17:50 08/07/2015
Abuja - Chairmen of state chapters of the Peoples Democratic
Party (PDP) have warned the All Progressives Congress (APC) to stop the
unnecessary intimidation and harassment of the Deputy Senate President,
Senator Ike Ekweremadu, reports PM News.
The
Chairmen in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja vowed to mobilize members
of the party across the country to resist any further attempt to harass
and intimidate Ekweremadu,
Emmanuel
Agbo, Chairman of Conference of PDP States Chairmen, who signed the
statement of behalf of his colleagues called on the APC to accept the
outcome of the election of the presiding officers of both chambers of
the National Assembly in good faith and concentrate on giving Nigerians
the change they promised them devoid of complaint.
He
noted that Ekweremadu election as Deputy Senate President despite the
fact that he does not belong to the APC is as a result of Ekweremadu's
outstanding performance in the previous sessions of the Senate.
Read more at PM News.
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Ambode elated at confirmation as Lagos governor
06:55 02/07/2015
Abuja - The Lagos State Government has welcomed the confirmation of Akinwunmi Ambode as the governor.
Ambode said the ruling of the State Election Petition Tribunal, headed by Justice Mohammed Sirajo, on Wednesday, as a reaffirmation of the mandate given to him by the people of Lagos State.
“I am elated at the ruling of the tribunal which is an affirmation of my victory at the polls. On April 11, 2015, the people of Lagos spoke with their votes about continuity and that is what the tribunal has just reaffirmed,” said Ambode.
“The task ahead requires concerted efforts from everyone. I urge all my opponents to put the election struggles behind them and in the spirit of sportsmanship join hands with me to take Lagos to the next level” Ambode said.
The Election Tribunal on Wednesday struck out the petition filed against the election of Ambode of the All Progressives Congress by the People’s Democratic Party candidate, Jimi Agbaje, following a preliminary objection filed by the counsel to the APC Candidate, Wole Olanipekun.
The winner polled 14 696 votes to his closest rival’s 11 292.
He added that it was needless in the first place for the PDP to have petitioned the election result which was adjudged to be free, fair and credible.
“Now that the right thing has been done which of course the people expected, we should all come together above partisanship and move the State forward,” Ambode said.
Abuja - The Lagos State Government has welcomed the confirmation of Akinwunmi Ambode as the governor.
Ambode said the ruling of the State Election Petition Tribunal, headed by Justice Mohammed Sirajo, on Wednesday, as a reaffirmation of the mandate given to him by the people of Lagos State.
“I am elated at the ruling of the tribunal which is an affirmation of my victory at the polls. On April 11, 2015, the people of Lagos spoke with their votes about continuity and that is what the tribunal has just reaffirmed,” said Ambode.
“The task ahead requires concerted efforts from everyone. I urge all my opponents to put the election struggles behind them and in the spirit of sportsmanship join hands with me to take Lagos to the next level” Ambode said.
The Election Tribunal on Wednesday struck out the petition filed against the election of Ambode of the All Progressives Congress by the People’s Democratic Party candidate, Jimi Agbaje, following a preliminary objection filed by the counsel to the APC Candidate, Wole Olanipekun.
The winner polled 14 696 votes to his closest rival’s 11 292.
He added that it was needless in the first place for the PDP to have petitioned the election result which was adjudged to be free, fair and credible.
“Now that the right thing has been done which of course the people expected, we should all come together above partisanship and move the State forward,” Ambode said.
APC addresses in-house squabbling in Imo State
09:48 02/07/2015
Lagos - The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has charged members of the party in the Ezinihitte Mbaise local government area in Imo State to remain united and as well shun any act capable of bringing the image of the party to ridicule.
The call by Secretary to the Government of Imo State, Sir Jude Ejiogu, came in the wake of alleged infighting in the region.
“The only thing necessary for any devout APC member to do after the general election was to thank God for making the Governorship candidate of the party, Owelle Rochas Okorocha to emerge victorious in the poll, instead of throwing themselves into factional groups which he said, was capable of disintegrating the peaceful co-existence of the party,” Ejiogu’s spokesperson, Ikenna Onuoha, said in Owerri, the state capital.
Onuoha said Ejiogu, while assuring the APC members of government’s sincere commitment in carrying everyone along, further enjoined them to remain peaceful as “no person would be thrown away from the party”, after contributing heavily for the success of the party in the just concluded election.
“He advised them to emulate the Governor of the State, Owelle Okorocha whom he said, tolerates his political rivals, even after seeing that they were meant to pull him down, describing it as one of the qualities of a good leader.”
Lagos - The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has charged members of the party in the Ezinihitte Mbaise local government area in Imo State to remain united and as well shun any act capable of bringing the image of the party to ridicule.
The call by Secretary to the Government of Imo State, Sir Jude Ejiogu, came in the wake of alleged infighting in the region.
“The only thing necessary for any devout APC member to do after the general election was to thank God for making the Governorship candidate of the party, Owelle Rochas Okorocha to emerge victorious in the poll, instead of throwing themselves into factional groups which he said, was capable of disintegrating the peaceful co-existence of the party,” Ejiogu’s spokesperson, Ikenna Onuoha, said in Owerri, the state capital.
