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PoliticsApc’s Bagudu Wins Kebbi Governorship Election by DAVECENA(op): 6:16am On Apr 13, 2015
Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress
(APC) in Kebbi State, Senator Atiku Bagudu, yesterday
won the state’s governorship elections.
Aside Bagudu, almost all APC House of Assembly
candidates also won their elections.
The APC won 19 local governments of the 21 Local
Governments in the state leaving only two for the
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Gen. Sarkin
Yaki Bello.
Kebbi comprises 21 local governments.
The results were announced by the collation officer for
the governorship election in the state, Prof. Lawal
Mohammed.
The PDP won only two local governments.
The APC won the elections landslide.
According to Lawal, the total registered voters in the
state is 1,454,369 of which 873,542 were accredited
vote.


source: http://thenationonlineng.net/new/apcs-bagudu-wins-kebbi-governorship-election/

PoliticsRe: You Think A Party Of A Convicted Criminal Tinubu Can Rule by DAVECENA(m): 6:06am On Apr 13, 2015
d aggrieved wil always b aggrieved..same pple said Buhari is dead on arrival.same pple said he wud neva b president..Sample Apc states 4 example..Lagos,Oyo,Ogun,Kano,sokoto,Nasarrawa..e.t.c d only performin pdp gov is Akpabio..Take a look @ delta & Bayelsa with huge allocations but nothing 2 show 4 it yet u still want pdp in 9ja?..........PDP PUPPETERS SHUD GRAB A SEAT & WATCH HOW WE GOVERN........Sai buhari sai Apc sai blues sai chelsea
PoliticsDo We Want This Tag Back? by DAVECENA(op): 5:49am On Apr 13, 2015
Do we really need this tag back? Gen.Buhari has since been declared winner but hasn't made any official statement about this.

PoliticsAPC Candidate, Bello, Wins Niger Gov Poll by DAVECENA(op): 5:28am On Apr 13, 2015
All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in
Niger state, Alh Abubakar Bello, has been declared
winner of the governorship election in the state by the
Returning Officer, Prof. Abdulganiu Ambali.
Bello polled 593,702 votes to defeat Alh. Umar Nasko of
the Peoples Democratic Party, who got 239,772 votes.
The APC governorship candidate won 23 of the 25 local
government areas announced.
Bello had taking a commanding lead earlier on Sunday,
winning all 16 local government areas before a break
was announced in collation around 5pm.
It wasn’t until midnight that collation resumed with the
APC sustaining its momentum.
Details of the results from the local government for the
two parties are as follows:
Munya LG: APC, 12,636 PDP, 7,542
Tafa LG: APC, 11,555 PDP, 7,267
Bosso LG: APC, 29,777 PDP, 7,187
Paikoro LG: APC, 25,959 PDP, 10,023
Rafi LG: APC, 31,307 PDP, 8,937
Chanchaga LG: APC, 44,050 PDP, 14,863
Katcha LG: APC, 20,175 PDP, 7,488
Shiroro LG: APC, 26,478 PDP, 8,862
Bida LG: APC, 38,055 PDP, 7,345
Lavun LG: APC, 25,497 PDP, 10,713
Rijau LG: APC, 21,093 PDP, 11,880
Gbako LG: APC, 22,629 PDP, 8,902
Borgu LG: APC, 25,006 PDP, 7,798
Lapai LG: APC, 27,114 PDP, 6,790
Agai LG: APC, 20,101 PDP, 9,189
Suleja LG: APC, 27,886 PDP, 9,292
Magama LG: APC, 18,864 PDP, 20,036
Gurara LG: APC, 15,211 PDP, 7,921
Edati LG: APC, 12,326 PDP, 11,184
Agwara LG: APC, 7,472 PDP, 8,751
Wushishi LG: APC, 16,049 PDP, 8,387
Mokwa LG: APC, 27,880 PDP, 8,097
Kontagora LG: APC, 39,295 PDP, 11,196
Mashegu LG: APC, 22,634 PDP, 8,734
Mariga LG: APC, 24,653 PDP, 10,437


source: http://www.punchng.com/news/apc-candidate-bello-wins-niger-gov-poll/
PoliticsApc’s Lalong Clinches Plateau Gov Seat by DAVECENA(op): 5:11am On Apr 13, 2015
Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress
in Plateau State, Simon Lalong, has emerged winner of
the governorship election in the state.
Lalong scored 537,050 to beat the Peoples Democratic
Party’s candidate in the election, Senator Gyang Pwajok,
who polled 501,938.

