News
Kebbi LG Polls: Idris attributes large turn out to his administration’s giant strides
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi, has attributed the large turnout of voters in the Saturday’s local government elections in the state to his administration’s track records.
The governor spoke shortly after casting his vote at Nagari Science College, Birnin Kebbi.
Idris, who cast his vote at about 11:12a.m. alongside his family, explained that his administration had provided an enabling environment for the election to be free, fair, credible, and acceptable.
“Like I said the other time, our government has provided an enabling environment for all parties.
”You can testify it now when you visited this polling unit. You have seen things by yourselves. There is orderliness, people come out en mass, both males and females to cast their votes.
”This is the second election we are conducting since I became governor. Because when I was elected, we conducted an inconclusive election in Arewa/Dandi Federal Constituency and fresh election in Shanga/Ngaski/Yauri federal constituency, following the appointment of Dr Tanko Sununu as State Minister for Education.
“With Almighty God on our side, we were able to win all the elections and In Sha Allah (by God’s grace), if track records would speak, I know the people of Kebbi will come out and vote for our great party, APC.
”And by God’s grace, all our candidates will win in this election,” he said.
Speaking on LG autonomy, Idris said the state government had already abided by the decision of the Supreme Court judgment.
”The local government autonomy has come to stay and I don’t have anything as far as local government autonomy is concerned.
”I am a democrat, and I am a labour leader; I know what it means for local government to become financially independent and autonomous,” he said.
According to him, his administration had been working harmoniously with the local governments in the state, assuring that many projects were executed by the LG council chairmen.
”You can see the presence of government spread all over the council areas.
”I am not unaware of the challenges of local government areas; therefore, as true democrats, we have agreed to the judgment of Supreme Court and we have already abided by it,” the governor said.
News
Legal Questions Arise Over Elon Musk’s Immigration History Amid Calls for Citizenship Revocation
News
Family Head Regrets Obtaining NDA Form for Late Lt General Lagbaja
News
Tinubu Leaves For Saudi Arabia Tomorrow For Arab-Islamic Summit
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu, will be departing the country Abuja on Sunday for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, which will focus on the current situation in the Middle-East.
Naijablitznews reports this was contained in a statement by presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday said the Summit will commence on Monday, November 11, 2024.
“It is being held at the invitation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and follows last year’s summit in the same Saudi city.
“During the summit, President Tinubu is expected to address the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict, emphasising Nigeria’s strong call for an immediate ceasefire and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution.
“Nigeria will also advocate for renewed efforts to revive the two-state solution as a pathway to lasting peace in the region,” he said.
He noted that key officials including the minister of foreign affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, would accompany the President.
Other members of the entourage are the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris; and the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Amb. Mohammed Mohammed.
He noted that after the conclusion of the summit, President Tinubu would return to Abuja.
It could be recalled that Tinubu had departed Nigeria on Wednesday, October 2, for a two-week working vacation in the UK as part of his annual leave.
-
News14 hours ago
Hunger! Global Food Prices Reach 18-Month High – FAO
-
Entertainment15 hours ago
Call for Wike’s sack: Administration is no child’s play, CRP tells Adeyanju, VDM
-
News14 hours ago
400 s3x tapes: Engonga remanded in prison custody
-
News14 hours ago
Canadian Police Prepare For Possible Surge Of Asylum Seekers As Trump Set To Regain Office
-
News14 hours ago
Obaseki disengages all commissioners, Directors and chairmen
-
News12 hours ago
Engonga tapes: Victim says “he deceived me that camera was for security”
-
News7 hours ago
Canada Introduces Stricter Visa Rules, Ends Automatic 10-Year Multiple-Entry Visas
-
News14 hours ago
Anambra LG Chairman Reportedly Nabbed In US Faces 20 Years Jail, Deputy Chair May Take Over