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Edo Votes for New Governor as Police Stop Violence
The Edo State governorship election is underway today, with residents heading to the polls to elect a new leader who will take over from Governor Godwin Obaseki.
This election marks the end of Obaseki’s eight-year administration after he served two consecutive terms.
The political atmosphere in Edo has been tense leading up to the election, with security forces already taking action to prevent violence and maintain order.
The Nigeria Police Force reported the arrest of two suspected political thugs in Edo.
The suspects, identified as 43-year-old Edwin Obanor and 41-year-old Audu Tajudeen, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), were apprehended during overnight operations aimed at curbing electoral violence.
The police also seized firearms from the suspects, as part of a broader effort to crack down on illegal weapons and disrupt any attempts to manipulate the electoral process.
Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force’s Public Relations Officer, emphasized that law enforcement is committed to ensuring a peaceful election by targeting those who seek to undermine it.
Today’s election is significant for Edo State, as the electorate will be choosing a new governor from a list of 17 candidates.
The major contenders include Asue Ighodalo of the PDP, Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party.
Edo, once a stronghold for the APC, experienced a shift in political dynamics when Governor Obaseki left the party in 2019 and joined the PDP, following internal conflicts within the APC.
This defection changed the political landscape in the state, making the race even more competitive.
Aside from the three leading candidates, the election features a diverse group of 16 male candidates and one female candidate from various political parties, including the Action Alliance (AA), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and several others.
Notably, nine of these political parties have endorsed the APC, consolidating their structures to support Okpebholo in his bid to reclaim the state’s leadership for the party.
As voting progresses, the political scene in Edo remains unpredictable, with each party vying for influence and the opportunity to lead the state for the next four years.
Security remains a top priority, with authorities keen to prevent any disruptions that could compromise the integrity of the election.
The results of the election will shape the future of Edo’s political landscape and could potentially serve as a bellwether for other upcoming off-cycle elections across Nigeria.
The people of Edo are eager to see how today’s vote will unfold, as they look toward a new chapter in the state’s governance.
The Federal Government has announced an extension of the NYSC programme. It can be noted that the NYSC camp orientation is usually for three weeks before the youths go out to gain experience, employment, and serve the country for one year.
However, the FG announced that the passing-out parade from camp will be cancelled, and corps members will now spend six weeks in camp instead of three weeks.
“The first two weeks speak to laying a foundation on civic responsibility. The next two weeks will look at career mapping, basic accounting literacy skills, business planning and access to finance. The final two weeks, we intend to have focused corps-stream-specific training aligned with the corps member’s designated stream based on his choice, academic background and skills profile.”
With the rainy season in Nigeria, many are wondering if the increase in flooding has now become the new normal. Lots of videos, clips, and complaints have literally flooded online, showing how badly roads, homes, and other places have been affected.
We were used to hearing about the rise of water on the Island since it is literally surrounded by water, but now floods are being spotted on the Mainland as well.
We may not know exactly why this is happening, but one thing is certain—we urgently need a lasting solution.
The federal government reacted to claims stating that the new tax rules will be imposed on telecommunications and petroleum products for Nigerians.
The FG released a statement to explain the process and stated that there is no intention to place taxes on telecom and petroleum products and services.
“Those recommendations do not amount to government policy and are not binding on Nigeria. Decisions on tax matters are taken through established constitutional and legislative processes and are guided by national priorities and prevailing economic realities.”
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