Port Harcourt Refinery Not ‘Fully’ Ready – Sources
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The four state-owned decrepit refineries with a combined 450,000 barrels per day, 110,000 barrels Kaduna plant in the north and three units in the oil-rich Niger Delta, including the 125,000 barrels Warri refinery, have been shut for years.

The four local refineries in Nigeria, including Port Harcourt, had stopped operations in 2019, causing problems in the country’s fuel supply.

In August, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the minister of state for Petroleum Resources, visited the PHRC and announced that it would start working again by the end of the year.

The federal government had in 2021 approved the sum of $1.5 billion to fix the Port Harcourt refinery.
Subsequently, an Italian company, Maire Tecnimont, was chosen to do the repair work, in three phases. The first phase aims to get the refinery running at 90 per cent capacity within 18 months.

14 Journalists Escape Death, 4 Persons Injured as Armed Police clash with Community Over Land Dispute In Anambra
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Trouble started during in the morning of Saturday when hundreds of elders, leaders, women and youths of Ezinano Community in Awka South local government area stormed the disputed land but armed policemen stationed within the land started shooting guns and teargas in an ensuing pandemonium.

The journalists drawn from various media houses were caught in the cross fire between the policemen and the aggrieved people of Ezinano Community when they went to verify if actually the police besiege the land.

One of the policemen told newsmen that they were at the disputed land on the order of the Commissioner of Police, adding that they were not dragging land with members of Ezinano Community nor those of Enugu Agidi Community.

N3.5bn debt: Court freezes Oyo State govt.’s accounts in 10 banks
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A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja has issued an order attaching the accounts of the Oyo State Government in ten commercial banks in the country.

The order was issued by Justice A. O. Ebong, in a ruling on a garnishee proceeding initiated by ex-council chiefs in Oyo State, who were sacked on May 29, 2019 by Gov. Seyi Makinde.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the sacked local government chairmen and councillors had, in 2021, got a N4,874,889,425.60 judgment against Makinde and other officials/agencies of the state.

The other officials/agencies listed with Makinde as judgment debtors, by virtue of the May 7, 2021 judgment of the Supreme Court, are the Attorney-General, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Accountant-General of Oyo State, Speaker of the House of Assembly, the House of Assembly and the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC).

EXPOSED : How Political Mafias Captured Nigeria’s Election, Government Under Mahmood Yakubu
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Former Chairman of Independenct National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega on Saturday sounded a five-alarm warning to Nigerians, saying the country’s fundamental governing instruments have been hijacked by a pack of reckless political actors.



Mr Jega rallied Nigerians to immediately rise and recover control of the country or risk farming out their collective destiny to a clique of selfish individuals who lacked the requisite aptitude to salvage the country’s descent into a failed entity.



“Citizens have an obligation in good or bad times,” Mr Jega said. “They have key roles to play in order to ensure their country survives and good things happen to ordinary citizens.”



The admonition came when the former INEC chairman delivered a convocation keynote at Sa’adu Zungur State University, Bauchi, on Saturday afternoon, which was themed: ‘Safeguarding Nigeria’s future: Prioritising citizen’s welfare and security amidst challenges’.

Rivers Crisis : How Gov Fubara Wanted To Resign
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Amid the festering political crisis in Rivers State, the National Coordinator, South-South Leadership Forum, Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, on Saturday said Governor Siminalayi Fubara offered to resign his position before the crisis in the state escalated to the level it currently is.

He said it took the intervention of some Peoples Democratic Party leaders to prevail on him to shelve the idea.

Sara-Igbe, a former spokesperson for the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), said the governor opted to resign because apart from the way forces above him prevented him from asserting his independence, he didn’t have enough control over the state’s funds and had difficulty running his government.

Fresh troubles for Wike as Timi Frank demands probe over Rivers DPO killing, $300m, N9bn theft
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A political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, on Sunday, called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Magaji Bichi, to urgently investigate the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over alleged complicity in the killing of a Divisional Police Officer in Ahoada Division in Rivers State, Bako Angbashim.

The activist insisted that all federal lawmakers whose names were mentioned by Hon Goodhead in the killing must also be investigated.