source: http://www.punchng.com/news/apcs-lalong-clinches-plateau-gov-seat/
PoliticsResults Of Lagos Governorship, House Of Assembly Polls by DAVECENA(op): 7:38pm On Apr 11, 2015
This is a compilation of results from polling units
monitor by our reporters in Lagos state. However, only
INEC has the power to declare winner.
PU055 House of Assembly: APC-36, PDP-72, APGA-1
Gov: APC-35, PDP-71, APGA-1
Amuwo Odofin, Lagos: PU056(A-L) House of Assembly:
APC-31, PDP-38, APGA-1 Gov: APC-32, PDP-38
Amuwo Odofin, Lagos: PU056(M-Z) House of Assembly:
APC-30, PDP-53, APGA-2 Gov: APC-27, PDP-56,void-2
Amuwo Odofin, Lagos: PU023 House of Assembly:
APC-53, PDP-57 Gov: APC-48, PDP-57
Amuwo Odofin, Lagos: PU056(A-L) House of Assembly:
APC-31, PDP-38, APGA-1 Gov: APC-32, PDP-38
Amuwo Odofin, Lagos: PU056(M-Z) House of Assembly:
APC-30, PDP-53, APGA-2 Gov: APC-27, PDP-56,void-2
Amuwo Odofin, Lagos: PU023 House of Assembly:
APC-53, PDP-57 Gov: APC-48, PDP-57
Polling Unit 047, Sunday Adigun Street, Alausa, Ikeja,
shows; APC poll 230 while PDP poll 62.
Results for the House of Assembly shows; APC poll 233,
PDP 60
ward G3, Unit 002, State Senior Grammer Schoool,
Itolo, Surulere, the result shows, APC governorship,
270, while PDP 132, and void vote is 11.
Ashogbon polling Unit 049 in Surulere, governorship,
APC 55, PDP 38, Amuwo –Odofin, Unit 009,
governorship, APC 49, PDP 51. Lekki polling unit 24,
APC 190, PDP, 112.
Oworoshonki Unit 023, APC 121, PDP,106. Agege Unit
071, APC, 136, PDP,48. Mushin Unit 035, APC 102,
PDP, 40. Alimosho Unit 053, APC 244, PDP 176, Unit
50,APC 180, PDP, 131. Unit 51, APC 183, PDP, 131,
Unit 041, ward D, APC 243, PDP, 105. Agbado Oke-
Odo Unit 075, APC 137, PDP, 48. Ojota, Unity Close,
Unit 067, APC, 130, PDP,105.
Abidjan area of ibeju lekki house of assembly APC 314,
PDP 325, GOV APC 316, PDP 339
Ikeja Unit 12, Ward 8
Gov: APC 76, PDP 93
Assembly: APC 89, PDP 81
Assembly APC:242 PDP:48
@PU 017 Joseph St, off Opebi Road,Lagos
Governorship
APC – 51
PDP – 50
HoA
APC – 55
PDP – 44
APGA – 1
PU013, Gerard/Alexander road, Ikoyi. Gov: PDP 50 APC
48. State Assembly: PDP 63 APC 33
APC: 82, PDP 6. Polling unit 019 idiaraba#governorship
result
Assemby poll result for polling unit 019 Idiaraba
mushin. APC 81: PDP 4, APGA 1
Ward 9, polling unit012 Onitolo/Ojora rd. Gov PDP66
APC59. Assembly PDP80 APC 43
Governorship: polling unit 005 ishaga rd Mushin, APC
84, PDP 67
Ward 09 PU34, Bourdillon
Gov APC99 PDP24 Assembly APC 91 PDP31
In awoyaya area of ibeju lekki ward E 006 house of
assembly APC 500, PDP 454


source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/04/results-of-lagos-governorship-house-of-assembly-polls/

PoliticsRe: Bode George Defeated In His Polling Unit by DAVECENA(m): 7:34pm On Apr 11, 2015
Jimi neva vex oo.Hope still day cos ur Aba boys neva see result..Enugu,Anambra still comin.
PoliticsTinubu, Fashola, Ambode Record Landslide Victory At Polling Units by DAVECENA(op): 7:01pm On Apr 11, 2015
Candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the
Governorship and House of Assembly elections in the
units of National Leader of the party, Alausa, Ikeja and
Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State in Surulere,
emerged winners with landslide victory.
Governorship result as read out by official of the
Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, at
Tinubu’s Polling Unit 047, Sunday Adigun Street, Alausa,
Ikeja, shows; APC poll 230 while PDP poll 62.
Results for the House of Assembly shows; APC poll 233,
PDP 60
The total number of registered voters is 1,388, the total
number of accredited voters is 295 while the total
number of vote cast is 293.
At Fashola’s ward G3, Unit 002, State Senior Grammer
Schoool, Itolo, Surulere, the result shows, APC
governorship, 270, while PDP 132, and void vote is 11.
APC governorship candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode in his
ward 3 Epe, poll 133, PDP 57.
Other governorship results
Ashogbon polling Unit 049 in Surulere, governorship,
APC 55, PDP 38, Amuwo –Odofin, Unit 009,
governorship, APC 49, PDP 51. Lekki polling unit 24,
APC 190, PDP, 112.
Oworoshonki Unit 023, APC 121, PDP,106. Agege Unit
071, APC, 136, PDP,48. Mushin Unit 035, APC 102,
PDP, 40. Alimosho Unit 053, APC 244, PDP 176, Unit
50,APC 180, PDP, 131. Unit 51, APC 183, PDP, 131,
Unit 041, ward D, APC 243, PDP, 105. Agbado Oke-
Odo Unit 075, APC 137, PDP, 48. Ojota, Unity Close,
Unit 067, APC, 130, PDP,105.


