AWKA—The three governorship candidates of PDP, APC and LP, Tony Nwoye, Chris Ngige and Ifeanyi Ubah vowed last night to reject whatever result that would be announced by INEC from Saturday and Sunday gubernatorial elections in Anambra State.
At a joint news conference addressed at 8pm at Finotel Hotel, Awka, Senator Ngige presented the official position of the three contestants on the election.
The three candidates who had earlier in the day expressed their dissatisfaction with the outcome of the election which is yet to be announced by INEC as at press time last night.
Ngige said: “Our stand is that Saturday election was characterized by fraud, malpractices and massive irregularities and we call on INEC to put in place another process to conduct a fresh election to enable the people of Anambra elect their governor that will take over from the present governor on March 17 next year.
“The irregularities clearly noticed included the omission of the names of many voters in the registers presented for the election in the over 4,000 polling units.
We were assured that the process will be free and fair during the stake holder’s meeting with the INEC Chairman, Prof Attahiru Jega, but little did we know that they had planned to disenfranchise many of our supporters by deleting their names from the register everywhere in the local government areas. It was so massive and we hereby reject the voters registers used for this election.
“We were assured by the INEC chairman that the electoral process would be transparent but we experienced was to the contrary.
Sunday, 17 November 2013
ANAMBRA GOVERNORSHIP POLL CRISIS :Ngige, Nwoye , Ubah holds Joint Press Conference !
Labour Party candidate, Dr.Ifeanyi Ubah, All Progress Congress candidate Dr Chris Ngige and People Democratic Party candidate Comrade Tony Nwoye at a joint press conference by the three candidates in Awka were they all called for cancellation of the poll believed to be marred by high level of irregularities
ANAMBRA GOVERNORSHIP POLL CRISIS- MARKET WOMEN PROTESTING AGAINST INEC IN AWKA
Hundreds of women Sunday marched on the streets of Awka, Anambra State capital, protesting alleged disenfranchisement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the governorship election.
The women, most of who are from Idemili North Local Government Area, said they were denied the right to choose their leader due to late arrival of materials at the polling units on Saturday and the rescheduling.
The women said rescheduling the election to Sunday morning when most of them were in church was “a wicked act” by INEC.
They sang songs depicting their anger, saying: “We no go gree oo, we no go gree, anyi aturo vote (we did not vote), we no go gree.”
As they attempted the march on INEC headquarters in Awka, police officers stationed at the junction leading to the commission’s office stopped them.
The women dared the police to shoot them, singing in Igbo: “Iwe na ewe anyi, ehh, iwe na ewe anyi, anyi aturo nu vote oo, iwe (we are angry because we didn’t not cast our votes).”
One of the women said: “It’s our right to choose our leader. Jega promised us free and fair election, yet he failed us.
“Election didn’t hold in many local government areas yet they are preparing to announce results. Which results do they want to announce? Where did they get the results? It is a rigged result.”
Saturday, 16 November 2013
The Super Eagles of Nigeria qualified for the 2014 World Cup
Nigeria became the first African country to qualify for next year’s World Cup finals after a 2-0 home win over Ethiopia in their playoff in Calabar on Saturday.
Victor Moses converted a 20th-minute penalty and Victor Obinna added an 82nd-minute free kick for the second-leg success and a 4-1 aggregate win in the two-legged tie after Nigeria also won in Addis Ababa in last month’s first leg.
The 2-0 home win in the second leg in Calabar on Saturday means the reigning African champions have reached the finals for the fifth time, having played in four of the last five tournaments.
Moses tucked the spot kick away in the 20th minute while Obinna provided a rare piece of magic during a dull game, curling home a free kick eight minutes from time soon after coming on as as substitute.
Nigeria were runaway favourites to finish the job after winning in Addis Ababa in last month’s first leg but they were largely uninspiring.
Perhaps they was because their progress to Brazil was never seriously in doubt after Ethiopia defender Aynalem Hailu was harshly adjudged to have handled in the penalty area as he took a shot in his midriff but could do nothing to prevent it running up his outstretched arm.
