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Tight Security in Benin as Edo Prepares for Governorship Election
As Edo State prepares for its governorship election, security forces have intensified their presence across Benin City.
With just a few hours left before voters head to the polls to elect a successor to outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki, the Nigerian Army and police officers have taken control of key locations to ensure safety and order during the election.
Reports indicate that voters have begun making their way to polling stations, while security personnel have blocked several major streets and roads throughout the city.
The move is aimed at preventing any potential unrest or interference with the electoral process.
At critical junctions such as Agho and Joromi on Ekenwa Road, military units have set up roadblocks, causing significant disruptions for motorists.
Other key areas, including Oba Market Road, Ebiwe, and the Forestry and Mission road junctions, have also been cordoned off by both the Army and police.
These security measures are in place to maintain control and prevent any unlawful activities during the election period.
Further down, at Sokponba, Sonkpoba Junction, and on Sapele and Airport roads, security operatives have restricted access.
The Asoro Primary School area in Sokponba is also under tight surveillance, with armoured personnel carriers (APCs) stationed along Akpakpava Road, near the Central Bank of Nigeria.
These heightened security efforts reflect the government’s determination to ensure that the election is conducted peacefully and without disruption.
The deployment of armed forces across strategic locations in the city demonstrates the seriousness with which authorities are addressing potential security risks, while ensuring that voters can cast their ballots in a safe environment.
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani declines invitation to judge the Miss World Nigeria Beauty Pageant.
It was reported that the position of a judge was offered to Shehu Sani by Ben Murray Bruce, founder of Silverbird Group. However, Sani rejected the offer to judge the event.
Ben Bruce takes to social media to invite the former senator to be present at the event and sit as a judge.
Shebu Sani then responded by stating “You should have send me a formal letter and with full benefits attached to it after I have passed the Judgment. I appreciate the honour from a good friend. Unfortunately, I’ll be unavailable on that day. I wish you a successful outing.”
Nigerian Comedian, Mr Macaroni expresses dissatisfaction with the Governor of Lagos State over traffic issues.
It can be reported that Lagos has been suffering through a serious traffic phase. The reason behind this was revealed to be the Independence Bridge repairs.
Governor Sanwo Olu then pleaded with Lagosians to bear with the traffic as the repair is necessary. “Let’s think outside the box. If you don’t have business to do in Victoria Island in the next 2 to 3 weeks, conduct your business online and plan ahead.”
However, Mr Macaroni reacts to the Governor’s plea by stating “If the government had any regard whatsoever for the people of Lagos, these measures and more extensive ones would have been taken before yesterday to make this process as painless as possible for the people.”
He lamented on the serious effect that this traffic has taken on people’s day to day life and shared that the government didn’t consider its people.
Michelle Obama recently shared that when she first met Barack Obama, he wasn’t “financially sound.”
The couple crossed paths in 1988 when Barack joined a law firm in Chicago, where Michelle was already working. On a recent podcast episode she hosts with her brother, Craig, Michelle reflected on the importance of financial stability in a relationship.
During a conversation with British author Jay Shetty, Craig asked Michelle, “Would you be attracted to a guy who’s not financially stable when you meet him?”
Without hesitation, Michelle replied, “Uh, I married one.”
Craig, who seemed to have set her up for that response, laughed and jokingly said, “Don’t you like that alley-oop I just threw you? In basketball, you just point—you don’t even have to say it.”
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