The Senate of Nigeria consists of 109 senators: each of the 36 states produces 3 senators while the Federal Capital Territory elects 1. Following the elections held on Saturday, 23 February 2019, the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has confirmed results for 88 Senators-elect while results for 21 senatorial districts are still pending.



https://enewsnigeria.com/photos-meet-88-of-109-senators-elect-confirmed-for-nigerias-9th-national-assembly/

A sister to Senator Bukola Saraki – Nigeria’s Senate President – Senator Gbemisola Saraki has said she would work hard to ensure that the All Progressives Congress(APC) produces the next governor of her home state, Kwara. Gbemisola is a member of APC while her brother is a member of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP). Gbemisola disclosed her position in a statement on Saturday saying, “We can’t stop until progressives lead all states to the next level of our collective prosperity.So for each and every one of us, we must not relent, we have the elections of next Saturday, March 9 to go.In my state, Kwara, we are all out to ensure that AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq of our party, the APC, emerges the next governor of Kwara State, Insha Allah.”



On President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election for another four years, she added,“As Nigerians, we may indeed share different political leanings but we are united in our love for the greatness of our nation, Nigeria. To us in the APC and to our supporters, we find in President Buhari and Prof Osinbajo true leaders that have been and are still working selflessly and assiduously to enthrone a nation, where the greatness of our people and our nation remains our primary goal. It is my solemn belief that the wind of true change that re-elected President Buhari and Prof Osinbajo would blow across our land in our drive to elect governors and leaders that would epitomise our collective pride and aspiration of responsible, selfless and diligent leaders thus raising the bar of our development in Nigeria.”


https://enewsnigeria.com/apc-will-produce-kwaras-next-governor-bukola-sarakis-sister-gbemisola/

The President of Algeria Abdelaziz Bouteflika on Sunday pledged not to serve a full term if re-elected at 18 April 2019 polls after protests against his bid to extend his 20 years in power. Bouteflika, who suffered a stroke in 2013, vowed in a letter that: "I pledge not to be a candidate in that election which will ensure I am succeeded in undeniable conditions of serenity, freedom and transparency.I listened and heard the cry from the hearts of protesters and in particular the thousands of young people who questioned me about the future of our homeland." Bouteflika is currently in Switzerland where he has been for a week undergoing what the presidency describes as "routine medical tests".Bouteflika uses a wheelchair and has rarely been seen in public since his stroke.


https://enewsnigeria.com/82-year-old-algeria-president-abdelaziz-bouteflika-to-run-for-5th-term/

Hon. Omosede Igbinedion is the daughter of Sir Gabriel (Esama of Benin) and Lady Cherry Igbinedion. 37-year-old Omosede is the outgoing House of Representatives member representing Ovia South/West-Ovia North/East Federal Constituency - she lost her re-election bid on 23rd February 2019 during the National Assembly election. 38-year-old Dennis Idahosa of the All Progressives Congress(APC) defeated Omosede.


Using her verified Instagram page to speak on her loss to Idahosa, Omosede Igbinedion in a post titled 'What Hope Is There For The Nigerian Woman?' said: "More worrisome than the outright electoral fraud and intimidation that led to my mandate being stolen, I am deeply saddened by the dire threat to women's already limited place in a deteriorated Democracy. Women only had 6.4 % representation in the 2015 administration, a regression from the President Goodluck Johnathan’s 33% in accordance with the global affirmative action quota of 35%.


