Court Affirms Douye Diri As Bayelsa PDP Candidate, Timi Alaibe Loses

The Federal High Court sitting in Owerri, capital of Imo State, has dismissed a case brought before it by a former governorship aspirant in the 2019 elections in Bayelsa State, Chief Timi Alaibe, for lacking in merit.

In a two-hour judgment of case No. FHC/OW/CS/30/20 delivered Tuesday, Justice T.G. Ringim struck out most of the reliefs sought by the plaintiff (Alaibe) for failing to prove that the first defendant, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), wrongly nominated the second defendant (Governor Douye Diri) as the validly elected candidate of the party.

Justice Ringim noted that the plaintiff’s application was not status barred because he met the time frame from the primary to the period he challenged the matter, saying: “Every primary election matter should be filed not later than 14 days period after the primary.” He however stated that the case was an internal affair of the party.

He also ruled that the plaintiff was incompetent to urge the first defendant to conduct a fresh primary having conducted the party’s primary on September 3, 2019.

Agbaje Goes Solo, Shuns Party Bigwigs In Campaign

There are indications that the cracks in the leadership of the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic may have informed the decision of its governorship candidate, Mr Jimi Agbaje, to operate without the support of the party’s bigwigs in the state.
it was gathered that Agbaje had assembled his campaign team without any input from the party’s leadership including a former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, Chief Olabode George.
It was further learnt that as a result of the development, George and some PDP big shots in the state were not involved in the ongoing campaign of the Lagos PDP governorship candidate.
A source within the party, who spoke with our correspondent on condition of anonymity, disclosed that the development was the outcome of a deep-seated disagreement between Agbaje and George, which began in 2015.

ABEOKUTA SET FOR FIRST EVER EQ SEMINAR

The Ogun state Capital, Abeokuta is set for the first ever Emotional Intelligence Seminar in the state tagged "Abeokuta EQ Hangout".

The event which is packaged by Relationship Pendulum Africa, an organization which has it tentacles across Africa, is set to hold on 14th of December this year at Goldzek Gardens and Bars located at Ibara Housing Estate.

Speaking to New Men in Abeokuta, the Brain Behind the event, Micheal Jacob who is a Globally Certified EQ Professional revealed that the seminar is meant to expose indigenes of Abeokuta and Ogun state at large to the competences of emotional intelligence.

Gloria Ajala Is One-Day Lagos Governor, Wins Spelling Bee 2018 Competition

A 14-year-old barber’s daughter, Miss. Gloria Ajala yesterday, emerged the One-day Governor after winning the 2018 Spelling Bee competition.

She is a secondary school 3 student of Lafiaji Senior High School, Lagos Island and she would perform the pseudo-role of the governor of the state at a yet- to- be announced date before the end of this year alongside his cabinet members.

Nigeria Highest Producer Of HIV Infected Children - FG

The Federal Government has confirmed a report which ranks Nigeria first on the list of countries with high record of mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS in the world.
Government reiterated local and international indications confirmed that Nigeria produces 30 percent of children born with HIV/AIDS globally.

Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, told newsmen at the launch of a roadmap on implementation of the National Treatment and Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV/AIDS in Abuja, yesterday, that the situation is worrisome and requires collective action of all stakeholders, with the support of global partners to correct the statistics.

Prof. Adewole said the roadmap has been designed to give proper guidance and direction on how best to offer treatment to HIV patients in Nigeria and also, protect unborn children from contacting the virus through a mother living with the virus.
The minister also confirmed that Nigeria has 3.1 million people living with the virus, out of which 1.1 million people have been under proper and timely treatment from government.

He said he was impressed with the commitment of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) to the cause of proper and timely care for patients with the virus.

“There is no reason why Nigeria should be the highest producer of babies infected with HIV because, we have put in great efforts in the past. Obviously, more is required to achieve more results,” he added.

The minister expressed hope that the reinvigorated fight against the virus would result in significant drop in spread and good attention given to people living with the virus.
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Shonekan’s Death: Daughter Debunk Reports

Mrs. Basirat Umar-Shonekan, one of the daughters of former Head of Interim National Government (ING), Chief Ernest Shonekan has debunked the rumoured death of her father.

Principal apologizes for flogging female corps member in Akwa Ibom State

Friday Udoaka, the Principal of Government Technical College, Abak, Akwa Ibom State, has apologized for flogging a female corps member in the school, Olaitan Adeola Kolawole.

I Have 90% Of The Governors On My Side, Only 1 Or 2 Are Unhappy -Oshiomole

Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), says only one or two governors of the party are not comfortable with him remaining in office.

Osun Election: Tribunal Grants PDP's Application To Inspect Election Materials

The Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has delivered its ruling on an exparte application brought by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to cross-check all materials used for the September 22 and 27 governorship poll.

