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Lagos House takes up councils over 2015, 2016 budgets

As part of its efforts to ensure good governance and accountability at the grassroots, three standing committees of Lagos State House of Assembly are currently holding talks with officials of the 57 local councils in the state on the performance of 2015 Budget and their proposals for the 2016 Budget, reports Oziegbe Okoeki IN its quest to ensure a proper and seamless budget process in Lagos State, three standing committees of the Lagos State House of Assembly: committees on budget and economic planning, local government administration and public account (local), led by its joint chairman, Hon. Rotimi Olowo, have been holding interface and discussion sessions on 2015 and 2016 budgets with officials of the 57 local councils in the state at the Assembly complex. While shedding light on the ongoing interface with local government officials over the budget performance for 2015 and 2016 budget proposals, Olowo said it became inevitable in order to engender good governance, probity and accountability. Speaking on the basis of the meetings, Olowo said: “There is no way you can talk about budget for 2016 without talking about 2015 performance, because 2016 is predicated on 2015 performance. We look at what they have done vis-à-vis what is coming in from the Federation Account and from tax. And we look at their performance vis-à-vis what is the ratio of capital to overhead to give us an insight on whether they have actually added value to their respective local governments.” Besides, he said, the peculiarities and the challenges Nigeria is facing today, has also made it very compelling for state governments to be ingenious in the way and manner they disburse funds. “We are trying to look at what is the real income coming from statutory allocation and what proportion of that must be spent on capital expenditure because all these while, we appreciate that more money is going to the recurrent to the detriment of capital expenditure. And more so, that they are trying to be on the same page with the state government by adopting MTBF -Medium Term Budget Framework. “So, what we are trying to do from our end is that, okay, ab initio, what is the total liability standing against the account of the local government, be it recurrent or capital expenditure? And what proportion of that is budgeted for, because over time, we’ve come to appreciate the fact that the outstanding debt is so huge that they don’t pay and they will embark on new projects. That will only tell you that many projects will become moribund. But if certain proportion, let’s say between 20 and 25 per cent of their revenue after they must have taken off personnel cost, is earmarked to service outstanding debt, that means in two-three years, they will be able to pay all outstanding debts and then all those projects would have been completed as against those that have been abandoned over the years. That is tantamount to waste. Jobs given in 2000-2001 and nobody is paying for it, obviously the contractor will be away and when that project is not completed, that means initial payment made becomes waste. So, those are the things we are guiding against.” In his assessment of the 2015 budget performance, the lawmaker said the only funding was the major constrain. “You know personnel cost, Lagos State has said it that we don’t want to lay off staff, and we don’t want to rationalise. The bulk of the staff in local government, many of them are redundant, doing nothing. But then when you face the reality of the moment, you know you cannot do otherwise than to accommodate them. But you know that has implication on the revenue of the local government, so by and large they’ve not been able to do great job because of paucity of funds. But what we are looking at is that we want to make overtures to state government at ensuring that whatever is due to them is paid timely, so that they can use it for capital expenditure and we are going to tie all grant to purely capital expenditure, no grant should be used to pay overhead or pay personnel. Explaining in details the process of monitoring execution or implementation, he said “there is a committee we call local government administration, it sees to the day-to-day oversight of the local governments, then the public account (local) will use local government Auditor-Generals’ report, if there are any queries, based on that they will be called to the House and they will use that to admonish them and if need be punish them according to the extant law. The lawmaker who acknowledged that Lagosians expect so much from the government and the councils, was however quick to add that the Ambode-led government is doing his bits. “The intervention of the state is not going to be limited to construction of roads. Maybe at intervals any money accruing to the state in support of local government he will come up with that.” On what the joint committee is doing on the issue of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), Olowu said, “without revenue, budget cannot perform and IGR is an integral part of that. We have told the local governments that their IGR must be on upward swing. We told many of them to go back and give us a workable IGR projection that will make them to work; because leakages have to be blocked; there must be accountability and we must have proof and be able to track the budget for assessment and evaluation,” he said.

