Following the recent developments in Nigerian politics that has led to the postponement of the general election, The Better Society Foundation (TBSF), a non-governmental organization has added its voice to the latest event by calling for credibility in the elections and on Nigerians to remain calm and resolute in their decision to perform their civic responsibility inspite of current happening. During a press briefing that took place in their office at Boyle street Lagos, the organization through its Executive Director, Francis K. Senaya encouraged Nigerians to go out and cast their votes in all honesty. He stated categorically that while…
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The Better Society Foundation (TBSF), a non-governmental organization has added its voice to the current political development in Nigeria by calling for credibility in the forthcoming elections. During a press briefing that took place in their office at Boyle street Lagos, the organization through its Executive Director, Francis K. Senaya encouraged Nigerians to go out and cast their votes in all honesty. He stated categorically that while exercising their voting rights, Nigerians should vote for the best among the candidates that have presented themselves for endorsement. The foundation presents itself as apolitical but vehemently canvas for a just and egalitarian…
As the February 16 Presidential and National Assembly election approaches its last hours count the Spokesman (Fiyewei) of the Great Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State, Chief Godspower Gbenekama TDA (JP) has again in strong terms urged the federal government and politicians not to create panic or cause artificial insecurity in Gbaramatu kingdom, its communities, other Ijaw clans as well as other communities in Delta State and in the Niger Delta. Chief Gbenekama enjoined Gbaramatu born politicians in the race and all other policians of Ijaw extraction to play the game according to the rules and…
As the nation prepares for 2019 election, the members of National Association of Seadogs, (NAS) Pyrates Confraternity embarked on the second phase of their Our Votes Counts (OVC) nation-wide sensitization and awareness campaign. Their aim is to adequately educate the electorates and the politicians alike on the dangers of vote buying, rigging, election violence, thugry, voters’ apathy, and all forms of manipulations that might discredit the forthcoming election. This they strive to achieve through a strategy of constant engagement with the public at the grass root level, hence their series of “Our Votes Count” campaign and Citizen Summit, a town…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political Matters, Hon Gideon Samani on Saturday said President Muhammadu Buhari will defeat the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar in the next Saturday’s presidential election in the Niger Delta region. Samani, who spoke alongside the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside and the leader of the Delta State chapter of the APC, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, noted that with the current support President Buhari command in the region particularly in Delta State, Mr President’s victory is sure in the election. They spoke…
The Campaign Council of Delta State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, humbly expresses our supplications to the Almighty God, for giving us the enablement to diligently and painstakingly pursue our campaign efforts and guiding us through the rigorous travels on the campaign trail, granting us smooth, hitch-free, peaceful and well coordinated rallies and the divine blessings to see that everything went well. Our deep and profound gratitude goes to our leaders, elders, party faithful and Deltans for the successful campaign rallies of the party across the 25 local government areas of the State. We are especially grateful to the leadership of…
The Bauchi State Chief Judge, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar has called on the relevant stakeholders to come to the aid of members of War Against Indiscipline (Wai-Brigade) in order to promote discipline in the society. The Chief Judge made the call at the closing ceremony of a five day orientation camp organized by the State Command of the Brigade held at Game Village Bauchi. Justice Rabi Talatu Umar, who was represented by Barrister Sambuwal, noted that for the present administration to achieve it’s objective of change mantra, members of Wai-Brigade must be empowered. The Chief Judge therefore called on the…
Ahead of the forthcoming general elections in Nigeria, the mµembers of War Against Indiscipline (WAI)i-Brigade have pledged to support Security Agencies for the peaceful conduct of the forthcoming general elections in the country. The South West Zonal Commander of the Brigade Mr Gabriel Odeoye made this known while speaking with newsmen in Bauchi. The South West Zonal Commander who was in Bauchi to participate in the state camp organized by the State Command of the Brigade, described the camp as timely considering it’s important towards equipping members on the electoral process. Gabriel Odeoye noted that considering the positive contributions of…
The Obaseki of Akugbene – Mein Kingdom in Bomadi Local Government Area, Chief Yusuf Eregbene says that him and his followers has resolved to support President Muhammadu Buhari and former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan in the February 16 2019 general elections. Chief Eregbene made this known recently while addressing his large crowd of followers drawn from different Niger Delta Ijaw communities in Warri. Chief Eregbene who was the immediate past chairman of the Muslim pilgrimage welfare board Delta State while speaking to newsmen said that the decision for him and his followers to vote for President Muhammadu Buhari for presidency and…
HOSTCOM Garner More Support for Okowa’s Re-election The Chairman of the Host Communities producing Oil and Gas (HOSTCOM), Delta State Chapter, Evang. Gabriel Isibeluo, has said that pragmatic measures were being taken to enhance and sustain the progress being achieved by HOSTCOM in recent times, noting that a healthy synergy with the Delta state government under the leadership of Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa would attract more prosperity to the oil producing communities in the state. Evang. Isibeluo made this known at the Ika nation town hall meeting cum ethnic mobilisation and sensitisation of the indigenes of the host communities, held on…