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Bola Tinubu’s Acceptance Speech: No Peace Shall Reign In Nigeria — Ohanaeze Youth
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Bola Tinubu and cohorts have murdered sleep, and they wouldn’t sleep anymore. They have planted the seed of anarchy, disunity and disintegration in Nigeria by holding back the mandate given freely by Nigerians to His Excellency Peter Gregory Obi

INEC Hires Ex-NBA President, Eight Other Senior Advocates To Defend Tinubu
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The electoral umpire has budgeted over N3bn to defend the results of the presidential and National Assembly elections, as well as the governorship and state House of Assembly polls.

The Commission also appointed no fewer than nine Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) to defend its conduct of the February 25, 2023, presidential election.

Our correspondent gathered that the team is to be led by former Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) President, Mr. Abubakar Balarabe Mahmoud (SAN). Other members of the team are Stephen Adehi (SAN), Oluwakemi Pinheiro (SAN), Miannaya Essien (SAN), and Abdullahi Aliyu (SAN).

Bandits Strike Katsina Again Killed Dozens Of Worshipers At Mosque
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A resident of the community, who lost a cousin and a nephew in the attack, told our reporter that the attackers came around 8:30pm during the Taraweeh prayers, dressed like normal persons.

“When they came they stationed themselves at different parts of the village and some close to the mosque during the Taraweeh prayer, they were dressed in such a way that one would assume they were normal residents of the village.

“Suddenly, they started shooting sporadically and scared residents.

APC Activates Their Thugs In The United States – NACJD
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We warn that APC thugs are not allowed anywhere near our peaceful protest near the White House, Capitol, State Department and the National Press Club.

We have therefore tipped off the United States Capitol Police and other security agencies. We shall uproot any APC thug that tries to raise any form of violence or intimidation during our protest.

We call on the United States government to shun Ahmed Bola Tinubu, the same one convicted of narcotics trafficking in Chicago who stole the mandate of Nigerians. And to activate the US Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Sanction on Ahmed Bola Tinubu.

Keyamo Playing A Script, Romancing Unrest, Bloodshed
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estus Keyamo urged the DG of SSS to arrest Peter Obi and Datti Ahmed.

As expected, Keyamo’s letter sparked suspicions within political circles – with some believing he may be up to mischief while some believing he is playing a prewritten script. “Keyamo does not want a smooth handover from Buhari to Tinubu” said one the sources who noted that Keyamo’s call for the arrest of the Labour party presidential candidates will ignite polity into bloody unrest. “Keyamo may be working for another interest that is different from that of Tinubu. The last thing Tinubu needs at the moment is bloody unrest”.

The source who expressed shock when the petition was submitted to the SSS stated “it will ignite instead of douse tension”. Keyamo remains an aide to President Muhammadu Buhari and according to the source, may share the same sentiment as his principal. The source did not elaborate on what he meant by “may share the same sentiment as his principal”.

Breaking! Tension in Mortuary, As Man Refuses to Enter Coffin on His Burial Day
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It was dramatic, on Friday morning, as an unidentified man refused to enter mortuary, after all was set for his burial.

Interim Govt alarm: DSS spreading fake News to arrest Atiku, Obi before May 29 – Timi Frank
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A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Thursday, raised the alarm over a plan by the Department of State Services (DSS) to arrest the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party (LP) counterpart, Peter Obi, before the May 29 handover date.

According to him, the DSS has perfected the plot using the Interim spurious agitation for National Government (ING) as a decoy.

The DSS had on Wednesday in Abuja accused those it referred to as “entrenched interests” of plotting to subvert democracy by forcing the emplacement of an ING in the country.

“Unmasking The Real Bola Ahmed Tinubu” – [Video Documentary]
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In the meantime, the background of the President-Elect has been called to question. Allegations are abound of his involvement in drug deals and financial crimes of which a court in the United States of America [USA] convicted Bola Ahmed Tinubu for drug related offenses. The educational background of the President-Elect has been called to question. Particularly his claim to have attended the University of Chicago. Investigators who conducted a comprehensive search discovered major discrepancies over Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s claim to have attended University of Chicago. Additionally, the stated age of the President-Elect has also been questioned owing to inconsistencies indicating that the President-Elect may have falsified his age.