"Women deserve to have their needs represented by someone who truly understands them, women deserve the opportunity to participate in the political space and occupy a seat at the decision-making table. To the young women in Ovia and Nigeria at large, whether in an official capacity or not, I shall continue to fight for us and champion our issues, as the late Kofi Annan rightly stated: “There is no development strategy more beneficial to society as a whole-women and men alike- than the one that involves women as central players” I am proud to be the first woman to ever go to the House of Representatives from Edo State and the youngest woman in the 8th Assembly. Women lets ask for more, we deserve more."


https://enewsnigeria.com/omosede-igbinedion-speaks-on-losing-her-re-election-bid/

The gubernatorial candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) in Oyo state and former governor of the state, Chief Adebayo Alao-Akala on Friday evening declared that though he’s working with the All Progressive Congress (APC), candidate in the state, Chief Bayo Adelabu to ensure his success in the March 9 gubernatorial election, he is still with his party, the ADP. Alao-Akala while speaking at his Bodija residence stated that ”I remain in ADP and all our candidates for the House of Assembly seats will stand the March 9th elections on the platform of the ADP with my full support but I will work for the victory of Bayo Adelabu.


He explained that his alliance with APC is based on the party’s belief that the ADP can perform optimally and has a strong grassroots network not only in Ogbomoso but also in Ibadan, Ibarapa, Oke-Ogun and Oyo.“Our core values and philosophies as indicated in our ADP manifestos, ‘Rescue Mission Agenda, has been adopted by Bayo Adelabu with the Presidency as a witness. I have therefore as a candidate of ADP, accepted to support Adelabu of APC for victory and therefore form a coalition government.“My solemn gratitude goes to our members, state and national leaders of ADP for the ample opportunity given to me to lead and fly the flag of the party.


"Though my decision is a very tough one, it is for the progress of Oyo State,” he stated. Alao-Akala said his decision following the outcome of the just concluded presidential and national assembly elections was based on the outcome of some incidents, adding that, “Itis widely known that I initiated alliance talks with the main opposition parties in Oyo State vis-a-vis my great party – the Action Democratic Party ((ADP), the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) with my boss, the former governor of Oyo State and Osi Olubadan, Senator Rashid Adewolu Ladoja as mediator.“Meanwhile, during the alliance process, I received an emergency call from the Presidency. In the meeting with the Presidency, I was prevailed upon to work for APC.


"My response was that I should be given 48hrs to consult with my people, the opposition parties alliance committee as well as the teeming members, the leaders and the stakeholders of my great party, ADP.“On resumption of the alliance meeting, my boss (High Chief Rashid Adewolu Ladoja) told me point blank in the presence of other governorship candidates that I was not in consideration for Governorship due to my place of birth – Ogbomoso. According to him, “we need an Ibadan man to slug it out with another Ibadan man, which is Bayo Adelabu,” With the statement, my geographical place of birth is the only crime I committed.“Since I’ve been unfairly and technically booted out of the alliance talks, I consulted with my party stakeholders and supporters whose supports have brought me this far.


"Having realised that my 2019 Governorship agenda cannot be realised in isolation based on the present situation, the only option remaining for me is to form an alliance with Mr Bayo Adelabu of APC.I, Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala – the Oyo State 2019 Action Democratic Party (ADP), have decided to form an alliance with the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Adebayo Adekola Adelabu ahead of the March 9 Governorship and state House of Assembly Elections in the state. However, all the ADP candidates for the House of Assembly seats will go to the elections with my maximum supports,” he concluded.


Source: NIGERIAN TRIBUNE https://www.tribuneonlineng.com/193667/

https://enewsnigeria.com/i-remain-in-adp-but-adebayo-alao-akala-speaks-on-his-rumored-defection-to-apc-oyo2019/

Between the two major political parties in Nigeria – People’s Democratic Party(PDP) and All Progressives Congress(APC)- there are only 5 female deputy governorship candidates on the ballot come Saturday, 9th March 2019 when the elections will hold in 29 states in Nigeria. They are:

– Barr. Obioma Ezeilo, Enugu State (PDP); current deputy governor of the state

– Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, Kaduna State (APC)

– Barr. Busari Haleemat, Lagos State (PDP)

– Engr. Salako-Oyedele Noimot, Ogun State (APC)

– Dr. Harry-Banigo Ipalibo, Rivers State (PDP); current deputy governor of the state

It is worthy of note that former Minister of Women Affairs Senator Aisha Alhassan will run for governor in Taraba State on the platform of United Democratic Party(UDP).


