Saturday 11 April 2015

APC National Chairman, Oyegun Wins Polling Unit

National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, Chief John Oyegun on Saturday escaped defeat at his polling unit for the first time since 1999.



Oyegun secured victory for the APC at his Unit one Ward two polling unit in Oredo Local Government Area.



The APC polled 54 votes to defeat the PDP who secured 48 votes at Unit one for the Oredo East Constituency seat in the Edo State House of Assembly.



In unit two, the APC candidate, Osaigbovo Iyoha polled 49 votes to defeat the PDP candidates who scored 43 votes.





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Nigeria Governorship/State Assembly Election Live Updates/Results

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Updates 8.07 pm

The Peoples Democratic Party candidate chieftain in Southwest, Chief Bode George, lost in his polling unit during Saturday’s governorship poll in Lagos.


His party polled 87 votes, while the All Progressive Congress scored 137.


Mr. Jimi Agbaje is PDP’s governorship candidate in the state, while Akinwunmi Ambode is flying the APC flag in the poll.


Updates 8.04 pm:


Osun: Aregbesola delivers his polling unit for the All Progressives Congress Unit 1, Ward 8, Ilesa

East LGA, Osun State APC 173; PDP 1

April 11, 20157:52 pm


Ogun:

SDP deputy governorship candidate and incumbent dep gov, wins his unit: Ward 8, Unit 7, Ago-Iwoye, Ijebu North LGA – Governorship: APC 63, PDP 78, SDP 98.

April 11, 20157:46 pm


Osun:

Senator Iyiola Omisore wins in his polling unit


Unit 4, Ward 1, Ife Central LGA, Osun State.


APC 101; PDP 147

April 11, 20157:29 pm


Ogun:

Osoba loses his unit- Unit 23, Ward 13, Ago Oba, Abeokuta South LGA, Ogun. Governorship: APC 169, PDP 24, SDP 36. Assembly: APC 146, PDP 37, SDP 28. Former Ogun State Governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, is the leader of SDP.

April 11, 20157:27 pm


Ilorin:

Ajikobi Ward: 003: Gov poll: APC:192 PDP:72. House of Assembly APC:197 PDP:66. Unit 034: Gov poll: APC:257 PDP:58. House of Assembly: APC:261 PDP:54.

April 11, 20157:26 pm


Ilorin:

Ajikobi Ward: 016: Gov poll: APC:176 PDP:53. House of Assembly: APC:182 PDP:45

April 11, 20157:17 pm


Lagos: Obanikoro’s son’s Polling Unit 012, ward 9, House of Assembly , PDP 80, APC 43. Governorship PDP 66 APC 59. Babajide’s polling unit

April 11, 20157:13 pm


Lagos:

Obanikoro’s polling unit: House of Assembly APC 33, PDP 63. Governorship PDP 50, APC 48

April 11, 20157:01 pm


Uyo:

The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Akwa Ibom, Mr. Austin Okojie, confirmed this at an emergency press briefing that was held this evening in Uyo.

April 11, 20156:59 pm


Uyo:

Former NYSC Director, Major Gen. Edet Akpan , with 10 corp members have been arrested by members of the Directorate of State Service in Nsit Atai Ward for alleged thumb printing ballot papers in Nsit Atai Local Government Area.

April 11, 20156:57 pm


Abia:

Aba South Local Government:

Ward 10, unit 20

House of Assembly: PDP 5, APGA 49, APC 1

Governorship: PDP 3, APGA 56


Updates 7.42 pm

Jimi Agbaje Lost To Ambode In His Polling Unit

The Lagos governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, Akinwunmi Ambode floors his counterpart, Jimi Agbaje of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP at the latter’s polling unit.


Ambode of APC polled a total of 124 votes while Agbaje of PDP polled 88 votes at his polling unit, 009, ward 3 in Apapa.


Also, APC’s candidtate for the House of Assembly won in the same unit with 89 votes while PDP had 82 votes.

Tinubu, Fashola, Ambode Record Landslide Victory At Polling Units

Candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the Governorship and House of Assembly elections in the units of National Leader of the party, Alausa, Ikeja and Governor Babatunde Fashola

of Lagos State in Surulere, emerged winners with landslide victory.


Governorship result as read out by official of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, at Tinubu’s Polling Unit 047, Sunday Adigun Street, Alausa, Ikeja, shows; APC poll 230 while PDP poll 62.


Results for the House of Assembly shows; APC poll 233, PDP 60

The total number of registered voters is 1,388, the total number of accredited voters is 295 while the total number of vote cast is 293.


At Fashola’s ward G3, Unit 002, State Senior Grammer Schoool, Itolo, Surulere, the result shows, APC governorship, 270, while PDP 132, and void vote is 11.


APC governorship candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode in his ward 3 Epe, poll 133, PDP 57.


Other governorship results

Ashogbon polling Unit 049 in Surulere, governorship, APC 55, PDP 38, Amuwo –Odofin, Unit 009, governorship, APC 49, PDP 51. Lekki polling unit 24, APC 190, PDP, 112.


Oworoshonki Unit 023, APC 121, PDP,106. Agege Unit 071, APC, 136, PDP,48. Mushin Unit 035, APC 102, PDP, 40. Alimosho Unit 053, APC 244, PDP 176, Unit 50,APC 180, PDP, 131. Unit 51, APC 183, PDP, 131, Unit 041, ward D, APC 243, PDP, 105. Agbado Oke-Odo Unit 075, APC 137, PDP, 48. Ojota, Unity Close, Unit 067, APC, 130, PDP,105.

Pictured below are some political thugs who were

arrested by security men in Nsit Ubiom LGA,

Akwa-Ibom state about an hour ago. The

hoodlums where caught with dangerous

weapons such as dane guns, cutlasses, cans of

fuel, lighters and charms as they attributed

their act to the work of the devil….”wetin

concern devil and ballot box”..


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Updates 4.42 pm:

Kwara:

Election results at Unit 015, Police Division A, Ilorin:

Governorship poll: APC 39 PDP:27.

House of Assembly: APC:37 PDP:26.

At Unit 014, Gov Poll

APC:121 PDP: 66.

House of Assembly: APC:126 PDP:63


Updates: Photo: Security Officers at a Polling Unit Caught Sleeping


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An Instagram user @_oluwasegun shared the pic with this as caption:

“Security officials at my Polling unit, meant to protect lives and property but lost in slumber. Na God dey protect us jare, me just dey here dey look them :'( #CertifiedPresidingOfficer #INEC #LetTheBestManWin.”


Updates 4.22 pm:

Ogun:

Commotion at the polling unit at Adatan Primary School, Abeokuta as hoodlums attempt to snatch

ballot boxes.


Lagos: Thugs flog voters in Mushin


Ekiti:

Result for Atilodo, Ilodo, Unit 1, Ward 3, Oye Constituency 1,Oye Local Government Area.

APC=60, PDP=32.


Ibadan: Voters at Units 27, 28, and 29, ward 8, Oke Bola, Ibadan SW LGA through with voting.