Donald Trump indictment: Ex-US president to be charged over hush money [BBC]
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Former US President Donald Trump will be charged over hush money payments made to a porn star just before the 2016 presidential election.

The details of the charges he will face have not yet been released.

A grand jury voted to indict him on criminal charges, after investigating a $130,000 pay-out to Stormy Daniels in an attempt to buy her silence over an alleged affair. He denies wrongdoing.

Mr Trump, 76, is the first serving or former US president to face charges.

Editorial: Imo Gov: APC, AA, Others To Join Forces With Samdady, As Uzodinma May Face Worst Election In Imo
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He revealed that the incumbent Govenor has already lost Abuja grip therefore he will face the worst election like his bossom friend and predecessor, Ikedi Ohakim did in the 2011 Imo Governorship election where the then incumbent Govenor, Ohakim was defeated by Rochas Okorocha who ran with the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

A reliable source who is close to Imo State government has revealed that since the emergence of Bola Amedi Tinubu as the president elect, all is not well with Imo State APC members and the Govenor who has been accused of working against Presidential ambition of the Jagaban of Lagos.

China reject Nigerian’s loan request of N10.1 Trillion ($22 bn)
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The China-Exim Bank has rejected Nigeria’s N10.12trn ($22,798,446,773) loan request earlier approved by the National Assembly.

The rejected loan was intended to fund the Nigerian Railway Modernisation Project’s Kaduna-Kano segment.

However, due to concerns about Nigeria’s ability to repay the loan and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the project, China Exim Bank withdrew its support.

Oil Exploration Activities Begin In Nasarawa State
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday declared that the discovery and drilling of oil in Nasarawa State will lead to greater prosperity for Nigerians as well as enhance overall energy security for the country.

In his virtual message to the official spud-in of the Ebenyi-A Well located in the Middle Benue Trough, in Obi Local Government of Nasarawa State, the President said the surrounding communities would particularly benefit from the value created by the exploration and eventual production activities.

Global Terrorism Index Issues Clarification On Ranking IPOB As Deadliest Terrorist Group
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Apparently, in response to these formal protestations and the quantum public condemnations, the GTI (IEP) earlier today reconsidered and published a clarification that did not state, imply or even suggest indirectly that it ranked IPOB as the 10th terrorist group in the world.

The clarification states in part: “It is important therefore to differentiate between the peaceful activities of the group and its alleged involvement in violent activity. We have today updated the Global Terrorism Index 2023 to reflect this necessary clarification.”

I Enjoy My Daughter More Than My Wives, Says Anambra ‘Pastor’ Who Defiled His 12-Yr-Old Daughter
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It was gathered that the suspect had married up to eleven wives, but does not live with any of them at the moment; while he locked up his children in the room for years and was allegedly ‘cooling off’ sexually with them at his will. The suspect was also said to own a booming “Healing Ministry”, known as the “Trinity Healing Ministry”, which he was allegedly operating using charms and other diabolical means to perform various kinds of miracles.

In a statement issued over the weekend by Chidinma Ikeanyionwu, a media aide to the Commissioner, she revealed that Mr. Obiwenite was arrested during a surprise raid in his home. She also said the raid was authorized by the Traditional Ruler of Abacha Community, Igwe Nwabunwanne Odiegwu, when the Commissioner and her team paid him a courtesy visit and notified him of her intent to take up the matter, which would warrant raiding the suspect’s home.

They Had Already Burnt Them Before We Got There —Police React to Another Jungle Justice in Anambra
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Anambra State Police Command has said the suspected robbers recently burnt by angry mob in the state were already on fire before the officers of the Command arrived the scene.

It would be recalled that five suspected robbers met their untimely deaths in the state on Saturday as they were captured, stoned to death and burnt to ashes on Saturday by some angry youths.

Crowd Interrupts Soludo’s Speech As Obi Makes Surprise at His Anniversary Venue [Video]
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There was an outburst of joy and standing ovation in Awka in Anambra State capital on Saturday, as the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi made a surprise appearance at the venue of the celebration of the one year anniversary in office of the State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo.

The event, which held at the International Convention Center, Awka, was graced by many dignitaries from different parts of the country and beyond, including former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo.