Governor Ambode to accompany President Buhari during his visit to Seme Border tomorrow

President Buhari and his Republic of Benin counterpart, Patrice Talon will on Tuesday perform the official hand-over of the new Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Border Posts at Seme-Krake and Neope-Akanu in Badagry.

 

In a statement by the Lagos State Government, all necessary arrangements to ensure hitch-free unveiling ceremony had been firmed up, while President Buhari would be accompanied to the venue by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode.

According to the statement, the President would be received at the Airport by the Governor, while the duo would thereafter proceed to the venue.

“Already, all necessary security and logistic arrangements have been firmed up by the State Government in partnership with relevant federal government agencies. To this effect, the Lagos State Government is soliciting the usual support and cooperation of residents throughout the visit,” the statement said.

Tambuwal Gets Sokoto’s PDP Gov Ticket

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has rewarded the Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, with the party’s governorship ticket for the 2019 election, an investigation by SUNDAY PUNCH has revealed.

Tambuwal is on the list of the party’s 36 governorship candidates being prepared to be submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission.

Tambuwal was among the 13 presidential aspirants of the party, who contested the primary at the national convention of the party held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, between October 6 and 7.

The primary was won by a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, with Tambuwal coming a distant second.

A member of the NWC of the party, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told our correspondent that the party took the decision to reward Tambuwal with the ticket based on his loyalty and understanding with the members of the State Working Committee of the PDP.

He said the party had also reached an agreement with all other presidential aspirants that they would not be abandoned irrespective of the outcome of the last presidential primary.

He said, “We are forging ahead with our preparation and like we said, all segments of the party are being carried along.

“We have given the governorship ticket to Aminu Tambuwal to be our candidate in Sokoto State next year. He is a good party man and we also know that he will deliver the state to the PDP.

“We couldn’t have denied him the governorship ticket just because he wanted to be the presidential candidate, which he lost to another eminently qualified person, Atiku Abubakar.”

The governor paid the N12m, charged by the party for its presidential nomination and expression of interest forms.
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Shehu Sani's Name Omitted On APC's List Of Candidates Submitted To INEC

Senator, Shehu Sani Name was not on the list of APC candidates to present Kaduna State during the Senatorial Elections to be conducted by INEC come next year.

His Name was replaced with Governors favourite, Uba Sani, See the list submiited by Kaduna APC to INEC.

Fayose To Magu: I Must Not Die In EFCC Cell As You Have Boasted

Former Ekiti State Governor, Chief Ayodele Fayose, who presently is being detained by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission has alerted members of the public of an audio recording conversation currently circulating on the social media in which the EFCC acting Chairman, Ibrahim Magu, boasted that nothing will happen should he die in their cell, saying that nothing should happen to him.

Man Defiles 3-Year-Old Girl In Ogun, Blames The Devil

The police has arrested one Ayegunle Adekunle for allegedly defiling a 3-year-old girl. The suspect, currently in the custody of the police in Onipanu Divisional Headquarters, Ogun State. While he thought the evil act had been sealed, the law of retribution suddenly went after him and, in no time, caught up with him. He was arrested on October 17, 2018.

Man Rapes His 3-Year-Old Daughter, Infects Her With HIV In Kaduna

A 48 years-old-man identified as, Mallam Ado Abdul, has infected his 3-year-old daughter with HIV after raping her several times.

According to Daily Post, Mallam Ado Abdul, who lived at Gidan Sarkin Ilele. Kasuwan Magani Kajuru Local Government area, Kaduna State, who lost his wife last year due to prolonged illness, developed love for his daughter and started sleeping with her.

Senate In Rowdy Session As Saraki &Akpabio Clash

The hallowed Chambers of the Nigerian Senate would have become a wrestling ring after Senate President, Bukola Saraki clashed with Senator Godswill Akpabio over sitting arrangement.

Lady Sues Father For Banning Her From Marrying Christian Boyfriend In Kaduna

A young Muslim lady identified as Amina Hassan, has sued her dad, Alhaji Adamu Hassan for banning her from marrying her Christian boyfriend.

Return N1.3bn You Collected From Dasuki, EFCC Tells Fayose

The immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, finally honoured an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday after losing his immunity from prosecution and arrest.

EFCC Detains Fayose As Fayemi Threatens Probe

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose.

2019: Ayodele Fayose Reaches Out To Labour Party For Presidential Ticket

Indication has emerged that the outgoing Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, may dump the Peoples Democratic Party for the Labour Party, reportedly owing to the failure of his Sokoto State counterpart, Governor Aminu Tambuwal, to emerge as the presidential candidate of the main opposition party.