IPAC Lauds Conduct of Enugu Council Election

The Interparty Advisory Council (IPAC) of Enugu State has thumbed up the conduct of the Local Government Council Elections held on Saturday, describing the exercise as free, fair, credible, and peaceful. IPAC also lauded the impressive voter turnout. In a preliminary statement released by State Chairman Obioma Nnamani and State Secretary Dr. Afam Ani in … [Read more…]

EDO DECIDES: APC’s Okpebolo Leads in Results of 16 LGAs, Collation Centre Goes on Recess to Resume by 5pm

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, is leading in the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday. According to the results from 16 LGAs announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday, Okpebholo secured 244,549 votes, while Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, garnered 195,954 votes. Olumide Akpata of … [Read more…]

Gov. Mbah Hails Enugu Council Polls, Describes it as ‘Democracy in Action’ 

BREAKING NEWS: PDP’s Peter Mbah declared Enugu State Governor-Elect by INEC

…Lauds massive voter turnout, stresses LG autonomy Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commended the Enugu Local Government Council election as democracy in action, lauding both the electoral process and massive voter turnout. The governor gave the commendation after casting his ballots at Owo Ward in Nkanu East Local Government Area, in the … [Read more…]

APC reports smooth Imo LGA elections

The All Progressives Congress, APC, on Saturday said the party was satisfied with the ongoing process of the local government election in the state. The Chairman of the Party, MacDonald Ebere, spoke to newsmen in Owerri, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Julian Chijioke. According to him,”The All Progressives Congress (APC) is extremely … [Read more…]

EDO DECIDES: Voting Time Extended By INEC In Selected Areas

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended voting time in areas where the process commenced late. A statement by National Commissioner & Member, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna on Saturday, said its monitoring had indicated that although there were early commencement of polls in many polling units, there were also reports of … [Read more…]

Elections Going on Peacefully, Smoothly, as Enugu Elects Council Chairmen, Councillors 

Enugu local government elections holding today across the 17 local government areas in the state have been peaceful so far in some polling units monitored by PACESETTER. The election which is to elect local council chairmen and councillors haven’t witnessed any report of chaos in the PDP led state. Our correspondent who spoke to some … [Read more…]

EDO DECIDES: 2.2 Million Voters to Decide Fate of Guber Candidates Today, as LP candidate declares “I’m still in the race”

…Being Wike’s cousin has nothing to do with my role – Edo REC The 2,249,780 voters in Edo State that have collected their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) out of the 2,590,603 registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) would today go to their respective polling units to decide who wins the coveted seat out … [Read more…]

Opposition Lawmakers Reject Judgement as FHC Dismisses Suit Seeking Replacement of 27 Pro-Wike Lawmakers

Justice Peter Lifu of a Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, dismissed a suit seeking to replace 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly over their alleged defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).However, a coalition of opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives has rejected the … [Read more…]

Police Arraign 8 Male Suspects on Murder, Armed Robbery, Other Charges 

The Enugu State Police Command is making the public aware that a total of eight (8) male suspects arrested for the offences of membership of a proscribed group, terrorism, murder, stealing, and armed robbery have been arraigned in court and remanded in the Nigerian Custodial Centre. Accordingly, Sunday Nwobodo (a.k.a. “Devil Spoon”) aged 29, Onyekachi … [Read more…]

CBN withdraws 2024-2025 Policy Guidelines over Misrepresentation, clarifies suspension of cybersecurity levy

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has temporarily withdrawn its biennial Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, and Exchange Policy Guidelines for 2024-2025 following widespread media misreporting. This decision comes in light of misunderstandings surrounding the now-suspended Cybersecurity Levy, initially mentioned in the guidelines published on September 17, 2024. In a detailed statement, the CBN clarified that … [Read more…]

EDO DECIDES: Respect democratic process, people’s will – Tinubu to Stakeholders 

Investigate Adamawa election drama - Tinubu to Police

President Bola Tinubu on Friday called on all stakeholders in the upcoming Edo State governorship elections to conduct themselves peacefully and sportingly. Tinubu conveyed this message in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, titled ‘President Tinubu urges peace and civility in Edo State governorship elections.’ On Saturday, … [Read more…]

Akwa Ibom Gov Hands Over 6-Bedroom Bungalow, N2m Grant to Family of Late Nollywood Artist in Fulfillment of Promise [PHOTOS]

In line with his promise, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has handed over a remodeled fully-furnished six bedroom bungalow to the family of Late Nollywood make-up artiste, Abigail Edith Frederick, in Ikot Udoma, Eket Local Government Area. The Governor has also donated a business support grant of one million naira to the family … [Read more…]