Oshiomhole and challenge of succession

Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole may have endorsed an aspirant as his successor. Mixed reactions have continued to trail his position. His supporters believe that the governor could not be expected to be indifferent to the tendency of his successor. But, critics are of the opinion that the governor has polarised the party by pitching his tent with a contender. Will Oshiomhole succeed in his plan? Group Political Editor EMMANUEL OLADESU examines the succession battle in the Southsouth state. Nine years ago, he seized Edo politics by storm. He was full of zest, vigour and strength. As a veteran labour leader, he has been a household name for decades. Thus, stakeholders were rooting for him. As the former Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole, threw his hat into the ring, it was evident power shift was imminent in Edo State. At the close of the historic governorship poll in 2007, the candidate of the defunct Action Congress (AC) defeated Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). However, the victory was allotted to the loser. The people protested the hijack, until the stolen mandate was restored by the Supreme Court. When the unionist-turned politician assumed the reins, he set three goals for himself: massive transformation through infrastructural development, banishment of godfatherism and an efficient and incorruptible government. Having lived up to expectation, the comrade governor was re-elected in 2012. But, as Oshiomhole’s tenure expires early next year, his major challenge is succession. Politics of endorsement Few months ago, the governor dropped a bombshell. Acknowledging the imperative of continuity, he endorsed an aspirant. Although he did not mention any name, sources said the governor has a soft spot for Godwin Obaseki, a banker from Benin-City, the state capital, and leader of the Edo State Economic Team. Justifying his position, Oshiomhole said he has the constitutional right as the governor and the All progressives Congress (APC) leader to anoint a candidate. Many chieftains, who share the governor’s view, believe that Obaseki, who has been part of the decision making process in the last seven years, is eminently qualified to continue where he will stop and sustain the tempo of good governance. The APC primary will be very interesting. The governor has not rescinded his decision to support a candidate. Some stakeholders, who want a technocrat to succeed Oshiomhole, are rooting for the dark horse. But, other aspirants-Deputy Governor Pius Odubu, Blessing Agbonmhere, Charles Airhiavbere, Peter Esele, Chris Ogienwonyi, Don Pedro Obaseki, Omon Irabor and Amadasun Ebugue-are protesting, saying that the governor is partial. They have also alleged that plans are underway to tinker with the list of delegates to favour the governor’s preferred choice. Unlike 2007, APC chieftains are more confident as the poll draws near. Many believe that the APC has a brighter future in the Southsouth state. The party wields the power of incumbency at the federal and state levels. The performance of the governor has been widely acknowledged, unlike his predecessor, Mr. Lucky Igbinedion of the PDP. Prominent indigenes, including former Bendel State Governor Sam Ogbemudia, have promised to assist the governor in his search for a credible successor. But, will the Iyomho-born politician succeed in his plan? Will the successor the governor is grooming be acceptable to the majority of delegates? Will the party remain the same after the primary? PDP’s credibility crisis Sources said the PDP is closely monitoring the APC selection process. Already, the party has zoned its ticket to Benin as the APC has done. “The PDP is waiting for an explosion in the Edo APC. The party thinks that, if the APC primary turns rancorous, it will benefit from defections from the ruling party. If the APC gets it right, the future of the PDP will remain bleak,” said a source. The PDP is in a dilemma. It appears the chapter faces a bleak future. The party, led by Chief Dan Orbih, has boasted that it will bounce back. For eight years, it has been left in the cold, following its defeat at the polls. Thus, its dream of regaining power has always been aborted. Although the party has two senators, it is a divided house. PDP aspirants, including Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Osaro Onaiwu, Solomon Edebiri and Mathew Iduoriyekemwen, are working at cross purpose. The struggle for the ticket may further weaken the platform. But, if the APC mismanages its primary, two scenario are possible; there may be defections to the PDP and without defecting to the PDP, some members may subvert the party during the election. APC aspirants No fewer than 10 APC chieftains are warming up for the shadow poll. More are likely to unfold their ambition as the race gathers momentum. APC aspirants include the deputy governor, Dr. Pius Odubu, a defector from the PDP, Gen. Charles Airhiavbere, former university don Prof. Osunbor, Prof. Amadasun Ebegue, Blessing Agbonmhere, unionist Peter Esele, Omon Irabor, Godwin Obseki and his brother, Pedro Obaseki. Osunbor, who hails from Edo Central, is a determined politician. He has experience. But, many APC leaders see him as a new comer. When he left the PDP, many PDP chieftains were taken aback. In the APC, he has not become a force to reckon with. The factors against him may also work against Airhiavbere, who was in 2012 was sponsored by the PDP leader, Chief Tony Anenih, the acclaimed ‘Mr. Fix it,’ to challenge Oshiomhole. It was a miscalculation. The PDP lost its deposit and the ego of the eminent politician was deflated. Odubu is an experienced politician. He is a loyal deputy governor. He is popular in the ruling party. But, his fate lies in the hand of his boss and other party leaders. Already, the governor has anointed Obaseki. Ogiewonmonyi served briefly as the Minister of Works under Dr. Jonathan. He is also close to General Ogbemudia. But, party members see him as an independent minded chieftain, who is not tied to the apron-strings of the governor. Godwin Obaseki is highly connected. He is from a prominent Benin family. The people of Benin Kingdom; the royalty and chiefs; and prominent indigenes are excited about his candidature. His cousin, Pedro Obaseki, is a broadcaster and film maker who has made name in the entertainment industry. Supremacy battle in PDP A section of the party believes that only the founding fathers can rescue the party. But, another caucus has disputed this claim, saying that the so-called founding chieftains are the architects of the PDP’s misfortune. The second group is of the opinion that many of the founding fathers have dented the image of the chapter, owing to their corrupt tendencies while steering the affairs of the state. The two groups locked in a supremacy battle have not reconciled. Former Governor Lucky Igbinedion, the arrowhead of the first group, declared that whhoever is going to be the next governor must be one of the PDP founding members. Former Senate Chief Whip Rowland Ovie, who is leading the second group disagreed. He said if the former governor sponsors a candidate, the flag bearer will be tainted. He said his performance in office failure led to the defeat of Osunbor and Airhiavbere in 2007 and 2012. Ovie added: “For the PDP to be seen to have broken ranks with irresponsibility, we have to be sure that our candidate for 2016 will not have any relationship with previous failures of the PDP government in Edo.” Can the two camps agree on a candidate? Among the PDP aspirants, two stand out. They are Ize-Iyamu and Edebiri. Pastor Ize-Iyamu is the former Secretary to Government. He served under Igbinedion. He is the former Southsouth leader of the defunct ACN. Many people have described Ize-Iyamu as a hardworking politician; a strategist and organiser. In 2012, he was the Director-General of the Oshiomhole Campaign Organisation. He has the support of Igbinedion. But, some elders, including Dr. Sam Ogbemudia and Owie, are looking at another direction. Party insiders have said that Anenih may not be comfortable with his candidature because he had joined forces in 2012 against the Iyasele of Esanland, when he and Oshiomhole rejected godfatherism. He was a believer in the slogan: “No man is god.” Edebiri, a Bini from Edo South, can be described as a serial contestant. The businessman contested in 2007 in the platform of the Progressive Peoples Alliance (PPA) and in 2012 ran in the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP). Oshipmhole’s burden Since the governor unfolded his succession plan, many APC chieftains who are not favoured by his permutations have been kicking. Pedro Obaseki has urged him to rescind his decision, saying that it could be a recipe for chaos in the party. He reminded Oshiomhole that two of his candidates failed during the last senatorial election, advising him to accept the limitations to his influence. He maintained that only a level playing field at the primary can foster harmony. The former Works Minister is bitter and more combative. He decried the endorsement of a candidate by the governor, saying that it can divide the party, ahead of the election. He alleged that plans were underway to tinker with the delegates’ list. But, the governor’s political adviser has denied it. The APC aspirants who have kicked against the governor’s endorsement of Obaseki are not teaming up against the Chairman of the Economic Team. On daily basis, Obaseki is waxing stronger on the field. He has concentrated much efforts on mobilisation across the wards, local governments and senatorial districts. Since Oshipmhole declared his support for him, the governor has not make further statement. Obaseki has continued from there, holding consultations with stakeholders and soliciting for support from traditional rulers, businessmen, potential delegates, women and youths. Obaseki’s strategy While other aspirants are up in arms against him, Obaseki has taken his case to the people. He has presented to them, not as a politician, but a technocrat; tested and trusted. “The project I have embarked upon is inspired by my commitment and passion for service at this time when Nigeria is in crisis,” he said. He said having served Edo in the last seven years under Oshiomole, he knew the enormous power of government, adding that a policy stroke can distabilise a collective dream. “I have been part of the team that formulated a blue print and implementation plan. We wanted to pay to serve; we did not want to be paid to serve. I went to the University of Ibadan on Edo bursary; nobody asked me to pay back. The way people view government is how to get money from it, not how to use government to create wealth for all. “Governor Oshiomhole inherited insecurity, poor infrastructure and a civil service will a low morale. We said there was the need for us to plan. To budget is to govern. Poor budgeting has been the bane of our economy. How can we run a government without an engine to drive it? While I was working with the governor, I was not an appointee and I felt I could be more effective without been political,” he added. Obaseki reflecting on the economic crisis, warning that the challenges of governance in the post-Oshiomhole period will be more challenging. He described himself as the right man to succeed the governor, noting that he understood the Edo situation. He stressed: “In the last seven years, I have been part of the key decisions made by Governor Oshiomhole. The gains may be wiped away, if he is not succeeded by a competent administrator, who understands the foundation and the designs. “Governance will be more challenging now that resources are dwindling. The standard of governance cannot be lowered. People’s expectation will continue to rise. I am more than qualified, in terms of professionalism, capacity for planning, managerial ability and knowledge of running institutions. “I have been part of the decision-making and implementation process in the last seven years. I don’t see it as a pay back opportunity, but an opportunity to continue the excellent services of the last eight years.” Obaseki, who said the gang-up against him will fail, chided his detractors for lack of focus. “I have gone round the 18 local governments. People say they now see me at the wards. They say the person they claim they impose is the person they see and they don’t see other aspirants.” Denying the alleged plans to distort the delegates’ list, he said: “When a delegate dies, the vacancy is filled. The APC has a process. Some people defected. Their positions have to be filled. They first said I am unknown, I cannot win, the party will lose. Now, ot is about delegates’ list.” On structure, Obaseki said: “I am in a party. I can’t be in a party and build a sub-party. I rely on the party structure. I have been going to the delegates who will vote for me to get the ticket.”

