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  • Sokoto loses peaceful conduct of elections record- INEC

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Commissioner in Charge of Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states, Hajiya Amina Zakari says Sokoto state has lost its record on peaceful conduct of elections.

    Zakari stated this on Thursday at the issuance of certificate of return to the Governor, Deputy Governor and State Assembly members-elect in Sokoto.

    She said that Sokoto state was popular and known to be one of the most peaceful states when it comes to conduct of elections.

    “Although elections in the Northwest has been generally peaceful must especially in Kebbi and Jigawa states. Sokoto state, however, lost its peaceful election conduct that we know the state for.

    “Unfortunately this year we have incidents that led to the loss of lives in Sokoto state, may the souls of the departed rest in peace,” she said.

    Zakari further called on those that lost the contest to try again in the next elections and those that won to work thoroughly in delivering democratic dividend.

    The state Residence Electoral Commissioner, Alhaji Abubakar Musa, reassured his commitment in ensuring a credible election in the state.

    “We promise to ensure free, fair and credible election in Sokoto state and we have successfully achieved such.

    “Therefore, today we have concluded our responsibility after the issuance of certicate of return to all the state’s elected officials and next is the preparation for the 2023 general elections,” he said.

    In his address Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, after receiving his certificate, promised to run a responsive and all-inclusive government in the state.

    Tambuwal, while thanking the people for giving him another chance to serve the state, commended INEC for ensuring free, fair and credible election in the state.

    He commended the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders for resisting all attempts of intimidations on them during the election.

    All the 16 out of 30 members elected under the umbrella of the All Progressive Congress (APC) into the state House of Assembly were absent at the event.

    Read also: PDP, APC all square in Sokoto House of Assembly

    Tambuwal, his deputy Alhaji Mannir Daniya and 14 lawmaker elected under PDP have received the certificates.

    List of Elected Assembly Members were:

    1) Aminu Magaji (APC- Dange/Shuni)
    2) Mustapha Abdullahi (APC- Sokoto South 1)
    3)Malami Ahmed (PDP- Sokoto South II)
    4) Sule Romo (PDP- Tambuwal West)
    5) Mode Ladan (PDP Tambuwal East)
    6)Musa Miko (PDP- Tangaza)
    7) Murtala Maigona (APC- Wamakko)
    8) Aminu Achida (APC-Wurno)
    9) Shehu Yabo (APC- Yabo)
    10) Haliru Buhari (PDP- Sokoto North 1
    11) Ibrahim Arzika (PDP- Sokoto North II
    12) Abdullahi Randa (PDP- Tureta)
    13) Umaru Sahabi (PDP- Binji)
    14) Abubakar Magaji (PDP- Bodinga North)
    15) Bala Tukur (APC- Bodinga South)
    16) Altine Kyadawa (APC- Gada West)
    17) Kabiru Dauda (APC- Bada East)
    18) Mustapha Balle (PDP- Gudu)
    19) Bello Idris (APC- Gwadabawa South)
    20) Abdullahi Garba (APC- Gwadabawa North)
    21) Bello Ambarura (APC- Illela)
    22) Habibu Modachi (PDP- Isa)
    23) Abdullahi Mahmud (PDP- Kware)
    24) Abdullahi Zakari (APC- Rabah)
    25) Almustapha Aminu (PDP- Sabon Birni North)
    26) Saidu Ibrahim (APC- Sabon Birni South)
    27) Alhaji Maidawa (APC- Shagari)
    28) Atiku Liman (PDP- Silame)
    29) Isa Harisu (APC- Kebbe)
    30) Faruku Amadu (APC- Goronyo)
    (NAN)

  • Governorship: Sanwo-Olu, Abiodun, Abdulrazak lead

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) appeared to be heading for victory last night in the governorship election in Lagos, Ogun, Kwara, Kebbi, Sokoto and Bauchi States as results began coming in from the various polling booths.

    The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was looking good in Adamawa, Enugu, Delta, Ebomyi and Akwa Ibom States.

    In Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the APC who was projected by The Nation as the candidate to beat yesterday, established a strong lead ahead of his closest rival, Jimi Agbaje of the PDP with the majority of the votes   cast in such areas as Ikorodu, Alimoso, Badagry and Lagos Island.

    Sanwo-Olu was the preferred candidate at Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s polling unit in Victoria Garden City, Lekki.

    He got 223 votes there as against the 175 votes polled by Agbaje.

    The ruling party lost to the PDP by a wide margin during the presidential election two weeks ago.

