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RIVERS NUJ HAILS AMAECHI AT 54

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Rivers State Council, has felicitated with the outgoing Minister of Transportation and former Governor of Rivers State, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi on his 54th birthday anniversary. The Union in a statement signed by the Secretary, Ike Wigodo, on Sunday, described Amaechi as a worthy son of Rivers State and an epitome of exemplary ... Read More »

Federal lawmakers react as APC finally loses Zamfara to PDP

Members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the House of Representatives have reacted to the Supreme Court’s ruling, which nulified the victory of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Zamfara State. While the court nullified the APC victory on Friday, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC declared the PDP winner of the March elections. In a statement sent to ... Read More »

PDP Congratulates Matawalle

Following their declaration on Saturday by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as winners, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Zamfara State Governor-elect, Bello Matawalle, all federal and state legislators-elect, describing their victory as the triumph of the will of the people over manipulative forces. In a statement issued in Abuja by Kola Ologbondiyan, its National Publicity Secretary, the ... Read More »

For the Records Why we declared PDP winner in Zamfara INEC Chairman

Ladies and Gentlemen 1.​First, let me welcome all of you to this Press Conference. The reason for addressing you today is to provide an update on the recent decision of the Supreme Court regarding the candidates fielded by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State for the 2019 general elections. 2.​It is important to provide a background to the ... Read More »

Governor Ahmed Commissions KWASU School of Governance, Land Administration Secretariat

Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has expressed optimism that the newly commissioned land administration secretariat can change the state’s financial fortune if properly managed. The Governor, who dropped the hint in Ilorin when he commissioned the lSecretariat, said his government initiated the land administration process to enable government exploit opportunities inherent in land management. Alhaji Ahmed who expressed satisfaction ... Read More »

Surprises as Nigeria name Women’s World Cup squad

Nigeria women’s coach Thomas Dennerby sprung several surprises when he named the squad for the World Cup in France next month. Dennerby promoted five players who earlier this month won the regional West African (WAFU) Nations Cup in Abidjan. He also unexpectedly omitted Brighton forward Umotong Ani and Sweden-based defender Josephine Chukwunonye. Thirty-three-year-old midfielder Evelyn Nwabuoku, defender Chidinma Okeke, goalkeeper ... Read More »

INEC declares PDP winner of ALL elections in Zamfara

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared Bello Matawalle the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the governor-elect of Zamfara State. The commission said it will present the certificate of return to all PDP candidates on Monday. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, announced this during a press conference in Abuja on Saturday. He also said the party won in ... Read More »