Protesters have stormed US Embassy in Abuja, demanding the arrest and prosecution of Atiku, Timi Frank, Dino Melaye and other PDP members in connection to their alleged link with Hushpuppi.

The protesters are reported to be members of Concerned Citizens Forum (CCF).
that they should act mow to arrest Dino Melaye, Timi frank, Atiku and other PDP members that are in game.

• Lady claim that she is a side daughter of former president obasanjo(OBJ)

The video of a lady name Faith has gone viral when she open up on twitter that her father was OLUSEGUN OBASANJO the former president of nigeria.

Many times, people making statements that ‘there’s nothing we won’t see on Obasanjo’s internet’. Well, it seems people are now seeing things even related to the former president himself.

Just recently, a video made the rounds of a strange lady who claimed to be the side daughter of former president, Olusegun Obasanjo.

The lady who identified herself as Faith said that she was the former president’s side daughter. According to her, just like there are side chicks, side daughters are the children of these side chicks.

This lady claimed to be former president Olusegun Obasanjo’s side daughter.

Source:
Twitter The lady who claimed to be 21 said that she had lived in Spain all her life and that she decided to come back to Nigeria last year.
she Speak further,  that she was a dual indigene of Abeokuta and Benue state.
According to her, she is a product of a job which Obasanjo did in Benue state. Faith said that she and Obasanjo do have father and daughter issues and that the money the former president gave have has been useful to her life because she is now a CEO of Big Man Naija reality TV show and that she owns a resort and hotel which she bought for $1 million USD.

Apparently, a number of people found the video amusing as they did not believe she is actually the ‘side daughter’ of nigeria former president.

WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW

Faith Olusegun Obasanjo tok say she be side daughter. pic.twitter.com/lQINS4CqcN

— Káyọ̀dé Ògúndámisí (@ogundamisi) July 5, 2020

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Did her mum get oil well from ovj as it was on record that his presidency used oil wells to settle concumbines

— El Idris🇳🇬 (@eldris3032) July 5, 2020

E wo tun le yi oh

— T. A (GCON) (@me_gcon) July 5, 2020

Is she joking or is she for real? 😲

— Queen of Trolls (@trolls_queen) July 5, 2020

It isn't right u use hurtful words on anybody.
What makes you beautiful is simply your words.
We have just have to carefully select words.
But did I just hear 1md ??

— AMB. Friday omobude wealth (@OmobudeWealth) July 5, 2020

See the way she mentioned the heavy cash, at such her age .

— Ladja (@Adelajaking) July 5, 2020

Lagos State Government has produced solar-powered kiosks that would ensure easy and effective market access for farmers, agripreneurs and stakeholders in an eco-friendly manner.



Olusanya asserted that the kiosks are potential revenue earners and savers for small businesses, especially farmers with perishable food, as the kiosks would help them keep their businesses open for a longer period than they would have if there was no means of electricity.

She disclosed further that the kiosks, in addition to producing renewable energy, would also dispense clean energy while excess power is distributed through the main grids, thus allowing for charging of other devices such as refrigerators and other gadgets.

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Billionaire wife, actress and new mom, Reginal Daniels has released a trailer of her journey through pregnancy and childbirth on her official Instagram page.

The proud mom is set to release the full documentary titled “our Circle” on the 30th of June, 2020

Regina Daniels just welcome a baby boy on Monday.

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. I present to you, OUR CIRCLE. A Docu-Reality on Our Family, Business, My Pregnancy and Child birth. Episode 1 premieres tomorrow exclusively on REGINA ENTERTAINMENT TV on Youtube. Subscribe Now to catch up on all the activities. Follow @retvng . Executive Producer: @princenednwoko Producer: @regina.daniels Production Coordinator: @drachibrand Content Director: @chuks_anyaduba

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,( EFCC), in Lagos on Tuesday, arraigned one Rahul Pathania, an Indian, and a vessel, M.V. Bount, before Justice Rilwan. M. Aikawa of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos State.

