By Abdullahi M. Gulloma, EgbemaVoice, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari Ahead of the 2023 presidential election, President Muhammadu Buhari said Sunday that he remains committed and determined to ensure that the new President is elected through a peaceful and transparent process. The President said this in a nationwide broadcast to mark this year’s Democracy Day anniversary in honour of the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola.   He said in the last seven years, the present administration has made significant investments to reform the country’s electoral laws, systems and processes to safeguard electorate’s votes, stressing that the right of Nigerians to choose their government would be respected. “Fellow Nigerians, this is my last Democracy Day speech as your President. By June 12, 2023, exactly one year from today, you will already have a new President. I remain committed and determined to ensure that the new President is elected

NCDC website Till date, 256,264 cases have been confirmed, 250,117 cases have been discharged and 3,144 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The 37 new cases are reported from 3 States- Lagos (29), FCT (6) and Kano (2). A multi-sectoral national emergency operations centre (EOC), activated at Level 2, continues to coordinate the national response activities.

Comr. Miss Happy Nawei, women leader Egbema youth council, Treasurer PYLF-ND Edo state chapter. By EgbemaVoice,  EGBEMAVOICE HAS SALUTED HER DOGGEDNESS COMRADE MISS HAPPY NAWEI, THE TREASURER OF PROGRESSIVE YOUTH LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION OF NIGER DELTA (PYLF-ND), EDO STATE CHAPTER CUM EGBEMA YOUTH COUNCIL WOMEN LEADER, ON OCCASION OF HER BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY, JUNE 12, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE STATE CHAPTER, EGBEMA YOUTH LEADER, COMRADE MINGO SAYA OGUMAKA, AKA EGBEMA AGOGO, CONGRATULATE THE EPITOME OF BEAUTY, THE AMAZONS OF EGBEMA KINGDOM, HE  APPLAUD HER INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTION SHE HAD MADE TO THE KINGDOM YOUTH COUNCIL, IS WORTHY OF NOTE IN THE MINDS OF EGBEMITES, SHE IS REMAINED COMMITTED, DILIGENT, FOCUSED AND DEDICATED TO THE SERVICE OF EGBEMA YOUTH COMRADESHIP, I WISH YOU  GOODLUCK AND SUCCESS AS YOU WILLING TO SERVE YOUR FATHER LAND, EGBEMA. IT IS MY PRAYER THAT GOD ALMIGHTY WILL GUIDE, PROTECT AND GRANT YOU MORE FRUITFUL YEARS OF COMMITMENT TO YOUTH-SERVICE, MINGO SAID, See more EgbemaVo

 By EgbemaVoice Politics Nigeria,   A total of 8 lawmakers have dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC for the Opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Kebbi State. POLITICS NIGERIA learned that 5 members of the National Assembly and 3 members of the state house of Assembly are now in the PDP.   It was gathered that the mass defection was caused by the manner with which the ruling party conducted its primary elections in the state. Several key members of the party and stakeholders were seriously disgruntled with the results of the primaries. Those that defected include; Senator Adamu Aliero (Kebbi Central) Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (Kebbi North) Senatorial District, Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (Senate leader) Mohammed Umar Jega(Reps Member, Aliero/Jega/Gwandu) Abdullahi Zumbo (Reps Member, Dandi/Arewa) Habibu Labbo (State House) Ismaila Bui (State House) Mohammed Buhari Aliero (State House).