Electoral officers now counting


Edo:

Suspected thugs beat up middle-aged woman at Ward 2 in Ikeken Primary School, Ewohimi, in Esan South East LGA, accusing her of interfering with the voting process.‎

The thugs descended on her shortly after she made a complaint to a group of police officers on patrol.

Chief Olusegun Osoba on queue to vote


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Updates 2.59 pm:

Ogbomoso: The governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala , has expressed displeasure over attacks against his party’s agents at some polling units in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. “So far although the process has been relatively peaceful, we are not happy about reports of attacks against our party agents in Ibadan,” he said. Alao-Akala,who came in company with his wife, addressed journalists in Ogbomoso shortly after voting around 2pm ,amidst loud cheers from his supporters.


Ogbomoso: The governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Oyo State, Adebayo Alao-Akala , has expressed displeasure over attacks against his party’s agents at some polling units in Ibadan, the Oyo

State capital. “So far although the process has been relatively peaceful, we are not happy about reports of attacks against our party agents in Ibadan,” he said. Alao-Akala,who came in company with his wife, addressed journalists in Ogbomoso shortly after voting around 2pm ,amidst loud cheers from his supporters.


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Lagos West: APC, PDP Win In Strongholds - Vanguard

Poor turnout, peaceful conduct in Lagos West



BY CHARLES KUMOLU



ASIDE the low turnout of voters that characterised the governorship election in Lagos West Senatorial District, the exercise was largely peaceful.

At most polling units visited in Ojo, Badadgry, Oriade, Mushin, Oto-Awori, Alimosho, Amuwo-Odofin, and Ikotu-Igondo Local Government Areas,LGAs, there were little or no cases of logistics challenges.



Accreditation and voting started as scheduled at most of the units.



The presence of security agents on most of the major roads was skeletal, as idle youths were seen playing football on the highways.



Results from some polling units showed that the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, is wining in Amuwo Odofin while the All Progressives Congress leads in Mushin LGAs – areas regarded as their traditional strongholds.



At polling unit 016/Idiaraba Mushin, APC had 155 while PDP scored 8 votes in the governorship election. The result of polling unit 019 Idiaraba, showed the APC scored 82, while the PDP had 6.

Polling Unit 005 Idiaraba; APC 84, PDP 67; Polling Unit 003 Ward/Okota; PDP 153, APC 83.







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Lagos West: APC, PDP Win In Strongholds - Vanguard

Poor turnout, peaceful conduct in Lagos West



BY CHARLES KUMOLU



ASIDE the low turnout of voters that characterised the governorship election in Lagos West Senatorial District, the exercise was largely peaceful.

At most polling units visited in Ojo, Badadgry, Oriade, Mushin, Oto-Awori, Alimosho, Amuwo-Odofin, and Ikotu-Igondo Local Government Areas,LGAs, there were little or no cases of logistics challenges.



Accreditation and voting started as scheduled at most of the units.



The presence of security agents on most of the major roads was skeletal, as idle youths were seen playing football on the highways.



Results from some polling units showed that the Peoples Democratic Party,PDP, is wining in Amuwo Odofin while the All Progressives Congress leads in Mushin LGAs – areas regarded as their traditional strongholds.



At polling unit 016/Idiaraba Mushin, APC had 155 while PDP scored 8 votes in the governorship election. The result of polling unit 019 Idiaraba, showed the APC scored 82, while the PDP had 6.

Polling Unit 005 Idiaraba; APC 84, PDP 67; Polling Unit 003 Ward/Okota; PDP 153, APC 83.







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Peterside In Early Lead In Rivers - The Nation

Despite the Fun of violence across Rivers State, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Dakuku Adol Peterside, is maintaining a slight lead over his Peoples Democratic Party rival, Nyisom Wike, in the early governorship results obtained from the oil-rich state.



Results so far declared in some polling units across the state on Saturday evening showed that the APC and the PDP earned victories in their major areas.

The Director of Communications for Peterside’s Greater Together Campaign Organisation, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari, said: “In Port Harcourt Ward 018 Polling Unit 012, APC scored 130, while PDP received 84 votes.



However in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Ward 003 PU 001, PDP scored 62 votes and APC recorded 41. In Eleme Alode Ward 2, out of the 11 available polling units, APC won in nine, while PDP secured victory in two.



“The results await the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC’s), confirmation and announcement,” Semenitari stated.





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Update On Lagos Early Results - Vanguard

Oworoshonki Unit 023, APC 121, PDP,106. Agege Unit 071, APC, 136, PDP,48. Mushin Unit 035, APC 102, PDP, 40. Alimosho Units, 053, APC 244, PDP 176, Unit 50,APC 180, PDP, 131. Unit 51, APC 183, PDP, 131, Unit 041, ward D, APC 243, PDP, 105. Agbado Oke-Odo Unit 075, APC 137, PDP, 48. Ojota, Unity Close, Unit 067, APC, 130, PDP,105.

Orile-Agege Units, 28, governorship poll, APC 99, PDP, 89. House of Assembly, APC 101, PDP, 65. Unit 29, governorship, APC 121, PDP, 71, House of Assembly, APC 105, PDP, 71.

In Kosofe, Arikawe’s Polling

Unit 044, governorship, APC, 136, PDP, 56. Polling Unit 042, Olatunji Ige Street, Ketu, governorship, APC, 110, PDP, 51. Polling Unit 043, Olatunji Ige Street, governorship, APC 92, PDP. 59. APC House of Representatives member, Femi Gbajabiamila, Surulere, governorship result, APC 93, PDP 89, House of Assembly, APC, 107, PDP 73.

Bolodeoku, Ogba Polling Unit 051, governorship, APC 116, PDP 78

Bogije in Ibeju-Lekki, governorship result is APC, 531, PDP,317. House of Assembly, APC 562, PDP, 279.

Shangisha Magodo, Polling Unit 008, governorship, APC 160, PDP, 93.



Senator Ashafa’s PU result

Result in Senator Gbenga Ashafa’s Polling Unit at Lagos East Senatorial District, Unit 001, Bogije Ward F. Ibeju-Lekki, Governorship APC -531 … PDP – 317 Assembly – APC – 562 , PDP – 279.







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Agbaje Leads Ambode In Amuwo Odofin - Vanguard

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Lagos state, Jimi Agbaje is leading the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Akinwunmi Ambode in Amuwo Odofin local government area in the state.