He was arraigned on a three-count charge bordering on illegal dealing in petroleum products.

The defendant was arrested alongside the vessel by the Nigerian Navy and subsequently handed over to to the Commission for prosecution.

One of the counts read: “That you, M.V.Bount and Rahul Pathania, on the 31st day of January 2020, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, conspired among yourselves to commit an offence to wit: dealing in 45 metric tons of petroleum product without appropriate licence and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 3(6) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act Cap M17, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, and punishable under Section 1(7) of the same Act.”

The defendant pleaded guilty to the first count of conspiracy but not guilty to the others.

Prosecution counsel, Usman Buhari, prayed the court for a date to commence trial.

He also asked that the defendant be remanded in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCS).

Justice Liman adjourned the matter to October 7, 2020 for commencement of trial and also ordered the defendant to be remanded in the NCS.

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced diversion of traffic on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, following an explosion involving four trailers on Sunday morning at Kara Bridge, NAN reports

The State Sector Commander of FRSC, Mr Olusegun Ogungbemide, made the announcement in a statement on Sunday in Lagos.

He said, “Following the unfortunate crash that involved three fuel tankers and one other trailer that were engulfed in an inferno in the early hours of the day, FRSC operatives immediately mobilized and invited fire servicemen to extinguish the fire.


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“The situation, expectedly, impaired traffic situation around the scene of the fire outbreak and beyond.

“This affected motorists, especially those driving out of Lagos.

There has been an explosion on Kara Bridge,

 “To cushion the effect on the road users, FRSC temporarily diverted traffic between New Garage and the end of Kara bridge to allow a counter-flow for Ibadan bound traffic to use a lane from the Lagos bound section of the expressway.

“FRSC hereby admonished motorists using the temporary lane to obey instructions from traffic officials around the scene of the crash and urged them to drive with caution.”

He further explained that while the burning fire is being extinguished and waiting to clear up the wreckages off the road, motorists who are not close to the scene are advised to explore alternative routes.



READ ALSO - PHOTO - four 4 persons escape death in Kaduna after commercial bus plunged into drainage

“Those traveling from Ibadan may turn at Sagamu interchange and use Abeokuta to Lagos through Sango Otta, Abule Egba, Iyana-Ipaja.

“People traveling out of Lagos may also use the above route and travelers from Lagos Island can explore Victoria Island, Ajah to Ijebu Ode to continue their journey.

“However, motorists around Mowe, Ibafo entering into Lagos or vice-versa using the temporary lane should please drive with extreme caution,” he added.

He also urged motorists to drive with care, adding that the FRSC wished everyone safe journey to their various destinations.

Four persons, including a pregnant woman, on Friday escaped death after a commercial bus plunged into a drainage in Kaduna due to over speeding.

The commercial bus which conveyed passengers from Kaduna Central market, by Ahmadu Bello Way was in full-speed when it lost control and approached the popular Peugeot traffic junction, by the Television Garage, Kaduna.

An eye witness, a police traffic officer, Sergeant Thomas Akuna told DAILY POST that the driver was lucky, because there was no oncoming vehicle in front or behind.

“I watched carefully as the bus was coming with full speed from Kaduna north, and was going towards Gonin Gora in Chikun Local Government Area of the state. All of a sudden, I heard a loud sound.” Thomas said

Also speaking, one of the passengers who identified himself as Mrs Rhoda Aligema said she went to Kaduna Central market gate to buy fish for resale. She said, while she was inside the bus, she kept advising the driver against over speeding, but he wouldn’t listen.

“The way the driver was speeding, I kept telling him to reduce his speed. Even one of the back seat passengers told him to stop for him to come down if he continued with the speed, but the driver didn’t listen.