Humblesmith Set to Drop New Single Featuring Flavour

Despite still topping charts with Osinachi Remix featuring Davido, melodious pop sensation , Humblesmith has hit the studios to complete a sizzling new single, and he has another industry giant on this one: Flavour Nabania. The new single which would be released on Tuesday, April 11, 2016 is titled Jukwese. It is masterfully produced by Mixsta Dimz

Jonathan: indiscipline rampant under Suleiman Abba

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday gave reason why the immediate former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Suleiman Abba, was sacked. He was quoted as saying that indiscipline was rampant among the rank and file of the police under Abba. Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) and former IGP, Mike Okiro, said this to State House Correspondents after the council, chaired by Jonathan, confirmed Solomon Arase as the substantive IGP. On why Abba was sacked, Okiro said: “I may not attempt to answer that question because I’m not part of the Presidency that removed him. So, I cannot give adequate answer. “Though at the meeting, he (Jonathan) tried to explain to members based on the question raised by one of the governors that Nigerians may want to know why the former IGP was removed. “The President, in very brief way, said during the period of the former IGP, a lot of indiscipline was noticed among the rank and file of the police and as such, he felt that a new IG should come and try his luck. That is what he said, though I cannot give details of that.” On issues discussed at the closed-door meeting, he said: “Issues that border on security were discussed, how to ensure that Nigerians live in peace, how to ensure that their security are assured and how to ensure that their lives and property are well-protected. With that, a new IGP was brought on board to ensure that the policies and programmes put in place are promoted.” Arase took over from Abba, who was removed by the Presidency on April 21 through a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati. No reason was given in the statement for his removal. In an interview with correspondents, the newly promoted IGP said: “I have just been confirmed.” On what else was discussed at the meeting, he said: “We talked about the security challenges we are having and our strategic responses to addressing those challenges. “I can assure Nigerians that we are going to address these issues.” He disagreed that the current security situation in the country was getting worse and next to the period of the civil war in Nigeria. On the dismantling of roadblocks, he said: “We already have an enforcement policy in place. Sixteen teams have moved out across the length and breadth of this country to ensure there is strict compliance to that order.” He promised to put the welfare of the men and officers of the police force on the front burner. He said: “To my men, I will tell them that their welfare will be number one on my cardinal responsibilities. You don’t motivate a workforce, except their welfare is paramount. I’m going to ensure that their welfare is going to be put on the front burner. “To Nigerians, I know that their expectations are high, but I can assure them that no Nigerian will suffer any injustice by my inaction or action.”