Below are the result so far released:

Early results in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos:

PU018

Gov: APC-47, PDP-117

PU074





House of Assembly: APC-40, PDP-81,

Gov: APC-49, PDP-80

PU074

House of Assembly: APC-40, PDP-81,

Gov: APC-49, PDP-80

PU064

House of Assembly: APC-33, PDP-134, APGA-2

Gov: APC-37, PDP-132,APGA-1

PU026

House of Assembly: APC-32, PDP-68, APGA-2

Gov: APC-30, PDP-72

PU023

House of Assembly: APC-53, PDP-57

Gov: APC-48, PDP-57

PU056(M-Z)

House of Assembly: APC-30, PDP-53, APGA-2

Gov: APC-27, PDP-56,void-2

PU056(A-L)

House of Assembly: APC-31, PDP-38, APGA-1

Gov: APC-32, PDP-38

PU023

House of Assembly: APC-53, PDP-57

Gov: APC-48, PDP-57

PU056(M-Z)

House of Assembly: APC-30, PDP-53, APGA-2

Gov: APC-27, PDP-56,void-2

PU056(A-L)

House of Assembly: APC-31, PDP-38, APGA-1

Gov: APC-32, PDP-38

PU055

House of Assembly: APC-36, PDP-72, APGA-1

Gov: APC-35, PDP-71, APGA-1







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"I Won't Appoint PDP Defectors As Ministers" - President-Elect Buhari

President-elect Muhammadu Buhari said ‎the All Progressives Congress (APC) has nothing to fear over mass defection of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members to the party.



"I have no fears of PDP defectors," he said in an interview in his Daura residence on Saturday.



Buhari said the PDP chieftains will have very little influence in the APC government.



He said APC has all the capacity to manage the large numbers of PDP defectors.



"The people who are defecting will only have influence in their constituencies. Since their constituencies are now controlled by the APC their influence is therefore limited," he said.



‎Though the president-elect said only the party can handle the issue of defections, he said the PDP bigwigs will be wise enough not to jostle for positions in the new government.



"I hope the people that are defecting will accept the fact that they are joining the people who succeeded. So, I don't think they will just come and say they want to be ministers next month simply because they were ministers before," he said.

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Bode George Defeated In His Polling Unit

The Peoples Democratic Party candidate chieftain in Southwest, Chief Bode George, lost in his polling unit during Saturday’s governorship poll in Lagos.



His party polled 87 votes, while the All Progressive Congress scored 137.



Mr. Jimi Agbaje is PDP’s governorship candidate in the state, while Akinwunmi Ambode is flying the APC flag in the poll.

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8 Killed In Pre-Election Violence In Rivers

No fewer than eight persons, including a policeman were killed yesterday before actual voting started at the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections in Rivers State.



The policeman was killed early on Saturday morning at the Rex-Lawson area of the old Port Harcourt Township even before accreditation commenced.



Though the cause of the cop’s death death was not known, but the State‎ Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Ahmad Muhammad who confirmed the killing said there were traces of violence before the policeman died.



Muhammad said, “The policeman killed was one of those deployed to monitor the elections today (Saturday). We see that there was evidence of violence before he was killed. His remains has been moved from to a nearby morgue and we (Police) have commenced investigation into the killing.”



The police image maker however said over 17, 000 policemen were deployed to monitor the poll across the state, with a minimum of two policemen in each polling unit.



It was gathered that one person was beheaded, while two others were shot dead in Asari-Toru local government area of the state, even as hoodlums stormed office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and reportedly threw substances suspected to by dynamite into INEC office, destroying election materials and vehicles‎.



Though, cause of the killings was not immediately ascertained, but it may not be unconnected with power tussle between the two main political parties in the state.



Also, eyewitnesses said there were heavy shootings on Friday night preceding the election‎ up until about 7.00 am yesterday (Saturday) morning in Buguma, headquarters of Asari-Toru local government area, even as supporters of parties were spotted burning tyres on the main road.



The situation heightened tension in the area, while many residents stayed at home for fear of being hit by stray bullet.







Meanwhile, in Rumuomasi, a reporter with Channels Television, Grace Ekang and his reporter, were attacked and beaten by angry youths, though the details of the attack was not clear.



Also, in Bomu, Gokana local government area, a reporter with Silverbird Rhythm FM, Ofonime Okon was beaten by thugs who asked if he was sent by a particular governorship candidate in the state, even as he scampered for safety, while the vehicle (Toyota) e was travelling in was damaged.



Also, in Okpogo community, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni local government area, a group of youths reportedly snatched ballot boxes, while two unidentified men were shot dead.



In Abua/Odual local government area, there was shooting which resulted in the loss of one live, though the police was yet to confirm, even as policemen and other security personnel were spotted along Omuku town looking for hoodlums who allegedly snatched ballot box.



It was also gathered that the residence of the State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Joyba West was burnt by unknown hoodlums, while she was also attacked.



The State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari confirmed the attack on Mrs. West, saying her colleague was still hiding.



Meanwhile, Governor Chibuike Amaechi and his wife, Judith after being accredited at ward in Ubima, Ikwerre local government area described the election in the state as a charm.



Amaechi while speaking with newsmen said the Governorship and House‎ of Assembly Election was characterized by ballot box snatching, intimidation and harassment.



This is as Amaechi has disown a text messages allegedly traced to him calling on Rivers people not to vote and for the election to be cancelled, even as he said his phone number was cloned.



The governor who spoke through the spokesman of the state government, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari in a statement said her principal had no time called on INEC to cancel the poll.





The statement reads, “The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to SMS message purporting the cancellation of elections in the state by the Independent Electoral Commission.







“The state governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi hereby reaffirms his position that the elections must hold as scheduled and that all eligible voters in the state should go out and exercise their rights to elect the next Governor and members of the State House of Assembly.







“Rivers people are further reassured of the Government commitment to ensuring their safe and security at the elections.”







In Oyigbo local government area, explosion from‎ substances suspected to be dynamite went off near a polling unit, but voters defied the development and later went to be accredited before 1.00 pm.





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Obasanjo Wins Unit Again For APC

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has again won his polling unit for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the governorship and House of Assembly elections in Ogun State, western Nigeria.

Our correspondent reported that in the announced result at polling unit 22, Ward II in Abeokuta North Local Government area of the state, the APC governorship candidate, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun polled 95 votes to defeat his Peoples Democratic Party countetpart, Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka who scored just four votes.



The SDP candidate, Senator Akin Odunsi got II votes.



In the House Assembly results, the APC again got 85 votes, while the PDP and SDP got 8 and 14 votes respectively.



Meanwhile, the ruling party in the state is in clear lead in the former president’s local government area as at the time of filing this report.



The majority of the units results indicated that the APC had recorded more votes than other parties.

Counting of results was still on going in many parts of the state.





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Military Kill 4 Voters At A Polling Unit In Kebbi

The Military have allegedly killed four voters in Bayan Dutse Polling Unit, Ginga Ward, Suru Local Government of Kebbi State.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed the incident to journalists.



“Yes, we have received report of the killings of four people allegedly killed by Soldiers and I will give you details of the killings as soon we conclude our investigation,” he said.



The House of Representative-elect representing Suru/Bagudo federal constituency, Abdullahi Suru, also confirmed this to journalists.

He said the incident happened around noon on Saturday as accreditation was going on in the area which predominant has supporters of the All Progressives Congress.



“A serving Area Development Counsellor, Ahmed Sankezu, invited the soldiers to arrest some prominent elders in the area because he was earlier prevented from accessing the PU to perfect their rigging plan.



