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  • Nigerians would plead with Tinubu for second term, says Beta Edu

    Nigerians would plead with Tinubu for second term, says Beta Edu

    The national woman leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Betta Edu has said Nigerians will beg the President-elect, Bola Tinubu to run for a second term in office after four years in office.

    Edu disclosed this in an interview with Channels Television on Thursday.

    According to her, Tinubu is fully prepared to “hit the ground running” immediately after assuming office.

    The women leader said Tinubu will work on the “low points” of the outgoing administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.

    “I bet on anything, Nigerians would plead with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, four years down the line, for a second term.

    “The first point we must understand is that Nigeria is a work in progress. If you listen to the speech of President Muhammadu Buhari today at the state banquet hall, he stated very clearly that he has fought a good fight.

    “He said he is handing over Nigeria to someone who he believes will continue from where he stops and do better.”

    Edu said Tinubu has a clearly written set of programmes that will be carried out in the first 60 days in office.

    She said, “If you know Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, he is a deep thinker and doer. One who is very strong in terms of analysing and strategising.

    “I can boldly tell you for free that the next 60 days have clearly been spelt out by Tinubu — what he hopes to do, what he hopes to achieve, at what point and where.

    “He fully understands the task ahead of him. He is fully prepared. He wants to hit the ground running.”

     

  • Hon Gbenga Power endorses Governor AbdulRasaq’s second term bid

    Hon Gbenga Power endorses Governor AbdulRasaq’s second term bid

    Political Stalwart and Philantropist, Honourable Gbenga Oyekunle Power has endorsed the Second Term bid of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State and declared his resolve to work at ensuring the victory of All Progressives Congress, APC in the Gubernatorial and State Assembly elections slated for Saturday, March 18, 2023.

    Hon Oyekunle Power who contested the February 25 Federal House of Representatives election on the platform of African Democratic Congress, ADC in the Ifelodun/Offa/ Oyun Federal Constituency, and his teeming supporters had earlier opted to return to All Progressive Congress, APC, to ensure continuity in the administration of the State.

    During a short courtesy visit to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at Government House, Ilorin on Wednesday, Honourable Oyekunle Power said he and his supporters are back in APC for good and assure the Governor of his Constituency’s endorsement of the Governor’s reelection.

    In his short remarks, Governor AbdulRazaq noted that Gbenga Power has always been a part of the APC family whose support and loyalty to him and his administration had never been in doubt.

    Hon Gbenga Oyekunle Power enjoys devoted followership and massive support in his Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Constituency where his untiring philanthropic activities have continued to make impact in the lives of his people.

  • Portugal nominates UN Secretary General, Guterres for second term

    Portugal nominates UN Secretary General, Guterres for second term

    The Portuguese government has officially nominated UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as a candidate for a second term in office.

    UN spokesman, Mr Stephane Dujarric, disclosed this at his daily news briefing in New York on Wednesday.

    He said the nomination came in a letter addressed to the Presidents of the General Assembly and the Security Council.

    Guterres, 71, a former Prime Minister of Portugal, became the ninth Secretary-General following his election by the UN General Assembly on Oct. 13, 2016.

    On Jan. 11, Dujarric confirmed that the UN chief, whose current term expires on Dec. 31, would be seeking a second five-year term beginning in January 2022.

    Article 97 of the UN Charter empowers the General Assembly to appoint the Secretary-General on the recommendation of the Security Council.

    This means that any of the five permanent members of the council, who will make their choice known in coming months, can veto Guterres’ nomination.

    The selection process of the next Secretary-General officially began on Feb. 6 with a joint letter by the General Assembly and Security Council presidents asking member states to nominate candidates.

    As of the time of filing this report on Wednesday evening, only Guterres was known to have been nominated for the post.

    In January, Honduras’ permanent representative to the UN, Amb. Mary Flake, also sent a letter to all member states asking them to present female candidates.

    Flake said there had never been a female secretary-general, adding that she is “wring from a place of conviction, where standing for equal rights makes a difference in creating a fair and equitable organisation”.

    Guterres’ election in 2016 came as a disappointment to women, who had hoped to break the male dominance of the post.

    Thirteen candidates, comprising seven women and six men, contested for the post then.

  • Just in: Akeredolu declares public holiday in Ondo to mark his 2nd inauguration as governor

    Just in: Akeredolu declares public holiday in Ondo to mark his 2nd inauguration as governor

    Ondo State Governor, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has declared tomorrow, Wednesday work free day to celebrate his second term inauguration.

