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Atiku, Africa’s most infamous presidential election loser

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Atiku, Africa’s most infamous presidential election loser

The ruling All Progressives Congress, on Tuesday, launched a renewed attack on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing him as an infamous election loser.

The National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja.

Morka was reacting to Monday’s claim by the former Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate that he didn’t lose the 2023 election.

In a post via his official X handle, Atiku posted that the mandate was ‘criminally stolen’ from him.

However, the APC spokesman stated that nobody takes the former Vice President seriously anymore as a result of his long record of electoral defeats, which have even been further certified in Nigeria’s courts.

He said, “Make no mistake. Atiku is Africa’s most infamous presidential election loser. Since serving as vice president, he has lost election to every single president who has been elected to office in Nigeria. Six times in the last 17 years, Nigerians have declared their verdict of uncanny desperation and lack of sportsmanship and roundly rejected him at the polls.

“However, a clearly unabashed Atiku continues to lay a bogus claim that he did not lose the 2023 presidential election. That is beyond comical. He probably believes that he was cheated out of all the previous five presidential elections that he also lost. Atiku’s inability to come to terms with the reality of his rejection cuts an ominous portrait of extreme and disturbing political desperation.

“Nigeria’s intelligent and discerning electorate will not act against their own best interest by electing into office a man with some of the most obscene record of breach of public trust, so odious that, former President Olusegun Obasanjo reportedly stated that “if I support Atiku for anything, God will not forgive me.”

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10 dies, one injured in Jigawa auto crash

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10 dies, one injured in Jigawa auto crash

Ten people have lost their lives and one sustained injuries in a fatal road accident at Yanfari village in the Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, confirmed the incident in a statement released on Tuesday.

Adam said the accident, which occurred on Monday, involved a Toyota Hummer bus and a parked trailer.

He explained that the accident happened when the Toyota Hummer bus with registration number HDJ 631 YDD, travelling from Kano to Hadejia, collided with a parked trailer with registration number RGN180 ZC, causing the bus to somersault.

He stated, “The Jigawa State Police Command regrets to announce that on 12 November 2024, at about 21:30 hrs, a fatal motor vehicle accident occurred in Yanfari village, Taura LGA, along the Kano/Hadejia Road.”

According to him, the driver of the vehicle and nine other passengers died at the scene, while one passenger sustained injuries.

“Upon receipt of the tragic report, the patrol team attached to Taura Division rushed to the scene, where 10 bodies were evacuated to Hadejia General Hospital for medical examinations.

“The attending doctor certified them dead, while the remaining passenger was admitted to Majia Primary Health Care Centre and is responding to treatment,” he said.

He added that an investigation has commenced to determine the cause of the accident.

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Adeleke rallies support for ex-deputy gov, Ajayi

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Adeleke rallies support for ex-deputy gov, Ajayi

Indigenes of Osun State have declared support for the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Agboola Ajayi in the November 16 governorship election.

The development came on Tuesday, a few days before the forthcoming poll as the political parties continued their campaigns.

The Osun state Governor Mr Ademola Adeleke, who was in Ondo State to join the PDP candidate in the campaign tour to some local governments in the state, were hosted by the Osun indigenes in Akure, the state capital.

Addressing the crowd, the governor charged his kinsmen to work for the victory of the PDP in the forthcoming poll, asking them to go out on election day and vote for the PDP and stay with their votes.

He said, “All the things they didn’t do in 12 years, we have done in two years in Osun. The election has come, go and tell them that we are behind your ‘governor’ (Ajayi). We have brought the light to Ondo State. If we trust in God, everything is possible, Agboola Ajayi has the experience, up to the grassroots. He would repeat the wonders in Osun in Ondo. Let’s go back to our communities that Agboola is the next governor of this state.

“I’m glad to be here to support my brother, Agboola Ajayi, all the systems are working in Osun and we want to replicate it in Ondo here. PDP is the only progressive party. Go and vote, and stay with your votes.

The PDP candidate, Ajayi, who expressed gratitude to the Osun people for their support, promised to deliver dividends of democracy to the entire people living in Ondo state if elected.

In his remarks, the Chairman of the Osun state indigenes in Ondo state, Mr Kehinde Ayinla stated that their support for Agboola Ajayi stemmed from his understanding of the challenges of the people and the state.

He assured the PDP candidate of massive votes from Osun indigenes living across the 18 local government areas of the state.

Lagos begins demolition of shanties around Apongbon bridge

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Lagos begins demolition of shanties around Apongbon bridge

The Lagos State Government has commenced the dismantling of illegal shanties occupied by squatters beneath the Elegbata Bridge near Apongbon.

Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, announced the operation on X.com on Sunday.

These clearance efforts are part of a larger plan to maintain public order and keep Lagos clean, safe, and orderly.

He stated, “Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (#LAGESCOfficial) have dislodged illegal squatters under the Elegbata Bridge by Apongbon.”

