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Godwin Obaseki addressing the press with the APC state Chairman, Anslem Ojezua, (LEFT) and Secretary APC, Chief Osaro Idah (Right) Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the Governor-elect of Edo State, Thursday described his election as a historic victory for Edo people and for the APC. He stated this on Thursday in Benin while giving his acceptance speech, following his declaration as winner of the September 28 governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Obaseki who said he accepted his election with great humility and abiding faith in God Almighty, added that it was a historic victory for all Edo citizens and the APC, and that “it underscores clearly your preference for the continuity and consolidation of our programmes.” While promising not to disappoint those who voted him as governor, Obaseki said his election is a responsibility that he and his running mate, Philip Shaibu, will not take lightly. “Our promise to build a state anchored on a productive economy...

Voters queing to vote in the Edo governorship election Jethro Ibileke/Benin A polling agent of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Solomon Omorogbe, reportedly slumped and died on Wednesday at the polling centre during the state gubernatorial election. The sad incident which occurred at Ward 10, Unit 8, located in Abico Market area, Ikpoba-Okha local government area of the state, slowed down voting process at the unit, causing pandemonium among voters. ‎The 58-year old man was said to have left his house to his polling unit very early in the morning where he was to serve as a polling agent. He slumped shortly after casting his vote and was immediately rushed to Akugbe Hospital by his first son, Charlie and other sympathizers at the polling unit where he was confirmed dead by the doctor. His body has since been deposited at an undisclosed hospital morgue. ‎‎

L-R: The Board Secretary, Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Olayinka Oye-Bamgbose, South-West Commissioner of National Christian Pilgrims Commission, NCPC, Mrs. Olufemi Taire and the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Mr. Adeola Senayon Hundeyi during the screening exercise for year 2016 intending pilgrims to Jerusalem and Rome at Chapel of Christ The Light, Alausa, Ikeja on Thursday. Lagos State Government has begun the administrative and Medical screening exercise for intending pilgrims to Jerusalem and Rome to ascertain their medical fitness in preparatory to this year’s Holy Pilgrimage slated for November. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Mr. Adeola Hundeyi who spoke at the screening at the Chapel of Christ The Light, Alausa, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on Thursday, said that the state government had concluded necessary arrangement with the provision of experienced personnel that would assist the intending pilgrims in making the journey a...

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday congratulated the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki for his victory at the just concluded gubernatorial election, saying that the people of the State have made the right choice. Obaseki, who was declared winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), defeated his closest rival, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with 319,483 votes to 253,173 votes. Governor Ambode, in a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, said the development was not just a victory for democracy but the people who he said would experience continuity in terms of dividends of democracy. The Governor, who was the Chairman, APC National Campaign Committee for the election, said the people of Edo have voted for continuity of people-friendly policies and programmes, and urged all the relevant stakeholders in the affairs of t...

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode A group of Lagosians under the auspices of Lagosians Furture Group (LFG) has lauded the governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode for fulfilling his promise to construct 114 roads across the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas of the state. In a statement signed by its president, Mr. Seyi Bamigbade, the group had it that Ambode had impressed Lagosians with laudable and people-oriented programmes he had been embarking on since assuming office last year. It could be recall that in a space of one week, Ambode commissioned 114 roads, two from each of the 57 council areas in the state. The road which were built by local contractors were of international standard and should last an average of 40 years. The group in the statement reiterated the importance of roads to grassroots development, noting that accessible and motorable roads were vital to community development and business growth. “Ambode with this 114 road projects has ...

HOBOKEN, NJ – SEPTEMBER 29: Train personel survey the NJ Transit train that crashed in to the platform at the Hoboken Terminal September 29, 2016 in Hoboken, New Jersey. (Photo by Pancho Bernasconi/Getty Images) Authorities are reporting at least one death and more than 100 injuries after a New Jersey Transit commuter train crashed into the Hoboken platform during morning rush hour. Rescuers are scrambling to remove people from the trains. There was major damage to the train and terminal, and it appears from photos posted to social media that part of the structure’s roof may have collapsed. Major delays can be expected as the terminal is a major transit hub across the river from Manhattan. CNN

Obasanjo Kazeem Ugbodaga Nigeria’s former President, Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday said it was time Nigeria has the first elected female governor to pilot the affairs of a state in the country. Obasanjo spoke at the book presentation of “Nigerian Women Pioneers and Icons” written by Prof. Bolanle Awe, the first female lecturer in Nigeria, held at the MUSON Centre on Lagos Island, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. The former president said the world is witnessing a time where women were taken over the mantle of leadership in several parts of the world, saying that Nigeria should not be an exception. He cited the example of Britain where a woman had just assumed the mantle of leadership at the topmost hierarchy, while being optimistic that the United States was about to witness the emergency of a female president for the first in the person of Hilary Clinton. Obasanjo stated that the book, which chronicled the life and achievement of 33 women in their various professions in the country, w...