday, 21 September 2024, covered a range of topics, including Soyinka’s writing, activism, life in prison, and the Nobel Prize in Literature, which he won in 1986. Towards the end of the interview, Madowo asked the literary icon, “Now that you have your own legal piece of earth here, what is your new future?” In response, Soyinka, while hinting at his future, remarked that he had made arrangements for his transition. “I don’t want to be morbid, but my transition is my future. I’ve made arrangements for that within the estate.” Taken aback by the reply, Madowo laughed and responded, “Th