Onuoha said Ejiogu, while assuring the APC members of government’s sincere commitment in carrying everyone along, further enjoined them to remain peaceful as “no person would be thrown away from the party”, after contributing heavily for the success of the party in the just concluded election.
“He advised them to emulate the Governor of the State, Owelle Okorocha whom he said, tolerates his political rivals, even after seeing that they were meant to pull him down, describing it as one of the qualities of a good leader.”
Rivers APC against alleged incessant borrowing by Wike
Okoro Chinedu
09:48 02/07/2015
Lagos - The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) alleged it had unearthed plans by Governor Nyesom Wike to obtain loans worth N100 billion, saying this would plunge the state into debt.
According to the allegations, the governor “in the few months he will be in power” plans to collect the said amount in tranches within a period of two months.
“APC, Rivers State Chapter has uncovered a strategic plan by Governor Nyesom Wike to obtain loans totaling N100b in the few months he is expected to be in power as the governor of Rivers State thereby plunging the state into an abyss of debt and economic servitude,” Chris Finebone, APC State Publicity Secretary, said.
Finebone said meanwhile, within the past two weeks, Wike had already sought and gotten the approval of the Rivers State House of Assembly to obtain N10 billion and N20 billion loans from Zenith Bank PLC and Access Bank PLC respectively.
Information APC was privy to strongly indicated that the governor and “his men” had started negotiation with Heritage and Eco Banks to obtain another loan of N30b in the coming week or so.
“This will bring the total amount of loan obtained by the embattled governor to N60 billion in less than 45 days as Governor of Rivers State,”
Finebone said.
“The APC can only agree that the good people of Rivers State have ended up in the notorious Lagos buses used in robbing unsuspecting citizens popularly called ‘one chance.’ With the short-term Wike-led government of Rivers State, indeed, we have all entered a ‘one chance’ bus.”
Finebone said beyond the argument Wike was borrowing to complete projects which he has been selling to Rivers people, the real intention of Wike’s borrowing was to provide funds for alleged cronies “who have started showing signs of disenchantment and the need to deepen his war chest preparatory to a re-run election that is looming.”
APC is contesting Wike’s election and is confident the Election Tribunal will overturn the result as schedule a re-run.
Amid the uncertainties Finebone thus slammed the borrowing by the state government, whose officials could not be reached for comment.
“As long as the scheme of this governor succeeds, we and our children yet unborn will be eternally tied to the apron-strings of those cavalier banks that are conniving with the governor while he walks free after being sent packing as governor in a few months time.”
Lagos - The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) alleged it had unearthed plans by Governor Nyesom Wike to obtain loans worth N100 billion, saying this would plunge the state into debt.
According to the allegations, the governor “in the few months he will be in power” plans to collect the said amount in tranches within a period of two months.
“APC, Rivers State Chapter has uncovered a strategic plan by Governor Nyesom Wike to obtain loans totaling N100b in the few months he is expected to be in power as the governor of Rivers State thereby plunging the state into an abyss of debt and economic servitude,” Chris Finebone, APC State Publicity Secretary, said.
Finebone said meanwhile, within the past two weeks, Wike had already sought and gotten the approval of the Rivers State House of Assembly to obtain N10 billion and N20 billion loans from Zenith Bank PLC and Access Bank PLC respectively.
Information APC was privy to strongly indicated that the governor and “his men” had started negotiation with Heritage and Eco Banks to obtain another loan of N30b in the coming week or so.
“This will bring the total amount of loan obtained by the embattled governor to N60 billion in less than 45 days as Governor of Rivers State,”
Finebone said.
“The APC can only agree that the good people of Rivers State have ended up in the notorious Lagos buses used in robbing unsuspecting citizens popularly called ‘one chance.’ With the short-term Wike-led government of Rivers State, indeed, we have all entered a ‘one chance’ bus.”
Finebone said beyond the argument Wike was borrowing to complete projects which he has been selling to Rivers people, the real intention of Wike’s borrowing was to provide funds for alleged cronies “who have started showing signs of disenchantment and the need to deepen his war chest preparatory to a re-run election that is looming.”
APC is contesting Wike’s election and is confident the Election Tribunal will overturn the result as schedule a re-run.
Amid the uncertainties Finebone thus slammed the borrowing by the state government, whose officials could not be reached for comment.
“As long as the scheme of this governor succeeds, we and our children yet unborn will be eternally tied to the apron-strings of those cavalier banks that are conniving with the governor while he walks free after being sent packing as governor in a few months time.”
April 11 election: Ambode hails tribunal ruling
10:45 02/07/2015
Lagos - Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Wednesday described the confirmation of his victory at the polls as a reaffirmation of the mandate given to him by the people of the state.
Ambode said this in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary Habib Aruna while reacting to the ruling of the State Election Petition Tribunal headed by Justice Mohammed Sirajo.