*The president of ASUU, Emmanuel Osodeke, who was in the studio of the radio station on Saturday announced that the union would distance itself from the campaign.* By Qosim Suleiman, EgbemaVoice, The Abuja-based Human Rights Radio has announced the suspension of an initiative to raise funds for striking university lecturers after the teachers’ union rejected the offer. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Saturday rejected an offer by the anchor of the popular Brekete radio, Ahmed Isah, to raise money for the union through crowdfunding, to enable lecturers return to work after a lengthy strike. The president of ASUU, Emmanuel Osodeke, who was at the radio station on Saturday, announced that the union would distance itself from the campaign and that its name should be removed. PREMIUM TIMES had reported Mr Isah’s announcement that he will mediate between the striking lecturers and the Nigerian government. *ASUU’s objection* The president of ASUU, Mr Osodeke, a professor, w

By EgbemaVoice, Eleven outof the 61 persons kidnapped following the March 28 Abuja-Kaduna train attack have regained their freedom. Among those who regained their freedom are six females and five males who have now been flown to the nation’s capital, Abuja. The attack which occurred on March 28 at Dutse forest in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State left eight people killed and 26 others injured while scores of passengers went missing. This was disclosed to Channels Television by the Spokesman of the Kaduna based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, Mallam Tukur Mamu, who has been involved in the negotiation for the release of the victims. He said that the victims were released on Saturday afternoon at a forest,  and have been flown to Abuja , the nation’s capital. He explained that the 11 victims were freed on health grounds  in order to  enable them undergo urgent medical treatment. According to  Mamu, the male victims were released on health grounds as part of the request made

...Urges Nigerians To Ignore DCIGG's Fabricated $3 Million Bribery Allegation. Executive Assistant to Delta State Governor on Communications, Dr Barr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe has urged Nigerians to ignore the fabricated $3 million bribe money allegation in respect of Vice Presidential ticket levelled against Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa by a faceless group. The Eacgov in a swift reaction to the media propaganda, disclosed in a statement made available to newsmen in Asaba, that the mischievous lies was sponsored by promoters of a failed governorship aspirant in the just concluded Guber primary, who are yet to recover from the frustrations and agony of gambling away huge sums of money, in a free, fair, transparent and credible primary beamed live on AIT. According to him, the fake $3million bribery allegation by a faceless group that goes by the name; Delta Central for Integrity and Good Governance, DCIGG, was an overflow of shame and frustration traceable to the failure of a gub

- As IGP STFPIB Intercepts Illegal Bunkerers in Rivers, Other States The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, has ordered tactical and intelligence Commanders of the Force to deploy assets towards tackling perpetrators of economic crimes aimed at sabotaging and weakening the revenue-generating apparatus of the country. He stressed that the actions of these economic saboteurs have become worrisome due to the huge losses being recorded as a result of their criminal activities. The IGP issued the directives while charging the newly appointed Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the IGP Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering (IGP-STFPIB), ACP Lot Lantoh Garba, to improve on the fight against economic crimes. ACP Lot, a gallant and courageous officer, has served in various operational command positions including as Commanding Officer, Special Protection Unit (SPU) Bases 5 – Benin, 7 – Abuja, and 2 – Lagos. He was equally a one-time Co

 Reads Press release, The attention of the Osun State Commissioner of Police has been drawn to the news making the rounds that he twisted the facts of the incident of the alleged shooting of a Journalist by the Police while dispersing the protesters at an interview on a Radio program.  It will be recalled that on 31st May, 2022, there was an information that some people under the pretence of protesting blocked the roads leading to Olaiya flyover Bridge, thereby disrupting the free flow of vehicular movement. The CP promptly drafted a team of policemen to the scene, to ensure orderliness. Not quite long, there were calls put across to the Commissioner of Police that Police in Osun shot one of the Journalists, named Adedeji Toba.  Attempt to visit the victim at the hospital revealed, that the said victim has been treated and discharged.  The CP upon enquiry located his residence and paid him a sympathy visit. Consequently, the CP instituted an investigation to unravel the circumstances s

by Cosmas Ezeoke  Crude oil price rose to $123.7 per barrel on Thursday, following higher demand for the black liquid as a result of the energy crisis caused by the Russian-Ukraine war. This is its highest level in 14 years since 2008 when it sold for $145.31 per barrel. According to oil price movement, in 2009, it sold for $81.03, while in 2010, 2011 and 2012, oil sold for $91.48, $113.39 and $109.39 per barrel respectively. In 2013, the highest price of crude oil per barrel was $110.62, in 2014 $107.95 while in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021, it was sold for $61.36, $54.01, $60.46, $77.41, $66.24, $63.27, and $84.65 per barrel respectively. The rise in oil prices was underpinned by robust demand in the world’s top consumers as the war between Russia and Ukraine intensifies. The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC) has last agreed to upscale production increase to tame runaway fuel prices and slow inflation. However, experts said, the move will leave produc