Nigeria Elections 2015: Presidential results announced (Live Updates)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is holding a press conference in Abuja. The first official announcement of the first batch of results is happening now. 21:41 Recess of 10 minutes before the results from two more states will be announced. 21:36 Prof Benjamin Chukwuma, the Collation Officer, announces the information on elections from Abia state. AA – 315 ACPN – 2194 AD – 448 ADC – 569 APA – 2766 APC – 13,394 CPP – 1046 PDP – 368,303 HOPE – 125 KOWA – 173 PPN – 424 NCP – 745 UDP – 213 UPP – 330 Valid votes – 391,045, rejected votes – 10,004, votes cast – 401,049. 21:31 Anambra is next. Prof Chigozie, the Collation Officer, is about to read the results. AA – 547 ACPN – 1259 AD – 475 ADC – 534 APA – 2303 APC – 17,926 CPP – 1279 HOPE – 357 KOWA – 311 PDP – 660,762 PPN – 537 UDP – 286 UPP – 1121 NCP – 887 VALID votes – 688,584, rejected – 14,825, votes cast – 703,409. 21:28 Update on Kaduna: Elections affected: Igabi, Kachia, Kagarko, Kudan, Sabon gari, Sanga, Soba, Zangon and Kataf. Polling units involved – 38. Votes affected – 27,482. 21:20 The next state is Kaduna, represented by Prof Kaura. AA – 218 ACPN – 424 AD – 273 ADC – 546 APA – 1611 APC – 1,127,760 CPP – 824 PDP – 484,085 HOPE – 105 KOWA – 176 NCP – 754 PPN – 549 UDP – 79 UPP – 78 Valid votes – 1,617,482, rejected – 32,719, total votes cast – 1,650,201. 21:17 Kwara state results are ready. Prof Musibau Akanni, the Collation Officer, announces them. 21:12 Katsina state is up next and also saw 14 parties contesting. Prof. Amin will announce the results. APC – 1,345,441 PDP – 98,937 ACPN – 402 AD – 283 ADC – 498 CPP – 976 HOPE – 47 PPN – 254 UDP – 117 UPP – 72 21:06 Prof Yayatu is the Collation Officer in Jigawa state that has 27 LGAs. 14 parties participated in the elections in Jigawa. AA – 394 ACPN – 540 AD – 587 ADC – 375 APA – 2527 APC – 885,988 CPP – 1553 HOPE – 337 KOWA – 423 NCP – 548 PDP – 142,904 PPN – 853 UDP – 338 UPP – 197 20:57 Prof Mohammed is the Collation Officer for Kano state that has 44 LGAs. AA – 206 ACPN – 778 AD – 708 ADC – 657 APA – 2770 APC – 1,903,999 CPP – 1552 HOPE – 292 KOWA – 288 NCP – 697 PDP – 215,779 PPN – 485 UDP – 234 UPP – 156 Total valid votes in Kano – 2,128,821. Total votes rejected – 43,626. Votes cast in Kano – 2,172,447. 20:56 There may be a correction in Enugu results earlier announced. 20:55 Collation resumes. Nigeria Decided: INEC Announces Official Results INEC announces the results of the presidential election. Photo: INEC Nigeria 20:48 Prof Jega has shown up. INEC set to announce results from more states. Nigeria Decided: INEC Announces Official Results INEC boss leaves the venue after the first session. Photo: INEC Nigeria 16:15 The results of eight states and the FCT have been announced so far: “We will reconvene at 8pm for more results. We learnt that 18 more states have already collated their results and the collation officers are on their way to the INEC headquarters in Abuja,” Jega said. 16:04 Prof Abdulmumuni is the Collation Officer of Nasarawa state. There are 13 Local Government areas in Nasarawa. AA – 40 ACPN – 95 AD – 74 ADC – 105 APA – 310 APC – 236,838 CPP – 131 HOPE – 4 KOWA – 48 NCP – 222 PDP – 273,460 PPN – 164 UDP – 23 UPP – 33 Total number of valid votes in Nasarawa – 511,547. Total number of rejected votes – 10,094. Total votes cast – 521,641. 15:54 Prof Ayobami Salami, the Deputy VC Academics of OAU, is the collation officer of Oyo state. Total number of registered voters in Oyo – 2,344,448. AA – 6331 ACPN – 8979 AD – 6282 ADC – 5000 APA – 4468 APC – 528,620 CPP – 6674 HOPE – 839 KOWA – 1312 NCP – 1895 PDP – 303,376 PPN – 2842 UDP – 1069 UPP – 3665 Total valid votes in Oyo – 881,352. Total rejected votes – 47,254. Total votes cast – 920,066. 15:45 Prof Micheal Faborode is the collation officer of the FCT Abuja. There are six area councils in the FCT. Total number of registered voters – 886,573. Number of accredited voters – 344,056. 14 political parties took part in the FCT. AA – 139 ACPN – 342 AD – 240 ADC – 288 APA – 674 APC – 146, 399 CPP – 347 HOPE – 83 KOWA – 165 NCP – 473 PDP – 157,195 PPN – 269 UDP – 95 UPP – 96 Total valid votes in FCT – 306,805. Total rejected votes – 9,210. Total votes cast – 316,015. 15:37 Prof Olusola Oyewole is the collation officer of Ondo state. Number of registered voters – 1,501,549. Number of accredited voters – 618,040. AA – 386 ACPN – 2406 AD – 1237 ADC – 1227 APA – 1139 APC – 299,889 CPP – 1012 HOPE – 184 KOWA- 223 NCP – 846 PDP – 251,368 PPN – 734 UDP – 184 UPP – 221 votes Total valid votes 561,056. Total rejected votes 21,379. Total votes cast 582,435. 