“Well, I thank God for sparing my life. I am so happy that I have no bruise. May the name of God be glorified.” She played

Though only two people sustained minor injuries, officials of Kaduna State Traffic and Environmental Law Enforcement ( KASTLEA) who were at the scene were already making frantic efforts to take the injured to a nearby hospital and evacuate the damaged bus from the scene.

Fatima Ganduje, one of the daughters of former Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi, has debunked rumours claiming he is dead.

She took to her Twitter page, to confirm Ajimobi is alive.

“Thank you for all the messages but our father is still alive, alhamdulillah.

“When it is our time we will all die so wait first,” Fatima wrote.

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Two days ago, Ajimobi was appointed the Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

This followed the suspension of Adams Oshiomhole by an Appeal Court.

DAILY POST spoke with one of Ajimobi’s aides yesterday and he insisted the former Governor was getting better.

 A 42-year-old resident of Ngwalam, a village in Numan local government area of Adamawa State, has been arrested by the police for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl.

The man, Ahmadu Idris, was reported to have lured the minor who sells clothing materials by asking her to take the materials to his wives.

The father of the victim, Mallam Musa Abubakar explained that immediately his daughter entered the suspect’s house, the suspect directed her to proceed to his second wife’s apartment where he forcefully had carnal knowledge of her after he allegedly threatened to kill her if she resisted his moves.

Abubakar added that the suspect’s second wife came back home and caught them in the act and that she reacted by screaming, thereby attracting the attention of neighbours.

He stressed that they reported the matter to the ward head of Ngwalam who advised them to move to the police station in Numan town.

READ ALSO>>> State Police arrest village head, Pastor, others for defilement, rape in Akwa Ibom

The Public Relations Officer of the Adamawa State Police Command, DSP Suleiman Nguroje has confirmed that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Numan local government area brought the matter to the police headquarters in Yola

Nguroje added that the incident occurred last week when the teenage girl was sent by her grandmother to sell some wrappers to neighbours.

Nguroje assured that the matter would be duly investigated and the culprit prosecuted.

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The Akwa Ibom State police command said it has apprehended one Etteidung Okon Stephen, a 60-year-old village head of Ibesikpo Asutan local government Area for allegedly defiling an 11-year-old girl.

The command added that it also arrested one Victor Victor, a pastor in one of the churches in Ntak Inyang, Etim Ekpo L.G.A of the State for defiling an 8-year-old girl.

The Police Public Relations Officer in the State, CSP Frederic Nnudam in a Statement on Tuesday explained that the village head bought bean cake(akara) from the victim and asked her to come into his room to get her money, unfortunately, on reaching the room, the suspect grabbed the victim and forcefully had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.

The PPRO further explained that the pastor defiled the 8year old victim who was sent by her guardian to deliver a tin of peak milk to him.


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Other cases of rape as contained in the Statement were, “on 1/4/2020, at about 2:00am, f one Peter Emmanuel Ekanem ‘m’ on the basis of an outcry by a victim of a case of rape which prompted a good spirited individual to place a distress call to the Police.

Investigation revealed that the suspect conspired with other suspects now at large and forcefully took the lady at gunpoint to a primary school field in Ikot Akpa Ekpuk village, Ikono LGA where she was raped. Suspect confessed to the crime. A locally made pistol was recovered from the suspect. Investigation is in progress.


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“On 28/5/2020 at about 9:00am, based on reliable intelligence, Detectives of Ibesikpo Asutan Division arrested one Henry Okon Henry ‘m’, aged 30yrs of Mbokpueyokan, Urue-Offong Oruko L.G.A, but resides at Ikot Ambon, Ibesikpo Asutan L.G.A. Investigation revealed that the suspect forcefully had unlawful carnal knowledge of his 17-yr-old niece, and also threatened to kill the victim if she attempts to escape or raise alarm.