DSS Warn Politicians To Watch Their Words Not To Ignite Violence In The Country
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Be that as it may, the DSS will not tolerate a situation where persons and/or groups take laws into their hands and champion anarchy. Those peddling fake news, hate speech and all forms of false narratives as basis to ignite violence or pit the people against the present or incoming administrations, at the Federal, State and Parliamentary levels, should stop forthwith. Those inciting violence have nothing to gain as doing so will not only consume them but also the innocent. It is otherwise disturbing to see respected personalities use their platforms to mislead or incite citizens. This, to say the least, does not augur well for peaceful coexistence and general order.

Imo Guber: LP Shortlists 13 Powerful Aspirants, April 15 For Primary
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Thirteen bigwigs are officially battling for the governorship ticket of the Labour Party in Imo State.

247ureports reports that LP has fixed April 15 as the date for the governorship primary of the party in the state.

There are nine aspirants from Owerri zone, three from Okigwe zone and one from Orlu zone.

The aspirants are made of accomplished gentlemen, who have purchased the governorship nomination and expression of interest forms of the LP.

Bola Tinubu Secretly Flown Abroad To ‘Rest’ After Election Stress
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This was revealed by two of his associates.

They, however, declined to mention which country Tinubu was flown to, but insisted it was not on medical emergency and he would soon return to the country.

The associates who spoke under anonymity said Tinubu’s team was still deliberating a press statement on the matter.

We Have Killed, Buried Your Wife – Bandits Tells Fulani Chief
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Bandits terrorizing Kaduna State have told family members of the Fulani Chief of Rugan Ardo in Janjala community in Kagarko LGA, Abubakar Ardo, that they have buried the corpse of his wife.

The bandits said they killed her in their den and urged Ardo and family members to pray for her soul.

A member of the family, Wakili Usman, spoke through telephone on Tuesday, that the bandits’ leader disclosed the development to another family member who placed a call to the bandits to beg for the release of the woman’s corpse for burial.

Electorates Revealed How Police Were Used To Aide Thuggery, Malpractice In Imo Election
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An electorate who pleaded anonymity revealed that in Ikeduru Local Government Area, the Deputy Governor of Imo State, professor Placid Njoku were caught in his Amaimo INEC ward harassing, intimidating voters and snatching ballot boxes and Bvas with the assistance of heavily armed Police personnels from Imo state command.

He said, “We could not hold on our tears over what we saw yesterday in Amaimo Ikeduru the town of Imo State Deputy Governor. it is shameful to acknowledge I am from Imo

Breaking News: INEC Staff Shot Dead In Rivers State, Results Not Uploaded
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Information reaching 247ureports.com from Rivers State indicates that a staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] have been shot dead.

According to the received information, the incident occurred at the Abua Central ward 7 where an INEC staff was hit by a tray bullet.

Happening Now! Nnewi South Youths Block INEC Officials, Compel Them to Upload Election Result Before Leaving
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It is a dramatic scene at Amichi community in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State as youths of the Community currently block the officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and insist they must upload the election results on INEC portal before leaving the area.

Breaking News:: Deputy Speaker Imo State Assembly Shoots PDP Supporter At Polling Unit
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Specifically, it was reported that “the booth in a junction of Umuanya Amaigbo in Nwangele LGA, the Deputy Speaker of Imo House of Assembly, Amara Iwuanyanwu who has been reportedly storming Polling Booths in the LGA, harassing and intimidating voters was reported to have shot a PDP supporter with his personal pistol“.

Again: “Results Will Not Be Uploaded From Polling Unit” – INEC Field Staff
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Available information indicate that the field staff of the INEC at the Victor Olaiya/Idahosa Aguda polling Unit has expressed to the would-be voters that the voter accreditation will be conducted at the polling unit but the uploading of the votes to the IREV portal will not be done at the polling unit venue as stipulated by the INEC electoral guidelines. The INEC field stated that the network will only be available at the “Center” – that the uploading will only be done at the “Center”.

This is occurred at PU 059 – where INEC officials said they won’t upload from the PU, that it would be uploaded from the center. Victor olaiya/idahosa aguda polling unit – Code number: 24-20-02-059 Surulere Lagos State.