source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/04/tinubu-fashola-ambode-record-landslide-victory-at-owns-units/
PoliticsBabajide Obanikoro Caught Bribing Constituents,escorted Away By Police by DAVECENA(op): 5:34pm On Apr 11, 2015
There have been citizen reports that Babajide
Obanikoro, son of Musiliu Obanikoro and House of
Assembly candidate was caught passing out cash to
citizens at polling units in Eti-Osa, one of Lagos’s 774
local government.
After much contention from the electorate he was taken
in by officials. Obanikoro was seen being escorted by
policemen to the local station.
Obanikoro is hoping to represent the Eti-Osa
Constituency 2 in the Lagos State House of Assembly as
a member of the People’s Democratic Party. He ran for
the same seat in 2011 and lost.

source: http://saharareporters.com/2015/04/11/babajide-obanikoro-caught-bribing-constituents-escorted-away-police

PoliticsUnrestricted Movement Of Amaechi, Will Disrupt River’s Poll -PDP by DAVECENA(op): 11:28am On Apr 11, 2015
Unrestricted movement of Amaechi, will disrupt
River’s poll -PDP

source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/04/unrestricted-movement-of-amaechi-will-disrupt-rivers-poll-pdp/
PoliticsLamido’s Deputy, Others Defect To APC by DAVECENA(op): 12:35pm On Apr 06, 2015
DUTSE – Governor Sule Lamido’s political woes may
have deepened following the plan by his deputy,Alhaji
Ahmad Mahmud to dump him for the opposition All
Progressives Congress Party.
Baring any last minute change, the deputy governor will
be received along with some Lamido’s loyalists to the
APC today , by chairman of the party, Alhaji Ado Sani
Kiri, party’s gubernatorial candidate, Alhaji Badaru
Abubakar and other APC chieftains in the state at his
Gumel ward.
Already, the Deputy Governor purported defection has
triggered apprehension in the PDP camp as many of its
supporters who spoke with Vanguard on condition of
anonymity expressed surprise describing his action as
“betrayal of trust.”
Ahmed Mahmud was a two-term deputy governor of
Jigawa state who was elected with Sule Lamido on the
platform of the PDP.
Other prominent politicians expected to join the APC
are the two ex-Jigawa governors, Ibrahim Saminu Turaki
and Ali Saad Birnin-Kudu, Ex-Senator Bello Maitama,
some serving commissioners, special advisers and
special assistants.

source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/04/jigawa-deputy-governor-others-defect-to-apc/
PoliticsRe: Meet The World Poorest President by DAVECENA(op): 12:31pm On Apr 06, 2015
Before his presidency, he was a guerilla fighter for
Tupamaros, which acted like “Robin hood.” They
literally robbed evil banks, gun clubs, and other
businesses to give to the poor. He truly believed that his
value was not in gaining more money, it was in the
wellbeing of his country and people. He was imprisoned
2 times for a total of 14 years and shot 6 times after an
escape attempt, But he still continues to fight for the
people even in his high office now as president of
Uruguay.
PoliticsRe: Meet The World Poorest President by DAVECENA(op): 12:30pm On Apr 06, 2015
Even though he is known as the poorest president, he
strongly disagrees. He says, “I’m not the poorest
president. The poorest is the one who needs a lot to
live… My lifestyle is a consequence of my wounds. I’m
the son of my history. There have been years when I
would have been happy just to have a mattress.”
This president’s example is a testament to how we
should live our lives. We don’t need more things to be
happy. In fact, some of the most wealthy people in the
world, have their wealth stored in the currency of
unselfishness, kindness, and true love. Maybe its time
for a change?
PoliticsRe: Meet The World Poorest President by DAVECENA(op): 12:29pm On Apr 06, 2015
Jose’s protection consists of two guards and his 3
legged dog named Manuela.

PoliticsRe: Meet The World Poorest President by DAVECENA(op): 12:28pm On Apr 06, 2015
His part time farming job, keeps him aware of the
struggles and life that most other people of his country
go though. He also grows and then sells flowers from
his farm. You can see him frequently driving his old
1987 Volkswagon Beetle. He doesn’t need a fancy
Bentley, because he doesn’t care about having a
extravagant appearance. His people are what matters
and what matters are his people.

PoliticsRe: Meet The World Poorest President by DAVECENA(op): 12:26pm On Apr 06, 2015
…And this is where he lives, on a farm with his wife and
dog. He is also working to change the fancy presidential
house into a museum that pays honor to past
presidents. There’s no reason for money, fame, and a
nice place to sleep when you can be humble and live on
a farm. This president lives the life!