”Following a complaint on 13/6/2020 at about 5:20pm, Operatives of ‘C’ Division arrested one Solomon Emmanuel Okon ‘m’ and Becky Umoretuk ‘f’. Suspects conspired and lured a 26-yr-old lady to their house and unlawfully assaulted her with fist blow and machete, in the process Solomon Emmanuel Okon ‘m’ forcefully had unlawful carnal knowledge of the victim.”

He said all suspects will be arraigned in court on completion of investigations, adding that the fight against gender-based violence and other crimes will be heightened to ensure that perpetrators do not have a safe haven or escape justice in the State

The Lagos State High Court, Igbosere, on Wednesday sentenced two armed robbers, Williams Umoh Udoh and Ubong Lazarus Isaiah to death for armed robbery and rape in Lagos.

The Solicitor-General/Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, who is also the State lead prosecutor, Ms. Titilayo Shitta-Bey, said the two robbers were earlier arraigned by the government on an amended five-count charge in June 2017.

- The president said he joined politics because he is not corrupt
- Buhari noted that those who jailed him could not find anything incriminating against him

President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed why he joined partisan politics after he was released from prison over thirty years ago.

The Nation reports that the president made the revelation when he received the youths leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who came from across the country to pay him a visit in Abuja, Buhari.

Legit.ng gathered that Buhari said he took interest in politics after a clean bill on his integrity by those who detained him after the 1985 military coup and who thoroughly checked his record as governor of the northeast, minister of petroleum and head of state and found nothing incriminating against him.

He said: “After I was released and nothing was found on me I took interest in politics. This is what pushed me into partisan politics; to serve with integrity. So, I decided to try leadership as a civilian, after taking off the military uniform."

President Buhari during a rally ahead of 2019 presidential election. Source: Facebook Speaking on his second tenure, the president assured that he would be more firm, focused and relentless in delivering results, especially in securing the country, stimulating the economy to work for all, and fighting corruption. “I am currently serving my last term in office. I swore by the constitution to defend the country, and I will do the needful for the country,’’ Buhari said.

In his remarks, the national youth leader of the APC, Comrade Sadiq Shuaibu Abubakar, congratulated the president for winning the presidential elections in 2019, assuring him that the youths would continue to support his policies and vision of greatness for the country. Abubakar urged the president to get more youths involved in governance so as to learn from his “treasured wisdom.’’

- The president said he joined politics because he is not corrupt
- Buhari noted that those who jailed him could not find anything incriminating against him

President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed why he joined partisan politics after he was released from prison over thirty years ago.

The Nation reports that the president made the revelation when he received the youths leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who came from across the country to pay him a visit in Abuja, Buhari.

Legit.ng gathered that Buhari said he took interest in politics after a clean bill on his integrity by those who detained him after the 1985 military coup and who thoroughly checked his record as governor of the northeast, minister of petroleum and head of state and found nothing incriminating against him.

He said: “After I was released and nothing was found on me I took interest in politics. This is what pushed me into partisan politics; to serve with integrity. So, I decided to try leadership as a civilian, after taking off the military uniform."

President Buhari during a rally ahead of 2019 presidential election. Source: Facebook Speaking on his second tenure, the president assured that he would be more firm, focused and relentless in delivering results, especially in securing the country, stimulating the economy to work for all, and fighting corruption. “I am currently serving my last term in office. I swore by the constitution to defend the country, and I will do the needful for the country,’’ Buhari said.

In his remarks, the national youth leader of the APC, Comrade Sadiq Shuaibu Abubakar, congratulated the president for winning the presidential elections in 2019, assuring him that the youths would continue to support his policies and vision of greatness for the country. Abubakar urged the president to get more youths involved in governance so as to learn from his “treasured wisdom.’’

The violence that took over the governorship and senatorial elections in Kogi state has resulted in the death of a nephew to Senator Dino Melaye, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the re-run for the legislative seat.

Melaye confirmed the death of Olorunjuwon early on Sunday, November 17, saying the deceased paid the ultimate price for the liberation of the Kogi people. "My nephew Olorunjuwon who was shot at my pooling unit yesterday died this morning. My brother your death is a Supreme sacrifice in the struggle for the liberation of our people. Rest in peace aburo... So sad," Melaye mourned.

