Edo Governorship Election: We’re winning despite distractions – PDP
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The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) National Campaign Council for Edo Election has said the party would win the governorship election despite the recent court judgment against its candidate, Dr Asue Ighodalo.
The Chairman of the Council, Gov. Amadu Fintiri of Adamawa, stated this during the council’s inaugural meeting on Saturday in Abuja.
Fintiri said the party would appeal Thursday’s judgment of Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which he described as a temporary setback.
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Confraternity day: Edo warns against unlawful gatherings
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The Edo State Government has warned against unlawful gatherings by members of cult groups across the state in the guise of celebrating their anniversary on July 7.
In a statement on Saturday, the Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, said the state government has put the police and other security agencies in the State, on the alert to arrest and prosecute any group who disregards the state anti-cultism Law.
He said, “As part of the renewed effort to tackle cultism in the state, the government has asked youths in the state to avoid any unlawful gathering on July 7, 2024, in the guise of celebrating the anniversary of any cult group.
Swedish ambassador hints at partnership to boost Nigeria’s solid minerals
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The Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Annika Hahn-Englund, has hinted at a partnership with a Nigerian firm, UBACLE Group, to boost Nigeria’s solid minerals.
According to a statement on Saturday, Hahn-Englund, who attended the just-concluded Nigeria Oil and Gas Conference in Abuja, where she visited the company’s booth, commended the company’s effort on renewable energy in Nigeria.
The firm also participated at the conference where it unveiled its solar panels in the drive for the adoption of renewable energy in Nigeria.
Man jumps into Osun river after complaining about hardship
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A man identified as Femi on Saturday in Osogbo, Osun State jumped into Osun river, not long after he complained about the hardship facing him.
A source close to the scene said Femi stood on the Gbodofon bridge located along Osogbo/Gbongan road around 10:30 am and jumped into the river.
A vulcaniser, working close to the scene, who preferred to remain anonymous for security reasons, said he observed a man walk down from the Old Governor’s Office end of Osogbo/Gbongan road and stood for a few minutes in the middle of Gbodofon bridge before he took a plunge into the river.