PoliticsMeet The World Poorest President by DAVECENA(op): 12:24pm On Apr 06, 2015
You might not believe it, but Jose Mujica, president of
Uruguay since 2010, is known to be the world’s poorest
president.
Jose donates more then of 90% of his $12,000 per
month salary to benefit the poor and to help small
entrepreneurs. If we need more of anything in this
world, it would be more people like this!
This man doesn’t put value on his appearance or
clothes. He is criticized for his posture and clothes, but
Jose puts more value on other things in life instead.
Before his presidency, he was a guerilla fighter for
Tupamaros, which acted like “Robin hood.” They
literally robbed evil banks, gun clubs, and other
businesses to give to the poor. He truly believed that his
value was not in gaining more money, it was in the
wellbeing of his country and people. He was imprisoned
2 times for a total of 14 years and shot 6 times after an
escape attempt, But he still continues to fight for the
people even in his high office now as president of
Uruguay.

source: http://astoundable.com/worlds-poorest-president/

SportsGen. Buhari And Sports by DAVECENA(op): 10:06am On Apr 01, 2015
When the history of President Goodluck Jonathan is
written, a lot of chapters will be dedicated to his
numerous achievements in sports. It was during his
regime that Nigeria won her first Africa Cup of Nations
in 19 years, remarkably, outside the shores of the
country. Before then, Nigeria won the trophy in 1980
and the last triumph in Tunisia ‘ 94 among others.
Definitely, General Mohammadu Buhari has a tall order
ahead of him if his predecessor’s track record is
anything to go by. Luckily, the President-elect is not a
fresher when it comes to governance. As a former Head
of State(under the military), Buhari welcomed the 1985
all-conquering Golden Eaglets from China with the first
FIFA/JVC U-16 World Cup.
That the team is known today as Golden Eaglets was a
coinage by General Buhari when he received the team
at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Nduka Ugbade
who captained that historic team is currently an
assistant to the national U-20 coach, Manu Garba. He
was also part of the crew that won the FIFA U-17 World
Cup in UAE.
Buhari’s love for sports has not been loud, but it is on
record that he made a surprise appearance at the Abuja
National Stadium when Nigeria hosted Brazil in an
international friendly. It was during President Olusegun
Obasanjo’s regime when Buhari was in the opposition.
No one can say, for sure, where the retired General
would position sports in the scheme of things as
throughout his campaign for this election, not a word
was said on sports.
The President-elect must however note that sports form
a very critical sector in the life of the nation. Those who
actively engage in sports are the youth who are the
future of the nation. Sports today is more that just a
pastime. Sport is a multi billion dollar industry which
can offer employment to millions of our youths.
The sports sector deserves the best brains. Seasoned
brains that can turn the fortunes of our sports around.
Sports is practical and results are the only determining
factor that influences team selection, appointments. The
President-elect must therefore avoid considerations
other than excellence in making appointments to the
sector.

source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/04/gen-buhari-and-sports/

PoliticsPolls Celebration Gone Wrong: Lamido’s Aide Kills One, Injures 4 With Car by DAVECENA(op): 12:31am On Apr 01, 2015
DUTSE—Special Adviser on Religious Affairs to Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State, Alhaji Isah Ahmed Duniya Bahutu, Monday, knocked down and killed an ex-soldier (names withheld) and injured four others in Birnin-Kudu Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

The accident occurred when the special adviser was returning from Kiyako, his village, a few kilometres away from the headquarters of Birnin-Kudu Local Government.

Vanguard gathered that the governor’s aide ran over a group of youths, who were celebrating All prpgressives Congress, APC’s senatorial victory, having barricaded the main road.

Bahutu, a former state chairman of Jigawa PDP, ran into the gathering, lost control and hit the deceased, who died instantly.

Four of the youths, who sustained injuries, were rushed to the hospital.

It was gathered that immediately the special adviser noticed what had happened, he took to his heels to avoid being lynched by irate mob that had gathered.
An eyewitness told Vanguard that the special adviser did not deliberately hit the youths, saying he did all he could to dodged the crowd but to no avail.
At the time of filing in this report, the special adviser was nowhere to be found, but the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Abdul Jinjiri, said they did not receive any information concerning the issue.

