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Kano Council of Ullammas endorse Tinubu to run for presidency in 2023

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Kano Council of Ullammas endorse Tinubu to run for presidency in 2023

The Kano State Council of Ullammas has endorsed former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to run for presidency in the 2023 presidential election.

The Ullammas and Immams in Kano gave Tinubu the endorsement on Saturday during the wedding Fatiha of the daughter of an Islamic scholar, Sheikh Muhammad Bin-Uthman, saying that the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has all it takes to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari since he has a nationwide appeal that cuts across every part of Nigeria.

Speaking on behalf of the Ullammas and Imaams, Sheik Shehu Shehu Maihula said the endorsement of Tinubu was “payback for what the Jagaban did to one of our own, President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015, who had tried severally to clinch the presidency but failed,” until Tinubu joined forces with him in 2014.

“It is indeed on record and in our minds what you did for President Muhammadu Buhari in 2014. This is somebody who had tried all he could to clinch his Presidential ambition but failed serially, not until you joined forces with him,” Sheik Maihula began.

“You, Bola Tinubu, brought to Buhari the Muslims and Christians in the south to mend fences with the North for him to achieve his long time desire.

“This, we will revenge and revenge well, by giving you all the necessary support you require to achieve your desire; this is an assurance to you for what you have done for us.”

Recall that Tinubu had denied that his visit to Kano last week was for political campaign.

APC wins Bakori state Constituency bye-election in Katsina

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APC wins Bakori state Constituency bye-election in Katsina

Dr. Ibrahim Aminu Kurami of the All Progressive Congress (APC) was on Sunday declared the winner of the Bakori State Constituency bye-election held on Saturday

Kurami defeated Alhaji Aminu Magaji of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to emerge victorious.

Announcing the final result, the returning officer of Bakori local Government State Constituency Bye- election, Professor A. D. Kankia, declared that Dr Aminu Kurani of the APC scored 20,444 votes, while hi closest rival, Alhaji Aminu Magaji of the PDP

Recall that the member representing Bakori State constituency in the House of Assembly, Alhaji Abdurrazaq Tsiga died in May this year, after a protracted illness.

Tsiga was said to have fallen ill shortly after the inauguration of the 6th Katsina Assembly in June 2019.

He was the House Deputy leader and Chairman, House Committee on business, ethics and privileges, before his death

Buhari aware of hardship in Nigeria – Aregbesola

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Buhari aware of hardship in Nigeria – Aregbesola

Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, says President Muhammadu Buhari is aware of the hardship Nigerians are facing.

The minister made this known while speaking at the commissioning of a central mosque built by Ta’Awunu Islamic group in Iwo, Osun State, on Saturday.

He said that COVID-19 pandemic and EndSARS protest have caused suffering to the people, noting that Buhari is aware and on top of the situation.

“The President is aware of the hardship facing the citizens of the country. This was caused by the pandemic and the End SARS protest which erupted in many states of the federation. The president is doing all his best and I can assure you that very soon, all will be well and we will be happy again.”

Aregbesola also urged Nigerians to go about the festive period with caution, saying that coronavirus pandemic is still very much on.

He said that the country can’t afford to return to when the dreaded Virus was at its peak in the country, urging Nigerians not lower their guards at this point that cases are being recorded ona daily basis.

“My reasons for coming to the state is in two folds: End SARS and to remind us that Coronavirus is still very much with us. We can’t afford to return to when the virus was at its peak in the country. That is why we must observe social distance and we use our face masks always. Cases are still being recorded everyday.

“During this festive period, we must be cautious. We should obey the holy prophet’s teachings that say, ‘when there is an outbreak of epidemic somewhere, we should not leave there and those outside should not join until the epidemic is over. We must take responsibilities of our lives,” he said.

Female Professor Nora Daduut wins Plateau South Senatorial bye-lection

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Female Professor Nora Daduut wins Plateau South Senatorial bye-lection

A female professor, Nora Daduut, has been declared winner in Saturday’s Plateau South senatorial bye-election.

Daduut is a Professor of French Language.

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled a total of 83,15104 votes, while Hon. George Daika, her Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) rival, garnered 70,838 votes.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) returning officer and Deputy Vice Chancellor of Federal University, Lafia, Professor Idris Amale, therefore declared Daddut as the winner of the election.

The candidate of the APC defeated her closest opponent in four local government areas in the senatorial zone, namely Shendam, Wade, Quan’pan, and Mikang, while the PDP candidate won in two local government areas; Langtang North and Langtang South.

INEC had rescheduled the bye-election into Plateau South which became vacant due to the demise of the former occupant, Ignatius Datong Longjan.

Longjan, a former Deputy Governor of Plateau State died in October at the Nizamiye Hospital in Abuja hospital after a brief illness.

INEC declares APC winner of Imo North senatorial bye-election without candidate

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INEC declares APC winner of Imo North senatorial bye-election without candidate
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Dec. 5, Okigwe senatorial bye-election.

Announcing the result, the returning officer, Mr Hakeem Adikum, said that the APC polled a total of 36, 811 votes, while PDP came second with 31,903 votes.