He also called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the alleged diversion of $300 million from Rivers State’s IGR.

Angbashim, a Superintendent of Police, had led his men to raid criminal hideouts in the Odemude community in Ahoada West Local Government Area of the state on September 8, when a dreaded cult group led by Okpara ambushed them, opened fire and eventually captured Angbashim, decapitated his body and filmed their action.

Hopes on High, As Supreme Court May Release Nnamdi Kanu Today
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In a pivotal development, the Supreme Court is poised to render a judgment today on the appeals brought forth by both the federal government and Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Recapping the proceedings, a distinguished five-member panel, presided over by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, meticulously selected October 5 for the verdict subsequent to the conclusive statements made by the government’s legal representative, Tijani Gazali (SAN), and Kanu’s counsel, Mike Ozekhome (SAN).

The crux of the matter lies in the federal government’s earnest plea to overturn the Court of Appeal’s precedent, which nullified the treasonable felony charges against Kanu. The appellate court had gone a step further, ordering Kanu’s release on the grounds of an allegedly illicit return following his bail breach.

Breaking: Former Anambra Governor, Ezeife Passes On
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Information reaching 247ureports has it that the first Executive Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife has joined his ancestors.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by Chief Rob Nwakaire Ezeife, on behalf of the Ezeife Family, in which he noted that the Igboukwu-born elder statesman passed on at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, on Thursday evening.

Breaking News: 5 Commissioners Resign In Rivers State
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Particularly, it was announced that the Commissioner of Justice resigned in the afternoon hours of December 14, 2023. In the evening hours of the same day, the Commissioner for works announced his resignation along with the Commissioner for Social welfare and finance commissioner and commissioner of special projects.

Breaking News: 3 Commissioners Resign In Rivers State
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Information reaching 247ureports.com indicates that three commissioners have resigned from the Fubara administration in Rivers State within the span of twelve hours.

‘No Division In PDP,’ Falana Says 27 Rivers Lawmakers To Lose Seats
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A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, on Wednesday said there is no division in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to warrant the members of the Rivers State House of Assembly to dump the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC).

On Monday, 27 lawmakers said to be loyal to the immediate past governor of the state, Nyesom Wike, dumped the party on Monday for the All Progressives Congress (APC). However, two of the lawmakers were said to have returned to the PDP.

A day after, the PDP asked Edison Ehie, speaker of the Rivers assembly, to declare the lawmakers’ seats vacant immediately.

For Not Making Final List Of Supreme Court Nominee, Appeal Court Justice, Joseph Ikyegh Slumps, Dies
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The Court of Appeal has lost one of its eminent jurists, Justice Joseph Ikyegh of the Port Harcourt division, who was said to have suddenly slumped at his residence after a phone conversation.
He was aged 65, as Presiding Justice, Ikyegh headed the Port Harcourt Division of the appellate court and has left behind a rich legacy of legal jurisprudence and public service spanning over three decades.

Ex- Senator, Araraume Blasts Tinubu – Warns Against Dealing With NNPC
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“We are appalled and shocked that the President could brazenly disobey the court judgment by purporting to appoint a new board and management team for NNPC Ltd instead of giving implementation to the said judgment of the Federal High Court delivered by Justice Inyang Ekwo on the 18th of April, 2023.

“It is shocking that rather than obey the valid and extant judgment of the court, the President has taken the laws into his hands to overrule the courts and usurp the jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal before whom, the President has filed an appeal which is pending, by taking steps to undermine the judgment by such illegal appointments.

“This singular act of Mr President unfortunately denotes a wanton disregard for the rule of law and a direct affront to the Judiciary.

How We Arrested Suspected Killers Of Mbaise DPO, Recover Arms – Imo Police Command
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While parading some of the suspects on Saturday at the command headquarters, Owerri, CP Danjuma said the unwavering dedication and persistent efforts of the courageous operatives of the command that led to the harvest of the hoodlums including some other suspects ranging from armed robbery, stealing and receiving stolen properties, cultism and unlawful possession of firearms.

He said, “Imo State Police Command under my leadership has continued to intensify its effort to provide maximum safety and security for ‘Ndi Imo’ as the State has been relatively peaceful.