https://enewsnigeria.com/5-female-deputy-governor-candidates-emerge-between-apc-pdp-in-29-states/

With the results announced so far by the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), 6 women have been (re)elected across the 6 geo-political zones. There are 109 seats in the upper chamber of the National Assembly. The women senators (re)elected last Saturday are:

– Remi Tinubu – Lagos Central(APC)
– Aishatu Dahiru Binani – Adamawa Central(APC)
– Oko Rose Okoji – Cross River North(PDP)
– Eyakenyi Akon Etim – Akwa Ibom South(PDP)
– Stella Oduah – Anambra North(PDP)
– Uche Ekwunife – Anambra Central(PDP)


https://enewsnigeria.com/meet-the-6-women-senators-elect-in-nigeria/

On Friday, 26 February 2016, the Supreme Court of Nigeria okayed the convicted General-Overseer of the Christian Praying Assembly, Chukwuemeka Ezeugo, a.k.a Rev. King to die by hanging. It's however unclear the whereabouts of Ezeugo. Recall Ezeugo was convicted and sentenced to death by hanging on January 11, 2007, for the alleged murder of his church member, Ann Uzoh. He was arraigned on September 26, 2006 on a six-count charge of attempted murder and murder. The charge against him was at the instance of the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions.Today, being 3 years since the Supreme Court okayed Ezeugo's conviction, family members and leaders of the Christian Praying Assembly, which he founded are celebrating his birthday. His family members and church followers splashed millions in celebrating him on colored pages in ThisDay newspaper.


https://enewsnigeria.com/rev-kings-church-leaders-and-family-members-splash-millions-to-celebrate-his-birthday/

Last Saturday in Nigeria was an election day where the biggest figures on various sides were not clear-cut winners or losers. For serving and former governors who ran for senatorial seats, below are the winners and losers.

WINNERS

Tanko AlMakura – APC, Nasarawa South
Ibikunle Amosun – APC, Ogun Central
Rochas Okorocha – APC, Imo West
Kashim Shettima – APC, Borno Central
Aliero Adamu – APC, Kebbi Central
Aliyu Wamakko – APC, Sokoto North
Ibrahim Shekarau – APC, Kano Central
Orji Uzor Kalu – APC, Abia North
Gabriel Suswam – PDP, Benue North East
Chimaroke Nnamani – PDP, Enugu East
Danjuma Goje – APC, Gombe Central
Adamu Abdullahi – APC, Nasarawa North

LOSERS
Bukola Saraki – PDP, Kwara Central
Segun Mimiko – ZLP, Ondo Central
Abiola Ajimobi – APC, Oyo South
Ibrahim Dankwambo – Gombe North
Emmanuel Uduaghan - APC, Delta South
Godswill Akpabio - APC, Akwa Ibom North-West
George Akume - PDP, Benue North-West


https://enewsnigeria.com/winners-and-losers-current-former-governors-who-ran-for-senate-nigeriadecides2019/

The funeral arrangements for Nigeria's first female Colonel Adekunbi Macaulay, fss, JP, rtd. have been announced. The Macaulay matriarch, who died on Tuesday,5th February 2019 at the age of 93 years, is survived by grandchildren, brother, sisters, nephews, and nieces.

Her funeral arrangements are:

- Service of Songs
Thursday, 28 February 2019 - 5pm
Venue: Hoare's Memorial Methodist Cathedral, Yaba, Lagos

- Funeral Service
Friday, 1 March 2019 - 11am
Venue: Hoare's Memorial Methodist Cathedral, Yaba, Lagos


Interment follows immediately at Ikoyi Vaults & Gardens


https://enewsnigeria.com/nigerias-first-female-colonel-adekunbi-macaulay-dies-at-93/

Defeating strong contenders from other political parties, these 3 politicians won their elections and will be representing the 3 senatorial districts of Oyo State:

- Senator Teslim Folarin, Oyo Central - APC

- (current)Senator Abdulfatai Buhari , Oyo North - APC

- Dr. Kola Balogun - Oyo South, PDP


Strong contenders in the senatorial race who lost include:

Oyo Central: Hon. Monsurat Sunmonu(ADC); Bisi Kaka(PDP)

Oyo North: Hon. Mulikat Akande(PDP)

Oyo South: Hon. Soji Akanbi(ADC) ; Gov. Abiola Ajimobi(APC)


https://enewsnigeria.com/unveiling-the-3-senators-elect-for-oyo-state/

Senator Dino Melaye of the People's Democratic Party(PDP) won his re-election bid to represent Kogi West Senatorial District. Following outgoing Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki's loss to Dr. Ibrahim Oloriegbe of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Melaye has shown his continued support for Saraki. On Monday, Melaye tweeted, "Sen Bukola Saraki the indefatigable defender of our democracy. True Patriot and promoter of our national Heritage. Every orchestration, gang up, manipulation and deliberate wickedness against you is temporal and evaporative. You remain my boss, brother and friend. I love you."


https://enewsnigeria.com/dino-melaye-consoles-bukola-saraki/

Two of the three serving senators in Ondo State of the All Progressives Congress(APC) lost their re-election bids following defeat by their People's Democratic Party(PDP) rivals.

- Ondo North

(current)Senator Ajayi Boroffice of APC defeated the AA & PDP candidates Dr. Tunji Abayomi and Segun Alonge respectively



- Ondo Central

PDP's Senator Ayo Akinyelure defeated APC's (current) Senator Tayo Alasoadura and ZLP candidate/former governor Dr. Olusegun Mimiko



- Ondo South

Nicholas Tofowomo of PDP defeated APC's (current) Senator Yele Omogunwa



https://enewsnigeria.com/meet-the-3-senators-elect-for-ondo-state-as-apc-loses-2-seats-nigeriadecides2019/

The House of Representative candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Tajudeen Adeyemi Adefisoye aka Small Alhaji, has won the Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency seat at the National Assembly election held on Saturday in Ondo State. 35-year-old Adefisoye aka Small Alhaji was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as he polled 16,186 votes to beat his closest rival, Mr. Kayode Akinmade of the People Democratic Party (PDP) in the election. Akinmade, a former Commissioner in the immediate past government of Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, polled a total votes of 14, 191 to come second in the poll. Declaring Small Alhaji the winner, INEC Returning Officer for the Federal constituency, Prof. V.A Bello said: “The SDP candidate, having satisfied the INEC rule of having the highest votes of 16,186 against his closest rival of the PDP who had 14,191 votes, is hereby declared winner of the election”.


https://enewsnigeria.com/35-year-old-sdp-politician-defeats-pdp-candidate-in-ondo-state-nigeriadecides2019/

Nigeria’s outgoing Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki may have accepted defeat as the final results indicate APC’s Ibrahim Oloriegbe polled 123,808 votes, while Saraki had 68,994. Saraki worked hard for Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP). On Twitter, Saraki’s supporters have been tweeting him consolation messages and he’s been retweeting them.


https://enewsnigeria.com/bukola-saraki-accepts-defeat-in-contentious-kwara-central-senatorial-race-nigeriadecides2019/

The incumbent Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has won his 4th term re-election bid. Dogara, who ran on the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), currently represents Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa Federal Constituency in Bauchi State. Tweeting on his win, Dogara said,"I dedicate this victory to God first and our ever peace loving & resilient people of Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa Federal Constituency who defied all odds to return me to @HouseNGR for an unprecedented 4th term. By their uncommon courage, sacrifice and patience in the face of unwarranted provocation, threat & intimidation & attempts to subvert their will by undemocratic forces, they have made history today in Nigeria by breaking a jinx that has plagued the @HouseNGR since 1st Assembly as no presiding officer (both Speaker & Deputy Speaker) has ever been re-elected to the House. Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa has also set a record as the first in Bauchi state to return a member to @HouseNGR for fourth consecutive term.Thanks to many friends and supporters who contributed immensely in making this history possible. Together we shall continue to defy evil and make Nigeria work again."


