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Delta INEC Commences 2023 Post Election Review, Highlights Gray Areas

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By Lateef Taiwo

The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Delta State, Pastor Udoh Tom, says the Independent National Electoral Commission is taking measures aimed at addressing some of the challenges experienced during the processes and conduct of the 2023 elections.

Mr. Udoh Tom, stated this in Asaba, at a Post-Election Meeting of INEC Personnel and Ad Hoc Staff, to review the performance of the Commission in the execution of recent polls

The Resident Electoral Commissioner Reverend Udoh Tom, said the conference was planned to evaluate the decisions taken in the course of the 2023 elections, with the aim to make improvements on subsequent electoral engagements.

He stressed
“To tell us what did they see that did not go well and how can we improve on what we did.

“After harnessing all these facts, in the (next) pre-election we can now say, this was done this way; let’s do it this way. Let’s add this input and maybe we will bring more technology into it.”

Mr. Udoh Tom, also made clarifications on the controversy surrounding the application of technologies like the INEC Result Viewing Portal, (IReV) INEC Voter Enrolment Device, (IVED) Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, (BVAS) and the glitches experienced in the last exercise.

REC observed
“The issue of IReV is making me to use the fact of the Ocean Gates submersible that went down to explore the Titanic; technology is dynamic, sometimes it fails.”

An hoc staff Prof. Ezekiel Agbalagba and an Electoral Officer Mr. Kingsley Ogbegbe, made observations on the State Level Post Election Review exercise.

[Prof. Agbalagba]
“People clipping in INEC Office just to register, those are some of the issues we looked at.”

Mr. Ogbegbe
“We are not looking at the good side of the election, we are looking at where we didn’t do too well and knowing how to correcting such areas.”

The participants were divided into six groups where each unit discussed and made recommendations on topics including voter access expansion policy, election security, deployment of electoral materials, Voter Education and Registration.

In attendance at the summit were Senatorial District Collation Officers, Resident Area Collation Officers, Presiding and Assistant Presiding Officers and Electoral Officers from the twenty five local government areas of the state

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National Trail Mourns Pioneer Editor, Abdulazeez Suleiman

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Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihir-Raji’un.

The Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of , Hon. Inuwa Bwala, on behalf of the management and staff, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of veteran journalist and pioneer editor of the newspaper, Abdulazeez Suleiman.
Bwala also extended condolences to Suleiman’s family, associates and the Nigerian media industry, describing his passing as a monumental loss at a time his experience, courage and service to the nation were still greatly needed.
Suleiman reportedly died shortly before a scheduled surgery.
A pioneer editor of National Trail Newspaper, Abdulazeez Suleiman was regarded as a thoroughbred journalist with a remarkable talent for breaking exclusive stories and shaping public discourse through responsible journalism.
Throughout his distinguished career, he worked with notable media organisations, including National Trail Newspaper, Daily Trust, Summit and The Road. He earned widespread admiration for fearless reporting, ethical conduct and unwavering commitment to professionalism.
His writings and public interventions consistently reflected deep concern for justice, peace, accountability and national unity.

Beyond journalism, Suleiman was widely respected as a bridge-builder who strongly believed in dialogue, mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence among Nigeria’s diverse peoples. He remained steadfast in his conviction that truth and justice are essential pillars for national progress.

Though his voice has now gone silent, the values and ideals he stood for will continue to inspire generations. His legacy as a principled journalist, advocate and patriot will endure in the hearts of many whose lives he touched through his work and humanity.
The management and staff of National Trail Newspaper prayed Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus and comfort his family, friends, colleagues and members of the in this moment of grief.
Rest in peace, Abdulazeez Suleiman. Your service and legacy will not be forgotten.

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JUST IN: After Primary Election Victory, Shehu Sani Visits Parents’ Graves to Offer Prayers and Express Gratitude to God

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Following his victory in the party primary election, Senator Shehu Sani visited the graves of his parents to pray and give thanks to Almighty God.

The former senator described the visit as very important to him, noting that his parents played a significant role in his upbringing and in shaping his political life.

Shehu Sani prayed for Allah to forgive his parents and all deceased Muslims, while also reaffirming his commitment to continue serving the people with honesty and integrity after securing victory in the primaries.

The gesture has attracted attention from his supporters and social media users, many of whom praised his act of remembering his parents after a political success.

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National Trail Mourns Pioneer Editor, Abdulazeez Suleiman

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Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihir-Raji’un.

The Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of , Hon. Inuwa Bwala, on behalf of the management and staff, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of veteran journalist and pioneer editor of the newspaper, Abdulazeez Suleiman.
Bwala also extended condolences to Suleiman’s family, associates and the Nigerian media industry, describing his passing as a monumental loss at a time his experience, courage and service to the nation were still greatly needed.
Suleiman reportedly died shortly before a scheduled surgery.
A pioneer editor of National Trail Newspaper, Abdulazeez Suleiman was regarded as a thoroughbred journalist with a remarkable talent for breaking exclusive stories and shaping public discourse through responsible journalism.
Throughout his distinguished career, he worked with notable media organisations, including National Trail Newspaper, Daily Trust, Summit and The Road. He earned widespread admiration for fearless reporting, ethical conduct and unwavering commitment to professionalism.
His writings and public interventions consistently reflected deep concern for justice, peace, accountability and national unity.

Beyond journalism, Suleiman was widely respected as a bridge-builder who strongly believed in dialogue, mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence among Nigeria’s diverse peoples. He remained steadfast in his conviction that truth and justice are essential pillars for national progress.

Though his voice has now gone silent, the values and ideals he stood for will continue to inspire generations. His legacy as a principled journalist, advocate and patriot will endure in the hearts of many whose lives he touched through his work and humanity.
The management and staff of National Trail Newspaper prayed Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus and comfort his family, friends, colleagues and members of the in this moment of grief.
Rest in peace, Abdulazeez Suleiman. Your service and legacy will not be forgotten.

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