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued Friday June 17 deadline to the political parties to submit names of their presidential candidates and running mates to the commission. Commission’s Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, gave the order at a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Abuja, yesterday. “For state elections (governorship/deputy governorship and state Houses of Assembly), the list of candidates shall be uploaded from July 1 to 15, 2022 as already provided in the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2023 general election already released by the commission.” He further announced that the commission has eliminated physical interface between party officials and INEC staff for the purpose of submitting the list of candidates for the 2023 general election. Yakubu also revealed that a nomination centre has been set up at the commission’s headquarters to receive and process all nominations the political parties submitted o

By EgbemaVoice,   The Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, Academic Staff Union of Universities and Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, have described the suspension of all union activities in state institutions of higher learning by the Edo State Government as a lawless and undemocratic act. The PUNCH reported that the state government took the decision on Wednesday following protest by students of Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, over the lingering strike by ASUU and other unions in the institution. Speaking to The PUNCH in an interview, SSANU’s National President, Mr Ibrahim Mohammed, said it was not within the powers of any state government to proscribe the unions’ activities. Mohammed said, “As far as we are concerned, this is an action that is dead on arrival, it is null and void. Maybe the governor was not properly briefed that there is a need for a high-level dis

2023: Atiku's Running mate, straw Poll favours Okowa, As the search for a running mate to Atiku Abubakar, the standard bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) hots up, Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, appears the most suitable within the party as the fit and proper person to help Atiku win the 2023 presidential election. A straw poll conducted by Guardians of Leadership and Democracy (GLD), a pro-democracy group with focus on leadership, good governance, sustainable democracy, innovation and human capital development, has put Okowa in clear lead over three other top members of the PDP. Straw poll, also known as straw ballot, is usually an ad hoc poll carried out to determine the slant of opinion on an issue or popularity of an individual or group of persons within a community. In modern political communication and marketing, it has become an effective quickfire tool to gauge popularity of issues or suitability of persons for a position. The group has in the past conducted

By EgbemaVoice reporters, The National leader of the Al Il Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu has won the ruling party’s 2023 Presidential Primaries, EgbemaVoice reports Tinubu polled a total of votes to defeat the likes of Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation, and Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The former Lagos State governor gained ground after fellow contestants, Governors Kayode Fayemi, Abubakar Badaru, and ex-Governor Ibikunle Amosun, among others stepped down for him on Tuesday night.   Meanwhile, former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, who is projected to come second, alleged rigging of the election process.   2,322 delegates from 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) voted at the APC presidential primaries.   See the official results Bola Ahmed Tinubu 714 Ahmed Lawal 34 Yemi Osibanjo 97 Rotimi Amaechi 138 Yahaya Bello 21 Dave Umahi 10 Ben Ayade 6 Ahmed Sani 2 Void Votes 6 Tinubu made his debut

By EgbemaVoice, The spokesman of the Yemi Osinbajo Campaign Organisation, Mr Richard Akinnola, has congratulated the former governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu. Akinnola, who made the disclosure in a post on his Facebook page, said: “Congratulations, Asiwaju Tinubu, the presumed winner of the primaries   “In any contest, there must be a winner. However, I’m very proud of my choice of support in the person of Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. “I have no iota of regret over my support for him. It was a privilege to play a pivotal role for him during the process. I would gladly do it over and over again. It’s a matter of conviction. “And for all our supporters and other volunteers who worked assiduously, day and night on the PYO project, God bless you all. I’m so proud of all of you. Advertisement “As l often say, God rules in the affairs of men and He has a purpose for what just happened. Understandably, many of you are dispirited and downcast but do not let your heart be troubled. There must be a r

