Politics
[BREAKING] Soludo Defeats Andy Uba, Ozigbo In Thier LGA
Prof. Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has defeated his main contenders in their local government areas by secured the highest votes.
While announcing results at the Local Government Collation Centre, Professor Anim O Ajake, the Collation Officer for Aguata, said Soludo polled 9,136 votes, next to Uba who garnered 4773 votes and Obizo trailed with 3798.
Ajake announced elections did hold in certain areas.
He listed these areas as Umuchu 1 (3 Units – 2292), Igbokwu 1 (3-926) 5units 2665, Ekwulobia II (2 units).
Below are the full details of the election
Registered Voters – 144766
Accredited Voters – 20809
Result
A – 111
AA – 07
AAC – 73
ADC – 32
ADP – 91
APC – 4773
APGA – 9136
APM – 40
APP – 11
BP – 22
LP – 132
NNPP – 11
NRM – 30
PDP – 3798
PRP – 31
SDP – 60
YPP – 1070
ZLP – 120
VALID VOTES : 19548
REJECTED VOTES: 654
TOTAL VOTE CAST: 20202
Politics
Enugu State Government Flag Off Palliative Distribution In The State
The Governor Of Enugu State, Peter Mbah has pioneered the distribution of food to the people of the state who are in dire need. He said this is in collaboration with the Federal Government to reduce the economic hardship in the country.
Via his social media platform, He wrote;
“Earlier today, we flagged off another round of palliative distribution in our state.
This is a collaborative effort between our administration and the federal government to cushion the effects of the economic hardship in the country.
I have directed the committee in charge of the palliative distribution to ensure that the items get to those in dire need of them.”
Here are pictures from the palliative distribution flag off.
Politics
Governor Of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori Visits Fled Community Of Okuama, Calls Indigenes To Return Home
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has visited Okuama with an assurance for the safe return of the indigenes who fled the community in the wake of the crisis that ensued in the month of March.
The Governor who was accompanied by some government officials, reiterated that innocent citizens would not be made to suffer for what they know nothing about.
Recall that seventeen officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army were killed in Okuama community on the 14th of March, 2024, a development which made the people of the community to flee for fear of being attacked.
Recall we once reported how the stranded people of Okuama have been hiding and dwelling in the forest after the attack carried out the Nigerian soldiers who came for a peace call.
The Governor has now assured Indigenes to return as the community is safe for them.
The visit of the governor is coming one month after the killing of the military personnel.
Finance
Immigration Office Place Ex Governor, Yahaya Bello On Watchlist While IG Of Police Withdraws All Police Officers Attached To Him
The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn all police officers attached to the embattled former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.
The order for the withdrawal was contained in a police wireless message. The document with reference number:
“CB:4001/DOPS/PMF/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.48/ 34 reads in part;“IG has ordered the withdrawal of all policemen attached to His Excellency and former Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. Acknowledge compliance and treat with utmost importance.
Please, above, for your information and strict compliance.”
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Immigration Service has placed the former governor on its watchlist.
This comes after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday, April 18, declared him wanted in connection to an alleged case of money laundering to the tune of N80.2bn.
In a circular signed by an Assistant Comptroller of Immigration, DS Umar, for the Comptroller-General, Kemi Nandap, the NIS detailed the former governor’s name, nationality, and passport number.
And read;
“I am directed to inform you that the above-named person has been placed on the watch list.
Suffice to mention that the subject is being prosecuted before the Federal High Court Abuja for conspiracy, breach of trust, and money laundering vide letter Ref; CR; 3000/EFCC/LS/EGCS.1/ TE/Vide/1/279 dated April 18, 2024.
If seen at any entry or exit point, he should be arrested and referred to the Director of Investigation or contact 08036226329/07039617304 for further action.” the circular reads in part.
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