My nephew Olorunjuwon who was shot at my pooling unit yesterday died this morning. My brother your death is a Supreme sacrifice in the struggle for the liberation of our people. Rest in peace aburo... So sad.

— Senator Dino Melaye. (SDM) (@dino_melaye) November 17, 2019

Melaye had earlier accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of forcing polling officers of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to sign new results while also raising an alarm that figures were being altered at the local government collation centres in favour of the party.

He accused the governor of the state, Yahaya Bello, of compromising electoral officers in the election.

Rigging going on at INEC in Kabba now. Speaker Kola, Taofik and commissioner of Agric all inside INEC. Rejected Egbeda and Oke ofin results entered. Oke Koko ward clearly won with over 1000 difference in favour of Pdp cancelled. Odolu too cancelled. What a compromise.

— Senator Dino Melaye. (SDM) (@dino_melaye) November 17, 2019

Melaye, however, noted that despite the violence that marred the election in his senatorial district, he was sure to win the poll adding that the result in his favour would remain the same even if the exercise is done 100 times. “I am calling on the security agencies and INEC to respect their promise that where ever ballot boxes are taken away, it cannot be recorded and that votes in that unit will be cancelled.
“All these areas they have taken ballot boxes and ballot papers away should not be entertained to all at the collation centre," he urged. 

The violence that took over the governorship and senatorial elections in Kogi state has resulted in the death of a nephew to Senator Dino Melaye, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the re-run for the legislative seat.

Melaye confirmed the death of Olorunjuwon early on Sunday, November 17, saying the deceased paid the ultimate price for the liberation of the Kogi people. "My nephew Olorunjuwon who was shot at my pooling unit yesterday died this morning. My brother your death is a Supreme sacrifice in the struggle for the liberation of our people. Rest in peace aburo... So sad," Melaye mourned.

My nephew Olorunjuwon who was shot at my pooling unit yesterday died this morning. My brother your death is a Supreme sacrifice in the struggle for the liberation of our people. Rest in peace aburo... So sad.

— Senator Dino Melaye. (SDM) (@dino_melaye) November 17, 2019

Melaye had earlier accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of forcing polling officers of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to sign new results while also raising an alarm that figures were being altered at the local government collation centres in favour of the party.

He accused the governor of the state, Yahaya Bello, of compromising electoral officers in the election.

Rigging going on at INEC in Kabba now. Speaker Kola, Taofik and commissioner of Agric all inside INEC. Rejected Egbeda and Oke ofin results entered. Oke Koko ward clearly won with over 1000 difference in favour of Pdp cancelled. Odolu too cancelled. What a compromise.

— Senator Dino Melaye. (SDM) (@dino_melaye) November 17, 2019

Melaye, however, noted that despite the violence that marred the election in his senatorial district, he was sure to win the poll adding that the result in his favour would remain the same even if the exercise is done 100 times. “I am calling on the security agencies and INEC to respect their promise that where ever ballot boxes are taken away, it cannot be recorded and that votes in that unit will be cancelled.
“All these areas they have taken ballot boxes and ballot papers away should not be entertained to all at the collation centre," he urged. 

Today, Saturday, November 16, has been scheduled for the governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Kogi and Bayelsa are among the six states that did not participate in the governorship elections during the 2019 general elections. Others are Anambra, Edo, Ekiti, Ondo and Osun.

These states' governorship elections are conducted outside of the election cycle as a result of court judgments that nullified the election of their governors at different times in the past.

Meanwhile, apart from the governorship elections, two other elections will be conducted: the Kogi West senatorial rerun involving Senator Dino Melaye, Smart Adeyemi and 22 other candidates and a supplementary election in six polling units in Brass 1 state constituency, Bayelsa. the electoral body said it had adequately prepared for the elections, assuring that election materials have been distributed appropriately.