“I am elated at the ruling of the tribunal which is an affirmation of my victory at the polls.
"On April 11, 2015, the people of Lagos spoke with their votes about continuity and that is what the tribunal has just reaffirmed.
“The task ahead requires concerted efforts from everyone," he said.
Ambode urged all his opponents to put the election struggles behind them and in the spirit of sportsmanship, join hands with him to take the state to the next level.
“It was needless in the first place for the PDP to have petitioned my election which was adjudged to be free, fair and credible.
"Now that the right thing has been done, which of course the people expected, we should all come together above partisanship and move the state forward," Ambode said.
The tribunal on Wednesday struck out the petition filed against the election of Ambode by the PDP candidate, Jimi Agbaje following a preliminary objection filed by the governor's counsel, Chief Wole Olanipekun.
Lagos - Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Wednesday described the confirmation of his victory at the polls as a reaffirmation of the mandate given to him by the people of the state.
Ambode said this in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary Habib Aruna while reacting to the ruling of the State Election Petition Tribunal headed by Justice Mohammed Sirajo.
“I am elated at the ruling of the tribunal which is an affirmation of my victory at the polls.
"On April 11, 2015, the people of Lagos spoke with their votes about continuity and that is what the tribunal has just reaffirmed.
“The task ahead requires concerted efforts from everyone," he said.
Ambode urged all his opponents to put the election struggles behind them and in the spirit of sportsmanship, join hands with him to take the state to the next level.
“It was needless in the first place for the PDP to have petitioned my election which was adjudged to be free, fair and credible.
"Now that the right thing has been done, which of course the people expected, we should all come together above partisanship and move the state forward," Ambode said.
The tribunal on Wednesday struck out the petition filed against the election of Ambode by the PDP candidate, Jimi Agbaje following a preliminary objection filed by the governor's counsel, Chief Wole Olanipekun.
Six students killed in Lagos boat mishap
10:45 02/07/2015
Lagos - Six students died on Wednesday in the Ojo area of Lagos when a boat conveying them capsized, reports Vanguard.
Eight other students, including the driver were , however,rescued.
The incident occurred after a fibre canoe reportedly ran into the passenger boat at about 9 a.m.
The bodies of dead students were yet to be found.
Five of the survivors have been taken to the Igando General Hospital and three discharged to go back home.
Read more at Vanguard.
Lagos - Six students died on Wednesday in the Ojo area of Lagos when a boat conveying them capsized, reports Vanguard.
Eight other students, including the driver were , however,rescued.
The incident occurred after a fibre canoe reportedly ran into the passenger boat at about 9 a.m.
The bodies of dead students were yet to be found.
Five of the survivors have been taken to the Igando General Hospital and three discharged to go back home.
Read more at Vanguard.
Buhari commended for appointing first female INEC chairman
11:47 02/07/2015
Lagos - Most Rev. Adebayo Akinde, the Archbishop of Lagos Mainland, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, on Wednesday expressed satisfaction with the appointment of Amina Zakari as the acting Chairman of INEC.
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday appointed Zakari, as INEC chair in an acting capacity following the expiration of Professor Attahiru Jega’s tenure.
The cleric said that he was not surprised by the appointment of Zakari as "females seem to be taking the positions" in almost every aspect of Nigeria’s life.
"We thank God for the phase in which Nigeria is; if you look at every aspect of our nation, females seem to be taking the positions down; so am not surprised."
Many females have occupied eminent positions and have held their own sway.
"So appointing a female as an acting INEC chair, I have every confidence she will deliver; Nigerian women, excellent."
Until her recent appointment, Zakari, a pharmacist from Jigawa, was a National Electoral Commissioner with INEC.
She attended Queens College, Lagos and in 1980, graduated with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Pharmacy from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
After her National Youth Service, she worked as a pharmacist in various hospitals between 1983 and 1996.
She served in various capacities as a consultant in health and social services from 1997 up till her appointment as National Commissioner in INEC.
Lagos - Most Rev. Adebayo Akinde, the Archbishop of Lagos Mainland, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, on Wednesday expressed satisfaction with the appointment of Amina Zakari as the acting Chairman of INEC.
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday appointed Zakari, as INEC chair in an acting capacity following the expiration of Professor Attahiru Jega’s tenure.
The cleric said that he was not surprised by the appointment of Zakari as "females seem to be taking the positions" in almost every aspect of Nigeria’s life.
"We thank God for the phase in which Nigeria is; if you look at every aspect of our nation, females seem to be taking the positions down; so am not surprised."
Many females have occupied eminent positions and have held their own sway.
"So appointing a female as an acting INEC chair, I have every confidence she will deliver; Nigerian women, excellent."
Until her recent appointment, Zakari, a pharmacist from Jigawa, was a National Electoral Commissioner with INEC.
She attended Queens College, Lagos and in 1980, graduated with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Pharmacy from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
After her National Youth Service, she worked as a pharmacist in various hospitals between 1983 and 1996.
She served in various capacities as a consultant in health and social services from 1997 up till her appointment as National Commissioner in INEC.
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