Good morning. Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Decision Day
- INEC Suspends Election in Kogi, AA Candidate Arrested
- Security Personnel Saves INEC Officials From Kidnappers in Imo
- Bayelsa Abducted INEC Official Regains Freedom
- Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi Election Results Submitted On IREv So Far
- INEC To Continue Collation on Sunday
The Off-Cycle elections conducted in Imo, Kogi and Bayelsa has taken a new turn but Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had already submitted over 80 percent of the governorship election results. READ MORE
2. Obaseki Remains My Friend In Spite Of Our Political Differences – Oshiomole
Adams Oshiomhole, the senator representing Edo North Senatorial District and former Governor of Edo, says the incumbent governor of the state, Mr Godwin Obaseki, remains his friend in spite of their political and party differences. READ MORE
3. Nigeria is Committed to Promoting Free Market Economy — Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a meeting with global investors in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, assured them of Nigeria’s commitment to fostering a free-market economy. READ MORE
4. NEITI Seeks EFCC’s Support in Enforcing Transparency in Extractive Industries
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has called for support from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in its quest to ensure transparency and accountability in the extractive industries in the country. READ MORE
5. INEC Announces Suspension of Election In Kogi
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the suspension of the ongoing election in some locations in Kogi State. READ MORE
6. Alleged Debt Cancellation: MTN Says It Was A Glitch
The mobile telecommunication corporation, MTN, has expressed that their system had a glitch resulting to debt cancellation.
The information was posted on the network provider’s official handle on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday.
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7. Premier League: Man Utd lone gaol secure three points as Arsenal Smile, See Other Results
The Matchday 12 results of 2023-2024 Premier League produced a couple of unexpected results.
Wolves was the biggest stunner which happened at the Molineux Stadium where Wolves came from a goal down to beat depleted Tottenham Hotspur 2-1.
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8. Helen Paul: Tale Of A Bastard Professor
Helen Paul, Popular Nigerian comedienne, has recently recounted her struggle with societal stigma she faced while growing up.
Some years ago Helen Paul revealed that she was born out of rape.
READ MORE9. Jonathan Votes, Says Off-Cycle Election Not Healthy For Nigeria’s Democracy As Diri, Ododo Cast Votes
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has cast his vote at Ward 13 Polling Unit 39 in Otuoeke, Bayelsa State.
He expressed concern over the spate of off-cycle elections in Nigeria while calling on the National Assembly to create a legislature that would align all the elections as off-cycle elections are not healthy for Nigeria’s democracy. READ MORE
10. Election Observer Says Shooting, Abduction, Vote Buying Took Place In Bayelsa As Diri, Sylva Exchange Hot Words
An election observer in Bayelsa State has raised the alarm about shooting, vote buying and abduction during Saturday’s governorship election in the South-South state. READ MORE
