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#BayelsaDecides2023: Diri, Sylva, 14 others slug it out in governorship election (LIVE UPDATES)

View this email in your browser Headlines #BayelsaDecides2023: Diri, Sylva, 14 others slug it out in governorship election (LIVE UPDATES) According to INEC, 1,017,613 out of 1,056, 862 registered voters in the eight local government areas and 105 wards of Bayelsa State will vote in today's off-season governorship election in the oil-rich state. 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, Anyanwu, Achonu, 15 others in governorship race (LIVE UPDATES) Figures released by INEC show that of the 2,419,922 registered voters in the state, 2,318,919 persons who collected their PVCs will vote in the election. #KogiDecides2023: Dino, Ododo, Ajaka, 15 others in governorship battle (LIVE UPDATES) Voters in Kogi State will go to the 3,541 polling units spread across the North-central state to pick a governor from among the 18 candidates in the race. Participate in Premium Times weekly quiz. Expires in 1 day!!! ANALYSIS: PDP, LP, APC, APGA battle for soul of Enugu in governorship poll All 17 candidates in the governorship poll hail from Enugu East District due to a power rotation arrangement in the state. Most Recent Stories Supreme Court postpones whole-week sittings The CJN directed the postponement of all the sittings of the Supreme Court scheduled for the whole of next week. Read More IGP orders investigation into alleged assault on NLC president The NLC accused the police and Governor Uzodinma of Imo of being responsible for the assault on its president. #BayelsaDecides2023: Gov Diri accuses Sylva of causing violence in Nembe Mr Diri said the PDP members and agents were chased out of Nembe Basambiri, a concern he said his party has reported to INEC. Politicians recruit fake security personnel to disrupt election in Bayelsa – Police Police vowed to arrest and prosecute anyone caught trying to disrupt the election. ANALYSIS: Kogi 2023: The candidates and where the votes are coming from The Kogi election is usually polarised between the majority Igala in the Kogi East Senatorial District and Ebira who make the second highest in population in the state. And it is no different in this election. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Videos INEC begins distribution of electoral materials in Kogi Business NNPCL, NUPRC, others remitted N14.38 trillion to federation account in 2 years – NEITI The contribution by the NNPCL and FIRS declined significantly, the report said. 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. Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Bum Surgery: 'I've expended my life savings buying diapers' – Nigerian transgender Jay Boogie laments ''Nobody is donating funds; my condition has been getting worse, and all my life savings have been going on dialysis.'' Why Africa needs more stories, literature – Chimamanda Adichie "When children read storybooks consistently, they're learning without even knowing that they're learning." Opinion As the world watches the genocide in Palestine, By Jibrin Ibrahim The key issue today is the interrogation by the world of why this ethnic cleansing was noted but not condemned by those who claim to occupy the moral high ground. As the world recalls the expulsion of 300,000 Palestinians during and in the aftermath of the 1967 war, and the expulsion of more than 600,000 from the West Bank, Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip ever since, it has become clear that understanding is deepening. Would the world allow the remaining 2.3 million Palestinians to be killed and expelled from their land? Inoyo, Enyeama and Danjuma: Honours well-deserved, By Sam Akpe …to Daisy, Vincent and Inoyo, I can only say: congratulations for daring to stand out from the crowd. So far, you have inspired others in your callings. However, the road to the end is still far. Keep doing good. More rewards are on the way. Never give up. Don't get tired. 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Health ANALYSIS: Navigating the complex terrain of China-Africa debt relations China isn't the main cause of Africa's debt crisis, but concerns about transparency and collateral agreements cannot be ignored. 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.

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#ImoDecides2023: Gunshots at Anyanwu's polling unit

Breaking News #ImoDecides2023: Gunshots at Anyanwu's polling unit The gunshots were fired a few meters away from the Central Amaimo school where the PDP candidate, Samuel Anyanwu, is scheduled to vote. Read More... Find more "Trending Stories" on PREMIUM TIMES today Copyright © 2023 Premium Times, 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.