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Portable to face prosecution over rude behavior to Ogun state police officer

Controversial singer, Habeeb Adunni Olawunmi Okikiola also known well as Portable is set to face prosecution for being rude to a police officer. In the early hours of yesterday, some police officers stormed the apartment of the singer Portable to arrest him. A video popped up on social media where Potable was heard shouting and challenging the police. He was heard saying: “I am a federal Government liability. I work with the Government too. I work with APC”. Following the incident, the Nigerian Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated that Portable was likely to suffer persecution over his behavior towards the police officer.

According to Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Portable declined to accept earlier invitations, the reason why some police officers stormed his house to arrest him. While speaking to Linda Ikeji Blog, the police command disclosed that countless invitations were sent to Portable but refused to honor the invitation; leading to his arrest. However, the singer resisted and caused a commotion at his bar. The police command stated that the action of the singer is unlawful and subject to punishment under Nigerian criminal law.

Phyna express joy as she meets Kogi State Governor and wife

Reality star, Ijeoma Otabor popularly known as Phyna expressed her joy after she met Kogi State Governor and his wife.

Phyna has been in the news over one negative news or the other. However, she has made headlines once again after meeting the Governor of Kogi State. Phyna is excited after meeting the Governor of Kogi State Yahaya Bello and his beautiful wife, the First Lady, Rashida Yahaya Bello in their house. Phyna has taken to her Instagram page to share some photos from her courtesy visit emphasizing how life has always been a process for her. She wrote; “Life has always been a process for me, it’s a great honor for me to have met the governor and First Lady of Kogi state. God’s grace speaks louder🙏🏿. It’s Monday again let’s keep chasing the bag”.

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Labour Party’s governorship aspirant for Imo State found dead in his Lagos home

Humphrey Anumudu, a candidate for the Labour Party governorship position in the upcoming primary election in Imo State, was found dead in his residence. The incident occurred in his Lagos home after he attended a meeting at the Labour Party headquarters in Abuja. According to a confidential source who spoke with The PUNCH, the car dealer passed away in Lagos on Friday evening, and his demise was unexpected. Humphrey Anumudu hailed from the Mbieri Ancient Kingdom in the Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State. He was a business mogul and politician, who had been vying for the governorship seat in Imo State since 1998 until his demise. He was considered a billionaire and had reportedly won the governorship primary election under the Peoples Democratic Party in the state that same year. However, he later lost the ticket to Achike Udenwa who served as governor from 1999 to 2007. Since then, Anumudu had continued to contest for the governorship position. In 2019, he ran as the gubernatorial candidate for the Zenith Labour Party. He was a respected legal expert and served as the CEO of Globe Motors until his passing.

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Lagos State set to charge Chrisland school with involuntary manslaughter

Lagos State to charge Chrisland school with involuntary manslaughter

The Lagos State Ministry of Justice is set to charge Chrisland High School, Ikeja and some of its staff members with “Involuntary Manslaughter and Reckless and Negligent Acts” over the death of Whitney Adeniran.

According to a statement released by the Director of Public Affairs, will be facing charges for the death of a 12-year-old student, Whitney Adeniran, who passed away during a sports event on February 9, 2023. Lagos State’s statement charging Chrisland School for Involuntary Manslaughter “On the 9th of February 2023, Whitney Omodesola Adeniran a student of Chrisland High School, Ikeja aged 12 years, slumped during the Inter-house Sports organised by the School at the Agege Sports Stadium and was subsequently rushed to Agege Central Hospital, Agege, Lagos, where she was confirmed “brought in dead” (BID) by the doctor on duty. “The case was referred to the Nigerian Police Force which carried out a thorough investigation with the help of other agencies. The file was subsequently forwarded to the DPP’s Office on Monday 20th March, 2023, for review of the duplicate case file. “On the 23rd of March, 2023, the DPP issued his Legal Advice and came to the conclusion that a prima facie case of Involuntary Manslaughter and Reckless and Negligent Acts had been established against the school, some members of staff and one of the vendors. They will therefore be charged with the offences of Involuntary Manslaughter and Reckless and Negligent Acts contrary to Sections 224 & 251 of the Criminal Law, Ch C17, Vol.3, Laws of Lagos State, 2015. “Information will be filed in accordance with the legal advice issued by the DPP. Certified True Copies of the Legal advice are available on the Ministry of Justice website (www.lagosstatemoj.org.).”

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Ademola Adeleke reinstated as Governor of Osun State

Ademola Adeleke reinstated governor Osun State

The appellate court sitting in Abuja has upheld Mr Ademola Adeleke as the governor of Osun State.

Recall that the Osun State tribunal had sacked Adeleke as Governor months after his victory citing such issues as over-voting in 749 polling units in the 10 LG areas of the state. A three-member panel of justices decided in Adeleke’s appeal on Friday, concluding that the election tribunal fell short in finding that Gboyega Oyetola and the All Progressives Congress had established their claim of over voting. The court of appeal had faulted the tribunal for making a decision which was based on oral witness of alleged over voting as what is usually considered are the information on the BVAs and voter registration. In addition to overturning the tribunal’s decision, the court gave the All Progressive Congress, APC, and its candidate Gboyega Oyetola N500, 000 in costs in its lead judgment, which was delivered by Justice Mohammed Lawal.