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Adeleke rallies Osun indigenes to support Ajayi

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Adeleke rallies Osun indigenes to support Ajayi

Indigenes of Osun State who reside in Ondo State have declared support for the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the November 16 governorship election, Mr Agboola Ajayi.

The development came on Tuesday, a few days before the forthcoming poll as the political parties continued their campaigns.

Adeleke, who was in Ondo State to join the PDP candidate in the campaign tour to some local governments, was hosted by the Osun indigenes in Akure, the state capital.

Addressing the crowd, the governor charged his kinsmen to work for the victory of the PDP in the forthcoming poll, asking them to go out on election day and vote for the PDP and stay with their votes.

He said, “All the things they didn’t do in 12 years, we have done in two years in Osun.

“The election has come, go and tell them that we are behind your ‘governor’ (Ajayi).

“We have brought the light to Ondo State. If we trust in God, everything is possible.

“Agboola Ajayi has the experience, up to the grassroots. He would repeat the wonders in Osun in Ondo. Let’s go back to our communities that Agboola is the next governor of this state.

“I’m glad to be here to support my brother, Agboola Ajayi, all the systems are working in Osun and we want to replicate it in Ondo here. PDP is the only progressive party. Go and vote and stay with your votes.”

Ajayi, who expressed gratitude to the Osun people for their support, promised to deliver dividends of democracy to the entire people living in Ondo State if elected.

The Chairman of the Osun State indigenes in Ondo State, Mr Kehinde Ayinla, stated that their support for Ajayi stemmed from his understanding of the challenges of the people and the state.

He assured the PDP candidate of massive votes from Osun indigenes living across the 18 local government areas of the state.

US man kills family members, takes own life after Trump’s victory

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US man kills family members, takes own life after Trump’s victory

A United States man, Anthony Nephew, shot himself, his wife, ex-partner, and two children after the November 5 election that brought President-elect Donald Trump into office.

According to authorities who spoke to the New York Post on Sunday, the 46-year-old Minnesota father had expressed anger over Trump’s election.

The shooter, aged 46, had a “pattern of mental health issues,” Duluth Police Chief Mike Ceynowa said on Friday — one day after authorities found five people dead inside two homes in the city.

Authorities found Anthony Nephew’s ex-partner, Erin Abramson, 47, and their son, Jacob Nephew, 15, dead from apparent gunshot wounds inside their home on Thursday afternoon, police said.

After identifying Anthony Nephew as a suspect, police found his 45-year-old wife, Kathryn Nephew, and their 7-year-old son, Oliver Nephew, dead from gunshot wounds inside their family home nearby.

Before the tragedy, Anthony Nephew had been sharing left-wing and anti-Trump posts on his Facebook account.

“My mental health and the world can no longer peacefully coexist, and a lot of the reason is religion,” Anthony Nephew wrote in July.

“I am terrified of religious zealots inflicting their misguided beliefs on me and my family. I have intrusive thoughts of being burned at the stake as a witch or crucified on a burning cross.

“Having people actually believe that I or my child are Satan, or the anti-Christ, or whatever their favourite boogeyman they are afraid of this week.”

In another post, he accused Republicans of “making it harder for women to leave” abusive relationships.

“Gilead here we come,” he wrote, referencing The Handmaid’s Tale, a dystopian novel turned Hulu series in which women, stripped of their rights, are forced to reproduce for the ruling class.

Anthony Nephew also shared other political posts, including an image of former President Barack Obama, Trump, President Joe Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris. The word “hate” was under Trump’s face, while the words “hope,” “heal,” and “grow” corresponded with the Democratic politicians.

“Not that anyone cares, but as an Independent voter, I would really like to see both the political parties in our country pick better candidates,” he wrote in July. “We can do better than a binary choice between fascism and not fascism.”

Anthony Nephew had previously issued a chilling warning about his struggles with mental health, writing in an op-ed for the Duluth News Tribune in 2021, “For millions of Americans, a breakdown leads to suicide — or homicide before suicide.”

“Mental health in this country is stigmatised, ignored, or treated as a burden for the individual to bear alone, with little help and even less understanding,” he wrote.

“Americans deny they have mental health struggles — because they have to, because they’re told to, or because they don’t realise their mind is broken.”

Police in Duluth, a city of nearly 90,000 residents about 135 miles north of Minneapolis, have not yet determined a motive for the shootings.

Police said there is no ongoing threat to the community.

Police ready for gov election, says commissioner

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Police ready for gov election, says commissioner

The Ondo State Police Commissioner, Abayomi Oladipupo, has stated that the state police command is well-prepared for the upcoming governorship election on November 16.

Oladipupo made this statement as the command commenced training for officers in preparation for the forthcoming election.

The training began on Tuesday and concluded on Wednesday.

Speaking at the event, held at the Officers’ Mess in Akure, Oladipupo explained that the training was an initiative of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, as part of the police force’s efforts to ensure professionalism among officers during the off-cycle poll.