https://enewsnigeria.com/speaker-yakubu-dogara-speaks-on-his-4th-term-election-win/

The INEC returning officer in Ekiti State has announced winners of the 3 senatorial district elections in the state:

They are:-

Ekiti Central - Hon. Opeyemi Bamidele(APC) who defeated PDP's Adewale Obafemi

Ekiti North - APC's Olubunmi Adetunmbi defeated Samuel Faseyi of PDP

Ekiti South - Adedayo Adeyeye of APC defeated (outgoing)Senator Biodun Olujimi of PDP


https://enewsnigeria.com/meet-the-3-new-ekiti-senators-elect/

Chicago-born singer Robert Sylvester Kelly aka R Kelly has been charged with 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse in Illinois, US media report. For decades, R Kelly has faced claims of sexual abuse against women. R Kelly has never been convicted and denies all the allegations. According to US media court records, the 52-year-old singer is expected in court on 8 March.

https://enewsnigeria.com/breaking-r-kelly-charged-with-10-counts-of-criminal-sexual-abuse/

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, in his memoir, ‘My Watch’, revealed his number of children as 20, with 19 being biological, except Kunle, his nephew.  On Wednesday, 20th February 2019, Obasanjo spoke on overpopulation at an event organised by the two arms of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) – Centre for Human Security and the Dialogue and Africa Progress Group (APG) – in Abeokuta, Ogun State. According to him, overpopulation is contributing significantly to terrorism in Africa; in his speech, he urged governments on the continent to efficiently manage their populations and resources. The Guardian tweeted a headline that captured this event - and one of Obasanjo's sons Dare(a Microsoft Product leader in the USA) replied, "TFW you find out your dad is a Thanos fan via Twitter." TFW means 'That Feel When'!


https://enewsnigeria.com/obasanjos-son-dare-father-in-epic-tweet/

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Nollywood actor-turned-politician Desmond Elliot is trending on Twitter as he today commissioned a toilet as part of his constituency project. Elliot, who is seeking re-election in the forthcoming polls, represents Surulere constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

https://enewsnigeria.com/desmond-elliot-under-fire-for-commissioning-toilet-in-surulere/

Photo News:

Not many know that billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has 3 brothers; the Otedola brothers are all successful in their respective businesses. Pictured below with their mother Lady Doja Otedola - are from right(the eldest), Ayokunle; Femi; Rotimi; and Muyiwa. The Otedola brothers are the 4 sons of former Governor of Lagos State, (late) Sir Michael Otedola, and Lady Doja Otedola.

https://enewsnigeria.com/unveiling-billionaire-femi-otedolas-3-brothers/

The National Commission for Colleges of Education(NCCE) has shut down 22 illegal Colleges of Education operating in Nigeria. Below is the full list:

https://enewsnigeria.com/federal-government-shuts-down-22-illegal-colleges-of-education-full-list/

Kaduna-based writer-cum-activist Maryam Awaisu is currently trending on Twitter in Nigeria as she has been arrested by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a unit of the Nigerian Police Force, in Kaduna. Awaisu tweets from @Ice131Queen. She was arrested by SARS officers in her office in Kaduna earlier today. The arrest, which was made without warrant, relates to her active participation in seeking justice for victims of sexual abuse in Nigeria #ArewaMeToo.

29-year-old Maryam Awaisu is the author of Burning Bright which chronicles the story of sickle cell anemia. She teaches public school students English Language during her free time.

Update: There are reports that SARS may have Awaisu to Abuja.

More details soon.....

https://enewsnigeria.com/outrage-as-nigerian-police-arrest-metoo-advocate-maryam-awaisu-freemaryamawaisu-arewametoo/

As the race for the chairman of Delta State Football Association (DFA) heats up, there are reports that former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha is said to have ‘disappeared’ as two former internationals, Edema Fuludu and Victor Ikpeba battle to succeed him. The tenure of the current DFA board will officially end tomorrow, Wednesday 20th February 2019. Recall in 2015, Okocha emerged the DFA chairman following a landslide victory in the board election, where he defeated former Tolopia FC boss, Evans Egbo.