He promised to get back to this reporter, which he had not done at press time.
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/04/polls-celebration-gone-wrong-lamidos-aide-kills-one-injures-4-with-car/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter
PoliticsWhat If Jega Declared The Results Were April Fool? by DAVECENA(op): 12:11am On Apr 01, 2015
What If Jega declared the results were April Fool?
PoliticsRe: Exclusion: YDP Calls For Cancellation Of Poll Results by DAVECENA(op): 4:01am On Mar 31, 2015
source: http://leadership.ng/news/421928/‎exclusion-ydp-calls-for-cancellation-of-poll-results
PoliticsExclusion: YDP Calls For Cancellation Of Poll Results by DAVECENA(op): 4:00am On Mar 31, 2015
The Young Democratic Party, YDP, has called for the
immediate cancellation of the 2015 elections, saying its
exclusion by the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) from the ballot papers fell short of
the Electoral law.
National leader of YDP, Henry Nwabueze in a statement
made available in Abuja, said the Prof. Jega led INEC
deliberately refused to include YDP in the ballot even
when it was clear that YDP had fulfilled the
requirements to be so included in the ballots having
been proclaimed a political party.
“In compliance with the law, YDP submitted the list of
its candidates to INEC for this 2015 General elections.
Today the Young Democratic Party regret to inform
Nigerians that INEC has failed because it unlawfully
refused to include YDP in the 2015 General election
Ballot paper. By this, INEC is practicing democracy of
the few, by the few and for the few. Accordingly, YDP
calls on the idependent INEC to cancel the just
concluded March 28, 2015 Presidential and National
Assembly elections and refrain from announcing the
results, including the names of the winners or losers in
that election.
“Indeed, by virtue of the Electoral Act, Section 78,
subsection 4, YDP became a registered political party in
Nigeria as of May 2, 2014. Although INEC is fully aware
of this fact and inspite of numerous notifications, it
nevertheless proceeded, against common sense and
reason to exclude YDP in this 2015 General election.
” This action of INEC is deliberate, violative of the
Electoral Act, violative of the constitution and quite
frankly, offensive to all notions of fair play and justice.
In view of the unlawful exclusion of YDP a lawfully
registered political party in violation of the electoral act
and a subsisting federal high court judgement,the
leadership of YDP and its NEC has resolved to proceed
to court to seek for cancellation of the March 28
presidential election and conduct of fresh polls to
include YDP,” Nwabueze stated.
It said by so doing, the INEC had disenfranchised
several Nigerians and infringed on their fundamental
rights of association as well as the right to function as a
political party.
“We cannot as law abiding citizens, members and
leaders of a duly registered political party fold our arms
and allow INEC to deny us our constitutionally
guaranteed right to present and field candidates for
elective offices in Nigeria,” the YDP national leader
stated.


source: http://leadership.ng/news/421928/‎exclusion-ydp-calls-for-cancellation-of-poll-results
PoliticsBuhari Wins Lagos In A Close Race Against President Jonathan by DAVECENA(op): 3:49am On Mar 31, 2015
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives
Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, polled 792,460 votes to
emerge the winner in a closely contested race against
President Goodluck Jonathan in Lagos, Nigeria’s
commercial capital.
Mr. Jonathan, who is contesting under the Peoples
Democratic Party, PDP, polled 632,327.
Out of the 20 local government areas in Lagos State,
the APC won 15 while PDP won five.
Akin Orebiyi, the state Resident Electoral Commissioner,
urged any aggrieved party to approach the Election
Petitions Tribunal which he said would be constituted
soon.


