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Just in: Massive protests in Rivers over LG polls as protesters demand Fed High court verdict must be obeyed

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Thousands of critical stakeholders against the conduct of the local government elections in Rivers State have trooped to the streets to protest the decision of Governor Siminialayi Fubara to go ahead with the controversial exercise.

The stakeholders, mostly chieftains and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the FCT, Chief Nyesom Wike, first gathered at the Polo Club in Yenagoa before embarking on the protest.

They were seen marching along the popular Aba Road in Port Harcourt carrying banners and placards with inscriptions that called on Fubara to obey the Federal High Court judgement that cancelled the poll.

It was also gathered that hundreds of the APC members were gathering at the party Secretariat in Port Harcourt to embark on a similar protest.

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(Photos)Just in: Ondo Election: DSS Arrest Vote Buyer

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The Department of State Services (DSS) operatives made a notable arrest during the Ondo State governorship election, apprehending a suspected vote-buyer in Akure.

The individual was found in possession of two large bags filled with cash, believed to be intended for influencing voters in the election. The arrest occurred around 9 a.m. at Ward 4, Polling Unit 007, near St. Stephen’s Primary School.

Meanwhile, the election day saw Ondo State’s incumbent governor and the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, casting his vote early in the day. The governor voted at Polling Unit 05, Ward 4, in Obenla, Ilaje Local Government Area at precisely 8:52 a.m.

After casting his ballot, Governor Aiyedatiwa commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for ensuring an organized and seamless process at the polls, particularly in his ward. He also encouraged voters across the state to participate peacefully, stressing the importance of each vote in shaping Ondo’s future.

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Reports from polling units across the state indicate that voting materials arrived on time, and INEC ad-hoc staff were present and prepared to conduct the election. Security personnel from multiple agencies were stationed across Ondo to ensure a secure and orderly voting environment.

The Ondo governorship election has drawn widespread attention, with Governor Aiyedatiwa and a diverse field of candidates from several political parties competing for the state’s highest office. The election marks a critical moment for Ondo’s residents, who are eager to see their chosen leaders guide the state forward.

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DJ Cuppy Shares Heartfelt Prayer to God About Her Future Husband

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Nigerian DJ and billionaire heiress, DJ Cuppy, has shared a heartfelt prayer on social media, expressing her desire for a deep spiritual connection with God.

In the post, she prayed that her relationship with God be so strong that her future husband would first have to seek God in order to find her.

The emotional prayer resonated with many of her followers, who praised her commitment to faith and personal growth.

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Bobrisky files petition against EFCC and Security Agencies of Human Rights Violations

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

The EFCC and other security agencies in Nigeria are violators of human rights” Bobrisky says as he shares court filing praying the court to restrain security agencies from violating his rights.

Bobrisky, through his lawyer, had filed a petition in the Federal High Court of Nigeria to restrain the EFCC and other security agencies from harassing, arresting, detaining, or declaring the crossdresser wanted.

Bobrisky said that despite the court filing, the EFCC violently assaulted him and pulled him out of a plane that was about to tale off, which is a violation of his fundamental human right.

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He said he now wants the world to see the security agencies in Nigeria for what they are.

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