Okocha later handed over to his deputy, Edema Fuludu, due to his inability to combine his ‘busy schedule’ in Lagos with the DFA job. Fuludu's plan to run for the chairmanship position in the coming board election has pitched him against another board member, Victor Ikpeba. The Guardian reports that one of the candidates is trying to lure Okocha to his side, but this has not yielded the needed result. A source told The Guardian that, “The candidate is very desperate in becoming the next chairman of the DFA. He has been searching for Okocha all over the country to call for a Congress of the DFA because the NFF has made it clear that it will only recognize a Congress that is called by either Jay Jay Okocha or Edema Fuludu.”


https://enewsnigeria.com/jay-jay-okocha-missing-in-action-as-victor-ikpeba-edema-fuludu-battle-for-dfa-chair/

The Akwa Ibom State Chapter of the People's Democratic Party(PDP) has called for a mental evaluation for Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC). In an official statement signed by Comrade Ini Ememobong and titled 'Oshiomhole's Ignorant Outburst: A Demand For Mental Examination', he stated in parts that: "Recently the world has witnessed a series of uncoordinated outbursts from members of the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC).... The most recent of these rants emanated from the crisis causing , jumpy and irascible Adams Oshiomhole at their last Emergency National Caucus Meeting. He accused the electoral umpire of bias. Specifically, he alleged that the Resident Electoral Commissioner(REC) in Akwa Ibom State allowed the training and recruitment of ad-hoc staff meant for the election to a Special Assistant to the Governor. Nothing can be more false. We state as a fact that there has never been any recruitment process of INEC's adhoc staff that was handled or supervised by any member of the Akwa Ibom State Government.... This falsehoold recklessly proclaimed by Adams Oshiomhole is very unfortunate and demands a holistic assessment of his mental health..."


https://enewsnigeria.com/adams-oshiomholes-head-should-be-examined-akwa-ibom-pdp/

Amara Enyia is a problem-solver, advocate, PhD, triathlon competitor, daughter of activists, and defender of the public with a passion for public policy. Never one to settle for the status quo, Amara believes in thinking outside the box, challenging systems, and building new ones that reflect values that put the public interest first. Amara got her start as a journalist, desiring to capture the human experience through stories. In addition to degrees in journalism and political science, she earned a Masters degree in education, a law degree where she focused on international and environmental law, and a PhD in Education Policy.



Amara has always sought to translate complex public policy to a form that is easily understood and used by the public to arm people with the information they need to make the best decisions for their lives. She consults with education organizations and community groups advocating on issues of education equity and works with groups to design community-centered education plans. She created “Thanks for Paying Your Taxes” – an animated series that simplifies public finance topics to help residents understand how their tax dollars are being used. She conducts annual in-depth budget analyses of the City of Chicago budgets and hosts town halls and workshops in communities across Chicago to help residents and community groups understand the numbers so they can advocate for their own interests.



Amara founded the Institute for Cooperative Economics and Economic Innovation, a social lab whose primary purpose is to educate, assist, and advocate for the expansion of cooperative economic models and other innovative economic development concepts that would diversify Chicago’s economic eco-system such as worker-owned cooperatives, housing cooperatives, community land trusts, sharing economy platforms, and financial institutions and products that support these enterprises.



She co-authored the book “Chicago Isn’t Broke: Funding the City We Deserve” which proposes fiscally responsible revenue-generating proposals for the City as well as ways to eliminate corruption and waste in city government. She is a staunch advocate for transparency in city government and equity as a matter of policy.



Amara’s goal is to help communities – especially challenged communities – unlock their civic imagination so they are empowered to create the solutions that address the city’s most pressing issues. She has worked in city government, managed a municipality, run non-profits, and worked at the grassroots level where she has always served as a bridge-builder and advocate. Amara proudly calls the West Side of Chicago home. When she’s not wandering through Chicago’s neighborhoods or writing, she’s either on her bike, in the pool, or learning a new language.