“The soldiers opened fire on the voters who challenged them from ‘arresting’ the elders,” he alleged.



The Governorship candidate of the APC in Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu, urged the voters in Kebbi to guard their votes.



Mr. Bagudu said he hopes to win the elections.

“Everyone is hopeful,” he said.



While calling for a violence free election, Mr. Bagudu said “We have stressed numerous times during the campaign that we don’t want anyone to get hurt for politicking.



“We want everyone to be obedient, cooperate with the security agencies, the Independent National Electoral Commission and more importantly to guard their rights. They should do what the law says.

“They should ensure that there is no thuggery and nobody takes away the mandate that they want to confer on whosoever they so desire.”



Mr. Bangudu lamented the high rate of card reader failure but commended the significant improvement in the turnaround time per voter.



“We noticed that the turnaround time has improved significantly even though the failure rate of the card readers is still significant so the number of entries in the incident form is quite high.



“But we are pleased that the amount of time it is taking is lessened significantly and we hope that this will be less tedious and most people will be able to vote and the process will finish earlier than it did last time,” said Mr. Bagudu.



Also, the Peoples Democratic Party flag-bearer in the state, Sarkin Yaki Bello warned against do-or-die politics in the state.



Mr. Bello commended INEC for the noticeable improvements in the voting process.

He said: “Remember last time my finger print could not be identified but today I am very impressed.

“The efforts of INEC are really commendable. I am sure that have learnt from the mistakes they may have made last two weeks.



“To me every process is a learning process. As you love forward you learn from what you have done and also improve upon them. So I believe INEC has learnt lessons and they have tremendously improved in terms of performance.”



He expressed worry over voter apathy saying: “I can see there appears to be an apathy of voters’ turnout.



“I urge the people to please come out enmasse and vote and I also enjoin them to be patriotic and vote the best candidate out of all of us who are vying for the position.”



“I don’t election to be a do-or-die politics. I mean, every military officer knows leadership is part and parcel of our training. Right from your first day in the Nigerian Defence Academy, you start learning about leadership.



“So leadership has many attributes. As a retired General it should not be a do or die affair. It should be the dividend, and delivery kind of machinery that must be able to inspire confidence in its followership, live in the fear of God and at least achieve results,” said Mr. Bello.



On his part, the Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Turaki, said the outcome of the governorship election in Kebbi State would be a win-win situation for the people of Birnin-Kebbi since the candidates of the APC and PDP are both from Birnin-Kebbi.

Mr. Turaki, who is the Director General of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council, said the turnout was encouraging.



“You can see all over here people have turned out enmasse because the governorship election is even more critical than the Presidential and National Assembly elections because these are people that work here locally with the people.



“These are people make such interventions as far as the needs and requirements of the people. Invariably therefore, everybody will not want to be left out as far as selecting this tier of leaders is concerned,” said Mr. Turaki.







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Tinubu, Fashola, Ambode Record Landslide Victory At Polling Units - Vanguard

Candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the Governorship and House of Assembly elections in the units of National Leader of the party, Alausa, Ikeja and Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State in Surulere, emerged winners with landslide victory.



Governorship result as read out by official of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, at Tinubu’s Polling Unit 047, Sunday Adigun Street, Alausa, Ikeja, shows; APC poll 230 while PDP poll 62.



Results for the House of Assembly shows; APC poll 233, PDP 60

The total number of registered voters is 1,388, the total number of accredited voters is 295 while the total number of vote cast is 293.



At Fashola’s ward G3, Unit 002, State Senior Grammer Schoool, Itolo, Surulere, the result shows, APC governorship, 270, while PDP 132, and void vote is 11.



APC governorship candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode in his ward 3 Epe, poll 133, PDP 57.



Other governorship results

Ashogbon polling Unit 049 in Surulere, governorship, APC 55, PDP 38, Amuwo –Odofin, Unit 009, governorship, APC 49, PDP 51. Lekki polling unit 24, APC 190, PDP, 112.



Oworoshonki Unit 023, APC 121, PDP,106. Agege Unit 071, APC, 136, PDP,48. Mushin Unit 035, APC 102, PDP, 40. Alimosho Unit 053, APC 244, PDP 176, Unit 50,APC 180, PDP, 131. Unit 51, APC 183, PDP, 131, Unit 041, ward D, APC 243, PDP, 105. Agbado Oke-Odo Unit 075, APC 137, PDP, 48. Ojota, Unity Close, Unit 067, APC, 130, PDP,105.



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Jimi Agbaje Lost To Ambode In His Polling Unit - Vanguard

The Lagos governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, Akinwunmi Ambode floors his counterpart, Jimi Agbaje of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP at the latter’s polling unit.



Ambode of APC polled a total of 124 votes while Agbaje of PDP polled 88 votes at his polling unit, 009, ward 3 in Apapa.



Also, APC’s candidtate for the House of Assembly won in the same unit with 89 votes while PDP had 82 votes.





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One Allegedly Killed At Ilejemeje Ekiti, Police Rescue Corpers (Pic)

My friend just reported to me that one person has been killed, many, including one youth corps member injured, and INEC office nearly tourched in Ilejemeje, Ekiti state. Pic below shows police rescueing corpers from ward 10 @Ilejemeje, Ekiti State. INEC shut down and manned by very stern looking soldiers, SSS, NSCDC and police. Election may likely be canceled in the local government due to widespread violence.



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Live Update: Lagos Governorship Election Results So far


Ifako Ijaiye LG, Ijaye ward, PU 004

APC 135, PDP 129


Lagos Island LG, Olowogbowo Elegbata ward PU 009

APC 213, PDP 57


Lagos Island LG, Olowogbowo Elegbata ward PU 003

APC 172, PDP 107


Apapa LG, Apapa II Liverpool Road PU 002

APC 131, PDP 62


Ikeja LG, Anifowoshe, Ikeja ward PU 006


APC – 92 PDP – 71


Agege LGA, Oniwaya Papa Uku ward, PU012

APC 83, PDP 28


Agege LGA Isale Idi-Mangoro ward, PU 029

APC 123 PDP 50


Agege LGA, Oniwaya Papa Uku Ward, PU 025: APC – 95, PDP – 51


Lagos Governorship Election

Agege LGA, Ayeni Morica$$ Junction Ward, PU 071:

193 APC – 136 PDP – 48


Amuwo Odofin LGA, Amuwo Odofin Housing Estate Mile Ward PU 016

APC – 12 PDP – 5


Amuwo Odofin LGA, Amuwo Odofin Housing Estate Mile Ward PU 005:

APC – 17 PDP – 1


Apapa LGA, Oniwaya Papa Uku Ward, PU 025: APC – 95, PDP – 51


Apapa LGA, Oniwaya Papa Uku Ward, PU 018:

Guber: APC – 170, PDP – 23


PU 017 Joseph St, off Opebi Road,Lagos


Governorship

APC – 51

PDP – 50


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More Graphic Photos from the Violent Killings in Akwa Ibom State Today




Earlier on today, we saw a photo of voters on the run as armed thugs carted away ballot boxes in Akwa Ibom state. Turns out not all of them were lucky enough to escape with their lives. Here are very disturbing photos from the violent killing and victims of thuggery intimidation in Ibiono Ibom Local Govt Area today. A corp member on duty was allegedly killed too.