15:27 #Nigeria2015: Osun state results is next. Prof Isaac Uzoma is the collation officer of Osun. Number of registered voters – 1,378,113. Number of accredited voters – 683,169. AA – 377 ACPN – 1731 AD – 1667 ADC – 937 APC – 383,603 CPP – 1029 HOPE – 132 KOWA – 255 NCP – 767 PDP – 249,927 PPN – 599 UDP – 124 UPP – 159 Total valid votes – 642,615. Total rejected votes – 20,758. Total votes cast – 663,373. 15:17 #Nigeria2015: Kogi results are next. Professor Atiku, Vice Chancellor of University of Abuja, is the collation Officer of Kogi state. Prof Atiku: Total registered voters – 1,350,883, accredited voters – 476,839. AA – 700 ACPN – 1089 AD – 427 ADC – 761 APA – 1001 APC – 264,851 HOPE – 147 KOWA – 190 NCP – 399 PDP – 149,987 PPN – 476 UDP – 180 UPP – 1456 15:08 Prof Hillary, the VC of Mike Okpara University, is the collation officer of Enugu state. 14 political parties took part in Enugu state. Total number of registered voters – 1,381,563. AA – 441 ACPN – 479 AD – 269 ADC – 478 APA – 715 APC – 14,157 CPP – 237 HOPE – 110 KOWA – 203 NCP – 761 PDP – 553,003 PPN – 407 UDP – 1623 UPP – 290 Total valid votes – 573,173. Total rejected votes – 12,459. Total votes cast – 585,632. 14:55 Prof Duro Oni is the Ogun State Collation Officer. 20 local governments participated in Ogun state, 14 political parties took part in the polls. Total number of registered voters in Ogun – 1,709,409. Accredited voters – 594,975. AA – 584 AD – 1927 ACPN – 3072 ADC – 1364 APA – 1930 APC – 308,290 PDP – 207,950 PPN – 4339 UDP – 562 UPP – 597 HOPE – 332 KOWA – 432 NCP – 815 Total valid votes – 533,172. Total rejected votes – 26,441. Votes cast – 559,631. INEC officials in some states have collated their individual numbers pending the collation and announcement of the final results. Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have begun to announce results from Nigeria’s Presidential elections. INEC officials in some states have collated their individual numbers pending the collation and announcement of the final results. Here are some of the Presidential results that have been released: KOGI APC: 264,851 PDP: 149,987 JIGAWA: APC: 885, 988 PDP: 143, 904 NASARAWA: APC: 236, 838 PDP: 273, 460 ENUGU: APC: 14,157 PDP: 553,003 EKITI Ilejemeje: PDP-3,799, APC- 3,000. Ekiti South West: PDP-10,220; APC -7,195. Efon: PDP- 5,699, APC-3,103 Irepodun/Ifelodun: PDP-11,895; APC- 7,970. Oye: PDP-11,262; APC- 8,574. Emure: PDP- 6,822 ; APC 5,353. Ikere: PDP-14,091; APC- 7,990. Ekiti West: PDP-10,003, APC-8,001 Ado: PDP-25,419, APC-14,414 Ikole: PDP-13,306; APC-10,026. Gbonyin: PDP- 8,792; APC 6,334 Ekiti East: PDP-11,922 ; APC-8,274. Moba: PDP- 8,687; APC- 7,492 Ise/Orun: PDP-9,158; APC 5,675 OSUN Boluwaduro: APC- 5288, PDP-4413. Egbedore: APC- 9577 PDP- 6507 Ila: APC- 11576, PDP- 7647 Boripe: APC-12152, PDP- 7457 Ife North: APC-8369, PDP- 7921 Ife South: APC-9793, PDP-9283 Ife East: APC-12513, PDP-15532 Olorunda: APC- 23,342, PDP-7958 Atakumosa West: APC- 6639, PDP-4734 Ife East: APC 12513, PDP-15532 Odo Otin: APC-13351, PDP-10230 Isokan: APC-10187, PDP-6974 Orolu: APC-8466, PDP-6360 Atakunmosa East: APC 6639, PDP-4734 Ifelodun: APC 17040, PDP 9847 Irepodun: APC-12485, PDP-7750 Ayedaade: APC- 13560, PDP- 9466 Olaoluwa: APC 8125, PDP 5910 OGUN Odeda: APC-11,102; PDP -4,456 Imeko Afon: APC-7,657; PDP-12,153 Sagamu: APC-15,761, PDP -17,263 Ijebu Ode: APC -14,043, PDP -8,972 Remo North: APC- 6,164, PDP -9,278 Ewekoro: APC -9,626, PDP -3,227 Obafemi-Owode: APC -15,207, PDP -5,786. Ijebu North-East: APC- 7638, PDP-6163. Odogboolu: APC -11623, PDP -11405. Abeokuta North: APC 21213, PDP 5,742 OYO OYO WEST: APC-16,431; PDP- 5,381. ATISBO: APC-9,090; PDP-6,392 SAKI WEST: APC- 7,208; PDP-5,368 ATIBA: APC-16,755; PDP- 6,443 IWAJOWA: APC-8,715; PDP-7,389 ONA ARA: APC- 12,291; PDP-7,175 IBARAPA EAST: APC-10,482; PDP-7,009 IDO: APC-17,235; PDP- 6,538 OLUYOLE: APC-19,642; PDP-6,956; KAJOLA: APC-14,538; PDP- 11,045 AFIJIO: APC- 8,001; PDP-5,738 OORELOPE: APC-9,425; PDP -5,384 IREPO: APC-10,380; PDP -4,979 ITESIWAJU: APC-7,257; PDP-7,605 KANO Kibiya: APC- 23,000; PDP- 4,999 Gabasawa: APC-31,000; PDP- 8,840 Bagwai: APC- 3 8,750; PDP 8,159 Kunchi: APC-24,542; PDP 2,921 Tsanyawa: APC-32,662; PDP 4,819 Gaya: APC -38,085; PDP 1,888 BORNO Marte: APC 426; PDP 742 Kala Balge: APC 1766- PDP 98 Askira Uba: APC, 5220 PDP, 1308 Ngala: APC 2764; PDP 241 Kukuwa: APC 5662, PDP 230 Mobbar APC 4487, PDP 108 Abadam APC 2657, PDP 70 Ngazai APC, 3521, PDP 211 Kaga APC 6133 PDP 202 Mafa APC 7140, PDP 178 Dikwa APC 3031, PDP 114 Gwoza APC 15702, PDP 1414 Gubio APC 6481 PDP 306 Munguno APC 5461, PDP 181 Bama APC 11,133 PDP 193 Guzamala APC 2720 PDP 397