Amara has the support of hip-hop stars like Kanye West and Chance The Rapper.



https://enewsnigeria.com/meet-amara-enyia-the-american-with-nigerian-roots-running-for-chicago-mayor/

As the 2019 general elections holds in Nigeria on Saturday, 16th February 2019, find below women running for Senate seats in the Red Chamber:

Nwaogu Nkechi - APC, Abia Central

Garba Masi Binta - APC, Adamawa North

Dahiru Aishatu Ahmed - APC, Adamawa Central

Margery Chuba-Okadigbo - APC, Anambra North

Stella Oduah(current senator) - PDP, Anambra North

Uche Lilian Ekwunife - PDP, Anambra Central

Adzape-Orubibi Mimi - APC, Benue North-East

Oko Rose Okoji - PDP, Cross River North

Onoh Sandra OJang - PDP, Cross River Central

Evelyn Ogboro - PDP, Delta Central

Biodun Olujimi(current senator) - PDP, Ekiti South

Chikaodili Juliet - APC, Enugu West

Bello Binta - PDP, Gombe South

Remi Tinubu(current senator) - APC, Lagos Central

Monsurat Sunmonu(current senator) - ADC, Oyo Central

Mulikat Akande(current senator) - PDP, Oyo North

Apiafi Betty - PDP, Rivers State

https://enewsnigeria.com/15-women-running-for-senate-seats-in-nigeria-on-saturday/

Current(outgoing) Governors


Tanko AlMakura - APC, Nasarawa South

Ibikunle Amosun - APC, Ogun Central

Abiola Ajimobi - APC, Oyo South

Ibrahim Dankwambo - Gombe North

Rochas Okorocha - APC, Imo West

Kashim Shettima - APC, Borno Central



Former Governors - It's imperative to note that some of the underlisted senatorial candidates are currently(incumbent) senators

Aliero Adamu - APC, Kebbi Central

Bukola Saraki - PDP, Kwara Central

Adamu Abdullahi - APC, Nasarawa North

Segun Mimiko - ZLP, Ondo Central

Aliyu Wamakko - APC, Sokoto North

Ibrahim Shekarau - APC, Kano Central

Orji Uzor Kalu - APC, Abia North

Gabriel Suswam - PDP, Benue North East

Emmanuel Uduaghan - APC, Delta South

Chimaroke Nnamani - PDP, Enugu East

Danjuma Goje - APC, Gombe Central

Theodore Orji - PDP, Abia Central



https://enewsnigeria.com/20-current-former-governors-running-for-senate-seats-in-apc-pdp-2019generalelections/

The Chairman, African Newspapers of Nigeria (ANN) PLC, publishers of Tribune titles, Ambassador (Dr) Tokunbo Awolowo-Dosumu, has disassociated herself from political campaign posters in circulation and on some online platforms, purportedly printed, in endorsement of the Buhari/Osinbajo ticket ahead of the presidential election coming up on Saturday, February 16, 2019. Ambassador (Dr) Awolowo-Dosumu is the daughter of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a founding father of Nigerian nationalism. Recall the wife of Nigeria's Vice President, Dolapo Osinbajo is a grandchild of Chief Obafemi Awolowo; her mother is late Otunba Olubusola Soyode.



Reacting in a statement she personally signed on Sunday about the alleged endorsement, she said: “My attention has been drawn to political campaign posters in circulation and on some online platforms, purportedly printed, courtesy of myself, in endorsement of the Buhari/Osinbajo ticket ahead of the presidential election coming up on Saturday, February 16, 2019.“Whereas, it is my right to endorse candidates for political offices based on my conviction, this inalienable right is not transferable. I, therefore, consider this attempted blackmail utterly preposterous and I totally reject it. I do not belong to any political party. I restate my commitment to the sustenance and promotion of the legacy of Chief Obafemi Awolowo and his Jewel, Yeye Oodua H. I. D. Awolowo, in every detail. I note the emerging consensus that Awo’s prescriptions continue to be the unassailable strategies for development in this country.



