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Ebonyi South: Tribunal upholds Senator Okorie Ani’s election
The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital, has upheld the election of Professor Anthony Okorie Ani as the Senator representing Ebonyi South Senatorial District in the Upper Chamber.
In a judgment delivered on Thursday, the tribunal panel dismissed the petitions filed by the Labour Party (LP) candidate, Hon. Linus Abaa Okorie, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Barrister Silas Onu.
In a unanimous judgment, the tribunal ruled that the petitioners failed to substantiate their allegations of malpractices and irregularities against the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate and, therefore, dismissed their petitions for lacking merit.
Fielding questions from newsmen after the court session, counsel to Senator Ani, Roy Nweze Umahi, SAN, noted that the judgment was in line with the law. He commended the tribunal for delivering justice in the matter.
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State, Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha, described the judgment as a victory for the Ebonyi State APC family. He emphatically stated that the people of Ebonyi South zone did not vote for the PDP and LP candidates during the election. He boasted that the APC has come to stay in Ebonyi State and urged those who wish to win elections in the future to join the winning party and stop wasting time in opposition parties.
The Chairman of Onicha Local Government Area, Hon. Chidiebere Uzor, described the judgment as a true reflection of the wishes of the people of Ebonyi South Senatorial District. Uzor, who led other stakeholders to the tribunal, said the people of Ebonyi South zone only voted for Professor Ani and wondered why the LP and PDP candidates were contesting the outcome of the election.
Also speaking, a one-time Commissioner for Education in the state, Chief Sunday Oyibe, said the judgment will help the Senator concentrate on offering quality representation to the people. He commended Governor Francis Nwifuru, Minister of Works Senator David Umahi, the Chairman of APC in Ebonyi State Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha, and other leaders and stakeholders of the party in the state for rallying support for Professor Ani during the electioneering.
Ani was elected to represent the Ebonyi South zone in a by-election held on February 3, 2024, after polling 46,270 votes to defeat his closest rival, Chief Ifeanyi Eleje of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), who scored 3,513 votes. The by-election was conducted after Senator David Umahi resigned as Senator representing the zone to serve as Minister of Works.
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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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