By EgbemaVoice, Warri North council chairman Hon Capt Smart Yomi Asekutu delivered Warri North local Government Area for his Boss Dr. Sen Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa and Hon. Michael Diden aka Ejele, and Hon chief Thomas Ereyitomi as the  People democratic party (PDP), floored Warri North local Government Area of Delta state, The results posted on social media at the end of the voting process, stating that Atiku's/Okowa won the presidential election to his rival, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, of the all progressive congress, and Peter Obi of the Labour party of the local Government Area of Delta state,  Hon. Michael Diden aka Ejele, Chief Thomas Ereyitomi won the Delta South senatorial and Warri federal house of representatives seat of the people democratic party,  FINAL RESULTS WARRI NORTH PRESIDENTIAL APC- 1,379 PDP- 3,411 LP- 2,417 A-14 AA-02 AAC- 11 ADC- 35 ADP- 17 APGA- 59 APM- 15 APP-07 BP- 09 NNPP- 52 NRM- 15 PRP- 04 SDP- 01 YPP- 09 ZLP- 39 SENATORIAL APC- 1554 PDP- 4,404 LP- 1,170 ADC- 28

By EgbemaVoice, The Central Bank of Nigeria has revised the regulatory requirements for the tenure of executive management and non-executive directors of Deposit Money Banks and Financial Holding Companies in the Code Of Corporate Governance For Banks And Discount Houses (Ref: FPR/DIR/CIR/GEN/01/004). In a circular titled ‘Review of tenure of executive management and non-executive directors of Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria’, on Friday, the central bank’s Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department, CBN, Chibuzor Efobi, said the development was part of measures aimed at strengthening governance practices in the banking industry. The circular, which was issued to all DMBs, added thaty the tenure requirements will apply effective from the date of the circular. According to the circular, “The tenure of executive directors, deputy managing directors and managing directors shall be in accordance with the terms of their engagement approved by the board of directors of banks, subject

From David Onwuchekwa, Nnewi A few hours to the presidential election, the South East Organising Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dozie Ikedife (Jnr.), has made projections that the party would win over 30 per cent votes in almost each of the five states of the South East. Ikedife, who was reacting to insinuations that the party would not make it in Igboland, also said the APC would have 25 per cent in over 30 states of the federation as well as win majority of the votes. He declared those who made negative projections of the party’s performance would be shocked to the marrows, insisting the APC would celebrate its victory on Sunday, February 26. The first son of the late Dozie Ikedife, former president general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, said: “I’m projecting the APC will win 30 per cent of the votes in Anambra State. Labour Party might be lucky to have 45 per cent. We pray we don’t have voter apathy. “Anambra people have keyed into the message of Bola Tinubu, the man who fought

The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has warned broadcast stations to be wary of the content of their broadcast before, during and after the elections By Clement A. Oloyede, The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has warned broadcast stations to be wary of the content of their broadcast before, during and after the elections, threatening to revoke the license of any station found to be heating up the polity. The director-general of the commission, Balarabe Ilelah, issued this warning in Kano while speaking at a one-day capacity building workshop for information officers, organised by the Kano State Government in collaboration with the commission. He said the commission would not hesitate to wield the big stick on any broadcast station found to be pulling the country towards the part of violence with its content, saying such would serve deterrent to others. He said the stations should accord national interest and patriotism high premium and utmost attention in their broadcast,

BY Felix Igbekoyi Civil Society Observers Coalition (CSOC), Delta State, has called on the Independent National Electrical Commission (INEC) to play by the rules and remain unbiased during today’s presidential election. Founding coordinator, Delta State Civil Society Community (DSCSC), Deacon Okezi Odugala made the call yesterday in Asaba at a press conference, urging political parties and candidates to conduct themselves with the spirit of sportsmanship and abide by the peace accord already signed. While employing voters to exercise their civic duties with civility, devoid of violence, as they vote their choice candidates, he advised them against voter apathy. “For we election observers, we will report our findings without fear or favour. We call on all stakeholders to partner for credible election for peace, unity and progress of Nigeria. “We have a pivotal role to play. INEC has started to distribute electoral materials; observers’ accreditation is ongoing. We commend the security a

2023 election: Avoid being used as thugs – Egbema focus group advises youths Urges Politicians to Use Egbema Votes for Political Appointment,   By EgbemaVoice, Youths across the Egbema kingdom Warri North, Ovia south west, Ovia North East, Ikpoba Okha local Government Area Edo and Delta states have been warned to avoid being used as thugs by fraudulent politicians in the 2023 general election. The Egbema focus group (EFG) the director of publicity Comrade Tamara-Ebi Idaji call on the Youths and Politicians on Friday during a press briefing in Ajakurama town, the traditional headquarters of Egbema kingdom, Ovia south west LGA, of Edo state. He called on Egbema sons and daughters to come out en masse and vote for candidates of their choice, adding that this is the only way they could elect people of proven integrity to represent them at various levels of government. It an opportunity to display Egbema voting strength, and population, urge Egbema politicians to use Egbema people vote f