    In a circular signed by the Ondo State Head of Service, Aderemi Olabode on the subject matter, accounting officers were instructed to note the circular and disseminate same to all staff of their respective Ministries, Departments and agencies (MDAs).

    Meanwhile, the second term inauguration ceremony of Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as the governor of Ondo State has been scheduled to hold on February 24 (tomorrow), at the International Culture and Event Center, Igbatoro Road, Akure, which ordinarily sits 1,800 persons.

    The chairperson of the inauguration committee and deputy governor -elect, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, told journalists in Akure recently that the inauguration and all the ancillary activities would be low-key, due to the prevailing economic situation in the state.

    Mr Akeredolu was re-elected governor of the state on October 10, 2020, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, defeating the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Eyitayo Jegede, and the current Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi, who contested on the platform of the Zenith Labour Party.

    Mr Akeredolu will take the oath of office next week, despite his re-election being challenged by Mr Jegede.

    Mr Jegede is asking the governorship election tribunal to declare him winner and nullify the election of Mr Akeredolu on the grounds that the latter was not validly nominated.

  • JUST IN: Buhari swears in Mahmood Yakubu for second term as INEC chair

    JUST IN: Buhari swears in Mahmood Yakubu for second term as INEC chair

    President Muhmmadu Buhari on Wednesday swore-in Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC ), for the second and final five-year term in office.

    The swearing-in ceremony took place just before the commencement of the weekly virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council, (FEC), in the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

    TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that the Senate had on Dec. 1, confirmed the nomination of Yakubu for re- appointment as Chairman of INEC.

    Yakubu’s confirmation by the Senate followed the presentation of the report of its Committee on INEC by the Chairman, Sen. Kabiru Gaya, during plenary.

    The president Buhari had on Nov. 25, transmitted to the Senate for confirmation, the nomination of Yakubu for a second term in office.

    Buhari reappointed Yakubu as Chairman of INEC for another five-year term on Oct. 27.

    TNG reports that Yakubu is the first chair to be reappointed to head the commission in recent history.

    Yakubu, who spoke to State House correspondents after taking his oath of office, pledged to redouble efforts towards ensuring the conduct of free and fair elections in the country.

    He reiterated the commitment of INEC to partner with the National Assembly (NASS) in ensuring speedy passage of the amendment of the electoral legal framework.

    He said: “We have clearly demonstrated in recent elections that elections are getting better and they will continue to get better.

    “The National Assembly is holding a public hearing on the amendment of the electoral legal framework.

    “This is important and this time around, working with the National Assembly, we will ensure a speedy passage of the amendment bill and once it is assented to, it will help us enormously in confronting the challenges ahead.

    “The preparations for 2023 general elections have proceeded in earnest; we need certainty and therefore the electoral legal framework is fundamental, without which we cannot formulate our regulations and guidelines.

    “Without our regulations and guidelines, we cannot conclude work on the manual for the training of ad hoc staff for the elections.

    “So from here, I am going to proceed to the National Assembly, so work begins in earnest and we have already started.’’

  • Wike, Okowa, Tambuwal, others storm Edo for Obaseki’s second term swearing-in

    Wike, Okowa, Tambuwal, others storm Edo for Obaseki’s second term swearing-in

    Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu on Thursday took their Oath of Office for a second and final term in office.

    The Oath of Office was administered around 12 noon by the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Esther Edigin.

    In attendance at the inauguration which took place on Thursday at the Tennis Court of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, were governors of the Peoples Democratic Party including Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, and Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State.

    PDP National Chairman, Uche Secondus, was also present at the event with some other party officials while Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo was represented by a government official.

    Obaseki had defected to the PDP from the All Progressives Congress after he was denied the ruling party’s ticket in the primary election due to intra-party wranglings.

    He later defeated the APC candidate in the September 19, 2020 governorship election, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, to be re-elected governor of the state.

    Speaking at the inauguration, Obaseki promised to consolidate on his first-term achievements.

    He said, “We will also rapidly develop our critical energy, housing, digital and road Infrastructure, which provides a framework to drive inclusive growth as well as build the economy and drive industrialization, trade and investment, to solidify our state’s status as the choice investment destination in the country.