Police arrest INEC officer in Taraba for collecting bribe from politician

JALINGO—The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC resident commissioner in Taraba State, Alhaji Ahmed Makama has confirmed that his Electoral Officer in Ibbi local government area of Taraba state was in the police net at the police headquarters in Jalingo for allegedly collecting bribe from a politician from the area to manipulate election results. The Electoral Officer who was attached to Ibbi to conduct the Saturday presidential and National Assembly elections was manhandled by angry youths in Ibbi for allegedly collecting 20 million naira bribe from a staunch politician in Ibbi to change the result of the state house of representative within the area. The elections in Nwonyo II ward of Ibbi local government area was suspended by INEC as a result of the crisis that broke out between youths of the area and the Electoral Officer in the local government on Saturday. He however explained that affected Electoral Officer has been replaced by a Head of Department of the commission to conduct the elections.

#NigeriaDecides: APC Winning Comfortably In Kaduna & Parts Of Oyo & Osun States

Results coming in from Kaduna North shows that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is leading in the polls with the Peoples Democratic Party coming not too far behind. Vanguard correspondent gathered that APC led in Kawo, Uguwan Liwan and many other wards. Below are the results from Kaduna. Ward: Kawo Presidential APC-17,823 PDP 1,001 Senate APC-17,750 PDP-1,094 Uguwan Liman Presidential APC-4,190 PDP-1,782 Senate APC 4,101 PDP 1,911 House of Reps APC 3,992 PDP 1,899 Shaba Ward Presidential APC 3,871 PDP 1,827 Senate APC 3,780 PDP 1,942 House of Reps APC 3,517 PDP 2,127 Unguwan Shanu Ward Presidential APC 10,345 PDP 219 Senate APC 10,156 PDP 390 House of Reps APC 9,889 PDP 380 Unguwan Sarki Presidential APC 11,668 PDP 997 Senate APC 11,266 PDP 1,212 House of Reps APC 10,211 PDP 1,185 Hayin Banki Presidential APC 10,813 PDP 1,193 Senate APC 10,684 PDP 1,193 House of Reps APC 10,202 PDP 1,195 Presidential Election results from Oyo OYO WEST APC 16,431 PDP: 5,381. ATISBO APC 9,090; PDP-6,392 SAKI WEST APC: 7,208 PDP: 5,368