“I remain convinced that Awo was translated from a partisan politician to a universal ideal on May 9, 1987. It is on the basis of this principle, therefore, that I have piloted the Obafemi Awolowo Foundation for the past 25 years and, lately, the HID Awolowo Foundation as strictly non-partisan institutions, for the incisive interrogation of issues that impact on the Nigerian people and their development. Finally, let me state in unequivocal terms that I, Ambassador (Dr) Olatokunbo Awolowo Dosumu, never commissioned any person(s) to print posters with my photograph endorsing any candidates for any elections. Any publication to that effect is fraudulent and should be dismissed in its entirety.”


https://www.tribuneonlineng.com/189780/


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First-class traditional ruler, Ohinoyi of Ebiraland in Kogi State, His Royal Majesty Dr. Ado Ibrahim has said President Buhari of the All Progressives Congress(APC) will defeat Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) in the 16 February 2019 presidential election. The first-class king, who turns 90 years old today, made this disclosure in a goodwill message to President Buhari. In his words, HRM Ado Ibrahim said prayers saved VP Yemi Osinbajo who was narrowly escaped an air mishap on his way to Okene on Saturday, 2nd February 2019. According to him, “The supremacy of prayers of all faithfuls including Venerable Pastor E.A. Adeboye as received by Mr Vice President SAN GCON prior to embarking on this flight reinforced the assurance of all Nigerians who can imagine that this was a sacrifice for the salvation of Nigeria and her faithfuls. I appreciate and thank all my Traditional friends for truly praying for Kogi State and for the visible victory of Mr. President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR for 16th February 2019.”


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Winners’ Chapel Johannesburg is one of the biggest Nigerian-owned churches in South Africa. The founder Bishop David Oyedepo’s son Pastor Isaac is the Resident Pastor at the Johannesburg branch. The Chief Justice of South Africa, Mogoeng Thomas Mogoeng is a Pastor at the Winners Chapel International Church in Highlands North, Johannesburg.In South Africa, Winners’ Chapel has branches in Johannesburg, Soweto, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Bloemfontein, Polokwane, Rustenburg, Kimberley, Port Elizabeth and East London.


Let’s tell you more about Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng. Born on 14 January 1961 in Goo-Mokgatha (Koffiekraal) village, north east of Zeerust, North West Province, Justice Mogoeng obtained a B Juris (Bachelor of Law) degree from the University of Zululand in 1983, a LLB (Bachelor of Laws) from the University of Natal (now University of KwaZulu-Natal) in 1985, and a LLM (Master of Laws) from the University of South Africa (UNISA). He specialised in Labour Law, Law of Property, Insurance Law, Law of Evidence, and Law of Criminal Procedure. He started his professional career as a Supreme Court (now High Court) prosecutor in Mafikeng, North West Province.


In 1997, he was appointed a Judge of the North West High Court. In April 2000, he was appointed a Judge of the Labour Appeal Court, followed by his appointment as the Judge President of the North West High Court in 2002. In 2009, he became a judge of the Constitutional Court of South Africa and was in 2011 appointed the Chief Justice of South Africa.


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A former governor of Sokoto State, Dr Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa, who is currently a presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said he brought Senator Aliyu Wamakko and incumbent Sokoto governor, Aminu Tambuwal into politics. Disclosing this in a recent interview with Daily Trust when he spoke on his presidential, Bafarawa said, "The governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, was my student.
It was during my time that I brought him to the House of Representatives in 2003. So, we respect each other; and maybe that is what even made him to come back to the PDP to join his former leader. I think it is very encouraging that my student is competing with his teacher, which is very good." On Wamakko who is the seating senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, Bafarawa said, "I can’t compare my popularity with that of Wamakko. Mind you, he was my student. I brought him into politics as my deputy governor. He was a civil servant. You can’t compare him with me. I don’t even want it to come from my mouth. The reality is there. You can only become popular by your achievements."



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