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Jonathan Feigns Ignorance Of Wife’s Whereabouts

President Goodluck Jonathan at about 1:45pm Saturday said he was still expecting his wife, Dame Patience, at his community in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, to participate in the electoral process.



The President who spoke after casting his vote at his polling unit feigned ignorance of his wife’s whereabouts claiming that the First Lady who was nowhere to be found in her voting unit did not board the same aircraft with him. While Jonathan who jetted out of his community shortly after casting his vote, claimed he was still expecting his wife at Otuoke, there were reports that Patience had spent about two days in Okirika, Rivers State, working to ensure the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the polls.



When asked why his wife was not in Otuoke, President Jonathan said: “Of course, we used different aircraft. She was expected to be here. We have been expecting her and he will still come. “The only thing is whether she will meet up the accreditation period. That is the problem. But she is supposed to be on her way.” On his feeling after conceding defeat, the President said: “I am a Nigerian and I am Goodluck Jonathan and I feel that as a nation, you respect your laws and I am quite pleased in respecting the laws of the land”. The President further expressed satisfaction on the growing democratic ideals of the country. “As a nation, we are quite happy we are consolidating in our democratic efforts. The key thing is that the citizens must directly change government properly. We must do elections every four years”, he said. He reiterated that there was no governorship election in Bayelsa State which he said led to low voter turnout in many polling units.



He said: “Some other states where you have the governorship elections, the stakes will be higher. Elections are going on. You will expect a country as big as Nigeria to have issues in some places. But in overall I think the elections are going on well.” Meanwhile in most polling units in Yenagoa, electoral materials arrived late and accreditation started beyond schedule. Supporters of opposition parties in Gbarain-Ekpetiama in Yenagoa were said to have protested against PDP stakeholders accusing them of bribing INEC officials. But at unit 11, Sagbama Constituency III, accredited started at about 8:20pm, though the card reader failed to recognized many fingerprints.



There were also reports of diversion of electoral materials in some local government areas. For instance, an agent of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) alleged that materials meant for polling units at Amurukeni community Constituency II were diverted into the home of a government official at Omehia Town. But the elections were marred in Ogbia Constituency 3, following a breakdown of law and order in the area. Violence was said to have erupted at unit 11, Ward 6 in Oruma community, Ogbia Constituency 3, after thugs disrupted the accreditation exercise being conducted by officials of INEC.



But an APC agent, Adaga Martins, explained that the exercise was disrupted because the electoral officers could not display ballot papers and results when asked to do so by party agents. Already, tension was said to have mounted in the area as supporters of APC and PDP were said to be spoiling for war. It was gathered that some of the youths believed to be APC supporters were chanting “No (electoral) materials, no election” and “No election here”.



Also at unit 4, Otuasega, in Ward 6, APC candidate for Ogbia 3, Morris Abey, alleged that the Ogbia Local Council Chairman, Enaye Abah, recruited youths of the community as “Ogbia Ward 6 Government Security”. Some of the youths were seen wearing the tag bearing the inscription “Ogbia Ward 6 Government Security”. But the Ogbia Local Council Chairman, Enaye Abah, denied the allegations, saying he did not print security tags for any youth.



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INEC Cancels Poll In Ondo Towns Over Violence - Punch

The Independent National Electoral Commission in Ondo State has cancelled the House of Assembly election in parts of Ilaje, Ugbo and other parts of the state where polls were disrupted on Saturday.



Resident Electoral Commissioner, Olusegun Agbaje, gave the hint as information filtered in that ballot boxes and papers, meant for several units in Ayetoro and Ugbo Ward 2, were snatched by armed men.



Ilepete community, the collation centre for Ugbo Ward 3, was also reportedly attacked by armed thugs, who engaged in sporadic shooting at Ilowo to scare voters away.



INEC confirmed that about 22 units were affected by the disruptions.



Also at Ute Ward 12, Unit 6 in Ose Constituency, armed thugs launched an attack, snatching electoral materials and disappearing with them.



INEC also confirmed that there was no voting at Itekule, in Ondo East Local Government, as sustained gunshots kept voters indoors through out the accreditation and voting period.



Agbaje told one of our correspondents on the telephone on Saturday that INEC had received information about the disruptions across the state.



He said the commission had taken a decision to reschedule the elections in the affected areas, particularly areas where elections did not take place at all.



The REC added, “We have the reports already and we are waiting for the collation officers to finish their work before we can take a final decision.



“If the votes affected in the area are substantial, we will reschedule the election. If we have enough ballot papers after today, we can schedule a bye election for tomorrow(Sunday).



“If we don’t have enough ballot papers, we will just wait for Abuja to supply us the materials and then conduct a bye-election at the same time in all the affect areas.”



He also confirmed that the police had waded into the situation to ensure that peace returned to the affected areas.







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Every Nigerian needs to watch these videos. The War Against Boko Haram as filmed by a journalist on the front-lines


If you're a Nigerian, then you need to watch these videos. You have never seen anything like this before. We mostly heard of the destruction Boko Haram brought upon us, we didn't hear much about what our Nigerians troops did to fight and flush them out. These videos are deep. VICE News correspondent Kaj Larsen, the only journalist on the front-lines shows us inside the war with Boko Haram. Please watch the videos after the cut and be amazed by our soldiers. They defended Nigeria with their lives. Kudos to our troops and thanks to this fearless reporter....



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How The Governorship Elections Will Be Won And Lost - Premium Times

The governorship election holds in 29 out of the 36 states today. Election will not hold in Bayelsa, Edo, Kogi, Anambra, Ondo, Osun and Ekiti states though the House of Assembly election will be conducted in all the 36 states. In this analysis, Festus Owete projects how the battle would be won and lost by the candidates of the parties.