#NigeriaDecides: Jonathan Wins Ekiti With 176,474 Votes

According to Vanguard, President Goodluck Jonathan won in all the 16 local government areas of Ekiti State in Saturday’s presidential election The PDP candidates equally cleared all the three senatorial seats and 6 House of Representatives seats in the state. Briefing newsmen at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office ,Ado Ekiti Sunday,the Chief Returning Officer for the Presidential election for Ekiti State and Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Technology,(FUTA), Akure, Prof. Biyi Daramola said the president and other PDP candidates won in all the 16 local government areas of the state

APC Reveals Why There Was Massive Turnout For Election

Following the massive turn out of voters in Saturday’s presidential election, a scribe of the major opposition party, the All Progressive Congress (APC) has come out to reveal to Nigerians what it truly signified. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Damaturu, Yobe State, the APC’s National Secretary, Mai-Mala Buni revealed that the mass turnout of voters in Presidential and National Assembly elections is a reflection of Nigerians’ faith in democratic governance. Buni urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to respect the people’s choice. “The unprecedented turnout of electorate, their peaceful conduct, patience and cooperation for successful conduct of this election should be respected with declaration of winners without bias. In spite of the security challenges in some areas and threats and the hitches associated with the card readers, people remained resolute and committed to ensuring that they participated in the exercise,” he said. The APC scribe called on electorate to remain peaceful, law abiding and cooperate with INEC in the remaining exercises to ensure its success. He also advised security agencies to remain neutral and objective in the discharge of their duties throughout the electioneering period. “The loyalty of security agencies is to the country and not to any political party or candidate; they must resist any attempt by anybody to drag them into politics and avoid any act that will portray them as being partisan,” he said. The national secretary also urged the electoral commission to improve on its performance in order to reduce challenges posed by the use of card readers during Saturday’s poll to ensure credible and acceptable election in the country. Election observers on Saturday acknowledged the fact that there was a huge turnout of voters in most part of the country, and that the poll was very peaceful. It was also confirmed by the international observers that electorates were very calm and patient even when the card readers were malfunctioning and not being able to accredit so many potential voters during the voting exercise. In states like Katsina, Kaduna and Adamawa, there was a huge turn from even the elderly people who stormed the various polling units with the assistance of their wards and grandchildren to cast their votes for the candidate of their choice. - See more at: http://www.jazzyfans.net/apc-reveals-why-there-was-massive-turnout-for-election/#sthash.J44BqtMF.dpuf

See Who Wants Jega Arrested And Prosecuted

National Secretary of the Labour Party (LP), Barr. Olukayode Ajulo has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega over what he called the “total failure of the card reader for Saturday’s presidential election”. Ajulo, who described the election as an election between the PDP and smart card reader said Jega deserves total blame for going ahead with the use of the card reader despite stiff opposition from many concerned stakeholders in the polity on the problem that may arose from the use of the cards. According to him “I think the election is between PDP and smart card reader. If I have my way, Professor Attahiru Jega ought to have been arrested and prosecuted. Because we raised this issue right from beginning that the card reader will fail. And it failed”. “This is the same Jega about six months ago that told everyone that Ekiti and Osun election are important elections to use card reader which they are not sure of. Then, how manage he now accepted to use card reader for presidential election. Honestly, the card reader failed woefully. Now, he now said they should use manual voter register in the last minute. Why didn’t he say that before?” National Secretary of the Labour Party (LP), Barr. Olukayode Ajulo has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega over what he called the “total failure of the card reader for Saturday’s presidential election”. Ajulo, who described the election as an election between the PDP and smart card reader said Jega deserves total blame for going ahead with the use of the card reader despite stiff opposition from many concerned stakeholders in the polity on the problem that may arose from the use of the cards. According to him “I think the election is between PDP and smart card reader. If I have my way, Professor Attahiru Jega ought to have been arrested and prosecuted. Because we raised this issue right from beginning that the card reader will fail. And it failed”. “This is the same Jega about six months ago that told everyone that Ekiti and Osun election are important elections to use card reader which they are not sure of. Then, how manage he now accepted to use card reader for presidential election. Honestly, the card reader failed woefully. Now, he now said they should use manual voter register in the last minute. Why didn’t he say that before?”