Hailu will want to forget the tie as soon as he can as he also gave away the penalty at the conclusion of the first leg which initially tipped the tie Nigeria’s way.
Moses sent Ethiopia keeper keeper Sisay Bancha the wrong way to the delight of the home crowd, who were drenched by a tropical storm in the second half but still celebrated with some passion after the final whistle.
Obinna, recently recalled to the squad, strengthened his claim for a place in the finals with a rasping effort that gave Bancha no chance.
But overall it was an uninspiring performance from Stephen Keshi‘s men who also missed several good chances.
Emmanuel Emenike, who scored both goals in the first leg, should have put Nigeria head in the sixth minute as Ethiopia’s defence failed to clear a long throw, which bounced Emenike at the back post.
Off balance as he struck, Bancha turned it round the post with a fine one-handed save.
Brown Ideye headed wide at the back post in the 31st minute, again given time and space by a visiting defence caught ball-watching.
Ogenyi Onanzi produced a fine diving save out of Bancha as half-time approached with a long range shot delivered with some power.
An increasingly desperate Ethiopia had two penalty appeals turned down early in the second half but never managed to produce a decent goal scoring chance.
Another four African play-off ties will be decided over the next four days with the next clash later on Saturday between Senegal and the Ivory Coast.
Victor Moses converted a 20th-minute penalty and Victor Obinna added an 82nd-minute free kick for the second-leg success and a 4-1 aggregate win in the two-legged tie after Nigeria also won in Addis Ababa in last month’s first leg.
The 2-0 home win in the second leg in Calabar on Saturday means the reigning African champions have reached the finals for the fifth time, having played in four of the last five tournaments.
Moses tucked the spot kick away in the 20th minute while Obinna provided a rare piece of magic during a dull game, curling home a free kick eight minutes from time soon after coming on as as substitute.
Nigeria were runaway favourites to finish the job after winning in Addis Ababa in last month’s first leg but they were largely uninspiring.
Perhaps they was because their progress to Brazil was never seriously in doubt after Ethiopia defender Aynalem Hailu was harshly adjudged to have handled in the penalty area as he took a shot in his midriff but could do nothing to prevent it running up his outstretched arm.
Hailu will want to forget the tie as soon as he can as he also gave away the penalty at the conclusion of the first leg which initially tipped the tie Nigeria’s way.
Moses sent Ethiopia keeper keeper Sisay Bancha the wrong way to the delight of the home crowd, who were drenched by a tropical storm in the second half but still celebrated with some passion after the final whistle.
Obinna, recently recalled to the squad, strengthened his claim for a place in the finals with a rasping effort that gave Bancha no chance.
But overall it was an uninspiring performance from Stephen Keshi‘s men who also missed several good chances.
Emmanuel Emenike, who scored both goals in the first leg, should have put Nigeria head in the sixth minute as Ethiopia’s defence failed to clear a long throw, which bounced Emenike at the back post.
Off balance as he struck, Bancha turned it round the post with a fine one-handed save.
Brown Ideye headed wide at the back post in the 31st minute, again given time and space by a visiting defence caught ball-watching.
Ogenyi Onanzi produced a fine diving save out of Bancha as half-time approached with a long range shot delivered with some power.
An increasingly desperate Ethiopia had two penalty appeals turned down early in the second half but never managed to produce a decent goal scoring chance.
Another four African play-off ties will be decided over the next four days with the next clash later on Saturday between Senegal and the Ivory Coast.
Friday, 15 November 2013
4 Months Old ASUU Strike May Be Called Off At Tomorrow’s NEC Meeting
The 4 months old ASUU strike action by the Academic staff Union of Universities, ASUU may be suspended tomorrow, after positive
negotiations between leaders of the Union and the President Jonathan Led Federal Government, Last week monday.