“However, last week the Command was faced with some security challenges particularly at the Mbaise axis, by IPOB/ESN Terrorists leading to the death of a Traditional ruler in Ezinihitte Mbaise, a party ward chairman, DPO Ahiazu Mbaise and an Inspector of Police.

Ifeanyi Ubah Celebrating in Awka While Soludo ‘Mines Gold’ in His Backyard
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This reporter, Izunna Okafor, gathered that the rally held the same day the Senator representing the Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, was being officially received into the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Awka, having earlier announced his defection to the party from the Young People’s Party (YPP) a few weeks ago.

However, while Senator Ubah was being celebrated in Awka, Governor Soludo was in his hometown, Nnewi (the venue for the zonal rally) on a unique mission, as he presented his 20-month scorecard to the people of the Zone, while also seeking their continuous support to his governance.

“INEC Has Complied with My FOI Request For BVAS Accreditation Report for Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo states Governorship Elections” – Osita Chidoka
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This unprecedented compliance by INEC is a testament to what can be achieved through persistent efforts and the courage to venture into uncharted territories. I extend my sincere thanks to INEC for their commitment to respecting our laws and upholding the principles of transparency and accountability.
This act signifies a hopeful beginning in our collective effort to ensure that government agencies are not just answerable to the law but also to the people they serve.
I am pleased to inform Nigerians that the BVAS report was received in hard copy along with a certificate complying with section 84 of the Evidence Act (2011). Recognizing the importance of making this information accessible and comprehensible to the general public, I have commenced work on digitizing and visualizing the report.

How Bandits Chopped Off Leg Of Slained Imo Monarch
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Less than 24 hours after Eze Ochulor, the Olu 1 of Otulu, Amumara, was abducted from his Palace on Saturday, November 25, he was gruesomely murdered.

While his family and Community were waiting for his abductors to contact them and, perhaps, ask for ransom, his mutilated body was found along the Chokoneze- Mbutu road where it was dumped. One of his legs was severed from his body.

The gunmen who invaded his Palace and whisked him away, on arrival, shot sporadically and scared away the people who could have raised an alarm immediately.

Police Men Killed, Others Injured As Unknown Gun-men Attack Imo Community
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The ugly scene which happened earlier today, at Ahiara Junction, Aboh Mbaise have created serious panic in Imo.

According to a video obtained by 247, one Inspector of police and an ASP were sighted Killed beside a nearby fuel station by the hoodlums.

Aftermath Of Off-cycle Election : What Tinubu Discussed With Uzodimma, APC Leaders
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has advised governors elected on the platform of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) to always put the interest of the people first and work for the good of their states.
This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale.
Speaking when he received the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello; the returning Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma; and the Governor-Elect of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, in Abuja, on Friday, the President expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the elections, which he described as free, fair, and peaceful.

Catholic Priest remanded in prison for allegedly raping, impregnating teenage girl
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Meanwhile, according to the victim, while answering questions in court during remand proceedings on Monday November 20, 2023, the priest took her from her parents to live with him when she was 14 years old, promising to sponsor her education, while she equally served as the priest’s cook.

She added that not long after she moved into the priest’s house, he started forcing himself sexually on her, saying that Rev. Fr. Nwaigwe continued doing it until she became pregnant at the age of 17.

The minor further stated that when she informed the priest about her pregnancy, the priest took her from Ihiala Anambra State, where they lived, to somewhere in Benin City, Edo State to the house of a man and woman who the priest introduced to her as his brother and brother’s wife.

Another Anambra Community Protests, Accuses Blue Shield Security Boss of Land Grabbing, Intimidation, Renting S3x Workers for Protest
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Mbananọ, as a quarter in Enugwu-Agidi, made up four villages — Igbollo, Obunagu Achalla, Iruobieli, and Ifite, said their grievances border on illegal land grabbing activities, intimidation, and other violence conducts allegedly being perpetrated by Nweke of Ezinano community in Awka, the capital city of the State.