By EgbemaVoice, In the run-up to the 2023 Nigerian Presidential elections tomorrow 25th Febuary, a new kind of political attack campaign has emerged, using cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to clone the voices of political figures. The most recent example involves the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and his running mate Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, whose voices has been cloned using A.I. technology in an attempt to discourage voters before tomorrow's elections . The viral voice recording, which purports to be Atiku Abubakar making comments about INEC, has been circulating on social media in Nigeria, causing a stir among the electorate. However, technology experts have now come forward to debunk the recording, pointing out irregularities that prove it is a fake, generated using sophisticated A.I. software that can mimic the sound and intonation of any human voice. They cited online services like www.respeecher.com and www.Resemble.ai which clone speech that are indisti

PRESS RELEASE  The Presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has described as utter rubbish, an audio clip on social media wherein he purportedly revealed plans by himself, Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal; and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State to rig the presidential election. In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by Atiku’s Special Assistant on Public Communication, Mr. Phrank Shaibu, the PDP presidential candidate, said the latest fake audio clip in circulation was a confirmation of his warning last week that the opposition would deepen its propaganda ahead of the election. Shaibu said, “We warned last week that as the election approaches, there will be a spike in the rate of propaganda on social media. With barely 24 hours to the poll, we have witnessed propaganda from not just the All Progressives Congress but the Labour Party as well. “In this latest drivel, a montage of speeches delivered by Atiku, Tambuwal, and Okowa since last year

 By EgbemaVoice, Hon. Chinyere Igwe (Member House of Representatives) arrested in the early hours of Friday morning in Port Harcourt with over Five Hundred Thousand US Dollars ($500,000.00) which he claimed was given to him by Atiku to ensure his electoral success in Rivers State. The police also recovered the sharing formula from him. From this document, they planned to give dollars to Security and INEC. #WorkersOfIniquity

A Nigerian activist working in local politics in Lahti was released, The Central Criminal Police confirms that it suspects the man arrested in Lahti on Thursday of a crime in Finland, but does not comment further on the matter at this stage.  The man was released later on Thursday. Plainclothes police officers took Simon Ekpa out of his home in the center of Lahti on Thursday.  PHOTO:   MARKKU NISKANEN / HS Riika Nykänen HS, Pihla Loula HS 16:55  |  Updated at  20:21 ON THURSDAY, DURING THE DAY,  THE POLICE  arrested  Simon Ekpa , a separatist from Lahti,  from his private apartment in Lahti.  Ekpa was interrogated for a few hours, after which he was released. Helsingin Sanomat's reporter had arranged an interview at Ekpa's apartment in the center of Lahti, when he ran into the officers of the Central Criminal Police in the house. "The interview will move into the future," said the KRP policeman. "Krp is doing its job here." A few hours later, HS's camer

By EgbemaVoice, Ijaw youth Council (IYC) leader Most Senior Comrade Udengs Eradiri picks Labour Party Governorship form to contest for 2023 Bayelsa Guber Election The Elections is slated to hold on 11th November, 2023 Udengs Eradiri is a former IYC national President, a former Bayelsa State Commissioner and a former SA on youths to interim MD of NDDC #Bayelsa #Y enagoa Details..........

By EgbemaVoice, The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned a case instituted by the state governments against the Federal Government challenging the implementation of the naira redesign. The apex court adjourned the case to March 3 for judgement. Earlier, the apex court consolidated the suits instituted by over 12 state governments. At the last hearing on February 15, seven states joined the three initial states as co-plaintiffs, while Edo and Bayelsa states joined the Federal Government as co-defendants. The court, however, refused to join Abia State in the suit on the ground that it came late with its originating summons. All efforts by Abia State Government to be joined in the suit, was turned down and was ordered to present its case at a later date. A motion for the consolidation was also argued by the Counsel for Rivers State, Emmanuel Ukala. Moving the motion on notice, Ukala premised the consolidation request on the need for the suit to be heard without any hinderance since the ma

By EgbemaVoice, Workers under the aegis of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) have endorsed the Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, for Saturday's presidential election. National President of NULGE, Comrade Ambali Olatunji, announced the endorsement on behalf of the workers at the end of 2023 NULGE Week, Delta State Chapter, on Wednesday in Asaba.  Olatunji, who was represented by the Vice President, South-South, Comrade Owoanam Akpanwa, said the workers were encouraged to support Atiku-Okowa ticket because of their positive disposition toward local government autonomy in the country. They also endorsed the PDP Governorship Candidate and Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, saying that the speaker had all qualities to succeed Okowa as governor. He disclosed that NULGE, at its National Executive Council meeting resolved that workers in local government