Anambra Governorship Election Results: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded over 95% of results from Saturday’s election on its Result Viewing Portal (IReV). Results from polling units across the 21 local government areas of the state are steadily coming in.
APC Candidate Claims Victory: Nicholas Ukachukwu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, claimed a win at the polling unit of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi.
At polling unit 019, Agulu Ward 11, Anaocha LGA, Ukachukwu scored 73 votes, defeating George Moghalu of Labour Party who had 57 votes.
Bishop Matthew Kukah Speaks on Trump: The Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, described U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of military action against Nigeria over alleged Christian persecution as a wake-up call for Nigerian leaders. He made this comment during the 60th birthday celebration of Reuben Abati in Lagos.
Police Inspector Assaults Children in Bayelsa: A police inspector, attached to the Anti-Cultism unit in Igbogene, Yenagoa, has been arrested after allegedly beating his three children over accusations of witchcraft. The case has sparked outrage among residents.
EFCC Arrests Suspected Vote Buyers: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) detained three suspected vote buyers in Anambra during the governorship election. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrests in Abuja.
Kebbi Lawmaker Freed: The Deputy Speaker of Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Samaila Bagudo, who was abducted by gunmen suspected to be Lakurawa terrorists, has regained his freedom and reunited with his family.
Kidnapped Farmers Rescued in Edo: Police in Edo State rescued seven victims who had been kidnapped in Ikeken Forest, Ewohimi, Esan South-East LGA. The victims were reportedly taken while farming by armed men suspected to be kidnappers.
PDP Leadership Shake-Up: In the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Nyesom Wike faction sacked the Board of Trustees (BoT) led by Senator Adolphus Wabara. Senator Mao Ohuabunwa and Hon. Isah Dansidi have been named as new BoT chairman and secretary, respectively.
INEC Presiding Officer Faints: During the Anambra election, Miss Blessing Egoigwe, an INEC presiding officer, fainted amid complaints and crowd confusion caused by malfunctioning BVAS devices.
NCPC Calls for End to Violence: The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Archbishop Stephen Adegbite, urged Nigerians to fight against terrorism and other violent acts. His remarks followed Trump’s warning and Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s 90-day ultimatum to end terrorism.
These ten stories reflect a busy and sometimes tense weekend in Nigeria, covering politics, security, and social issues across the country.
Bishop Matthew Kukah Speaks on Trump: The Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, described U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of military action against Nigeria over alleged Christian persecution as a wake-up call for Nigerian leaders. He made this comment during the 60th birthday celebration of Reuben Abati in Lagos.
Police Inspector Assaults Children in Bayelsa: A police inspector, attached to the Anti-Cultism unit in Igbogene, Yenagoa, has been arrested after allegedly beating his three children over accusations of witchcraft. The case has sparked outrage among residents.
EFCC Arrests Suspected Vote Buyers: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) detained three suspected vote buyers in Anambra during the governorship election. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrests in Abuja.
Kebbi Lawmaker Freed: The Deputy Speaker of Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammad Samaila Bagudo, who was abducted by gunmen suspected to be Lakurawa terrorists, has regained his freedom and reunited with his family.
Kidnapped Farmers Rescued in Edo: Police in Edo State rescued seven victims who had been kidnapped in Ikeken Forest, Ewohimi, Esan South-East LGA. The victims were reportedly taken while farming by armed men suspected to be kidnappers.
PDP Leadership Shake-Up: In the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Nyesom Wike faction sacked the Board of Trustees (BoT) led by Senator Adolphus Wabara. Senator Mao Ohuabunwa and Hon. Isah Dansidi have been named as new BoT chairman and secretary, respectively.
INEC Presiding Officer Faints: During the Anambra election, Miss Blessing Egoigwe, an INEC presiding officer, fainted amid complaints and crowd confusion caused by malfunctioning BVAS devices.
NCPC Calls for End to Violence: The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Archbishop Stephen Adegbite, urged Nigerians to fight against terrorism and other violent acts. His remarks followed Trump’s warning and Pastor Enoch Adeboye’s 90-day ultimatum to end terrorism.
These ten stories reflect a busy and sometimes tense weekend in Nigeria, covering politics, security, and social issues across the country.
Citizens and authorities alike are watching the developments closely, particularly in the ongoing Anambra governorship election.
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