SOUTH EAST:



Abia: It is a three-horse race in the “God’s Own State”. The battle is clearly between the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate, Okezie Ikpeazu, the All Progressives Grand Alliance’s candidate, Alex Otti, and the All Progressives Congress’ candidate, Chinenye Nyerere. Going by the result of the March 28 Presidential and National Assembly election, bookmakers will give outright victory to the PDP. However, the victory of APC’s Muhammadu Buhari is likely to create some upset. Regardless, that will not be enough to sway victory the APC way. In any case, Chikwendu Udensi of Progressives Peoples Alliance and Chris Akomas of United Progressives Party are certain to put up some good showing. Likely Winner: Okezie Ikpeazu of PDP




Imo: In neighbouring Imo State, the incumbent, Rochas Okorocha, is being intensely challenged by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, the candidate of the PDP. With the result of the Presidential election, in which President Goodluck Jonathan was massively voted for, it is safe to conclude that Mr. Ihedioha will carry the day. But political events are unpredictable. An hour in politics is enough to change the tide. Two factors will work in favour of Mr. Okorocha, who is flying the APC flag. They are the incumbency factor, his performance, especially in the area of free education, and the victory of his party at the centre. The recent visit of Mr. Buhari to Imo, where he was nicknamed “Okechukwu”, will surely boost Mr. Okorocha’s chances of returning for a second term. Likely Winner: Rochas Okorocha of APC



Enugu: The election in the “Coal State” is going to be a straight one between Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of the PDP and Okey Ezea of the APC. Both of them are from the Nsukka zone, which is favoured to produce the next state chief executive. While Mr. Ugwuanyi, a member of the House of Representatives is new in the race, Mr. Ezea has contested the gubernatorial position in the past. Even though the PDP flag-bearer appears to be in the lead going into today’s contest, his main challenger in the APC may be compensated for his resilience like Mr. Buhari at the federal level. Likely Winner: PDP’s Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi



Ebonyi: The race in Ebonyi is going to be an interesting one. Although, it is a PDP state, having been ruled by the party since 1999, there is the threat of the rampaging Labour Party taking over. The outgoing governor, Martin Elechi, a PDP member, is backing the LP candidate, Edward Nkwegu, against his deputy, Dave Umahi, who is flying the PDP flag. Although the PDP won in both governorship and national assembly elections, the Ebonyians may likely vote Mr. Nkwegu because of the respect Mr. Elechi still commands in the state. Even so, the combination of former governor Sam Egwu, and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Pius Anyim, and other PDP stalwarts, is certain to resist the governor’s threat. Senator Julius Ucha of the APC is also a frontrunner in the race although his party, like in some other South East states, is not popular in Ebonyi. Likely Winner: LP’s Edward Nkwegu


SOUTH SOUTH

Rivers: What the result of today’s election will reveal is the supremacy of political gladiators. Though the gubernatorial contest in this oil-rich state is between Dakuku Peterside of the APC and Nyesom Wike of the PDP, the real contest is between the outgoing governor, Chibuike Amaechi, and the Jonathans (President Jonathan and his wife, Patience). While the Jonathans are backing the PDP candidate, a former junior minister, Governor Amaechi is solidly behind the APC man, who is a serving member of the House of Representatives. Besides, in a way, it is going to be a battle of political supremacy between the upland area, where Mr. Wike comes from, and the riverine area where Mr. Peterside hails from. All this will largely define the contest despite PDP’s huge victory in the presidential and federal legislative elections on March 28. However, Tonye Princewill of the Labour Party, also from the riverine area, may have some strength but is not expected to win. He may end up being a candidate for the future. Likely Winner: Too close to call (Between Wike and Peterside).



Akwa Ibom: Like Rivers State, this state is also one to watch. The battle is between PDP’s Udom Emmanuel and APC’s Umana Umana. Mr. Emmanuel was thrown up by the outgoing governor, Godswill Akpabio, who might use the incumbency factor to see his protégé’s victory through. However, the support from some quarters for Mr. Umana is reportedly giving the PDP sleepless night. A former governor of the state, Victor Attah, a former Petroleum Minister, Don Etiebet and a former Vice Chairman of the PDP in the South-South zone, Edet Mkpubre, had recently adopted Mr. Umana as their candidate. There are other candidates for the election, including Senator Helen Esuene of LP and Sam Akpan of Accord party. They are, however, no frontrunners and could perhaps be described as jokers. Likely winner: Too close to call (Between Emmanuel and Umana).



Cross River: The race is essentially between Fidelis Ugbo of LP, Senator Ben Ayade of PDP and Odey Ochicha of APC. Although, Mr. Ayade has an edge over the others, the recent victory of Mr. Buhari in the presidential contest has boosted Mr. Ochicha’s chances of clinching the exalted seat. Likely winner: Ben Ayade of PDP



Delta: Victory here may be defined by ethnicity and Mr. Buhari’s presidential victory. It is a three-horse race between PDP’s Ifeanyi Okowa, a serving senator from the northern district, APC’s O’tega Emerhor and LP’s Great Ogboru. Both Emerhor and Ogboru are of the Urhobo ethnic group, which is the largest single ethnic group in state. The LP and APC candidates will split the Urhobo votes. The Urhobo in the central senatorial district had produced two former governors of the state, Felix Ibru and James Ibori. Although, the state is dominated by the PDP, which won the presidential election in the state on March 28, the victory of Mr. Buhari is certain to impact on the voting behaviour and pattern today. Likely Winner: Ifeanyi Okowa of PDP



SOUTH WEST:

Lagos: Until recently, analysts had given away Lagos as a state where APC will contest against itself. But it is no longer so. The PDP candidate here, Jimi Agbaje, is squaring up against APC’s Akinwunmi Ambode in a manner that suggests the victory could go either way. Again, the close victory of Mr. Buhari over Mr. Jonathan in the presidential election might also count for the PDP. The recent outburst by the Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu that if Igbos in the state fail to vote for APC they would be thrown into the Lagoon is one sure factor that could help Mr. Agbaje. Perhaps, a combination of these factors informed Mr. Buhari’s statement during the week to the effect that the APC cannot afford to lose Lagos. However, if anything, the political dexterity of the APC’s National Leader and former governor of the state, Bola Tinubu, will come handy here. Mr. Tinubu will most likely do everything to keep it even if it will be his last major political battle. Likely Winner: Too close to call (Between Ambode and Agbaje).



Oyo: The race here is between the incumbent Governor Abiola Ajimobi of the APC, Teslim Folarin of the PDP, Adebayo Alao-Akala of the LP and Rasheed Ladoja of Accord Party. Seyi Makinde of the SDP is also in the race. Both Messrs Ladoja and Alao-Akala are former governors of the state. Although the APC showed its supremacy in the recent presidential election, it is not certain if it will translate to Mr. Ajimobi’s success at the poll today. This is because of the political realignments that occurred after the presidential poll. Secondly, no governor of the state has ever won a second term. Likely Winner: Abiola Ajimobi of APC



Ogun: The incumbent, Ibikunle Amosun of the APC is set to battle Gboyega Isiaka of the PDP in a keen contest today. The race is basically between the two though there are other candidates, including Akin Odunsi of SDP. Both Messrs Odunsi and Isiaka are from Ogun west, which has not produced the state governor since its creation in 1976. Mr. Amosun is from the central senatorial district. In the build up to the APC primary election, the governor faced so many challenges, including those from his deputy, Segun Adesegun, and a former governor of the state, Olusegun Osoba. All that have been settled as they defected to another party. In today’s contest, the governor may carry the day not only because of his popularity but also due to other factors, one of which is that the people of the state would want to honour their son, Yemi Osinbajo, who was recently elected the nation’s vice president with their votes for the APC. Likely Winner: Ibikunle Amosun of APC.





