Month: February 2023

2023 Elections: Be objective in your reportage, MMPN charges Journalists

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Ahead of 2023 general elections, the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has advised journalists to fear Allah in their reportage of the elections by being objective irrespective of their political leanings. MMPN in a statement issued in Abuja by its National President, Abdur-Rahman Balogun reminded Journalists of the ethics of the profession which preaches objectivity and accuracy. Balogun also reminded Muslim Journalists especially, to have at the back of their mind, the motto of the Association, which says:” Say the truth even if it affects you “. “It is…

2023: Obi to win Presidential race with 14.8m votes — Governance Index

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The Labour Party (LP) presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed have been projected to win this weekend’s presidential election with a wide margin.   The Governance Index, a reputable consulting firm hired by the Peter Obi Support Network (POSN) to analyze preparations and projections for the 2023 presidential election, projected in its report that the duo of Peter Obi and Datti Baba-Ahmed would win Saturday’s election with 14,801,944 votes (40%). The report shows Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in…

Niger Police receives Anti-Riot Equipment, confirms readiness for election ……. AS IGP deploys AIG, others to the State .

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In view of the forthcoming general elections, Niger State Police Command receives an Anti-Riot Water-Cannon Vehicle from the Force Headquarters, Abuja to boost the capacity of the Command in curtailing any situation of violence before, during and after the general elections in the State.   Similarly, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has deployed AIG Election Niger State, AIG Isaac O. Akinmoyede from Zone9 Headquarters Umuahia, Abia State to oversee and supervise security arrangements for the election in the State. Three other senior police officers have been…

2023: Peter Obi is next President of Nigeria – POSN

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The Peter Obi Support Network ( POSN) , declared on Wednesday that the Labour Party Presidential Candidate,Mr Peter Obi will be elected by Nigerians as President of Federal Republic of Nigeria in the forthcoming Presidential election. POSN made this declaration at a world press conference held in Abuja.The group alleged that the ruling All Progressives Party ( APC) and the main opposition party,Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP), were jittery of the imminent defeats awaiting their Presidential candidates . Speaking at the World Press Conference , the Co- Convener, Peter Obi…

POSN disowns PDP video purportedly showing Peter Obi asking Nigerians to vote for Atiku

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Peter Obi Support Network POSN has refuted PDP video purportedly showing its Presidential Candidate,Mr Peter Obi asking Nigerians to vote for PDP Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.   The POSN in a statement distanced the Labour Party and Mr Peter Obi from the video that is making its rounds across social media platforms.   The statement read in full;   “Yes, in 2019, Peter Obi as running mate to Atiku called on Nigerian to vote for his principal, Atiku and they heard him and voted for Atiku. Today, he’s calling…

Gov Sani Bello felicitates with Bago @49

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has felicitated with the All Progressives Congress APC gubernatorial candidate and Member Representing Chanchaga Federal Constituency, Mohammed Umar Bago on his 49th birthday.   Governor Sani Bello in a congratulatory message described the celebrant as an asset to the state who when elected would continue with the developmental strides of the present administration to ensure a better state.   He recounted the numerous contributions of Bago to the growth and development of the state through his constituency projects which has endeared him to…

NPO inaugurates National Media Complaints Commission Board

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The Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO) has taken a bold step to kickstart the new Ombudsman mechanism with the announcement of a nine-man board of the National Media Complaints Commission (NMCC), otherwise known as the National Ombudsman.   The commission is a major step by the industry to strengthen public confidence in the media through prompt resolution of issues bordering on ethical breaches in media content.   The NPO, comprised the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN), the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), mid-wifed…

2023 POLL: Nigerian Army releases Hotlines for Operation Safe Conduct

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In an effort to effectively carry out its constitutional mandate of providing support to civil authorities and working in synergy with the Nigeria Police (NP) to ensure protection of lives and property during the forthcoming 2023 elections, the Nigerian Army (NA) has approved a list of Hotlines to monitor and report any suspicious act or acts of violence by unscrupulous persons or group of persons capable of disrupting the peaceful conduct of the 2023 general election, as well as the conduct of troops deployed to provide security during the election.…

Gov Adeleke felicitates with Chief Shuaib Oyedokun@89

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Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with an elderstatesman and a leader of note, Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun, as he clocks 89 years today.   Governor Adeleke who described the former National Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as an iconic politician in a congratulatory message on Wednesday, said Baba Oyedokun is a sterling example of leadership with purpose.   The Governor said Chief Oyedokun’s birthday is a moment to acknowledge his verse contributions in the social and political advancement of Nigeria, adding that he celebrates him…

Presidential candidates sign peace pact in Abuja

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By Godwin Ebiboute Leloh     Presidential Candidates participating in Saturday’s election signed a peace accord in Abuja on Wednesday.   Omoyele Sowore of the African Action Congress, Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, Peter Obi of Labour Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party were among the presidential candidates who attended.   President Muhammadu Buhari alongside ex-President Jomo Kenyata (Kenya), and Thabo Mbeki (South Africa) also attended the event.