British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation Monday morning, following a weekend of speculation over his political future in the aftermath of Andy Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield by-election. “I will resign as leader of the Labour Party. I have spoken to His Majesty the King this morning…
Now, nowhere is safe (2), by Hassan Gimba This article was first published on April 11th, 2022. Last week, we revisited the first part because its message remains as relevant today as it was when it was published. Only that it is now: “No one is safe”, not only “nowhere”, with generals being killed on…
Ekiti Gov poll: Oyebanji sweeps all 16 LGAs, secures landslide re-election victory By Dally Iyamu Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been re-elected as Governor of Ekiti State after recording a landslide victory in Saturday’s governorship election. Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Olumayokun Oluyede of the Peoples…
Ekiti decides: Gov Oyebanji wins ADC candidate’s ward In a symbolic victory in the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election, Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the APC defeated his ADC rival, Ambassador Dare Bejide, in Bejide’s polling unit and ward. The result underscores the governor’s growing support base as the electoral process progresses across the state. Bejide,…
Ekiti decides: Poll peaceful, turnout impressive – Gov Oyebanji, Senate leader, Opeyemi declare Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on Saturday praised the conduct of the election across the state, noting that the exercise was largely peaceful, organised, and without significant interruptions in all 16 local government areas. The governor, who voted at Okelele Ward 6,…
Ekiti decides: Drama at polling unit as ADC candidate, Bejide alleges assault, vote-buying . Allegations untrue, APC Chieftain Araoye Allegations of vote-buying and assault marred the Ekiti State local government election on Saturday as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Dare Bejide, accused leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of compromising the…
Ekiti Decides: PDP candidate, Oluyede votes, raises alarm over alleged election irregularities By Kunle Michael Tension trailed the Ekiti State governorship election on Saturday as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr. Wole Oluyede, raised concerns over alleged irregularities, claiming that delays and the conduct of electoral officials threatened the integrity of the voting process….
Early turnout, swift deployment of materials signal smooth start to Ekiti Governorship poll. By Dally Iyamu There was early voter turnout in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday as sensitive election materials were distributed promptly to polling units ahead of the commencement of the Ekiti State governorship election. At the Registration Area Centre (RAC) located at St. Thomas…
Federal Govt. Launches Free TV Platform, projects Major Boost for Jobs, Content Industry, Economy By Shalom Oludele The Federal Government has officially launched Nigeria’s Digital Switch Over (DSO) Platform, describing it as a major investment in the country’s future and projecting significant benefits for job creation, local content development, the creative industry, and the broader…
Ondo Bye-Election: Aiyedatiwa Rallies Support for APC Candidate Faduyile Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has urged voters in Ondo South Senatorial District to turn out en masse and elect the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Dayo Faduyile, in Saturday’s bye-election, describing him as the most qualified aspirant to represent the district…