    At PU 007, Anglican Primary School, Iworo, Badagry LGA the APC candidate got 207 while the PDP received 74 votes.

    Prince Dapo Abiodun of APC held firm in most parts of Ijebu, Remo , Egbaland and Otta.

    He also did well in Yewaland although Adekunle Akinlade of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM)   seemed to have an edge there, being an indigene.

    Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of the APC appeared to have confirmed the uprooting of the PDP in Kwara State with another emphatic win.

    AbdulRazaq won his polling unit at Idigba, Adewole ward with 592 votes as against PDP’s 80.

    He also got 201 votes at Ode Oba Onilu, Ilorin as against the 52 for PDP.

    At press time, there was a wide gap between his votes and what the PDP candidate Razaq Atunwa had garnered.

    It was also clear that Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State had won in most of the polling centres where INEC returning officers had announced results.

    Bagudu got 572 votes against the 7 received by Sen. Isa Galaudu of PDP at Iyan Gwandu polling unit 012, Marafa ward.

    In Nasarawa 2 polling units 002, Bagudu got 526 votes and Galaudi 98.

    At polling unit 008 at GRA Kindi Zauro, Nasarawa ward in Birnin Kebbi, Bagudu scored 354 while Galaudi, scored 87.

    In Garkar Mai-Alelu polling unit 006, where the governor cast his vote, the APC received 745 votes against 23 garnered by the PDP.

    The trend was similar in Sokoto and Bauchi State.

    Official results from polling stations in Adamawa, Enugu, Delta, Ebonyi and Akwa Ibom gave it to the PDP candidates.

    The PDP won the governorship election in former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s polling Unit 012 of Ajiya Ward of Adamawa North Local Government Area.

    Announcing the results at the unit, the presiding officer declared that the APC polled 99 votes while the PDP scored 161 votes. The ADC candidate scored 51 votes while the SDP candidate got only one vote.

    Similarly, the PDP trounced the ruling APC with a 50 votes margin at the polling unit in front of Adamawa State deputy governor’s office

    According to the announced results, APC scored 63 votes, while PDP got 113 votes. The ADC got 78 votes.

    In the presidential elections of February 23, APC celebrated a victory over PDP at the same polling unit with 187 votes against 167 votes.

    As it was during last month’s presidential and national assembly elections, many top politicians failed to deliver even their polling units.

    President Muhammadu Buhari delivered his Unit 003 s in Sarkin Yara A Ward in Daura Local Government Area of the State for the APC governorship candidate Aminu Masari, with 370 votes.

    Senator Yakubu Lado-Danmarke of the PPD polled 42 votes.

    Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State lost his polling unit to the PDP in the gubernatorial election.

    The All Progressives Congress candidate, Adebayo Adelabu, scored 112 votes while the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Seyi Makinde, scored 145 votes.

    A former Oyo State governor, Rasheed Ladoja won the governorship election in Polling Unit 13, Ward 10, Ibadan North Local Government Area for the PDP with 180 votes while APC received 34 votes.

    Dapo Abiodun ,the APC flag bearer in Ogun got 240 votes at his Ward 3 Unit 2, Ita Osanyin, Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area to beat his closest rival, Adekunle Akinlade, of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), who polled 71 votes.

    A factional governorship candidate of the PDP who went into an alliance with Akinlade against Abiodun was roundly beaten  at his polling unit at Ward 5 Unit 4 Wesley Nursery and Primary School, Iperu, Ikenne.

    At the end of voting APC scored 197 votes, while the APM polled 75 votes.

    The PDP and ADC polled 6 and 2 votes respectively.

    The APC also floored former governor Ayodele Fayose at his unit at Afao Ekiti in Irepodun Ifelodun local government area of the state.

    The APC’s candidate in Irepodun/Ifelodun constituency 2, Alhaji Hakeem Jamiu, beat the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate, Sunday Omosilade by scoring 168 against PDP candidate’s 26 at St David’s Primary School polling unit in Afao Ekiti.

    Omosilade, who is  Fayose’s Personal Assistant, had earlier in a letter dated March 1 and addressed to the Independent National Electoral Commission, signified his intention to withdraw from the race.

    But the INEC said it was not aware of such withdrawal, saying he should have withdrawn 45 days to the poll.

    Also, at units 15 and 003, Igbemo ward, Jamiu recorded 171 and 335 votes respectively, while PDP polled 0 in the two units.

  • Buhari sweeps Kebbi 21 LGAs

    President Muhammad Buhari has swept 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kebbi state in the presidential election results so far released by INEC Collation Officers.