    “We will preserve the environment and public utilities, to make our state more functional and adapt to the challenges of climate change and rural-urban migration. Our major drive will be the clean and green Edo initiative and sustaining our campaign to plant trees and restore the forest.”

  • Second Term: Obaseki takes oath of office today, dissolves cabinet

    Second Term: Obaseki takes oath of office today, dissolves cabinet

    The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki on Wednesday dissolved the state executive council.

    The governor, who announced the dissolution at a valedictory executive council session at the Government House in Benin City, expressed appreciation to the outgoing council members for their selfless service to the state.

    Obaseki said: “Since I became governor, I didn’t sack any commissioner, but rather they sacked me by resigning from my cabinet. What is important in government are the core values of truth, justice and fairness.”

    Obaseki urged former members of his cabinet to continue to work and support his administration.

    Meanwhile, Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, will be sworn into office for a second term on today (Thursday).

    This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr Crusoe Osagie, in Benin, on Wednesday.

    He said, “The inauguration/swearing-in ceremony of Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki and Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu will hold on Thursday, November 12, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium between 11am and 1pm prompt.

    Due to the prevailing realities of the coronavirus pandemic, we would be having only 750 invited guests at the venue.

     

  • JUST IN: Adesina sworn-in for second term as AfDB President

    JUST IN: Adesina sworn-in for second term as AfDB President

    Dr Akinwunmi Adesina has been sworn as President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), to serve another five-year term.

    The ceremony held virtually on Tuesday morning.

    It would be recalled that Adesina, former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, was re-elected last week after getting a hundred percent vote of all regional and non-regional members of the Bank.

    He is the first Nigerian to be elected and re-elected to serve as the AfDB’s President.

    Dr Adesina’s first term in office focused on new agenda for the Bank Group, based on five development priorities known as the High fives: Light up and Power Africa; Feed Africa; Industrialize Africa; Integrate Africa; and Improve the Quality of Life for the People of Africa.

  • Reelection: Akinwumi Adesina to be sworn-in as AfDB president today

    Reelection: Akinwumi Adesina to be sworn-in as AfDB president today

    Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, re-elected president of the African Development Bank, will be sworn-in today to begin a second term of five-years.

    The virtual ceremony will start at 9am GMT.

    A statement by the bank said the swearing in ceremony will be attended by Heads of States, Governors and external stakeholders.

    It will be conducted in compliance with the COVID-19 pandemic-related social distance guidelines, and broadcast online.

    A globally renowned development economist, World Food Prize Laureate and Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate, Dr. Adesina has distinguished himself in driving a bold agenda to reform the Bank and accelerate Africa’s development.

    He was first elected as President of the Bank on May 28, 2015. He was re-elected unopposed last week, winning unanimous votes of all the governors of the bank.

    Expected to be present at the bank for the event that will be streamed live is the new chairman board of governors of the bank, Kenneth Ofori-Atta, Ghana’s minister of finance.

    Also expected is the former chairman of the board, Ivorian Niale Kaba.

    The secretary-general of the AfDB Group, Professor Vincent Nmehielle will read Akinwunmi’s citation, before the oath taking.

  • US presidential poll: Republicans officially nominate Trump, Pence for second term

    US presidential poll: Republicans officially nominate Trump, Pence for second term

    U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence were on Monday officially nominated for a second term at the Republican National Convention, during a scaled down roll call vote in Charlotte, North Carolina.

    States were limited to six delegates at the Charlotte Convention Center, 336 total for the live roll call, unlike the Democratic National Convention where the roll call was done virtually.

    Vice President Mike Pence made brief comments at the convention.

    The roll call is usually held on Tuesday but was moved up by the party’s updated schedule.

    The event, scheduled to run through Thursday, will be largely virtual. Some small, official business will still take place in Charlotte, N.C.

    After some last-minute wrangling to attempt to move the convention to Jacksonville, Fla., the GOP settled on keeping Charlotte as its base, but severely limiting the number of in-person events that take place there.

    North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper warned in June it was likely that safety measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 wouldn’t be lifted in time for Republicans to hold their full program of events with thousands of supporters, delegates and elected officials in attendance.

    Originally scheduled to be held at the Spectrum Center, the in-person events, including Monday’s roll call of delegates, took place at the Charlotte Convention Center. Most other events will be virtual, including Trump’s acceptance speech from the South Lawn of the White House on Thursday.–UPI