NORTH CENTRAL:

Benue: There are two major contenders here – Samuel Ortom of APC and Terhemen Tazoor of the PDP. Mr. Tazoor is a former Speaker of the House of Assembly. Although, it has always been a PDP state since 1999, the ruling party is facing an unprecedented threat from the opposition more than ever before. The victory of the APC in the presidential and National Assembly elections two weeks ago has made it a state to watch. The party won two senatorial districts in the state. Mr. Ortom, alongside a former National Chairman of the PDP, Barnabas Gemade, defected from the ruling party a few months ago following the rancour that trailed the primary election. What appears to be going for the APC is the poor performance of the outgoing governor, Gabriel Suswam, who seemed to have run out of ideas on how to move the state forward. Likely Winner: Samuel Ortom of APC

Niger: The battle here is between two major contenders, the youthful Umar Nasko, son of a former army general, Gado Nasko and Abubakar Bello of APC. The victory of the APC in the presidential election and all the three senatorial districts two weeks ago is a major threat to the emergence of Mr. Nasko as the next governor. Similarly, the seeming unpopularity of the outgoing Governor, Aliyu Babangida, who himself failed in the senatorial election, may count against Mr. Nasko today. However, the state has always been in the kitty of the PDP since 1999. Likely winner: Abubakar Bello of APC

Nasarawa: Governor Tanko Al-Makura of the APC is facing a fierce challenge from a retired civil servant, Yusuf Agabi, of the PDP. Yet, a former Information Minister, Labara Maku of APGA is trailing behind. Although controlled by the APC, the trouncing of Mr. Buhari of APC by Mr. Jonathan in the presidential election in the state is a major threat to Mr. Al-Makura’s bid for second term. Likely Winner: Too close to call (Between Al-Makura of APC and Agabi of PDP).

Plateau: PDP’s Gyang Pwajok and APC’s Simon Lalong are the two major contenders in today’s election. The state has always been in PDP’s kitty, but the recent impressive performance put up by Mr. Buhari may alter the equation in today’s contest. Already, there are reports of some political gladiators defecting from the PDP. If this is anything to go by, Mr. Pwajok may lose. What with the raging bitterness arising from the conduct of the primary election last December. Some political leaders in the state are not happy that the PDP candidate is from the same place as the outgoing governor, Jonah Jang. Likely Winner: Too close to call (Between PDP ‘s Pwajok and and APC’s Lalong).

Kwara: Today, the APC candidate and incumbent governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed, will slug it out with his main challenger, Simeon Ajibola of the PDP. However, as things stand, the contest will not be keen though Mr. Ajibola is believed to be a grassroots politician who has never lost any election. He is in the Senate for the third time running. However, many attribute his staying power to support he enjoyed from the Sarakis. This is disputable, anyway. Yet, analysts say the APC structure headed by a former governor of the state, Bukola Saraki, is too massive and strong to be threatened by the PDP, on whose platform he (Saraki) governed the state between 2003 and 2011. This week’s reconciliation of Mr. Saraki and his younger sister, Gbemisola, herself a former senator, will certainly affect the PDP’s fortunes in the election. Mike Omotosho, the LP candidate is not a major contender. Likely Winner: Abdulfatah Ahmed of APC



NORTH EAST:

Taraba: In this North Eastern state, the race is between APC’s Jummai Alhassan, a senator and former civil servant and PDP’s Dairus Ishyaku, a former Minister of State for Niger Delta. The third major contender is David Kente of the SDP. Mr. Ishyaku is believed to have been propped up by a former Defence Minister, Theophilus Danjuma, an indigene of the state and the political family of the ailing Governor Danbaba Suntai. This factor may work for Mr. Ishyaku. Again, the result of the presidential and national assembly election shows that it is still dominated by the PDP as it has always been since 1999. Likely Winner: Dairus Ishyaku of PDP



Gombe: The incumbent, Ibrahim Dankwambo of the PDP is facing a major challenge from Inuwa Yahaya of the APC. The victory of APC’s Mr. Buhari in the presidential election and the party’s victory in two of the senatorial districts sent jitters down the spine of the governor and members of his camp. A former governor of the state and serving senator, Danjuma Goje, is said to have been the rallying point for the APC members in the state. Already, some PDP members are planning to quit the PDP for the APC. However, the incumbency factor could still help Mr. Dankwambo, who is also said to have put up a superlative performance since he assumed office four years ago. Likely Winner: Inuwa Yahaya of APC



Bauchi: In neighbouring Bauchi, the politics is interesting. The ruling PDP lost in the presidential and national assembly elections to the “rampaging” APC even though the PDP National Chairman, Adamu Mu’azu, hails from the state. In today’s contest to succeed Governor Isa Yuguda, Auwal Jatau of the PDP and the youthful Mohammed Abubakar of the APC are the major contenders. Likely Winner: Mohammed Abubakar of APC



Adamawa

: This is also a state to watch. The pioneer Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Nuhu Ribadu of the PDP and Jubrilla Bindow of the APC are the major contenders. However, Marcus Gundiri of the SDP cannot be dismissed outright because of his past political exploits and his capacity to win votes from the Christian population in the state. Although, it’s traditionally a PDP state, the defection of former Governor Murtala Nyako brought some life to the opposition in the state. A former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, is part of this opposition as well. The APC won the state in the presidential election but the people might vote the way of PDP in today’s gubernatorial election. Likely Winner: Too close to call (Between Ribadu of PDP and Bindow of APC).


Borno: Since 1999, the PDP has never won in this state. The situation might not be different today. It voted massively for Mr. Buhari of APC in the recent presidential election. In today’s contest, the incumbent governor, Kashim Shettima of the APC will be challenged by PDP’s Gambo Lawan. Likely Winner: Kashim Shettima of APC



Yobe: Like in Borno State, the PDP has never been in power in Yobe State and the situation is not likely to change. The contest today is between Governor Ibrahim Geidam of the APC and Adamu Waziri, a former police affairs minister, of the PDP. Mr. Waziri is coming back to the race after eight years as he was also the PDP candidate in the 2007 election. He ran against the late Mamman Ali of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party. Likely Winner: Kashim Geidam of APC


NORTH WEST:

Kano: The major contenders are the incumbent deputy governor, Umar Ganduje of the APC and Sagir Takai of the PDP. Both are political heavyweights, but the incumbency factor might secure victory for Mr. Ganduje. Besides, the popularity of Mr. Buhari in the state as well as the performance of Governor Rabi’u Kwakwaso will be an added advantage for the APC candidate. However, with the combination of former Governor Ibrahim Shekarau, foreign Minister Aminu Wali and other PDP chieftains, the road to victory for the APC might not be an easy one. Likely Winner: Umar Ganduje of APC



Katsina: Although ruled by the PDP, the APC’s resounding victory in the Presidential and National Assembly elections two weeks ago is a source of worry for the ruling party. It is the home state of Mr. Buhari and it may likely go the APC way. The PDP is fielding Musa Nashuni while the APC is fielding Aminu Masari, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives. Likely Winner: Aminu Masari of APC