    In the results received by the Collation Officer for the Kebbi Presidential Election, Prof. Haruna Bichi, the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University, Dutsinma, Katsina state, APC scored 17,863 in Aliero Local Government against the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) which polled 5,458.

    Similarly, in Kalgo local government, APC scored 19,057 as against PDP’s 3,233, while in Ngaski local government, APC scored 20,641 and PDP polled 6,591.

    In Sakaba local government, APC polled 14,026 as against PDP’s 3,800 votes.

    Also in Suru local government, APC polled 25,483 while PDP scored 10,293 votes.

    Furthermore, in Shanga local government, APC got 19,262 while PDP scored 6,961 and in Bagudo local government, APC scored 29,243 as against PDP’s 8,160 votes.

    In Arewa local government, APC polled 32,582 as against PDP which scored 8,390 votes.

    He also added that APC scored 42,970 in Jega local government as against PDP’s 7,416

    Similarly in koko Besse Local government, APC scored 25,874 as against PDP’s 5,668 votes while in Maiyama local government, APC scored 30,001 as against PDP’s 6,279 votes.

    In Argungu local government, APC polled 42,038 while PDP scored 6,951 and in Birnin Kebbi local government, APC scored 71,510 while PDP polled 12,900.

    Read Also: Buhari wins landslide in Borno

    Also, in Fakai Local government, APC scored 12,200 while PDP scored 4,865 and in Danko Wasagu local government, APC scored 31,818 while PDP polled 8,724 votes.

    Similarly in Yauri local government, APC polled 24,677 while PDP scored 7,108 .

    Furthermore in Zuru local government, APC scored 23,520 while PDP scored 12, 326 and in Bunza local government APC had 20,622 while PDP polled 6,285.

    He added that in Dandi local government APC scored 26,512 while PDP scored 7,442

    The collation officer further said in Gwandu local government, APC polled 26,488 while PDP scored 6,293 and in Augie local government, APC scored 25163 while PDP polled 9020 votes.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that INEC is to resume announcements shortly for official declaration of the winner

  • Buhari leads in eight Kebbi LGAs

    President Muhammad Buhari is leading in eight out of the 21 Local Government Areas of Kebbi in the presidential election results so far released by INEC Collation Officers.

    In the results released by the Collation Officer for the Kebbi Presidential Election, Prof. Haruna Bichi, the Vice-Chancellor, Federal University, Dutsinma, Katsina state, APC scored 17,863 in Aliero Local Government against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which polled 5,458.

    Similarly, in Kalgo local government, APC scored 19,057 as against PDP which got 3,233 while in Ngaski Local government, APC scored 20,641 as against PDP which scored 6,591.

    In Sakaba local government, APC polled 14,026 as against PDP with had 3,800 votes.

    Read Also: Buhari wins Nasarawa for the first time

    Also in Suru local government, APC polled 22,627 while PDP scored 10,358 votes.

    Furthermore, in Shanga local government, APC got 19,262 while PDP which scored 6,961, and in Bagudo local government, APC scored 29,243 as against PDP with 8,160 votes.

    In Arewa local government, APC polled 32,582 as against PDP which scored 8,390 votes.

    The collation and announcement would continue today by 12 noon.

  • Just in: Katsina, Taraba, Kebbi, Zamfara lead in PVCs collection

    Katsina, Taraba, Kebbi and Zamfara states have the most number of collected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).

    The PVCs will be used for voting in the 2019 general elections.

    Katsina, according to INEC data, records 98 percent collection of PVCs followed closely by Taraba state with 97 percent.

    Kebbi has 95 percent while Kebbi and Zamfara boast of 94 percent collection rate.

    Also, Yobe recorded 92 percent collection.

    Details shortly…

  • Buhari, Osinbajo, Tinubu, others meet in Abuja

    President Muhammadu Buhari and other leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday met in Abuja in the party’s caucus meeting.

    The meeting started at the APC National Secretariat around 11.30am when the President arrived.

    Those in attendance included the National Leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and National Chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole.

    State governors at the meeting included that of Zamfara, Osun, Ondo, Ekiti, Jigawa, Borno, Bauchi, Kebbi, Niger, Lagos and Kaduna state.

    Read Also: Buhari: no plan to remove INEC Chairman Yakubu

    Also in attendance were the Senate leader, Ahmad Lawan, senators, Secretary to the Government of the Federation(SGF), Boss Mustapha, ministers, among others.

