North Or South? PDP Takes Crucial Decision On Zoning Of Presidential Ticket
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FCT, Abuja - The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will only decide where to zone its 2023 presidential ticket and the National Working Committee (NWC) offices after some issues are considered and resolved.
Premium Timesreported that the opposition party said this after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Thursday, September 9, in Abuja.
The PDP says it cannot decide where to zone its 2023 presidential ticket until some issues are resolved. Photo credit: Ike Ekweremadu
The meeting was presided over by its acting national chairman, Yemi Akinwonmi.
Kola Ologbondiyan, the spokesman of the PDP, said the NEC also approved the composition of the National Convention Organising Committee and a Zoning Committee.
He said NEC can only decide its zoning formula after the committee sends its report to the organ for deliberation.
PDP governors reveal how APC will be defeated in 2023
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that PDP governors said they were now working together for the opposition party to present a unified force in the 2023 general elections.
The chairman of the PDP Governors Forum, Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, disclosed this on Wednesday night, September 8, after the forum's meeting.
Tambuwal said the closed-door meeting on the party’s national convention, which started around 3pm and lasted about seven hours was very fruitful.
3 PDP bigwigs likely to contest for party's ticket
As the 2023 presidential election inches closer, politicians across political parties have begun to eye their parties' tickets to emerge the flagbearer.
For the PDP, there are claims that notable names will spring up again as in the last poll in 2019.
Some of these bigwigs who are expected to battle for the PDP's presidential ticket are Bukola Saraki, Atiku Abubakar, and Aminu Tambuwal, although they are yet to personally indicate interest in the race.
2023: Southeast can’t win if it gets presidential ticket, PDP chieftain Dokpesi declares
Meanwhile, a chieftain of the PDP, Chief Raymond Dokpesi, had said that his party has a good chance of sacking the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2023.
Legit.ng gathered that Dokpesi, in an interview with Daily Independent, said PDP members who were canvassing zoning of the presidential ticket to the south were only doing so because they want to copy the APC.
Anti-Open Grazing Bill Scales Second Reading In Akwa Ibom Assembly -
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When passed into law and assented to by Governor Udom Emmanuel, Akwa Ibom will join the list of states in Nigeria that have enacted laws to ban open grazing.
The Akwa Ibom House of Assembly has passed for second reading a bill seeking to ban open grazing of livestock in the state.
The bill, sponsored by Udo Kieran, member representing Oruk Anam State Constituency, was considered by the House and passed for second reading on Thursday during plenary.
Leading the debate on the bill, Mr Kieran said the bill seeks to “prevent the destruction of farms, crops, ponds, settlements and properties caused by open rearing and grazing of livestock and protect the environment from degradation and pollution”.
The bill, which appeared to enjoy unanimous support from lawmakers, was referred to the joint Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Lands, Housing and Urban Renewal.
The committee is expected to report back to the House within two weeks.
When passed into law and assented to by Governor Udom Emmanuel, Akwa Ibom will join the list of states in Nigeria that have enacted law to ban open grazing.
Rivers, Bayelsa, Oyo, Ekiti and Abia states have enacted similar laws.
Lagos State anti-open grazing bill which has just been passed into law is awaiting the assent of the governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Similar bills are at various levels in Enugu and Delta States.
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Southern states in Nigeria had reached a resolution on July 5, 2021, in Lagos to enact a law prohibiting open grazing.
The governors, at the meeting, urged member states to enact legislation against open grazing of cattle in their states on or before September 1.
Only five states were able to have the anti-open grazing law in place
Why Fighting Corruption In Nigeria Is Very Difficult, President Buhari Opens Up
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, September 9, said that fighting corruption in Nigeria had become very sophisticated and difficult.
The Nigerian leader made the disclosure while speaking at a town hall meeting with Southeast leaders in Owerri during his one-day official visit to Imo state.
Buhari in a statement by presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina noted that he would continue to strive to leave a lasting legacy of integrity and accountability in the system.
that he would do all in his power to see that hardworking Nigerians succeed in their various endeavours.
Buhari, also noted that he wants to be remembered as the president who stabilised Nigeria in the area of security, economic prosperity, and triumphs over corruption.
‘‘I will do my best to ensure that Nigerians that try hard, succeed in their efforts,’’ he said.
