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Ward primaries: PDP to disqualify perpetrators of violence in A’Ibom
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Akwa Ibom Chapter, says it will not tolerate any act of violence or tension during its ongoing party congresses/primaries in the state.
The PDP Chairman for Akwa Ibom, Mr Udo Ekpenyong, handed down the party’s position while addressing officers designated to oversee the conduct of the congress on Thursday in Uyo.
He said that the councillorship primaries was prior to the Local Government Areas congresses that would hold on October 3 in the state.
Ekpenyong reminded the party faithful that the PDP in Akwa Ibom had set for itself, a reputation of conducting peaceful, credible and fair nominations, urging them to sustain the reputation.
“As messengers of the party, we are asking you to ensure that everything you do , conform to this present administration’s overall intention to lead a fair, and people-centric processes of nominations.
“Everything that we have done since the commencement of this process have been transparent, fair and credible. As party Chairman, I will ask that you do everything to maintain this posturing,” Ekpeyong said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Correspondent who went round some of the 368 wards where the congresses were conducted, reports that the process was generally peaceful as most of the wards had already adopted consensus candidates.
Also commenting, Mr Aniekan Bassey, the Speaker, Akwa Ibom House of Assembly, in Southern Uruan Ward 2, applauded the leadership and members of PDP in the state for peaceful conduct of the primaries.
The speaker used the occasion to donate a parcel of land for the councillorship candidate to build and live among his people.
He said that the nomination form for the election was purchased by members of the community, and therefore placed an obligation on the candidate to touch lives of members of the community once he was voted into office.
“The candidate did not spend any money. He was sponsored by the community, please try and touch lives, especially the women. Set a good example by building in the village.
“Do your best for your people, there is so much in government to go round, so there is no point fighting,” he advised.
The speaker advised the generality of Akwa Ibom youths to eschew violence and conduct themselves peacefully throughout the exercise.
He tasked well meaning members of communities across the state to promptly intervene as he had done on areas where tension might be perceived.
“Like the Southern Uruan Ward 6, I was able to meet the stakeholders and aspirants this morning, we had to come up with a consensus candidate.
“All the grey areas were sorted out and the aspirants unanimously adopted one of them as a sole candidate for this election,” he said.
The primaries which were conducted in line with COVID-19 protocols, ended earlier in some local government areas, depending on when materials arrived in such wards and the method adopted by the people.(NAN)
By: Fabian Apechihin
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s cabinet amid a growing controversy surrounding his academic credentials.
Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga confirmed Nnaji’s resignation in a statement issued late Tuesday.
Nnaji’s exit follows mounting allegations that his academic certificates were forged. Investigations revealed that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), disowned the Bachelor of Science degree he claimed to possess, stating that he never completed his studies at the institution and was therefore not issued any certificate.
According to UNN Vice-Chancellor Prof. Simon U. Ortuanya, Nnaji was admitted in 1981 but failed to meet the requirements for graduation.
In a related development, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) reportedly disowned the certificate of national service presented by Nnaji, describing it as fake.
His resignation marks the latest in a series of controversies to hit the Tinubu administration over questions of integrity and accountability among public officials.
INEC chairman, prof. Mahmood Yakubu has concluded his second tenure as INEC chairman today.
After ten years in office, prof. Mahmood yakubu handed over to inec national commissioner, May Agbamuche Mbu, as acting INEC chairman, pending the appointment of a new INEC chairman by the president.
The handing over was made during a meeting with resident electoral commissioners
Israel Launches Heavy Airstrikes in Gaza as Ceasefire Talks Collapse
Tensions in the Middle East have surged once again as Israel carried out a series of heavy airstrikes on Gaza late Sunday night, following the collapse of ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
According to international reports, the strikes targeted areas suspected of housing Hamas infrastructure, including tunnels, weapons storage sites, and command centers. Witnesses described powerful explosions that lit up the night sky, with plumes of smoke and debris rising across Gaza City. Emergency responders have been racing to rescue civilians trapped under the rubble, while hospitals struggle to cope with a growing number of casualties.
The Palestinian health ministry reported several deaths and dozens of injuries, though the exact figures remain unclear amid the chaos.
The renewed violence follows weeks of indirect talks between Israel and Hamas aimed at achieving a durable ceasefire and improving humanitarian conditions in Gaza. Sources close to the negotiations said discussions collapsed over disputes concerning prisoner swaps, border access, and security assurances.
Israeli officials said the airstrikes were a “necessary response” to continued rocket attacks from Gaza, while Hamas vowed swift retaliation.
The United Nations, the European Union, and several world leaders have called for restraint and a resumption of dialogue to prevent the situation from spiraling into a wider conflict. Meanwhile, civilians on both sides continue to bear the brunt of the violence—facing blackouts, food shortages, and growing fear as hopes for peace once again fade.
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