Jigawa: [/i]The main contenders are PDP’s Aminu Ringim and APC’s Muhammad Abubakar. Although the APC won the presidential election here two weeks ago, the people might go PDP’s way in today’s contest. The outgoing governor, Sule Lamido, who is popular in the state, might put up a good fight to sway victory in the direction of his anointed one. Likely Winner: Aminu Ringim of PDP

Kebbi: The major candidates are Sarkin Yakin Bello of the PDP and Abubakar Bagudu of the APC. Both are strong candidates. The state is currently ruled by the PDP but the bandwagon effect occasioned by Mr. Buhari’s victory in the presidential poll might create some upset. Likely Winner: Abubakar Bagudu of APC



[i]Zamfara: The race is between the incumbent governor, Abdulaziz Yari of the APC and Mamuda Shinkafi of the PDP. Mr. Shinkafi is a former governor on ANPP ticket but crossed to the PDP some years ago and was defeated by Mr. Yari in the 2011 election. The PDP has never won here and the situation might not change today. Likely Winner: Abdulaziz Yari of APC

Sokoto: The battle in this Caliphate state is between the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal of APC and his former boss, Abdallah Wali of the PDP. Mr. Tambuwal was an aide to Mr. Wali when the latter was Senate Leader under former Senate President, Evan Enwerem. The victory the APC posted in this state during the presidential election will certainly determine the direction the people will go today. Likely Winner: Aminu Tambuwal of APC.



Kaduna: This is going to be a battle ground because the PDP and the APC are presenting two political titans struggling hard for the position. The former is fielding the incumbent, Ramalan Yero, while the latter is presenting a former Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nasir El-Rufai. Reputed to be the political capital of the North, Kaduna State has always been in PDP’s kitty. But the entry of Mr. El-Rufai into the race is giving the PDP elements seriousworry. Again, Mr. Buhari’s victory in the March 28 presidential poll here will certainly affect the way today’s election would go. However, Vice President Namadi Sambo will mobilize the PDP machinery to put up his last fierce political battle to keep the party in the hands of the party. Likely Winner: El-Rufai of the APC



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IBB Shuns Governorship And House Of Assembly Elections In Niger

Former military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, failed to show up for accreditation during Saturday’s governorship and state assembly elections and by extension stayed away from voting.

At the close of accreditation, the former military leader who performed his civic duty during the March 28 presidential and National Assembly elections was conspicuously absent.



The first son of the former leader, Mohammed and his younger sister, Halimat were however accredited.

No reason was given Babangida’s absence at the polls, but a source close to him said his relationship with the fathers of the two leading candidates may have been responsible for his action.



The two candidates are children of retired senior military officers.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Abubakar Sani Bello, is the son of Col. Sani Bello, a former military governor of old Kano State, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flag bearer, Umar Mohammed Nasko, is a child of Major Gen. Gado Nasko, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.



Another source at the Minna Hilltop residence of the Babangidas said the former military president was just resting at home.

“Oga is at home and he is yet to come down. He is in good condition, there is no problem with his health. He has not come down today, but he is in good health and spirit,” the source stated.



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Man, 23, Shot Dead Over Alleged Ballot Box Snatching In Plateau

The Plateau State Police Command on Saturday

confirmed the killing of a 23-year-old man during

the governorship and house of assembly elections

in Jos, identified simply as Salim. “One Salim was

shot dead by unknown security operatives during

the elections.

“We are not sure of further details but we shall try

to find out the circumstances and get back to

you,” Mr Emmanuel Abu, Spokesman of the

command, told the pressmen.

Sources told newsmen that Salim ran into the

voting arena at the Ali Kazaure Polling Unit,

grabbed the ballot box and attempted to run

away with it.

The source said that security operatives keeping

vigil at the polling unit, ran after Salim, arrested

him and hurled him into their security vehicle, a

Toyota Hilux.

However, as they made to move the vehicle,

Salim jumped out and started running. The

security operatives were said to have ran after

Salim and shot him dead.







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Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Announce the Birth of their Son Silas




Justin Timberlake and wife Jessica Biel have welcomed their first child.

The couple's rep confirmed the arrival of their son, Silas Randall Timberlake, on Saturday and told People the 34-year-old singer is 'ecstatic' and both mom and baby are doing well. No further details have been given.



Randall is the name of Justin's father and the singer shares the same middle name. Big congrats to them.






Sporadic Gunshots At Daleko Polling Unit On Isolo Road (Pictures)

Sporadic gunshots at Daleko Polling unit, Isolo road, voters scampered for safety, as armed thugs invade polling unit.



Ballot box was kept at a mechanic workshop behind my house and the policewoman on duty had to hide at a nearby safe house.



Military men later came in and restored calmness, but people have already left.


Woman In Labour Insists On Voting, Delivers Baby Shortly After Voting In Sokoto

Tambuwal (Sokoto) – Malama Aishatu Abubakar of Anjannaje ward in Tambuwal local government area of Sokoto state delivered a baby girl shortly after casting her vote.



Abubakar was in labour but insisted on exercising her civic right to elect leaders of her choice.

Sources quoted Abubakar as saying that it has being her desire to discharge her civil responsibility and expressed the need to endure the pain of labour.



Abubakar called on leaders to have the fair of God while performing their primary duties.

She also called for an improved healthcare delivery in public health institutions across the country.



Abubakar explained that provision of modern healthcare service would go a long way in boosting healthcare services. (NAN)





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Governor Suntai Of Taraba State Votes Inside His Lexus Jeep (Photo)

There were mixed reactions from the people of Suntai Ward when Governor Danbaba Suntai, for the first time since his accident, came out in the public to cast his vote.

Mr.Suntai who was driven to his Mamman 012 unit in Suntai ward at about 1: 30 p.m. was the last person to be accredited and the first person to vote.

The process of accreditiation and voting was inside his Lexus Jeep. He was greeted with cheers and tears.

A resident of the town, Henry Bala, told PREMIUM TIMES that he is happy to see Mr. Suntai.



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Three Dead As Soldiers Chase Ballot Box Snatchers In Imo

No fewer than three persons were feared dead and scores wounded in a ghastly motor accident in Imo State Saturday as elections were going on across the state.



The incident which happened at Okwele in Onuimo Council Area of the State, according to an eyewitness account, occurred when a take-off bus conveying hoodlums who were snatching ballot boxes in the area, somersaulted while trying to escape from Soldiers who gave them a hot chase.



According to the source, “on sighting the Army vehicle, the hoodlums accelerated their speed, while the Army vehicle, apparently suspecting a foul play, gave them a hot chase. Suddenly we heard a loud sound and the bus somersaulted severally”.







Meanwhile efforts to confirm the incident were not successful as the Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), Andrew Enwerem, could not be reached on his cell phone.



But a reliable source in the Army, who pleaded anonymity, said the Soldiers on election duty were chasing the thugs when the accident occurred.



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Pictures From Today's Election Across Nigeria

President GEJ was alone when he went to get accredited today... mama “Peace” was nowhere to be found... Reports suggest she is in Rivers State making her own kind of “PEACE”



















The President elect heads back to the Polling Unit to cast his vote, with Mrs Aisha in tow