The suspension became more positive, following the higher number of Universities who voted in favour of the suspension of the 2013 The suspension became more positive, following the higher number of Universities who voted in favour of the suspension of the 2013 ASUU strike, at monday’s Varsity Chapter meetings, where Universities like UNILAG, UI, UNIPORT, ABU Zaria and many others seek the suspension of the 4 months old action, and the resumption of academic activities across the Nations Universities.
Despite the tragic incident on tuesday morning, where the Union lost her past leader, VNTI strongly believe, that the National Executive Council, NEC meeting of ASUU this Saturday, would be positive, especially in honour of the Past Leader, Professor Iyayi, and the Nigerian students, in the nations Varsities should be prepared to resume activities, as soon as Monday, 18th November, once a declaration is made on saturday evening, or sunday.
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
Under-17 World Cup: Golden Eaglets beat Sweden to reach final
Nigeria beat Sweden 3-0 to reach the final of the Under-17 World Cup in United Arab Emirates.
The Golden Eaglets will face reigning champions Mexico in Friday’s final in the United Arab Emirates as they seek a record fourth title.
Taiwo Awoniyi opened the scoring after 21 minutes and he thought he had scored again in the second half but his effort was ruled out for an offside earlier in the move.
Samuel Okon and Chidera Ezeh added late goals to seal the win in Dubai for the Golden Eaglets.
The victory means Nigeria maintain their record of never having lost a semi-final at the Under-17 World Cup and they will play in their seventh final at the tournament.
Earlier in the day champions Mexico beat Argentina by a similar scoreline in the other semi-final.
Nigeria will be confident of winning in Abu Dhabi having already beaten Mexico 6-1 in the opening game in Group F at this year’s event.
The Golden Eaglets will face reigning champions Mexico in Friday’s final in the United Arab Emirates as they seek a record fourth title.
Taiwo Awoniyi opened the scoring after 21 minutes and he thought he had scored again in the second half but his effort was ruled out for an offside earlier in the move.
Samuel Okon and Chidera Ezeh added late goals to seal the win in Dubai for the Golden Eaglets.
The victory means Nigeria maintain their record of never having lost a semi-final at the Under-17 World Cup and they will play in their seventh final at the tournament.
Earlier in the day champions Mexico beat Argentina by a similar scoreline in the other semi-final.
Nigeria will be confident of winning in Abu Dhabi having already beaten Mexico 6-1 in the opening game in Group F at this year’s event.
Monday, 4 November 2013
HOME NEWS UPDATE METRO BUSINESS & ECONOMICS POLITICS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS WORLD Contact Us Stay Connected ASUU blames IBB for decay in education sector
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has blamed former military dictator, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida for the current problems bedeviling the nation’s education sector.
The union believed that the former military President presided over what it described as the dictatorship of the International Monetary Fund and Structural Adjustment Programme, whose policies were used to “kill public schools” in the late 1980s.
The union, which said its four-month-old strike would continue until government shows genuine commitment to the 2009 agreement, also called on government to reject “the reintroduction of SAP through the back door.”
The chairman of ASUU, Obafemi Awolowo University, Prof. Ade Akinola, in a statement on Monday, said the government should show patriotism and ensure that the university teachers returned to work.
He said, “Patriotism demands that the government should reject the dictate of the international financial conglomerate (IMF) and the reintroduction of SAP through the back door, under the superintendence of the Minister of Finance, Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
“Otherwise, why the rush to imbibe this strange doctrine that basic education is what Nigeria needs? The implication of this is that government should minimally spend or disengage from spending on tertiary education. Yet, we are in the age where knowledge is the difference. Wilful collapse of public institutions and subordination of national interest to private one must stop.
“ASUU insists that the strike continues until government shows genuine commitment to the 2009 FGN/ASUU agreement as reinforced by the MoU of January 24, 2012 as it will not be part of this deliberate decimation of public university system.”
The OAU-ASUU branch chairman said government’s patriotism became necessary “to stop this cycle of institutional collapse.”
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