2019 Kogi Governorship Election

Movement to Polling Units in progress at Ajaka 1, Igalamela/Odili LGA.#KogiDecides2019 pic.twitter.com/gSvyLcsWkl

— INEC Nigeria (@inecnigeria) November 16, 2019

The Nigeria police have also given assurance on security during the elections, adding that 66,241 officers have been deployed to the two states.
As the people of Bayelsa and Kogi states troop out to elect new governors, Legit.ng is on ground to provide verified, timely and insightful updates.

LIVE UPDATES: Kogi, Bayelsa governorship elections begin Source: UGC



LIVE UPDATES: Kogi, Bayelsa governorship elections begin Source: UGC


BAYELSA STATE: Unconfirmed report claims election materials hijacked in Nembe An unconfirmed report coming from a Twitter user, Anthony Ehilebo, claims sensitive election materials have been hijacked in Ward 8,9 and 10 in Nembe local government area.

BAYELSA STATE: No INEC staff is seen at PU10, Ward 001, Agric Meeting hall, Yenegoa LG, Bayelsa

yet At 7:04am, no INEC staff is seen at PU10, Ward 001, Agric Meeting hall, Yenegoa LG, Bayelsa, according to Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ). The centre reports that two electorates present at the scene are stranded at the PU, adding that there is no sign that election will commence by 8am there.

Nov 16 7:22 AM BAYELSA STATE: No sign of electoral officers in ex-President Jonathan’s polling unit

yet As at 7:20am, there is no sign of electoral officers in ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s polling unit in Otuoke. Normal activities continue in the town, as Okada riders are seen commuting passengers from one part of the town to another.

7:04am

PU10, Ward 001, Agric Meeting hall, Yenegoa LG, Bayelsa.

No INEC staff is seen at the Polling Unit. Two electorates present at the scene stranded at PU. There is no sign that election will commence by 8am at the PU. #BayelsaDecides #SnapandSend pic.twitter.com/v3HufMrF6v

— PTCIJ (@ptcij) November 16, 2019

Nov 16 7:26 AM KOGI STATE: Personnel and election materials on their way to polling units in Ajaokuta LGA According to INEC, the last batch of personnel and election materials have moved from RAC to the polling units in Ajaokuta as early as 6.43am.

2019 Kogi Governorship Election

Last batch of personnel and election materials moving from RAC to Polling Units in Ajaokuta LGA by 6.43 am#KogiDecides2019 pic.twitter.com/rHEY5luflA

— INEC Nigeria (@inecnigeria) November 16, 2019

KOGI STATE: INEC staff arrives Kogi Koton Karfe LGA All appears set in Kogi Koton Karfe LGA as INEC staff arrive the area at 7.30am and voters are already at the polling units, according to CLEEN Foundation.

Time: 7:30AM
State: Bayelsa
LGA: SILGA
Ward: 5
PU: 8
-There is still no sign of @inecnigeria officers or security personnel at the unit.#BayelsaSR2019 #BayelsaDecides

— Situation Room (@SituationRoomNg) November 16, 2019

PU: Ohogabi public pump
Ward: Odaki
LGA: Kogi koton Karfe.@inecnigeria staff arrived 7:30, voters are already at the polling station#KogiDecides2019#KogiDecides pic.twitter.com/bdmuywB8ns

— CLEEN Foundation (@cleenfoundation) November 16, 2019

READ MORE ON THIS >>>>Legit.ng for more

Today, Saturday, November 16, has been scheduled for the governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Kogi and Bayelsa are among the six states that did not participate in the governorship elections during the 2019 general elections. Others are Anambra, Edo, Ekiti, Ondo and Osun.

These states' governorship elections are conducted outside of the election cycle as a result of court judgments that nullified the election of their governors at different times in the past.