The protesters’ placards had such inscriptions as “Stop Land Grabbing and Stealing of Enugwu-Agidi Land”, “Jeff Nweke is a Notorious Criminal Land Grabber”, “Ọzọ Jeff Nweke, Stop Stealing People’s Land in Anambra State”, “Our Able Governor, Please Save Enugwu-Agidi from Cult King, Ọzọ Jeff Nweke”, “Ọzọ Jeff Nweke Is a Notorious Cult Leader Linked to Many Brutal Deaths of Innocent People in Anambra”, “Ọzọ Jeff Nweke, Stop Shooting Police Officers”, “Land Grabber Jeff Nweke, Leave Enugwu-Agidi Land Alone”, “Police Is Protecting Law-abiding Citizens, Not Criminals”, “Awka Is Peaceful, Stop Creating Insecurity, Jeff Nweke”, among others. Some of the placards also show pictures of some hospitalized persons who were in a critical condition after they were attacked by thugs allegedly sent by the accused, as well as spills of fresh blood.

We Restate Our Overall Confidence In Judiciary To Do Justice- Gov. Bala Reacts To Appeal Court Verdicts
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Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has reiterated the overall confidence of the members of the PDP Governors’ Forum in the judiciary, saying they believe that the Supreme Court wil do justice in the cases where the PDP recorded temporary setbacks.

Mohammed was speaking shortly after chairing the Forum meeting today in Abuja where various issues of interest and concerns were deliberated.

EXPOSED : How Buhari’s Presidency, Abdullahi Adamu Sabotaged Tinubu’s Presidential Ambition
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He alleged that some officials in the Muhamamdu Buhari presidency and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, worked against Tinubu’s presidential ambition by creating fuel and naira scarcity.



Onanuga said the former APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, and other party members attempted to scheme Tinubu out of the race by announcing former Senate President Ahmad Lawan as the party’s presidential candidate.



He said the plans were to give the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, the victory, attributing Tinubu’s election to God’s handiwork.

Awka Women Go Naked, Protest Against Wanton Killings, Other Crimes
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The protesters also accused two senior officers of the Anambra State Police Command of aiding and abetting bribery and corruption in Awka, as well as working hand-in-hand with the people responsible for crimes in the area.

During the peaceful protest, the people demanded the immediate removal of the accused officers, DC Akin Fakorode in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (State-CID), and Inspector Monday Umana, who is also working with the State CID.

The protesters, who moved around with a mock coffin, gave the concerned authorities a 7-day ultimatum to remove the indicted personnel from office and replace them with new persons.

Fear Grips Imo Workers As LG Service Commission Chairman, Son Beat Staff To Stupor
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Palpable fear is currently enveloping Imo State civil servants working at the Secretariat Complex,Owerri as the Chairman of Local Government Service Commission, LGSC,Mrs. Rosemary Izuogu and her Son,Mr. Precious Izuogu were allegedly terrorizing workers with thugs.

Recall that the LGSC Chairman and her Son allegedly hired thugs who battered the Public Relations Officer of the Commission,Mr. Unegbu Chimaobi Michael to stupor on Thursday 16th November,2023.

Eyewitnesses revealed that Mr. Precious Izuogu whom they described as not a staff of the Commission went inside the PRO’s office with thugs and beat him up.

According to them,”trouble erupted when Precious accused the PRO of insulting her mother at Dunamis Church located on Port Harcourt Road, Owerri sometime ago. Chimaobi is currently receiving medical attention at Specialist Hospital,Umuguma. And we are now living in fears as we do not know who is going to be the next victim.
We want the Executive Governor of Imo State,His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma to quickly intervene before it is too late. Mrs Izuogu wants to turn Local Government Service Commission to “banana republic”.

But I Always Give Her Money for Biscuit — Man Who Defiles Little Girl in Church Toilet Every Sunday Before 6:30am Service
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While noting that he is married with two children while his wife is heavily pregnant at moment, the suspect claimed that this was his first time of defiling a little girl and therefore pleaded for pardon as he had never defiled any other girl before.

According to him, it was the handiwork of the devil, temptation, and attractiveness of the little girl that pushed him into such crime. He also promised not to defile another underaged girl if forgiven.

Explaining how it happened, the 14-year-old victim who has developmental challenge stressed that the suspect usually defiled her when she comes to church every Sunday morning before 6:30am service would start. She also attested that the victim usually gave her money for biscuit at the end of every session.