The News Agency of Nigera (NAN), however, reports that the commission did not return a candidate from the party.

Adikum said APC won in five out of six Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the senatorial district while the PDP came second having won only in Obowo LGA.

He declared that the LGAs won by the APC are Okigwe, Onuimo, Isiala Mbano, Ehime Mbano, and Ihitte Uboma.

“I hereby return the All Progressive Congress as the winner of the by-election held in Imo North on Saturday, Dec. 5,” he said.

Speaking, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Imo, Prof. Francis Ezeonu, said that the commission was unable to return a candidate from the APC as winner.

He explained that this was as a result of what he described as “several Court orders” for and against the two major contenders, Frank Ibezim and Ifeanyi Araraume, a former senator.

He said that two Court judgments had surfaced on Friday, one from the Court of Appeal, Owerri, and another from the Federal High Court, Abuja.

It will be recalled that the Court of Appeal faulted the judgment of the Federal High Court, Owerri, which had nullified the candidacy of Ibezim and declared him candidate while sacking Araraume barely 24 hours to the election.

The Federal High Court, Abuja had on the other hand declared Araraume as candidate of the party, on the grounds that Ibezim presented fake certificates to the APC and INEC.

 

BAUCHI: APC’s Bala Lukshi wins Dass bye-election

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BAUCHI: APC’s Bala Lukshi wins Dass bye-election

 

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bala Lukshi, has won the Bauchi State House of Assembly bye-election held in Dass Local Government Area (LGA )on Saturday.

Lukshi pulled a total of 12,299 votes ahead of his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), counterpart, Lawal Wandi who got 11,062 votes.

The Returning Officer, Professor Ahmed Mohammed of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) made this known on Saturday night.

Mohammed therefore declared Bala Lukshi of APC as winner of the keenly contested election and was returned elected having scored the highest votes.

The Dass Assembly election was held following the death of Hon. Musa Mantle Baraza, who was murdered by unknown gunmen in his residence in August this year.

Lukshi was appointed acting Head of Service in the state following the sack of Alhaji Ahmed Ma’aji in September.

INEC declares Bakura constituency by-election inconclusive in Zamfara

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INEC declares Bakura constituency by-election inconclusive in Zamfara

 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has decalared  the Bakura House of Assembly by-election in Zamfara State inconclusive.

The Returning Officer, Prof. Ibrahim Magawata, made this known on Sunday.

He explained that, after collation the result of the votes cast, the two major contenders, All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scored 16,464 and 18,645 respectively, giving a difference of 2,181.

Prof. Magawata further said that results from 14 polling units were cancelled due to over voting.

He also said that some polling units scored zero due to ballot box snatching, violence, assault on INEC officials and burning of election materials by thugs.

According to him, the cancellation of the 14 Polling Units affected 11,429 voters which is higher than the margin announced and so declared the election inconclusive.

Meanwhile, the electoral umpire, INEC is expected to brief the media on the development and the next line of action.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that tension was high in Bakura some days to the election leading to the deployment of more security personnel.

There were also accusations and counter accusations especially on rigging and intimidation between the former state governor, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari (APC) and Gov. Bello Matawalle (PDP).

The development created conflict among the supporters of the two political parties.

 

APC’s Abiru wins Lagos Senatorial by-election

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APC’s Abiru wins Lagos Senatorial by-election

Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Tokunbo Abiru, has been declared winner of the Lagos east senatorial by-election held on Saturday.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), states that Abiru polled a total of 89,204 votes while Babatunde Gbadamosi, his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, secured 11,257 votes.

#EndSARS: It will take Nigeria 50 years to recover from destructions — FG 

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#EndSARS: It will take Nigeria 50 years to recover from destructions — FG 

The Federal Government has said that it would take Nigeria about 50 years to recover from the havoc wreaked on century-old national developmental efforts following the hijack of the recent #EndSARS protest.

Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola said this on Friday, December 4, at an event in Ijebu-Ijesa, Osun State.

According to him, “We have regrettably seen after the protests that all the efforts of a century can be wiped out in a day, which will require not less than 50 years to recover from.

”That is why he (President Muhammadu Buhari) said, security and how we protest should be well thought out and moderated.”

Benin Republic launches new electricity production company

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Benin Republic launches new electricity production company

The Republic of Benin has set up an electricity production company, called Beninese Electricity Production Company (SBPE), to achieve its dream of energy autonomy, the Council of Ministers indicated on Friday in Cotonou.

The SBPE is distinct from the Beninese Electricity Energy Company (SBEE) whose essential mission will be refocused on distribution, the Council said in a press release.

The SBPE will be a public capital company responsible for the production and sale of electricity through the exploitation of its own assets, purchase of solar energy produced by private operators and the sale of electricity to SBEE and the development of renewable energies.

The new company will have state production assets currently in operation or under construction, such as the Maria-Gléta 2 thermal power plant, commissioned in August 2019, the Maria-Gléta 3 thermal power plant, whose construction process is underway, and the photovoltaic solar power plant built as part of the DEFISSOL project.

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