source: http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/180289-nigeriadecides-buhari-wins-lagos-in-a-close-race-against-president-jonathan.html
PoliticsSenators Who Will Not Return by DAVECENA(op): 3:42am On Mar 31, 2015
With the results of the last Saturday’s National Assembly
election, some incumbent senators will not be returning
to the Upper Legislative Chamber when the lawmakers
resume for duty in June. Those who will be missing
include:
Smart Adeyemi
Smart Adeyemi is one of the chieftains of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State. Before his foray
into partisan politics, he was the President of the
Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) between 1999-
2006. He worked with the Nigeria Television Authority
(NTA), where he made his mark as a seasoned reporter
and a unionist.
He was elected into the National Assembly in 2003 to
represent the Kogi West Senatorial District. Adeyemi was
returned to the Senate in 2007 and 2011. The three-
time senator, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee
on Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was defeated in the
last Saturday’s election by a former House of
Representatives member Dino Melaye of the All
Progressives Congress (APC). With this defeat, the
Ijumu-born politician will bow out of the Senate at the
expiration of the Seventh National Assembly to face his
hospitality business.
Chris Ngige
Chris Nwabueze Ngige, a medical-doctor turned
politician, began his political sojourn when he joined
the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He served as the
party’s National Secretary between 2000 and 2003 and
was a member of the National Executive Committee
(NEC) of the PDP between 2001 and 2003. He
contested the governorship seat of Anambra under the
auspices of the ruling party and won in 2003 before he
was removed in 2006 through a judicial process.
Dr. Ngige was ejected from the Anambra State
Government House by a judicial pronouncement, which
arose from an election petition instituted by the All
Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, Peter Obi.
Against this backdrop, Ngige had a running battle with
the PDP which later accused him of anti-party activities.
He eventually defected to the then Action Congress of
Nigeria (ACN) which later teamed up with two other
parties and a faction of another to form the All
Progressives Congress (APC).
In April 2011, Ngige contested the Anambra Central
Senatorial seat on the platform of the ACN and defeated
a former Minister of Information & Communications,
the late Prof Dora Akunyili of APGA. He polled 69,765
votes against the late Prof. Akunyili’s 69,292.
Ngige, who is the Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on
Power, Science and Technology, will be taking a bow
from the National Assembly on the eve of May 29. He
was defeated by a House of Representatives member,
Mrs. Uche Ekwunife of the PDP.
Femi Lanlehin
Ibadan, Oyo State-born Femi Lanlehin trained as lawyer.
As a legal practitioner, he had made an impact in civil
litigation, commercial and land law before venturing
into partisan politics. He served as a Commissioner for
Special Duties and a Special Adviser to the former
governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. He was
elected on the APC ticket in 2011 to represent the Oyo
South Senatorial District.
Lanlehin is the Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on
National Planning, Economic & Poverty Alleviation. He
later dumped the APC for the Accord Party. But his
ambition to return to the Senate on the platform of his
new party was truncated at the weekend when he was
defeated by the APC candidate, Soji Akanbi. His tenure
ends in May.
Hosea Agboola
Ayoola Hosea Agboola has been a grassroots politician
since 1999. He was the Supervisory Councilor, Works,
Isehin Local Government Area of Oke Ogun, Oyo State.
He capped his political feat when he was appointed the
Commissioner for Local Government in the Pacesetter
State and he served between 2003 and 2010.
The estate management expert, politician was a Senator
on the platform of the PDP in 2015. He is the Vice
Chairman of the House Committee on Drugs Narcotics &
Financial Crime. With the electoral loss he suffered at
the weekend, Agboola will not be returning to the
Legislative Chamber at the expiration of the Seventh
National Assembly. He lost his seat to his APC challenger
Fatai Buhari, who was a Commissioner in the
administration of Governor Abiola Ajimobi.
Olubunmi Adetumbi
Olubunmi Adetunmbi, an Agricultural Economist, who
veered into politics in his Ifaki Ekiti country home
contested and won the Ekiti North Senatorial District
seat of Ekiti State in 2011. His election into the Senate
was his first public service. He is the Vice Chairman of
the Committee on Interior Affairs. With his defeat by a
former House of Representatives member, Duro Faseyi
of the PDP, Senator Adetunmbi will not be returning to
the Senate after serving out his term on May 28.
Ahmed Makarfi
Trained as an accountant, Ahmed Markafi began his
career with the Universal Bank where he rose to the
position of Assistant General Manager. He was
introduced to the public service as the Commissioner of
Finance and Economic Planning, Kaduna State in 1994.
He later became the governor of the state for two
consecutive terms between 1999 and 2007.
He is representing the Kaduna North Senatorial District
at the National Assembly for the second term after his
election in 2007. He has served as a member of various
Senate Committees including; Agriculture & Rural
Development, Appropriation, Aviation, Banking,
Insurance and Other Financial Institution & the
Chairman Senate Committee on Finance.
He was trounced at the poll by his APC challenger on
Saturday.
Abdul Ahmed Ningi
Abdul Ahmed Ningi could be given the sobriquet
‘veteran Lawmaker’ after spending about 16 years in the
National Assembly. From 1999 to 2011, he was in the
House of Representatives. He was the Majority Leader of
the Lower Legislative Chamber between 2003 and 2007.
Ningi, a graduate of Sociology had his first public
service experience when he was employed as a social
welfare officer in the state civil service. He has a brief
stint with the First Bank in 1986 before he ventured
into private business as the Chairman/ Chief Executive
of NAJ Resources Limited.
His activities in politics has been rich and robust. He
has served on various committees of the House of
Representatives during his 12-year sojourn in the Green
Chamber. The articulate and veteran lawmaker is the
Chairman, Senate Committee on National Population &
Identity Card.
Ningi will in May bow out of the National Assembly after
16 unbroken years following his defeat in the last
Saturday’s election.
Anthony Adeniyi
Anthony Olumuyiwa Adeniyi is a member of the APC, a
platform that took him to the National Assembly to
represent the Ekiti South Senatorial District. The legal
practitioner ventured into partisan politics as a unionist
and human right activist. He was the former Chairman
of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Akure branch
between 1990 and 1992.
The Ikere-Ekiti born lawyer was a former Chairman,
Omega Bank. He is the Vice Chairman, Senate Committee
on Capital Market.
The Tsunami of the PDP that swept through Ekiti State
last Saturday, denied Adeniyi the opportunity to return
to the National Assembly on the platform of the APC.
Ayo Adeseun
He was elected into the House of Representatives on the
platform of the PDP in 2003 and was reelected in 2007
to represent the Ogbomoso Federal Constituency. In
2011, Adeseun dumped the PDP for the ACN and was
elected into the Senate to represent the Oyo North
Senatorial Zone. He later defected to his former political
platform – the PDP but his attempt to return to the
National Assembly was scuttled on Saturday, when he
was defeated by Fatai Buhari of the APC. Adeseun will
be returning from the National Assembly after 12 years
as a lawmaker.
Adegbenga Kaka
Adegbenga Kaka was deputy to former Governor
Olusegun Osoba between 1999 and 2003 under the
AD/ACN platfom. His shot at the Ogun State
governorship under the Democratic Peoples Alliance
(DPA) in 2007 failed. He returned to the progressives
fold in 2011 and was elected to represent the Ogun
East Senatorial District at the Senate. Kaka, followed
Chief Osoba out of the APC to form the Social
Democratic Party (SDP), under which he sought
reelection into the Senate but he was defeated by the
PDP candidate, Prince Buruji Kashamu. Kaka is expected
back from the Senate after the expiration of his tenure
in May.