The CP said, “This training programme is organised under the guidance of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in preparation for the upcoming off-cycle elections on November 16, 2024, in Ondo State. The Inspector General has initiated this programme to ensure that officers of all ranks across the state are well-prepared.

“This two-day programme will cover, in-depth, the statutory roles of the police during elections as defined in the Electoral Act of 2022. It will also emphasise human rights and other day-to-day policing responsibilities. Officers are expected to familiarise themselves with these essential duties, although the material isn’t new for most of us.

“We’ve already held a training session two weeks ago, and this is just one of several programmes organised in anticipation of the elections. The officers here have come from various locations across the state and are filling key positions. My advice to them is to take full advantage of this opportunity provided by the Inspector General of Police.

“They need to be clear about what is expected of them, what they must and must not do. There can be no excuse for failure. The eyes of the world are on Ondo State, and I am confident that our officers will perform their duties with professionalism and integrity.”

In his remarks, a consulting firm handling the training for the officers, GTA Consulting Firm, represented by Johnson Ategihe, stated that the objective of the programme was to address the security challenges in the state.

“There have been concerns about potential violence, but the Inspector General of Police has emphasised the importance of strengthening the capacity of officers to assure the public, voters, and all stakeholders of a level playing field.

“The programme aims to ensure comprehensive security for everyone involved, supporting a free and fair election process without violence. Our goal is to create an environment where all stakeholders can participate equally and confidently, and where the election outcome is free from disturbances,” Ategihe stated.

Truck accident claims three lives in Lagos

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Truck accident claims three lives in Lagos

A truck, reportedly suffering from brake failure, crashed into Ayetoro Market in Lagos, leaving at least three people dead.

The truck, descending from Ita-Opo, is said to have lost its brakes, hitting a commercial tricycle and a parked Toyota Camry before ramming into the market.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority shared details of the incident on its official X handle on Monday.

The post read: “A fatal accident occurred due to a brake failure of a truck descending from Ita-Opo. It hit a commercial tricycle and a parked Toyota Camry before ramming into the Ayetoro Market/Complex.

“Three lives were lost, and the bodies have been taken to the morgue at Epe General Hospital. A tow truck is on the ground to evacuate the affected vehicles.

“Traffic has been diverted for smooth vehicular movement.”

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Harris concedes presidential election to Trump, calls for unity

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Harris concedes presidential election to Trump, calls for unity

United States Democratic Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris has conceded the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump, following a decisive victory for the Republican candidate.

According to a senior aide, as reported by Al Jazeera, Harris called Trump on Wednesday to congratulate him and “discussed the importance of a peaceful transfer of power” and being a president for everyone in the country.

In her phone call, Harris reportedly expressed her commitment to unity, urging the country to come together.

She is scheduled to deliver remarks later today in Washington, D.C., marking her first public statement since her projected loss.

Trump, who has surpassed the 270 electoral votes required to reclaim the presidency, returns to office as the 47th President of the United States after his 2020 defeat by Joe Biden.

His campaign found success among voters frustrated by economic concerns, high inflation, and immigration issues, which exit polls showed were key factors in shifting battleground states away from the Democrats.
Harris’s historic candidacy followed Biden’s withdrawal from the race in July due to health concerns.

After endorsing Harris, the 60-year-old Vice President led a vigorous campaign, focusing on issues such as economic recovery, reproductive rights, and inclusivity.

Harris’s platform resonated with young voters, particularly women concerned about reproductive freedoms following the US Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn constitutional protections for abortion.

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Gunmen kill two in Ogun

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Gunmen kill two in Ogun

A three-man armed gang shot two people dead in the early hours of Monday, while two others sustained bullet injuries in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement released on Monday.

Odutola explained that the incident occurred at about 12:30 am in the parking lot of Diamond Dumplings, GRA, Abeokuta.

She stated that three armed men in an unregistered black Toyota Hilux confronted the occupants of a black Mercedes Benz GLE 350 with a DLA licence plate, demanding the car keys.

Odutola said, “Three armed men in an unregistered black Toyota Hilux confronted the occupants of a black Mercedes Benz GLE 350 with a DLA licence plate, demanding the car keys.

“The assailants opened fire, hitting one Ola (surname unknown), Shobanke Oluwatimileyin, and two others. The Divisional Police Officer from Ibara, responding to distress calls, arrived at the scene and ensured the area was secure before transporting the victims to the hospital.

“Upon their arrival, the attending doctor confirmed two fatalities, while the other two individuals are receiving medical attention at the Federal Medical Centre, Idi Aba, Abeokuta.”

She further revealed that a preliminary investigation had been initiated to examine the factors leading to the two deaths and to assess any potential links to cult activities.

“The public will be informed about the progress of the investigation in the coming days, as a follow-up to arrest the fleeing suspects,” she said.

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