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INEC Begins Edo Election Result Collation, Warns Against Disruptions

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INEC has reported that results from the Edo State governorship election are being collated.

The INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal has been activated, and Polling Unit results are uploaded.

Collation has also been completed for the 192 Wards, and most Local Government Areas have finished collation as well.

The designated officials are either already at the collation centre in Benin City or on their way, with State-level collation about to begin.

INEC also expressed concern over a reported threat to their office in Okpoba Okha Local Government Area, which caused a stampede that left one official injured.

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INEC further condemned the demonstrations by political actors and their supporters at the State Head Office, calling the actions unnecessary and warning that no one will be allowed to disrupt the process or benefit from lawlessness.

INEC emphasized that the collation process will follow the Electoral Act 2022, and there is a mechanism to address complaints during collation, including the power to review results declared under duress.

INEC assured that they would use these powers if necessary.

INEC has also urged that accredited party agents, observers, and media be given unrestricted access to all collation centres.

Security agencies have been called upon to maintain the same level of professionalism as seen during the peaceful election.

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Meta Reaches Settlement with Trump and Moves Closer to His Political Circle

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In a notable legal development, Meta Platforms, the head company of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay $725 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that the social media giant allowed millions of users’ personal information to be accessed by Cambridge Analytica, a firm that supported Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.

This settlement comes during a series of actions by Meta that appear to align the company more closely with former President Trump and his administration.

Recently, Meta appointed Joel Kaplan, a former aide to President George W. Bush and a prominent Republican figure, as its new head of global policy, replacing Nick Clegg.

Additionally, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the end of Facebook’s third-party fact-checking program, acknowledging that the model had become a tool for censorship and had made “too many mistakes.”


 

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Seun Kuti Says He’ll Leave Heaven if He Sees a Nigerian Politician There

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Grammy-nominated Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti has sparked controversy with his bold statement about Nigerian politicians and the afterlife.

Kuti, speaking during an Instagram Live session, expressed his disbelief that despite their widespread corruption, many Nigerian politicians still aspire to reach heaven. He specifically pointed to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who is also a pastor.

In a passionate outburst, Kuti said, “Despite how corrupt Nigerian politicians are, they still want to make heaven. Yemi Osinbajo is also a pastor. With everything that is happening in this country, these politicians still want to go to heaven.”

He went further to make his point clearer, saying, “If I die and the Christian and Muslim fantasy heaven happens to be true, and I see one single Nigerian politician in heaven, I will go outside. Because that would mean that there’s corruption in heaven.”


 

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Jigawa Governor Promises President Tinubu Support From Citizens in 2027 Elections

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Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has assured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that the citizens of Jigawa will reciprocate his efforts in the upcoming 2027 elections.

Speaking at the official launch of the distribution of ATM cards to beneficiaries of the second phase of the Federal Government’s Cash Transfer program in Dutse, Namadi praised the various initiatives introduced by the Federal Government to fight poverty and hunger.

Namadi mentioned that under the second phase of the Conditional Cash Transfer program, approximately 23,000 less privileged residents in the state will each receive 75,000 naira.

He emphasized that this initiative aligns with President Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Initiative,” which aims to uplift vulnerable communities and support their businesses.

The launch of this second phase is a testament to the commitment of the Federal Government to improve the lives of the less privileged, Namadi remarked.

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He further noted that the people of Jigawa have a strong tradition of showing appreciation for good deeds.

“Our people have a good culture of repaying good deeds with good. I’m confident the people of Jigawa will repay you for all that you have done for them, he added.”


 

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