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Edo comedy 2024: Okpebholo Will Not Speak to ARISE News As Edolites Cannot Afford DSTV – Tenebe

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Edo 2024 comedy loading as unimaginable claims rule the day, Edolites are so poor that they cannot pay for DSTv subscription.

The Edo State APC governorship candidate Monday Okpebholo today is in Osamengbe ward campaigning from door to door.

In Edo State today, not up to 300 persons can subscribe to DSTV because of how Governor Obaseki has impoverished the state. Okpebholo will be speaking to Lagosians if he features on ARISE News which will do him no good.

Emperor Jarrett Tenebe
Chairman, All Progressives Congress

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Ondo poll: Sensitive materials to arrive Tuesday – INEC

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BY Francesca Hangeior

Ahead of the November 16 Ondo governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission confirmed on Thursday that sensitive election materials will arrive in Akure by Tuesday, November 12.

Addressing stakeholders at a pre-election meeting held in Akure, INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu announced that all sensitive materials, including ballots and result sheets, would be delivered to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Akure branch by early next week.

According to Yakubu, the election materials will be inspected by political party representatives and other stakeholders to ensure transparency before being distributed to local governments and wards across the state.

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Yakubu stressed that INEC is committed to a well-organised and credible election process, noting that all logistical arrangements for the safe delivery and distribution of materials have been completed.

“We have arranged for the delivery of sensitive materials for the election to arrive as early as Tuesday next week.

“We will invite political parties and other stakeholders for the usual inspection of the materials at the Central Bank here in Akure, and throughout the movement of sensitive materials to the local governments and the ward centres,” he stated.

To support the timely deployment of these materials, Yakubu highlighted that INEC has arranged for both land and maritime transportation to reach all areas of Ondo State, ensuring access to polling units across the region.

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“We have made arrangements for land and maritime transportation of personnel and materials,” he noted.

INEC has also engaged security agencies to protect the sensitive materials and personnel involved in the election process.

With the countdown to election day in full swing, INEC has been conducting final preparations, including a mock accreditation of its Bimodal Voter Accreditation System in select locations across Ondo State.

Yakubu assured the public that INEC is ready to conduct a fair, secure, and transparent election.

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Obi To Speak At Atiku’s AUN

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The American University of Nigeria (AUN) has announced former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, as keynote speaker at its forthcoming Founder’s Day ceremony on November 30, 2024.

The annual Founder’s Day honors the Founder of the University and former Nigeria’s Vice President, His Excellency AtikuAbubakar, GCON, Wazirin Adamawa, for his numerous contributions to society and especially his advancement of education and human development.

a statement by Interim Registrar/VP, Admin, Daniel Okereke, the 16th Founders Day lecture will be the highlight of activities marking the 20th anniversary of the founding of the American-style Development University where students are educated to direct their learning and research outcomes towards addressing the socioeconomic challenges of the African Continent.

In the 20 years since its establishment, the numerous community service and outreach projects executed by students, alums, faculty and staff have earned the Development University a spot among the top three Nigerian universities in Times Higher Education (THE’s) 2024 global impact ranking.

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Since its establishment in 2003, AUN has significantly expanded its academic programs and affiliations with foreign institutions. AUN presently hosts the American Window in the northeast region where students and members of the public can access relevant information about scholarship and research opportunities in the United States.

President of AUN, Professor DeWayne Preston Frazier, heartily welcomes Mr. Peter Obi as Keynote Speaker and conveys to him the appreciation of the AUN Community for his acceptance of the invitation.

“I am highly pleased and honored to announce that the former Executive Governor of Anambra state, His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi, CON, will be our Keynote Speaker. Mr. Obi is an accomplished public servant and politician who has spent most of his life providing quality leadership and service to Nigerians. He is a champion of education and will be an excellent speaker to celebrate our 20 years”, Dr. Frazier said in a message to the Community.

Other activities lined up for the special event commemorating the birthday of His Excellency, Atiku Abubakar, WazirinAdamawa, include a Special 20th Anniversary Community Service/Outreach, a leadership mentoring session for students by the Founder and inspection of AUNs renewable energy projects in the library, students’ residences and data center.

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Mr. Peter Obi joins an elite cast of global personalities who have delivered the AUN Founders Day lecture, which includes Dr. Paul Vita (2019), Professor Ibrahim Gambari (2009), Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah (2011), former Ugandan Vice President Dr. Gilbert Bukenya (2013), Professor Charles Soludo (2012), Tulane University Professor Dr. William Bertrand (2014), and President Emeritus of Iowa Wesleyan University, Professor Steven Titus (2023).

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Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf ignores Kwankwaso’s Calls 34 Times

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Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, reportedly snubbed 34 phone calls from his political godfather, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

The development has sparked speculation about a growing rift between the two, despite their longstanding political ties.

Sources suggest that the governor’s decision to ignore Kwankwaso’s calls may signal tensions within their political alliance.

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