source: http://thenationonlineng.net/new/senators-who-not-return/

PoliticsBuhari Beats Jonathan In Ondo by DAVECENA(op): 9:05am On Mar 30, 2015
The All Progressive Congress Presidential candidate,
Muhammadu Buhari, has secured a crucial victory over
his Peoples Democratic Party rival Goodluck Jonathan in
Ondo State, according to results of the Saturday polls
released early Monday.
Both presidential candidates won in nine local
governments each out of the 18 in Ondo state, but Mr.
Buhari got the upper hand having garnered 299,889
votes compared to President Jonathan’s 251, 368 votes.
Mr. Buhari was expected to lose in Ondo, a PDP-
controlled state, as he did in neighbouring Ekiti where
the former military ruler lost in all the local government
areas there.
There were predictions of even a tougher outing for Mr.
Buhari in Ondo state where the South West co-
coordinator for the Goodluck Presidential campaign
Gov. Olusegun Mimiko hitherto held sway.
The announcement of the Ondo polling results took
place at the INEC Office in Alagbaka, Akure where
Professor Olusola Oyewole, the Vice-Chancellor of the
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta served as
the Chief returning officer.
A breakdown of the results showed that APC won in
Akoko North-East, Akoko North- West, Akoko South-
East and Akoko South West.
The party also held sway in Akure North, Akure South,
Owo, Idanre and Ifedore Local government areas
respectively
On the other hand, the strongholds of Gov. Mimiko in
Ondo, East, Ondo West, Ose were all delivered to the
PDP.
Also Ile, Oluji/Oke Igbo, Okiti Pupa, Irele, Ese Odo,
Odigbo and Ilaje were all captured by the PDP.
The total number of eligible voters in Ondo state stood
at 1,501, 549 while the total of valid votes casted was
561,056.


source: http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/180117-buhari-beats-jonathan-in-ondo.html
PoliticsRe: PDP Winning Polls In Plateau State by DAVECENA(m): 8:27am On Mar 30, 2015
hmmm.The truth remains. KANO=BAYELSA+PLATEAU+BENUE+ENUGU.
SO we're not concerned..................
Gej be prepared because May 29 is sacrosanct.
PoliticsPresidential Villa: APC Defeats PDP by DAVECENA(op): 9:55pm On Mar 28, 2015
The All Progressive Congress candidate for the House of
Representatives has defeated the Peoples Democratic
Candidate at the two polling units located within the
precincts of the Presidential Villa.
In the polling Unit 021, the APC candidate polled 255
votes while the PDP candidate polled 254 votes.
In the second polling unit 022, the APC candidate got
334 votes while the PDP candidate came second with
241 votes.
The votes for the senatorial candidate is still being
sorted at the time of filing this report.

source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/03/apc-defeats-pdp-at-presidential-villa/
PoliticsBode George Loses Polling Unit To APC by DAVECENA(op): 9:13pm On Mar 28, 2015
Former deputy national chairman of the Peoples
Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George lost his
PU001 Evans Street, in Lagos Island, Lagos State to the
All Progressives Congress, APC, by one vote.
The outcome of the presidential polls declared by the
Electoral Officer, showed that the PDP scored 108,
while the APC pulled 109.
Presidential polls
PDP – 108
APC – 109

