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Tinubu wins in Jigawa

Mustapha USMAN
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Tinubu wins in Jigawa

THE presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu, has won the presidential election in Jigawa State.

This is as disclosed by the state’s Independent National Electoral Commission resident commissioner Muhammad Bashar.

Bashar declared Tinubu as winner with 421,390 votes at the state collation centre on Monday, February 27.

According to Bashar, the APC candidate defeated the closest rival Atiku Abubakar of the PDP, who scored 386,587 votes.

The candidate of the New Nigeria People Party (NNPP) Rabiu Kwankwaso, got 98,234 votes while Peter Obi of Labour Party got 1, 889

Tinubu won 19 of the 27 Local Government Areas and led with a margin of 34,803 in the state.

He announced the total valid votes as 920,531, rejected votes stand at 34,274 while the total cast votes remain 954,805.

Lagos presidential poll result: Sanwo-Olu calls for calm

Bankole ABE
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Lagos presidential poll result: Sanwo-Olu calls for calm

THE Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for calm over the result of the Presidential election in the state.

This is in response to rumours that there was a breakdown of law and order on Monday in several areas of Lagos.

In a hotly contested election in Lagos, Peter Obi, candidate of the Labour Party (LP), defeated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Obi’s victory in Tinubu’s stronghold was seen as an upset by many.

Sanwo-Olu, in a statement by his Special Assistant (SSA) on New Media, Jubril A. Gawat, said violence was not part of the state’s culture.

Gawat said this in a series of tweets on his Twitter page on Monday.

“We have got reports of friction in some parts of Lagos this morning. All is calm now. There is no need for violence, which is not part of our culture.

“I urge all Lagosians to go about their businesses without any fear of harassment,” he tweeted.

He added that law enforcement agencies had been asked to ensure no breakdown of law and order in any part of the state.

“I have been your Governor for almost four years, promoting harmony and friendship across ethnic and religious lines without any form of discrimination whatsoever.

“Let us remain calm. All will be well. We are a peaceful people, and so we shall remain,” Sanwo – Olu said.

In another development, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, has also appealed to the people of Lagos State to be calm and eschew any act that can lead to a breakdown of law and order.

Tinubu also stated that he would accept the outcome of the presidential poll, whether favourable or not.

Obi polled 582,454 votes to beat Tinubu, who scored 572,606.

According to Bayo Onanuga, the APC’s director of media and publicity, Tinubu begged the people of the state to maintain peace and order.

Ida B. Wells Fellowship seeks entries

Blessing OTOIBHI
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Ida B. Wells Fellowship seeks entries

TYPE Media Center is accepting applications for its Ida B. Wells Fellowship 

The program seeks to promote diversity in journalism by helping to create a pipeline of investigative reporters of color who bring diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to their work.

The yearlong fellowship provides a US$25,000 award, editorial advice, and legal assistance.

Fellows will receive funds to cover travel and other reporting costs, and the costs associated with attending the annual Investigative Reporters and Editors conference.

Journalists of color can apply for a fellowship to produce investigative reporting.

The deadline for the submission of the application is March 12, 2023. Interested applicants can apply here.

Shootings in Anambra as candidates clash over ballot box

Beloved JOHN
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Shootings in Anambra as candidates clash over ballot box

AN attempt by some senatorial candidates to snatch ballot boxes from the Nnewi North Local Government Secretariat reportedly resulted in heavy gunfire in Nnewi town on Sunday, February 26.

It was learnt that the incident involved the top contenders in the Anambra South Senatorial District election.

The parties involved, reportedly, include the sitting Senator Ifeanyi Ubah who is also the candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Chief Chris Uba, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the incumbent member of the House of Representatives, Chris Azubogu, who is contesting on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

The trio were engaged in a battle at the secretariat, which also serves as the collation centre for the local government.

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It was gathered that one of the candidates stormed the collation centre with thugs, attempting to hijack the ballot box while INEC officials were still counting the votes.

But the group was countered by thugs loyal to another candidate. The clash resulted in sporadic gunfire.

However, efforts by The ICIR to get the  spokesperson of the Anambra State Police Command, Ikenga Tochukwu, to react to the incident were not successful. Calls to his mobile telephone numbers did not go through.

 

 

 

Boston Review offers Black Voices in the Public Sphere Fellowship

Blessing OTOIBHI
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Boston Review offers Black Voices in the Public Sphere Fellowship

THE Boston Review is inviting applications to its Black Voices in the Public Sphere Fellowship.

The program is designed to prepare and support a more diverse generation of journalists, editors and publishers.

Fellows will develop projects to be published online or in print while receiving mentorship, training and networking opportunities.

The full-time fellowship will take place from September 2023 to May 2024 and provides a US$5,000 monthly stipend.

Aspiring Black media professionals can apply for this fellowship and remote work will be considered.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

The deadline for the submission of the application is April 1, 2023. Interested applicants can apply here.

Gunmen kill INEC official, injure corps members in Delta

Theophilus ADEDOKUN
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Gunmen kill INEC official, injure corps members in Delta

GUNMEN have killed an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and injured some corps members in Delta State.

The INEC official was reportedly shot dead, while some ad-hoc staff, who are members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), sustained various degrees of injuries.

