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UPDATED: #KogiDecides2023: INEC declares APC's Ododo winner, governor-elect

View this email in your browser Headlines UPDATED: #KogiDecides2023: INEC declares APC's Ododo winner, governor-elect The final announcement of results for each local government will be announced at the INEC collation centre in the local government. Read More We are expanding our newsletter offering and would like to know what newsletters you, our loyal readers, would be interested in receiving from PREMIUM TIMES. Kindly fill in this survey. It should take no longer than five (5) minutes to complete. Thank you! #ImoDecides2023: Uzodinma wins in all LGs, set to be declared winner Mr Uzodinma, the candidate of the APC, was announced the winner in each of the 27 local governments at the INEC collation centre in Owerri, the Imo State capital. Minister blames 'conflict entrepreneurs' for unending insecurity in north-west Nigeria "Conflict entrepreneurs don't want insecurity to finish in this country. Many people in the North are part of the business," the minister said. #BayelsaDecides2023: INEC postpones collation of results from Sylva's, running mate's LGAs INEC announced the postponement of the final collation of the results of the Bayelsa State governorship election from the two remaining local government areas of the state till Monday. Most Recent Stories #KogiDecides: SDP candidate, Murtala Ajaka, demands suspension of result declaration "In this regard, we are calling on INEC to immediately cease announcing the results forthwith until it has cancelled these areas that its criminal staff collude to rig the votes in favour of one candidate as exposed by IReV." Read More #BayelsaDecides2023: Gov. Diri extends lead after INEC declares six LGAs' results Mr Diri of the PDP is leading the Bayelsa State governorship election by 64,106 votes after INEC's declaration of results from six out of the eight local government areas of the state. EXCLUSIVE: CBN orders staff to declare links with politically exposed persons All CBN staff are also obliged to declare close relatives in the employment of the Bank. #BayelsaDecides2023: Diri leads Sylva by 38,477 votes as INEC awaits more LGA results Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has taken an early lead in the results of Saturday's governorship election from three local government areas so far declared by INEC. #BayelsaDecides2023: Sylva trails Diri with 38,477 votes as INEC adjourns collation of final result The commission's returning officer, Faruk Kuta, announced this by midday shortly after the results of three local government areas were declared. 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NAFDAC issues warning alert on highly caffeinated energy drinks sold online NAFDAC says the consumption of products containing high levels of caffeine could cause headaches, insomnia, irritability, and nervousness. Read our Top Stories From Last Week Doctors amputate Mr Ibu's leg Barely a month after he made a passionate appeal, Mr Ibu's worst fears have come to pass. INTERVIEW: Why I dumped my law degree for bodyguarding – Kelvin Power, Kizz Daniel's bodyguard "I see Kizz Daniel as my 'wife' and everything, so I guard passionately and zealously. Maybe that was what inspired the trending video on social media. So when I am out with him, whatever happens, it is on God." Terrorists kill several travellers along federal highway Mr Bolarin said her body was discovered on Sunday morning after members of her church went to her home because she did not attend the church service. Nigeria, The Bahamas to sign visa waiver agreement The purpose of the proposed agreement between Nigeria and The Bahamas is to facilitate the entry of citizens of both countries who are holders of valid diplomatic and official passports, into their respective countries. Wike hosts Rivers' National Assembly caucus, restates conditions for peace with Gov Fubara Mr Wike restated the condition to maintain peace with Rivers State governor, Mr Fubara, while hosting members of the Rivers State caucus in the National Assembly on Thursday. Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.