Police Absent As APC Thugs Chanting Yoruba War Songs Attack Polling Units In Lagos
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The attacks involved thugs armed with locally made pistols and shotguns, knives, bottles and other locally manufactured weapons. They arrived at some of the polling units which were already set up by staffs of the Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] and proceeded to destroy the election materials and scattering the persons gathered to cast their votes. In some areas, the APC thugs patrolled the streets of non-Yoruba speaking neighbourhoods threatening the residents to stay home if they have no intentions of voting for the All Progressive Congress [APC] – which is the ruling party in Lagos State.

The APC thugs who spoke in Yoruba language told the residents that Lagos State belonged to Yoruba people and so most be governed by Yoruba people. In their assessment, the candidate pf the APC represents the Yoruba interest while the other candidate of the Labor party is believed to be the candidate of the general masses in Lagos.

Sadiq Abubakar, APC Guber Candidate’s Son, Arrested, Questioned By EFCC
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His father, Sadiq Abubakar who retired from the Nigerian Air Force as the 20th Chief of the Air Staff on January 2021, is currently contesting for the governor’s seat under the banner of the All Progressive Congress [APC] in Bauchi State.

According to information received, the arrest occurred on Tuesday March 14, 2023 at his home following numerous invitations by the EFCC to the son of the former Chief of Air Staff requesting his appearance at the EFCC office for questioning. Captain Nasar Abubakar Sadiq Baba failed to honour the invitations. As a result, on Tuesday, the agents of EFCC swooped at the home of Captain Nasar Abubakar Sadiq Baba, arrested him and brought him to the EFCC office for questioning where he was later granted bail.

Exclusive Leaked Audio Exposes Isah Yuguda, Yakubu Dogara & Abubakar Sadique’s Real Agenda
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During the meeting, the APC Gubernatorial candidate, a one-time ambassador to Chad, warned that the continued existence of two emirs of Katagum and Bauchi Emirates could undermine his administration if he returns a winner after 18th March Gubernatorial elections. According to the voice notes of the discussion I recorded and submitted to the Nigeria Police Force, Sadique stressed that “we first need to deal with the Emir of Katagum. He disowned my citizenship while the Emir of Bauchi for dethroning Baba Waziri and Hon Yakubu Abdullahi.”

“I will not coordinate with these Emirs. I’m disappointed when Baba Umar Farouk refuses to work for me”.

Reemergence Of ‘Blood Stained’ Ebeano Group Suffers Setback As Labor Popularity Soars In Enugu
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Gov Ugwuanyi achieved this fete by securing the senatorial seat for the Ebeano leader in 2019 while the Ebeano leader was residing in United States of America. Ugwuanyi ensured Nnamani got the party ticket unopposed. At the general open polls, Nnamani won the election and became a Senator in 2019. His victory relaunched the Ebeano group into the Enugu State political scene.

The blood-stained political group took over the political machinery of the Enugu State government. Chimaroke Nnamani regrouped his killer crew and took control of the People Democratic Party [PDP] in the State. He took control of who eventually becomes a candidate of the party. As the political year of 2023 came around, the Ebeano group was ready to fully populate the political space in Enugu State.

State Assembly Election: Fear Not, Impeachment Not Our Priority —Obi Tells Governors
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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi has advised the LP House of Assembly candidates in the state to work with the state Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, when they emerge victorious to represent their respective constituencies in the State’s Legislature.

Mr. Obi gave the advice on Friday while addressing newsmen after a close-door meeting with the LP House of Assembly candidates in the state.

“I Did Not Support Obi Because Nobody Discussed Igbo Presidency With Me” – Wike
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Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers says he did not support the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi overtly at the Feb. 25 election because nobody discussed Igbo presidency with him..



Publicity Secretary of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, Dr Alex Ogbonnia stated on Friday in Enugu that Wike made the declaration at a meeting the socio-political group had with him in Port Harcourt on Thursday



Ogbonnia stated that at the meeting, Ohaneze Ndigbo confronted Wike over his alleged role against Obi during the presidential election.

Breaking News: INEC Postpones Governorship Election Over BVAS Reconfiguration [Daily Trust]
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“You know that the BVAS re-configuration would take three or four days and since they would all be moved to the headquarters in Abuja, the machines would be re-configured and deployed to the various states and finally to the polling units,” one of the officials said.