The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Monday Tom, told journalists on Monday, February 27 that the Commission’s officials were attacked after the poll result of Ukwani Local Government Area was taken.

Tom said that the officials were ambushed on their way back after the electoral exercise.

He said, “There were incidents of attack in Ukwani Local Government Area, where one of us died on their way back after the election.

“The gunmen opened fire at their bus and, unfortunately, killed one and injured the corps members.

“The corpers are now receiving treatment, but we are planning how to move the corps members who were injured to a hospital in Asaba.”

The ICIR had reported that there were cases of snatching of ballot papers,  electoral violence and intimidation of voters at some polling units across the country.

Police deny attacks on Igbo traders in Lagos

Beloved JOHN
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Police deny attacks on Igbo traders in Lagos

THE Lagos State Police Command has dispelled the rumour that some thugs attacked traders of the Igbo stock, destroying their shops and properties in the state.

In a series of tweets posted through his Twitter handle, the state command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the claim that thugs attacked Igbo traders in Mandilas market, Lagos Island is false.

According to him, the traders generally in the market had agreed to stay away from trading there for two days, and the thugs were present to enforce compliance.

However, the police arrived promptly and sent out the thugs before they could wreak any havoc.

Hundeyin described the claim as fake news, saying, “The market association agreed that shops would remain closed yesterday and today. Igbo traders this morning decided to renege on the agreement and open shop.

“Some hoodlums took it upon themselves to enforce compliance. The police were alerted. The police arrived promptly. The hoodlums fled upon sighting police patrol vans. Not one shop was vandalised. Not one person was robbed. Not one person was injured. Normalcy was swiftly returned, and officers remain on ground.”

The state police also urged Nigeria to “shun fake news.”

In the past, there had been reports of thugs attacking traders nationwide.

In June, thugs reportedly attacked Lagos residents who gathered for voter registration in Ojo local government area of the state.

Also, in 2019, thugs attacked traders at Okhuahe community in Uhunmwode LGA, Edo State.

 

 

 

 

Election: Ex-commercial motorcyclist floors House Minority Whip

Theophilus ADEDOKUN
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Election: Ex-commercial motorcyclist floors House Minority Whip

CANDIDATE of the Labour Party (LP) in Southern Kaduna, Donatus Mathew, has been declared the winner of the House of Representatives election for Kaura Federal Constituency of Kaduna State.

Mathew, a former commercial motorcyclist, defeated the incumbent House of Representatives Minority Whip and four-term member, Gideon Gwani.

The returning officer, Elijah Ella announced that Matthew polled a total of 10,508 votes to defeat Gwani, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who polled 10,297 votes.

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled 9,919 votes, while the flagbearer of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), secured 5,354 votes.

Speaking to newsmen after the announcement of the result, the member-elect, Mathew, appreciated voters for the confidence reposed in him to represent them at the Green Chamber.

Mathew however, solicited for the support and cooperation of the electorates.

It was gathered that he resorted to working as a commercial motorcyclist after his tenure as a Councilor.

“Mathew didn’t do many campaigns, he has few posters and he was once a councillor during the Makarfi era, but later things went bad for him. He picked up Okada business. Today he’s going to the Federal House of Representatives. This is what Labour Party represents. It’s a party for all, no preferential treatment,” a resident of the area said.

The incumbent Minority Whip in the House of Representatives, Gideon Gwani, has, however, congratulated the member-elect and wished him well.

Gwani also urged his supporters to remain calm and encourage peace in the constituency.

Presidential election: Peter Obi defeats Tinubu in Lagos

Vincent Ufuoma
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Presidential election: Peter Obi defeats Tinubu in Lagos

PRESIDENTIAL candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi has emerged victorious in Lagos, the home state of the All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer , Bola Tinubu.

Despite Tinubu winning in more local governments, Obi secured the majority of votes cast.

All the 20 local government results have been declared, with Tinubu winning in 11 while Obi won in nine.

Tinubu won in Agege, Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Ibeju-Lekki, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ikorodu, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, Surulere and Mushin.

Obi, on the other hand, emerged victorious in Eti-Osa, Amuwo Odofin, Ikeja, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Kosofe, Oshodi-Isolo, Alimosho, Ojo and Somolu.

According to the State Returning Officer, Adenike Oladiji, Obi garnered 582,454 votes, while Tinubu secured 572,606 votes.

The Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Atiku Abubakar, came in third with 75,750 votes.

Atiku defeats Tinubu, Kwankwaso in Gombe

Mustapha USMAN
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Atiku defeats Tinubu, Kwankwaso in Gombe

THE presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar has won the presidential election in Gombe State.

Atiku polled 319,123 in the 11 local government areas (LGAs) of the state, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The Gombe State Collation Officer Prof Maimuna Waziri, who announced the result around 1am on Monday, said the PDP candidate had the highest number of votes in the North-East state.

The former Vice President won with over 160,000 votes ahead of his closest rivals –  Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).

Tinubu came a distant second with 146,977 votes in the election.

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The ICIR gathered that Obi and Kwankwaso secured 26,160 and 10,520 respectively.

Maimuna noted that the total registered voters in the state was 1,549,243, while accredited voters were 542,997.

She also explained that the total votes cast was 533,778, while the total valid votes stood at 510,043. The rejected votes during the election was 23,735.

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