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According to a communique by his special media aide, Femi Adesina, the President emphasized that with less than two years left in his eight-year tenure, security still remains a major priority for his administration.
‘‘If there is no security, there is nothing anyone can do no matter how much you try or the initiative you have.
‘‘Security is the number one priority and then the economy. When people feel secure they will mind their own business,’’ he said.
VAT: Lagos Applies To Join Rivers As Respondents In FIRS Appeal
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The Lagos State Government on Friday applied to the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division to be joined as a co-respondent in the appeal filed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service challenging the judgment of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt.
The PUNCH had earlier reported that the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt had declared that the FIRS has no power to collect VAT and Personal Income Tax in Rivers State.
The matter slated for the day’s activity in court on Friday was the application filed by FIRS seeking for stay of execution of the trial court’s judgment.
However, the Attorney General of Lagos State, Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) informed the court of their application for the Lagos State Government to be joined as a party in the appeal.
He argued that the application for joinder should be taken first before FIRS’ application for stay of execution.
However, the counsel for the FIRS, Mahmoud Magaji (SAN) argued that their application for stay of execution should take precedence over the application for joinder.
After listening to submissions from all the parties, the court stood down the matter for the ruling.
The Attorney General of Rivers State, Zacchaeus Adangor, and E. C. Nkala (SAN) for Rivers State.
Tijjani Gazali (SAN) represented the Attorney General of the Federation.
Also in court is the Rivers State Commissioner for Finance, Isaac Kamalu, and the Deputy Director & State Coordinator of Rivers, Edo, and Delta Zone, FIRS, Hamisu Mohammed Ibrahim.
As of now, it is quite unclear how many housemates will be going home and how many will be staying back in the Shine Ya Eyes edition of the reality tv show.
However, per the usual eviction rate of the competition we’ve seen so far, two or three people are sent home. Just a few changes were made to last week’s eviction as it marked the ‘Kingsize’ eviction; sending four housemates home.
To avoid heartbreaks and disappointment, fans have been advised to vote continuously for their favorites so they can escape eviction. Today will be the last day of voting for this week’s eviction.
Organizers have warned that fans shouldn’t claim there has been foul play somewhere when their favorites are sent home because of lack of votes.
Some people claimed that there was foul play somewhere when Maria was evicted for low votes income, therefore, it’ll be sad to see that happen again.
Sad Day As Spanish La Liga Giants Sack Super Eagles Star For His Refusal To Do 1 Big Thing
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Super Eagles midfielder Ramon Azeez has been thrown into the transfer market as a free agent after Spanish club Granada decided to terminate his contract in heartbreaking situation.
Following his impressive performances at Lower League side Lugo, Granada signed the Super Eagles star in 2019 and was an important member of the squad then.
However, things turned the other way round for Ramon Azeez last season at Granada as the club decided to send the Nigerian footballer out on loan.
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Nigerian footballer Ramon Azeez in action. Photo by Alejandro
And at La Liga Smartbank side FC Cartagena where Ramon Azeez finished the term on loan, the Nigerian managed to play 16 games and helped the side to escape relegation.
According to the report on Guardian and Soccernet, Granada chiefs wanted Ramon Azeez to go out on loan again this season which the Nigerian refused.
His refusal forced the club's eggheads to terminate his contract and he would have to wait until January next year before possibly joining another club.
Granada's statement
“From today, they (Azeez and Bravo) are free agents.
“We looked for ways out for them, and they did not accept those options. We made numerous efforts and made calls to a multitude of places.”
Meanwhile, this latest development is expected to affect Ramon Azeez getting a call into the Super Eagles for subsequent games and he must work hard to get himself attached as soon as possible.
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Ike Ugbo wants to play for Super Eagles
Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how Ike Ugbo who currently plays for Belgian side Genk as a forward has made it clear that he wants to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria and not the Three-Lions of England.
The 22-year-old who started his professional career at Premier League side Chelsea sees himself not getting the chance to play for England national team and will not want to waste his time.
Over the years, Nigeria and England have engaged in battle on the allegiances of some players, and recently, the European nation triumphed as they got the trio of Fikayo Tomori, Tammy Abraham and Bukayo Saka.
The Nigerian Football Federation tried their best to make these players play for the Super Eagles, but they turned their backs on Nigeria and picked England.
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