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16 Aspirants Battle For APC Governorship Ticket In Ondo
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reassured the 16 contenders vying for its ticket in the upcoming November 16, 2024 Ondo state governorship election that it will conduct a fair, transparent primary election on April 20. Nze Chidi Duru, the APC Deputy National Organising Secretary, provided this assurance following the closure of the submission of expression of interest and nomination forms by the 16 aspirants at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja over the weekend.
Duru emphasized the party’s commitment to fairness, stating that out of the 16 contenders, only one would emerge victorious, while the others could congratulate the winner, similar to what occurred recently in Edo state.
He expressed confidence in the APC’s ability to retain Ondo state and reclaim Edo in the upcoming governorship elections. Duru also announced that the contestants would be informed on Monday which syndicate they belong to for the screening exercise scheduled between April 11 and 12.
Meanwhile, one of the APC governorship aspirants, Olusola Oke (SAN), dismissed rumors of the alleged endorsement of the incumbent governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as the party’s candidate for the polls. Oke asserted his qualifications for the race and pledged to focus on reviving agriculture, technical education, and the economy if elected as governor.
Similarly, another contender, Ifeoluwa Oyedele, refuted speculations of President Tinubu’s alleged endorsement of Aiyedatiwa. Oyedele expressed confidence in his candidacy and promised to prioritize industrial revolution, education, power supply, and security if elected.
Among the aspirants who have purchased forms are the incumbent Governor Lucky Orimisan Ayiedatiwa, business mogul and senator representing Ondo South district, Barrister Jimoh Ibrahim, notable APC chieftain Chief Olusola Oke, former President of the Nigerian Medical Association Prof. Francis Faduyile, Dr. Funmi Waheed-Adekojo, and APC National Vice Chairman (SouthWest) Isaac Kekemeke, among others.
Some of the aspirants shared their expectations from the national secretariat of the party before and during the primary election. They anticipate a level playing field, free, fair, and credible elections, and thorough screening processes to ensure transparency and integrity in the selection of the party’s candidate for the November governorship poll.
Dangote Refinery has announced that it will need to export 95-97 percent of its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) due to low interest from Nigerian marketers. The refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, revealed that only 3 to 5 percent of petrol marketers are purchasing its fuel.
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, shared these details during an X Space session hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday. He highlighted the challenges facing both the Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Edwin explained, “I’m selling 2 to 3 percent to small traders who are willing to buy, while the remaining 95 to 97 percent has to be exported,” referring to the local sales of the refinery’s products.
This situation arises as the NNPCL’s deadline for adjusting the Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution approaches without a clear plan in sight. It is worth noting that while Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has announced the refinery’s initial petrol rollout, its distribution to marketers is contingent upon NNPCL’s decisions.
The final sixteen teams for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia have been determined following the conclusion of the group stage.
In recent matches, Ghana triumphed over New Zealand with a score of 3-1, and Japan secured a 2-0 victory against Austria.
As a result, Japan has advanced to the Round of 16, joining the other 15 teams in this knockout stage.
The Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The full lineup for the Round of 16 is as follows:
- Spain vs Canada
- Brazil vs Cameroon
- Colombia vs South Korea
- Mexico vs USA
- North Korea vs Austria
- Germany vs Argentina
- Netherlands vs France
- Japan vs Nigeria
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of widespread resignations among its soldiers due to issues like corruption and low morale.
In a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, dismissed these reports as unfounded.
A news outlet had alleged that numerous Nigerian soldiers were resigning because of corruption and low morale. However, the statement condemned these allegations as misleading and a deliberate attempt to create discontent and undermine the Nigerian Army’s reputation and the dedication of its personnel.
Major General Nwachukwu clarified that, similar to other military organizations worldwide, service in the Nigerian Army is voluntary rather than mandatory. This means that personnel have the freedom to resign following established procedures.
He explained that the resignation process allows personnel to prepare and manage their entitlements, including pensions and gratuities, as outlined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers).
Contrary to the report’s implications, the statement emphasized that Nigerian Army personnel are highly motivated, and their welfare is a priority under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
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