By Ned Price, Department Spokesperson The United States congratulates the people of Nigeria, President-elect Tinubu, and all political leaders following the declaration by Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the results of the February 25 presidential election. This competitive election represents a new period for Nigerian politics and democracy. Each of the top three candidates was the leading vote-getter in 12 states, a remarkable first in Nigeria’s modern political era, reflecting the diversity of views that characterized the campaign and the wishes of Nigeria’s voters. We understand that many Nigerians and some of the parties have expressed frustration about…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
Former Scribe of the Yoruba Council of Elders, Dr Kunle Olajide has said that the outcome of the just concluded 25th Presidential Election reflects the wish of majority of Nigerians. While congratulating the President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the victory, Dr Olajide noted that the election was also relatively transparent and peaceful. According to him, the first priority is for Tinubu is to unite the country. Dr Olajide noted that the Yorubas must also rally round one of their own towards projecting the pride and leaving good legacies in the polity. On his part, Oba Semiu Orimadegun Kasali, the…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The traditional ruler of Bukpe in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Alhaji Hassan Shamdozhi, has claimed that the abductors of his wife have asked him to sell his car in order to raise an N8 million ransom. It was gathered that the kidnappers on February 4, 2023, invaded the chief’s residence and abducted one of his wives, Mrs Sadiya Hassan Shamdozhi, alongside with his two sons: Hamisu and Osama. The chief, while speaking with a northern based national newspaper, said he had been devastated over the travails of his wife and sons. According…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike For what they perceived as electoral fraud concerning2023 presidential held nationwide on Saturday, 25 February, 2023, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar; and his Labour Party (LP) counterpart, Peter Obi; said they will seek redress in court. Thegazellenews.com reported that Tinubu was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for having the highest vote cast in the presidential election held on Saturday, 25 February, 2023. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, announced Tinubu as the winner at the International Collation Centre in Abuja on Wednesday. Yakubu announced that Tinubu scored a total of…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of another lawmaker, Sani Madakin Gini representing Dala Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives for unlawful possession of firearms. Thegazellenews.com reported that the House of Representatives Majority Leader, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, was arrested and remanded in prison after a five-count charge including culpable homicide, criminal conspiracy, causing grievous hurt, mischief by fire, and inciting public disturbance. The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, confirmed the arrest of the lawmaker, he is currently under investigation. The arrest of Gini, who was elected under the platform of the…
By Abimbola Ogunnaike A Prophet, Anwana Peter Essien, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison by the Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Okoita, Ibiono, Ibom LGA for raping his 10-year-old stepdaughter. In his judgment, Presiding Judge, Justice Okon Okon held that the confession was, “direct, positive and unequivocal that the randy stepfather had sexual intercourse with his stepdaughter.’’ Justice Okon found Essien guilty as charged and accordingly convicted him, adding that the 21 years imprisonment is with effect from when he was taken into custody at the Custodial Centre in Uyo. The prosecutor said the prophet, 37,…
The Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council in Lagos State, Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon, on Wednesday, 1 March, 2023, joined millions of people around the world to congratulate President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying Nigerians have made a choice they would never regret. According to the former Minority Whip of the Senate, Tinubu would deliver as promised and as well write his name in gold. “I assure Nigerians that they will not be disappointed,” he said. Solomon, who further thanked the Nigerian people for coming out en mass, irrespective of their creed, religions and political leanings to…
The Lagos State House of Assembly Muslim Community has congratulated Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his declaration as the President-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The Council of Imams led by Sheikh Abdush-Shakur Adeleke Osoala thanked all Muslim brothers and sisters and Nigerians generally for their support during Saturday, 25 February, 2023 Presidential election. The clerics also appreciated Almighty Allah for His guidance and protection throughout the polls. This was contained via a statement signed by the Secretary of the Assembly Muslim Community, Alhaji Ahmed Oyasipe. “Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made the entire Muslims proud by virtue of…
A new book espousing the leadership secrets of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the national leader and the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC is set to be unveiled. The 200-page new book —Hardback and Paperback— which basically covered the activities of Asiwaju Tinubu in the political space in the last 30 years, solely focused on his leadership style which has set him apart as an outstanding political figure. Written by three seasoned media professionals, the well researched 14-chapter book threw light on the secrets of the enigmatic personality who commands huge influence and an enviable followership many…
The South West Director of Contact and Mobilization for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Alhaji Mutiu Are has congratulated the Presidential Candidate of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; and his Running Mate, Senator Kashim Shettima; on the victory at Saturday, 25 February, 2023 Presidential Elections in the country. Alhaji Are described the victory as the true reflection of the will of the people of the country, saying that Tinubu’s victory was a spread across all the regions of the country. “This is a well deserved victory and when you go through the result, you found out…