    Discussions at the meeting will not be unconnected with the issues affecting the party, including the postponement of the general elections by a week.

  • Osinbajo chairs NEC meeting

    Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday presided over the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

    The meeting which will deliberate on the minimum wage request, among other issues, started around 11.26am when Osinbajo arrived the Council chamber.

    After rendition of the National anthem, opening prayer was offered by Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong.

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    Among state governors in attendance included Lagos, Zamfara, Adamawa, Kebbi, Jigawa, Niger, Ekiti, Bauchi,

    Among the deputy governors in the hall included Nasarawa and Ogun.

    Also in attendance were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha, Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige, Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed.

    Others at the meeting included Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udo Udoma, FCT Minister, Mohammed Bello, Minister of Education Adamu Adamu, CBN Governor, Godwin Emefuele.

  • Buratai flags off Operation Python Dance in Kebbi

    The Emir of Gwandu and the chairman Kebbi state council of chiefs, Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashar has commended the Nigerian Army under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Burutai for their role in protecting the territorial integrity of Nigeria.

    The royal father made the commendation when he received the chief of Army Staff who paid him homage at his palace ahead of the Flag off of operation Python Dance in Kebbi state.

    The Emir expressed his delight with the visit commending the army for serving the country diligently.

    He said:” I am happy that you are doing your best with absolute efficiency to defend the nation, Nigeria is lucky to have you as soldiers”. Keep the good work going said the emir.

    In a related development the Kebbi State governor, Atiku Bagudu has earlier commended the military for their sacrifice in keeping Nigeria safe and secure.

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    Bagudu who also received the chief of Army Staff and his entourage at Government House Birnin Kebbi on a courtesy visit extolled the good qualities of lieutenant General Tukur Burutai and his professional conduct in the military.

    He thanked the army for helping the state in its infrastructural development and establishment of two command secondary schools in the state. Bagudu explain further that

    ”The establishment of two army command secondary schools for boys and girls in the state shows the level of cooperation between the army and the state government”” Bagudu also condoled the army for the loss of lives of its personnel in combat operations across the country while assuring them of the support of his administration at all time.

  • Do not sell your votes, Bagudu tells electorate

    Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi has called on the electorate not to sell their permanent voter cards (PVCs) to any politician.

    The governor made the call during the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC ) campaign rally at Maiyama Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday.

    Bagudu said the electorate should jealously guard their PVCs against unscrupulous politicians, who go round buying PVCs, especially in rural areas.

    “Chase away any politician who gives out money to collect PVCs for whatever reason.

    “Do not sell your PVC, your PVC is your vote and if you sell your PVC, you sell your conscience and you cannot vote for the candidate of your choice during any election,” he said.

    The governor enjoined the electorate to report any politician who attempted to buy PVCs to the appropriate authorities.

    Read Also: PDP suspends Deputy National Chairman (North)

    The governor also commended President Muhammadu Buhari on his economic diversification agenda, adding that it gave opportunity for people in the state to excel in rice production.

    Earlier, the state Chairman of the party, Alhaji Bala Kangiwa, told the mammoth crowd that the campaign would be issue based.

    He said APC would showcase its projects to the people to see in every local government area.

  • Army arrest three gun runners, recover 44 rifles in Niger

    Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army Kaduna,  deployed for Operation WHIRL PUNCH have arrested three notorious gun runners in Rijau area of Niger State and recovered 44 rifles.

    The Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 1 Division  Nigerian Army, Col. Muhammad Dole made the disclosure in a press statement issued in Kaduna on Wednesday.

    Dole identified the three gun runners as Aminu Umar, Shehu Samaila and Bilyaminu Abdullahi, were arrested on Tuesday during a Stop and Search operation at Rijau.

    “The troops recovered 44 fabricated locally made single barrel rifles and 351 cartridges being conveyed in a Toyota Corolla registered ZUR 28 DX Kebbi.”

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    According to him, preliminary investigation revealed that the gun runners were heading to Bena in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi, which shares boundary with Zamfara.

    “The arrest is similar to that of Mr Rabi’u Akilu who was found in possession of 36 rifles and 343 rounds of ammunition neatly concealed in another Toyota Corolla heading to Zamfara State in November 2018,” he added.

    He said further that interrogation of the suspects is ongoing, and urged motorists to share credible information with the Army and other security agencies.

    “It is important to add that troops of 1 Division conducting Operation WHIRL PUNCH will remain resolutely committed to combating all forms of criminality in our Area of Operation,” Dole said.

     

    NAN