Foremost election monitoring group, Yiaga Africa, has poured cold water on the governorship election held in Edo State on Saturday, saying it failed all integrity test or standards. In its final report on Monday titled “Post Election Statement on the September 21, 2024 Edo State Governorship Election fails the integrity test/standards,” which was jointly signed by Dr. Aisha Abdullahi, Chair of the 2024 Edo Election Mission and Samson Itodo, Executive Director, Yiaga Africa, the election monitoring group said among things that there were “incidents of results manipulation and disruptions during ward and local government collation in Ikpoba/Okha, Etsako West, Egor…
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An indigene of Bilabiri 1& 2 communities in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Lucky Tubotu has called on President Bola Tinubu, Governor Duoye Diri, the Military Joint Task Force JTF command, and the Inspector General of Police to urgently intervene to protect their lives and property from the relentless attacks from alleged notorious criminal militant gang allegedly led by Ebimeme Abaka aka Small Fire and his cohorts Tekena Abaka and Bright Wilson Isopi. Tubotu who spoke against the backdrop of the alleged criminal activities of Ebimene Abaka aka Small Fire,Tekena Abaka and Bright Wilson Isopi at Yenagoa, the…
NEW YORK CITY/United States of America: The Healthy Real Initiative for Valued Entrepreneurship (THRive) and a coalition of 266 civil society organizations have called on the United Nations to implement stronger accountability measures to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This global alliance delivered a joint statement at the UN Summit of the Future, urging member states to prioritize transparency and provide non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with the resources needed to effectively monitor SDG implementation. Bill Jeffery, Executive Director of the Centre for Health Science and Law, warned of the undue influence wielded by corporate interests, particularly from the…
The Nigerian government, in collaboration with Google Africa, has launched a N100 million fund to support AI-focused startups. Managed by the National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR), the initiative aligns with President Tinubu’s vision of positioning Nigeria as a leader in AI development. Communications Minister Bosun Tijani highlighted that the fund will help entrepreneurs create solutions for real-world problems and boost economic growth. Eligible startups must be based in Nigeria, have at least one Nigerian founder, and focus on AI, with applications open until September 25, 2024. Selected startups can receive up to ₦10 million in funding, along…
LPresident 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…
The electoral developments in Edo State since yesterday, Saturday, have laid bare a deeply troubling reality: the audacity of vote buying, the falsification of figures, the manipulation of electoral processes, and the violent intimidation of voters. All notably orchestrated by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in its bid to ‘capture Edo State’ at all cost. This unscrupulous conducts not only undermine the pillars of democracy but also erode public trust in the electoral system, leaving a scar on the collective conscience of our nation. Vote buying is a pernicious act, an affront to the very principles of fairness and justice…
At the centre of democratic governance lies a sacred trust—a delicate bond between the electorate and the institution in charge of overseeing how they make their choices. As an electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), presided over by Prof Mahmood Yakubu, is at a crossroads of history in the ongoing Edo State Governorship election. Together with the Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Anugbum Onuoha, this very important institution wields immense power that can shape destinies and alter the fabric of society. In this pivotal moment, INEC must remember that its role is not to dictate outcomes,…
Comrade Opia Joshua Ojieh, the Supreme Leader and National Coordinator of the Movement for the Emancipation of Ndokwa Nation, has called for all Deltans, particularly those from Delta North Senatorial District, to unite in support of Senator Ned Nwoko and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. He made this appeal during a meeting with PDP loyalists and youths at his residence in Kwale, Ndokwa West LGA, following his return from the United Kingdom. Opia, who also serves as the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Political Matters, urged the people to allow both leaders to complete their first terms without unnecessary distractions…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Asue Ighodalo on Saturday condemned the late arrival of officials of the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) and election materials to his polling unit, Okaegben, ward one, unit 3 in Ewohimi INEC Officials and materials arrived the polling unit 3 at exactly 10:30 am Asue who arrived the voting centre at 10 :30am also condemned the arrest of some PDP members in Uromi, Esan North East local government area of the state He also condemned the late arrival of election materials at own west local government. He said…
By Abel Johngold The Secretary of the Local Organizing Committee of the just concluded 8th National Youth Games and Director General of the Delta State Sports Commission, Festus Owhojero, has expressed appreciation to the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for his commitment and support for the successful hosting of the event. The Director General also commended the Federal Ministry of Sports for believing in the ability of Delta State to host the games, the athletes and officials, the various state governments which sponsored their contingents to the event and especially the Media which he described…