By EgbemaVoice, Delta Government on Tuesday said Governor Ifeanyi Okowa had since assuming office seven years ago justified the confidence of people of the state in him.  At a news conference in Asaba, the Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, said that the gôvernor had performed superlatively that no amount of propaganda and malicious media onslaught would dampen his spirit or blur the vision. He stated that the gôvernor would continue to deliver on the mandate freely given to him by the people of the state.  Aniagwu who was flanked by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, particularly took a swipe on Felix Akugha's 'Inside The Niger Delta' said the coordinated media onslaught against Governor Okowa through 'Inside the Niger Delta', a broadcast programme anchored by one Felix Akugha, was malicious and unprofessional.  Aniagwu urged Akugha to stop using his programme to settle scores, adding that Delta alone did not make up the Ni

By EgbemaVoice reporters,  Senator Kabiru Gaya (Kano South) has stated there are ongoing efforts to reduce the list of proposed presidential aspirants to two. He stated as at Tuesday evening, the contest was between Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice-president Yemi Osinbajo. Gaya spoke in a live interview with Channels TV at the primary ground in Abuja monitored by The Nation. The Nation reports those initially proposed were Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Rotimi Amaechi; Governor Kayode Fayemi and Governor Dave Umahi. But after a fresh deliberation, the list was reduced to three aspirants with Tinubu, Osibanjo and Amaechi making the new list. Gaya said: “Well, we are still at the process. We know during conventions like this, decision are taken at the last minute and when done at the last minute, people accept that decision. “Yes, we are trying to trim down. All that we know is that the candidate at the presidency should go to the south. And as it is now, it i

...Court Did Not Grant Injunction Restraining PDP, INEC, Oborevwori. By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq #sheriffiedDeltaMedia The Gubernatorial Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State and Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Oborevwori has graciously received his Certificate of Return at the PDP Secretariat in ABUJA, today 7th June, 2022. There is superlative jubilation in Abuja and across the 25 local government areas of Delta State. No force can stop the divine move of God. To God be the glory! And  After perusing the certified true copy of the Court Order in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/715/2022, Between Moses Ogbe, Ogobiri Timinrpere (Defendants) And The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,  Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Oborevwori Orohwedor (Defendants), it became crystal clear that the alleged restraining order currently trending on social media platforms is mischievous, misleading and a deliberate misrepre

By EgbemaVoice reporters, A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has restrained the Peoples Democratic Party in the interim from forwarding the name of Mr Oborevwori Sheriff Francis Orhowedor to the Independent National Electoral Commission, as well as the INEC from receiving his name and acting in any manner recognising him as the flag bearer of the PDP for the Delta 2023 Governorship elections. The court also restrained Oborevwori from parading himself as the candidate of the PDP for the Delta 2023 Governorship election. The orders emerged from an Exparte Motion in suit  number FHC/ABJ/CS/715/2022 filed by Moses Ogege and Timinepere Ogobiri of Patani LGA Ward 8 before His Lordship, Hon Justice Taiwo O. Taiwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja Judicial Division on May 31, with the Peoples Democratic Party, the Independent National Electoral Commission and Francis Oborevwori as 1st, 2nd and 3rd defendants, respectively. After listening to Ibrahim Idris SAN, JD Jefia, Osita Alele and Saraf

By Adesina Wahab With about 72 hours to the time limit the Federal Government gave the Prof. Nimi Briggs Committee to conclude negotiation with the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, there are indications that the union may make some concessions in its demands from the government. Checks by Vanguard, yesterday, showed that this followed the progress being made in the meetings between the committee and the leadership of the union. Though the concessions may not include overlooking the demands that have financial implications, the union could give more time to the government to meet some demands. A source told our correspondent that both parties still met on Saturday, as the deadline given the Briggs Committee to conclude its assignment would lapse mid week. He said: “Demands that have financial implications such as the payment of Earned Academic Allowance, Revitalisation Fund, the payment of withheld salaries are not negotiable. There are some areas we may shift grounds but unt