BREAKING NEWS: INEC’s WEBSITE GETS HACKED BY NIGERIA CYBER HACKING GROUP ON ELECTION DAY

The website of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been hacked about 30 minutes ago. The hackers introduced themselves as “StruCk By Nigerian Cyber Army | TeaM NCA” The statement on the website read: “Sorry xD Your Site has been STAMPED by TeaM Nigerian Cyber Army FEEL SOME SHAME ADMIN!!” “Security is just an illusion, Remember US GREETINGS OF PEACE TO CITIZEN OF NIGERIA FROM TEAM NCA NIGERIANS No Body Can Give You Freedom No Body Can Give You Equality Or Justice If You Are A Man/Woman YOU TAKE IT” Its 2015 Elections And We Are Here AGain But This Time In A Different Form, APC Claimed They Hacked Into INEC DATABASE But We Own The DATABASE Long Before Now So No Worries No Fear To All NIGERIANs…GO And Cast Your Vote And We Assure You That Your Vote Must Count Because We Are The Kings Of The NIgerRian CYber SPACE.” NOTE: WE GAT ACCESS TO OTHER HIGH RANKING NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT SERVERS, BUT WE ARE NOT HERE FOR THAT TODAY!. INEC DONT TRY TO RIG BECAUSE WE HAVE BEEN WATCHING YOU DAY AND NIGHT FOR MONTHS NOW BUT DONT BE SCARED WE MEAN NO HARM COS IF YOU ATTEMPT TO RIG YOU WILL PAY!!,” the hackers wrote. “WE ARE THE THE VOICE OF THE YOUTHs!! WE ALSO USE THIS MEDIUM TO ADVICE ALL POLITICAL PARTIES: WHO PRICE GO PAY. WE DO NOT FORGIVE, WE DO NOT FORGET EXPECT US!”

BOKO HARAM FIGHTERS TOLD TO KILL WIVES AS TROOPS TAKEOVER ITS HQ: GWOZA

Abuja (AFP) - Nigeria's military on Friday announced that troops had retaken the town of Gwoza from Boko Haram, from which the group declared their caliphate last year. Defence spokesman Chris Olukolade told a news conference in the capital, Abuja, that the recapture came after "concerted and well-coordinated land and air operations". "A lot of arms and ammunition have been recovered and the administrative headquarters (of Boko Haram) completely destroyed," he said. "A massive cordon and search has commenced to locate any of the fleeing terrorists or hostages in their custody." Earlier this month, residents who fled the town in Borno state told AFP that militants had been massing in Gwoza and killing local people who were unable to flee. That led to speculation that the group, which has been pushed out of a number of towns in three northeast states in recent weeks, was preparing for a final assault. Olukolade said dead bodies had been discovered in a well, while one man who was forcibly conscripted into the militants' ranks said the group's leader had ordered women in the town to be killed. Usman Ali, a 35-year-old farmer, said Abubakar Shekau addressed his fighters on March 15 and told them to kill the women they have taken as wives. View galleryNigerian soldiers patrol close to a former camp of … Nigerian soldiers patrol close to a former camp of Islamist extremist group Boko Haram near Maidugur … "He said they should go back to Gwoza and kill all of their women they left behind. He said if they didn't kill them they would not join them in paradise," he told AFP after managing to escape. "They took us along to Gwoza where we witnessed the carnage." Earlier this month residents who fled Bama, also in Borno state, had also reported that dozens of women forced into marriage with Boko Haram fighters were killed. - Boko Haram 'fleeing' - On August 24 last year, Shekau declared that Gwoza was "part of the Islamic caliphate", adding to speculation the militants were imitating the Islamic State group. Shekau had the previous month praised IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi but stopped short of pledging allegiance. He has since formally allied himself to the group in Syria and Iraq. Nigeria's national security spokesman Mike Omeri said last week that troops had begun the "final onslaught" against Boko Haram, saying Gwoza was one of three areas yet to be retaken. Olukolade said on Friday: "As at yesterday, the military has been able to take over virtually all the enclaves and hideouts where the terrorists were marauding. "It is observed that some of the terrorists are currently fleeing towards border areas." He said fleeing Boko Haram fighters were likely to "run into subsequent encounter(s) with contingents" of the Multinational Joint Task Force who have been mandated to contain them, he added. A four-nation coalition of Nigeria, Niger, Chad and Cameroon has claimed a number of successes since the turn of the year to end the insurgency which has claimed more than 13,000 lives since 2009. The ongoing operation was cited as a reason to delay Nigeria's general election on February 14 to this Saturday, as soldiers would not be able to provide security nationwide. In a televised address broadcast on Friday before weekend elections, President Goodluck Jonathan hailed troops for having "successfully stemmed the seizure of Nigerian territories". But Chad's President Idriss Deby accused Nigeria of failing to cooperate with the regional coalition battling the jihadists, saying there had been zero contact between their armies. "The whole world is asking why the Nigerian army, which is a big army... is not in a position to stand up to untrained kids armed with Kalashnikovs," Deby told French magazine Le Point, in an interview published this week.

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BBM LAUNCHES PROTECTION FOR ANDROID AND IOS

In a bid to put more focus on digital privacy, BlackBerry has announced BBM Protected support for Android and iOS. This will allow those smartphone owners to access a more secure enterprise-based version of its BBM messaging service. Earlier BBM protect was only accessible through Blackberry devices but now devices running Android and iOS can also use the feature. BBM Protected for iOS, Android, and BlackBerry phones uses encryption keys which are generated by the communicating mobile devices themselves. It is part of the BBM Protected IM service which offers the standard IM app-like features along with boosted security. To use the service one can start a Protected conversation on the BBM Protect and even invite non-BBM protected users into the conversation, as long as they have the BBM app on their device.

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