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PDP’s Peter Mbah declared governor-elect in Enugu State

Peter Mbah, the PDP’s governorship candidate in Enugu, has been declared the winner of the 2023 Governorship polls in the state.

Mbah’s declaration as Governor by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, comes following days of controversy over the results from Nkanu East Local Government Area. According to the Returning Officer, Prof. Maduebibisi Iwe, the collation was taken over by the INEC national headquarters in Abuja after those of them in Enugu could not have a common ground. Mbah polled 160,895 votes slightly above his closest rivals, Chijioke Edeoga of the Labour Party, who scored 157,552, and Uche Nnaji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who got 14,575 votes, amongst others.

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Funke Akindele deserves her flowers for standing up for Lagos State

Actress cum politician Tonto Dikeh has eulogized her colleague Funke Akindele for being bold enough to stand for Lagos State during the elections.

A few days before the elections, Tonto Dikeh and her principal, Tonte Ibraye stepped down from running for the governorship and deputy governorship position to join APC. Tonto Dikeh has taken to her page to express her gratitude to all who supported her political career and also campaigned for her; adding that she is not giving up. She further eulogized Funke Akindele pushing her way through irrespective of the political structures that favor men mostly. She wrote; “Dear fellow citizens, The 2023 General Election has been an incredible journey, filled with both triumphs and disappointments. But as I reflect on the experience, I am grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of it all, especially for being considered the Deputy Governorship candidate under the prestigious platform of Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) with his Excellency, Hon. @tonteibraye I do not take this for granted. I want to express my deepest appreciation to everyone who supported me throughout this campaign. First to Almighty God for granting me the grace, second to my family, I am indebted for their unwavering love and support, thirdly To the good people of Rivers State, I am humbled by your belief in me, and I promise to continue fighting for you in any way that I can. I also want to extend my gratitude to the entire official, members, and volunteers of our great organization, @cymsnigeria. Led by the Director General, Chief Obinna Nwaka, I am grateful for your understanding, support, and presence all through this struggle. To my local and international fans, The Tonto Dikeh Foundation, media, bloggers, celebrities, and all those who showed me love, publicity, and support, thank you from the bottom of my heart. The journey has been ours together, and I am proud of what we have achieved. 4thly I would to love to give @funkejenifaakindele her flower for standing up for LAGOS STATE. For me, it has always been about integrity, not PARTY As a woman, I know firsthand how difficult it can be to participate in politics. But I urge my fellow women not to be discouraged. Instead, let us support each other, regardless of political affiliation. Also, I know I may have offended some people during this course, hence I ask for forgiveness. As the 2023 Election concludes with a newly elected leader, I want to urge everyone to ensure we prioritize the peace and prosperity of our darling Rivers State over our emotions. for the unity and development of our country Nigeria. because only together, we can make a difference. I AM NOT GIVING UP… Thank you all, and God bless.🤲🏻
Her Excellency,
Amb Tonto Dikeh,
ADC Deputy Governorship Candidate
Rivers State. “

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Zulum re-elected as Governor of Borno state

Governor Babagana Zulum has been re-elected as Governor of Borno state as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

Zulum, who is the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was declared the winner of the March 18 governorship election in the state having polled 545,542 votes. INEC Returning Officer, Jude Rabo, who made the announcement on Monday afternoon, said Zulum defeated his closest contender, Mohammed Jajari of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who scored 82,147 votes.

Officially, nine of the 11 governors who sought re-election in the March 18 polls held across Nigeria in West Africa have been declared winners by INEC to return to office for another four-year term each.

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APC’s Umar Namadi Dammodi wins governorship election in Jigawa State

Umar Namadi Dammodi, candidate for the All Progressive Congress (APC) has been declared winner of the governorship election in Jigawa State.

Umar Namadi was declared the winner of the governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Jigawa State after polling 618,449 votes. “The candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) Namadi Umar Alhaji scored 618,449 to beat the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Lamido Mustapha Sule who scored 368,726 votes and Ibrahim Aminu Ringim of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) scored 37,156 votes. “Therefore, Umar Namadi of the All Progressives Congress (APC) having satisfied the requirements of the law and scored the higher votes, is hereby declared the winner and returned elected,” the returning Officer for the state gubernatorial election, Prof. Zayyanu Umar Birnin Kebbi, announced at the Collation Centre in Dutse.

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INEC cancels election in Imo State, rescues 19 kidnapped staff

INEC has announced the cancellation of the state house of assembly elections scheduled for Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State.

The approach was in reaction to the kidnapping of 17 ad-hoc staff earlier today, 18th March 2023. This unfortunate incident raised serious concerns about the safety of electoral officers and the integrity of the election process. An anonymous source within the commission revealed that the INEC staff were reportedly overpowered by gunmen who forced them into vehicles before speeding away. Chinenye Chijioke-Osuji, who is a spokesperson for INEC, however, confirmed the rescue of the kidnapped staff in response to a distress call, with operatives immediately taking action upon receiving information about the incident. Despite successfully rescuing the individuals, Chijioke-Osuji also noted that the election materials, including BVAS and sensitive materials, were not retrieved.

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