source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/03/bode-george-loses-polling-unit-to-apc/
Politics12 Types Of People You Will Meet On Election Day by DAVECENA(op): 6:06pm On Mar 28, 2015
10 types of people we are going to meet at the
polling unit on election day;
1 The gentlemen/ladies
These are the types of people the will visit the
polling unit just to fulfill their mission which is to
vote peacefully and after that, go back to their
home without any problem.
2 The elders
These people(mostly men) are always between the
age 70-80+ you will always find them sitting
under a tree or any shaded area within the polling
centre lecturing young men about the history of
politics and how the country was going from bad
to good and vice versa.
3 The I Too Know (ITKs)
These are the categories of people that you will
see jumping from one place to the other as if they
are INEC chairman. You will never see them at
rest, they can even go to the extent of teaching the
INEC officials their works.
4 The ushers
You will always see these categories of people on
the queue looking very quiet but when they see a
person trying to manipulate the queue, they will
just walk to him/her and say something like “Oga,
please go and join the queue at the back, we that
have being on the line are not animals” they will
never leave you until you do the needful.
5 The coordinators
They are more like the ushers but something
special about them is that they are not always on
the queue, if they see you trying to sneak into the
queue
6 The confused ones
Looking at them only, you will deduce that they
are confused. They will always be looking as if
someone is about to kidnap them or you will
always see them asking questions silly like
“Brother, will they collect this PVC from us after
we are through?” or “Sister, shebi Buhari the PDP
presidential candidate?” They are always annoying.
7 The VIPs
These are always the big men of the hood, they
will just drive down to the polling unit with their
expensive ride and walk up to the INEC officials
with a bottle water in their hands and do all the
necessary stuffs and drive back home immediately
8 The spacebookers
I usually wonder if that’s what they do to make
money on that day or they are just naturally
mumus. They will be on the queue for hours and
when it’s almost their turn to vote, someone will
just come from nowhere and take their place then
you will see them leaving.
9 The lookers/observers
Some are not even there to vote but to watch
people arguing or fighting, you will always see
them at alert with their phones getting ready to
snap/video any funny or fist throwing event that
takes place at the unit.
10 The fighters
Their own mission is to come and cause violence
at the polling unit, they will mistakenly hit you or
march you, instead of saying sorry, they will turn
it to fight. Be careful when dealing with them
11 The traders
I usually love the courage of these people coz any
opportunity they see, they will use it to promote
their business. You will see them early in the
morning already offloading bags of pure water,
snacks, groundnut, coolers of rice and other
foods some will even bring their tables to roast
boli(roasted plantains) at the polling unit, they are
always desperate to make money.
12 The pickpocketers
One of my teachers defined them as “Dem no be
thieves ooo but if they pass, something go lost”. All
they need to do is to just look at your pocket and
they will explore everything inside it then you will
see them passing your side 24/7 or trying to form
familiarity with you, my brother be watchful or
else they will steal you sef.
keep calm and vote wisely
May God help us.
Based on experience…………………………
PoliticsINEC Official, One Other Killed In Benue by DAVECENA(op): 3:59pm On Mar 28, 2015
MAKURD – A female adhoc staff of the Independent
National Electoral Commission, INEC, (name withheld)
and a commercial motorbike operator were reportedly
killed on Saturday morning, along the Obussa-Ebonyi
road, in Oju local government area of Benue state.
Vanguard learnt that the INEC staff had boarded the
motorbike to Oju town where she was posted for
election duties when she, alongside the bike operator,
met their untimely death.
According to the source,”they were riding on top speed
at about 7:45 when the front part of the motorbike
suddenly pulled of leading to the fatal accident and the
instant death of the INEC staff.
“Though the bike rider survived after sustaining
seriously injuries he later died before receiving medical
attention.”
Reacting to the development, the Public Relations
Officer, PRO, of INEC in Benue state, Mr. Louis Ochai
confirmed that the deceased official was an adhoc staff
who was moving to her place of assignment when the
accident occurred.
“We have already sent people there to give us a detailed
report on the matter for further action.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer,
PPRO, Assistant Superintendent, ASP, Austin Ezeani who
confirmed the incident said the victims were on election
duty when they met their untimely death.
“I also want to state that aside this accident, we have
not recorded any ugly incidents in the state, so far it
has been a peaceful exercise in Benue state.”Ezeani said.

source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/03/inec-official-one-other-killed-in-benue/
PoliticsAmaechi Refuses Accreditation, Says Result Sheets Missing by DAVECENA(op): 2:36pm On Mar 28, 2015
Port Harcourt: Governor Chibuike Amaechi Saturday morning refused to be accredited for the elections in his Ubima ward, Ikwerre local government area saying result sheets were missing.among items the Independent National Electoral Commission came with for the exercise.

Former governor of Rivers state, Dr Peter Odili also lamented the failure of card reader machines in Ward 14, Unit 25, Ogba Egbert Ndoni local government area.

Former Chief of Staff, Government House and candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC for the Obio Akpor federal constituency, Rivers state said result sheets were missing in all the 17 wards in the local government area.
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/03/amaechi-refuses-accreditation-says-result-sheets-missing/
PoliticsBreaking News: Jonathan, Buhari In Closed Door Meeting by DAVECENA(op): 11:38am On Mar 26, 2015
President Goodluck Jonathan and General Mohammadu
Buhari are presently meeting behind closed door after
the two signed annother agreement brokered by former
Head of State Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar.
The meeting brokered by the National Peace Committee
for the 2015 General Elections, led by Gen. Abdusalami
Abdusalami (retd.), is meant to extract commitment
from the leading candidates that the forthcoming
elections will be violence-free.
Details later.

source: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/03/breaking-news-jonathan-buhari-in-closed-door-meeting/

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