Meanwhile, apart from the governorship elections, two other elections will be conducted: the Kogi West senatorial rerun involving Senator Dino Melaye, Smart Adeyemi and 22 other candidates and a supplementary election in six polling units in Brass 1 state constituency, Bayelsa. the electoral body said it had adequately prepared for the elections, assuring that election materials have been distributed appropriately.

2019 Kogi Governorship Election

Movement to Polling Units in progress at Ajaka 1, Igalamela/Odili LGA.#KogiDecides2019 pic.twitter.com/gSvyLcsWkl

— INEC Nigeria (@inecnigeria) November 16, 2019

The Nigeria police have also given assurance on security during the elections, adding that 66,241 officers have been deployed to the two states.
As the people of Bayelsa and Kogi states troop out to elect new governors, Legit.ng is on ground to provide verified, timely and insightful updates.

LIVE UPDATES: Kogi, Bayelsa governorship elections begin Source: UGC



LIVE UPDATES: Kogi, Bayelsa governorship elections begin Source: UGC


BAYELSA STATE: Unconfirmed report claims election materials hijacked in Nembe An unconfirmed report coming from a Twitter user, Anthony Ehilebo, claims sensitive election materials have been hijacked in Ward 8,9 and 10 in Nembe local government area.

BAYELSA STATE: No INEC staff is seen at PU10, Ward 001, Agric Meeting hall, Yenegoa LG, Bayelsa

yet At 7:04am, no INEC staff is seen at PU10, Ward 001, Agric Meeting hall, Yenegoa LG, Bayelsa, according to Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ). The centre reports that two electorates present at the scene are stranded at the PU, adding that there is no sign that election will commence by 8am there.

Nov 16 7:22 AM BAYELSA STATE: No sign of electoral officers in ex-President Jonathan’s polling unit

yet As at 7:20am, there is no sign of electoral officers in ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s polling unit in Otuoke. Normal activities continue in the town, as Okada riders are seen commuting passengers from one part of the town to another.

7:04am

PU10, Ward 001, Agric Meeting hall, Yenegoa LG, Bayelsa.

No INEC staff is seen at the Polling Unit. Two electorates present at the scene stranded at PU. There is no sign that election will commence by 8am at the PU. #BayelsaDecides #SnapandSend pic.twitter.com/v3HufMrF6v

— PTCIJ (@ptcij) November 16, 2019

Nov 16 7:26 AM KOGI STATE: Personnel and election materials on their way to polling units in Ajaokuta LGA According to INEC, the last batch of personnel and election materials have moved from RAC to the polling units in Ajaokuta as early as 6.43am.

2019 Kogi Governorship Election

Last batch of personnel and election materials moving from RAC to Polling Units in Ajaokuta LGA by 6.43 am#KogiDecides2019 pic.twitter.com/rHEY5luflA

— INEC Nigeria (@inecnigeria) November 16, 2019

KOGI STATE: INEC staff arrives Kogi Koton Karfe LGA All appears set in Kogi Koton Karfe LGA as INEC staff arrive the area at 7.30am and voters are already at the polling units, according to CLEEN Foundation.

Time: 7:30AM
State: Bayelsa
LGA: SILGA
Ward: 5
PU: 8
-There is still no sign of @inecnigeria officers or security personnel at the unit.#BayelsaSR2019 #BayelsaDecides

— Situation Room (@SituationRoomNg) November 16, 2019

PU: Ohogabi public pump
Ward: Odaki
LGA: Kogi koton Karfe.@inecnigeria staff arrived 7:30, voters are already at the polling station#KogiDecides2019#KogiDecides pic.twitter.com/bdmuywB8ns

— CLEEN Foundation (@cleenfoundation) November 16, 2019

READ MORE ON THIS >>>>Legit.ng for more

Local vigilante on Wednesday morning, killed a large civet cat, at Fanalou Street, Off Country Home Motel Road, Ugbor, GRA, Benin City, Edo State.

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