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THREE MAJOR PARTIES MISSING FROM BALLOT PAPERS IN KANO BY-ELECTION
Three major opposition parties are missing from the ballot papers for the Kano State House of Assembly by-election holding on Saturday according to reports.
The by-election is being conducted to fill two vacant seats in the state assembly following the deaths of former lawmakers last year who were members of the New Nigerian Peoples Party before their demise.
According to reports three major opposition political parties are missing on the Independent National Electoral Commission ballot for the by-election holding today in Kano The report added that nine political parties excluding PDP NNPP and ADC are boldly listed on the ballot papers.
Early reports say that the by-election has recorded low voter turnout in several polling units across Kano Municipal Local Government Area despite the early arrival of INEC officials.
As of mid-morning many polling units had only a handful of voters with INEC officials seated and prepared awaiting more constituents.
Security personnel were strategically deployed to ensure order and safeguard voters and electoral staff. Observers noted a strong presence of security personnel deployed across the area although many polling units had only a few voters waiting to cast their ballots.
INEC officials were seen seated and prepared with electoral materials arranged as they patiently awaited the arrival of more voters.
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EDO PARA-WEIGHTLIFTER EDOMWANDAGBON WINS FIRST GOLD FOR HOST STATE AT NIGER DELTA GAMES
Edo State Para-Weightlifter Philomena Edomwandagbon set the pace at the ongoing 2nd Niger Delta Games in Benin City by clinching the very first gold medal for the state.
Edomwandagbon outstanding performance in the 67kg category is a testament to resilience strength and unwavering determination.
However by mounting the podium as champion she has not only secured a proud moment for Team Edo but has also set the tone for what promises to be an inspiring and successful outing for athletes at this prestigious regional competition in its second edition.
Meanwhile with her golden moment on this historic feat Team Edo has truly begun on a winning note and this is just the beginning.
Imo State female boxer Odinaka Okorie has declared that her ultimate goal is to win the gold medal at the ongoing 2nd Niger Delta Games in Benin City Edo State.
Okorie fighting in the 51 kg class made her intention known after she defeated her opponent from Edo State Obaseki Esosa Favour in the first fight by a technical knockout. The Imo boxer dominated from the first round until it was stopped in the second round by the referee to save her opponent from further punishment.
In a chat with sports writers shortly after the fight she declared her readiness to take all her opponents to the cleaners as her ultimate goal is to win the gold medal.
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EDO GROUP FIRES BACK AT BEDC OVER CHARITY COMMENT, VOWS NOT TO PAY FOR UNRENDERED SERVICES
Edo people under the aegis of End BEDC Oppression Now have sent a very strong message to the Benin Electricity Distribution Company that they are not Father Christmas and would not continue to pay the company for services not rendered.
This came as a response to a statement by Mrs Evelyn Gbiwen the Public Relations Officer of BEDC stating that the electricity distribution company is not a charity organisation while reacting to a press conference by electricity consumers on 16 February where they issued a 14 days ultimatum to BEDC to resolve issues of electricity supplies and high handedness in their operations and alleged extortion of Edo people.
In a statement signed by the Convener of End BEDC Oppression Now Comrade Emmanuel Ogbidi pointed out that Edo people and electricity consumers are neither beggars nor Father Christmas adding that they will not continue to pay for services not rendered.
According to the statement which was made available to newsmen in Benin City It has come to our attention the response of the PRO of BEDC Mrs Evelyn Gbiwen in responding to some media houses after the world Press Conference by Edo people on Monday 16 02 2026 where we issued a 14 days ultimatum to them to resolve issues of electricity supplies and high handedness in their operations in extorting Edo people.
In her response she posited that BEDC is not a charity organisation Agreed But the big question is are Edo people asking for free services from BEDC Has BEDC ever done anything for free in Edo state Has BEDC ever embarked on any corporate social responsibility that is visible to the blind and audible to the deaf in Edo So it speaks volume of how BEDC has reduced relegated Edo people as though we are beggars at their mercy.
But dear BEDC Edo people are not beggars We are not conquered people and we are not also Father Christmas who will continue to pay for services not rendered You cannot continue to milk Edo people dry in a bid to satisfy your insatiable appetite for profits through dubious means of bullying intimidation and extortions.
Dear BEDC it will do your organisation good to wake up to your responsibilities of providing power for Edo people connect communities whom you have thrown into utter darkness meter Edo people with the speed of light because sooner than ever nobody will pay you estimated bills anymore.