Anambra Politician Fingered in Another Case in His Hometown, Elders Allege Life Threats, Commissioner Sues for Peace
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Recall that media reports had also recently fingered Hon. Ezenwankwo in another recent political friction that hit the Nanka community over forthcoming re-run election in the community, which allegedly culminated to the gruesome murder of the Nanka Ward 1 Chairman of the Young People’s Party (YPP), Mr. Joseph Ezenwegbu (Joe Mohale), by some yet-to-be-identified thugs, barely one week ago.

As the community still mourns the death of Mr. Ezenwegbu, another case that have allegedly resulted to life threats to some elders of the community have resurfaced. It is the tale of a case of power, manipulation, and a struggle for the rightful custodian of the title of Isi Nze Agbiligba and Nanka

This reporter, Izunna Okafor, gathered that the roots of the multifaceted conflict date back to 2021, when Chief Ezenwankwo’s political machinations allegedly intertwined with with H.R.H. Igwe Godwin Ogochukwu Ezeilo’s authority, setting off a chain of reactions that now threaten the sanctity of Nanka’s deeply ingrained traditions and customs. The ongoing imbroglio, which has simmered since that fateful year, now stands poised to cast a shadow over the eagerly anticipated Ofala Festival of Igwe Ezeilo, scheduled to hold on January 4, 2024.

Breaking: Crisis hits Sylva’s camp as INEC cancels 24,000 ‘vodoo’ votes
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The governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva has suffered a huge set back following the cancellation of the over 24,000 controversial votes purportedly recorded in Ward 11,12 and 13 of Mini, Ikensi and Oluasiri in Nembe Local Government area of the State by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Imo Poll : How Security Operatives Foiled Attempt To Abduct INEC Officials, Materials
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Vigilant security operatives have successfully averted an attempt by political thugs to abduct INEC officials and seize crucial election materials.

The incident took place at a Registration Area Center in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area in Imo State.

Reports indicate that the thugs, armed and ready to pounce, sought to forcibly take INEC officials into their waiting vehicle.

Swift and decisive action by security personnel stationed at the center thwarted this brazen attempt.

Eyewitnesses revealed that the armed security operatives fired warning shots into the air upon receiving an alarm from vigilant voters who detected the presence of the thugs.

Thugs Shoot YPP Grassroots Politician in Anambra, Kidnap One Other Ahead of Re-run Election
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Recall that an Appeal Court had recently ordered for re-run election in some parts of Nanka community for the Orumba North and South Federal Constituency seat, following a petition filed by a former occupant of the seat and 2023 candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the same post, Hon. Okwudili Ezenwankwo, who was challenging Hon. Nnabuife’s victory in the just concluded general election. Hon. Nnabuife had been declared the winner of the election and sworn-in after the 2023 general election, while Hon. Ezenwankwo, who came second in the election approached the court to declare him the winner.

According to sources, following the petition by Hon. Ezenwankwo, who hails from Nanka community, the court ordered a re-run election in some parts of Nanka (his hometown) between him and Hon. Nnabuife of the YPP.

However, it was gathered that even as the date for the re-run election is yet to be fixed, Hon. Nnabuife had started receiving life threats from some people of Nanka community, warning her not to dare come into the community henceforth for whatsoever reason, especially before the re-run election.

Uniformed Security Men Forcefully Divert Election Materials Imo
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According to a report filed by the content of the video below, the election materials for a section of the State has already been forcefully diverted by uniformed security men.

See video below. It explains how persons dressed in the uniform of the Nigeria Police force [NPF] forcefully stopped the INEC delivery vehicles from delivering election materials to polling units at Ideato and immediate environs.

Gov Poll : Voting Commence In Imo – As INEC Continues Distribution Of Election Materials
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Our correspondent gathered that Electoral materials have left different Local Government Area Councils to wards and polling Units.

In Mbaitoli, which is the largest Local Governments in the State, Orodo Ward A, Ward B, and Amaike have commenced voting.

Our correspondent also learnt that wards like Ogwa Ward 1, Ogwa Ward 2, Amaike are yet begin voting.