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Former governor of the Central Bank and candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Chukwuma Soludo, has been declared winner of the Anambra governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The Returning Officer of the Anambra governorship election, Prof Florence Obi, declared him the winner at the Anambra INEC office in Awka, the state capital this morning, November 10. According to Obi, Soludo polled a total of 112,229 votes to beat his closest rival, Valentine Ozigbo of the Peoples Democratic Party, who polled 53,807 votes, and Andy Uba of the All Progressives Congress who polled a total of 43,285 votes. Ifeanyi Ubah of the Young Progressive Party who polled 21,261 votes came fourth.

Peru’s electoral authority on Monday named socialist Pedro Castillo as the country’s next president, having officially won the June 6 runoff against right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori, who accepted the result but said she had been cheated. The official result had been delayed by appeals from Fujimori aimed at annulling some ballots over fraud accusations. She said she was nonetheless bound by law to recognize the ruling of the National Jury of Elections. “I proclaim Pedro Castillo as president of the republic and Dina Boluarte as first vice president,” elections chief Jorge Salas said during a televised ceremony on Monday night. Earlier in the day, Fujimori said she would recognize the official result “because it is what the law and the constitution that I have sworn to defend, mandates. The truth is going to come out anyway.” “They have stolen thousands of votes from us,” Fujimori, the daughter of jailed former President Alberto Fujimori, told a news conference. She calle

Security Operatives in Benin Republic have arrested Yoruba freedom fighter Sunday Adeyemo, popularly know as Sunday Igboho. According to Sahara Reporters, Igboho was arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic after fleeing Nigeria to evade arrest by Nigeria's secret police. A source privy to his departure from Nigeria said he had perfected plans to secretly escape from Nigeria through Cotonou and was heading to Germany. He was, however, nabbed by security operatives in the neighboring country. Recall that the Department of State Services had declared Igboho wanted after its operatives carried out a bloody midnight raid on his residence in the Soka area of Ibadan, Oyo State. Source: Sahara Reporters

 President Trump on Wednesday objected to commit to peaceful transfer of power following November's election. Trump, when asked on Wednesday if he would commit to a peaceful transfer of power after the election --win or lose-- he responded, " Well, we're going to have to see what happens." "Get rid of the ballots," Trump added "and you'll have a very peaceful -- there won't be a transfer, frankly. There'll be a continuation, Trump added, stoking baseless fears of widespread voter fraud with mail-in ballots. — ABC News (@ABC) September 23, 2020

Cardi B, her sister and her sister's partner were named in a lawsuit seeking damages for a beach altercation earlier this month with a group of people displaying a flag with the name of President Donald Trump, according to a case filed Monday in New York State Supreme Court. The rapper's sister, Hennessy Carolina — whose full name is Hennessy Carolina Almánzar — is accused of battering, assaulting, threatening and defaming three people who gathered on a New York beach near a vehicle flying the Trump flag, one of whom was wearing what the suit describes as a "MAGA hat." MAGA is short for "Make America Great Again," one of Trump's campaign slogans. Cardi B and model Michelle Diaz, Carolina's partner, are also named in the suit for their alleged roles in defaming and libeling the trio in subsequent online social media posts. Plaintiffs Manuel Alarcon, Peter Caliendo and Pauline Caliendo allege that in the September argument over parking at S

 The All Progressive Congress, APC, has congratulated the governor of Edo  State, Godwin Obaseki, over his victory in the September 19 governorship election in the State. Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, defeated Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the APC, to secure second term as the governor of the State. A statement by the chairman of the party’s Caretaker Extraordinary/Convention Planning Committee, Mai Mala Buni, said the outcome of the election represented victory for Nigeria’s democracy. “Edo State Governorship election is over, the winner has been declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the person of the Mr. Godwin Obaseki, candidate of the People Democratic Party (PDP). We hereby congratulate the winner of the election, the people of Edo State and all Nigerians. The peaceful conduct of the election and its outcome represent victory for Nigeria’s democracy” “As a party, we join our leader, President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, to a

Former governor of Imo State, Rochas Owelle Okorocha, has described PDP win in the just concluded Edo Gubernatorial election as a win against injustice. Okorocha refused to congratulate PDP, hailed the people of Edo State, describing their actions on the election day as a revolt against injustice.  “I will not congratulate the PDP, I will congratulate the Edo people. I congratulate them for standing up against injustice because the people that voted for Obaseki are not only PDP, even people in the APC voted for him. “They want to stand up for injustice, Edo people are not docile, they know what they want and how they want it," Okorocha told newsmen.

 Former Vice-President of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar, has stated that the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki, in the just concluded Edo Gubernatorial poll over Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, is a win against Godfatherism that has thrived in the country over a long period of time. Obaseki of the PDP recorded a landslide victory over Ize-Iyamu of the APC to secure a second term. "There is a new dawn in Edo State, and the hard won victory of Governor Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki is not just a victory, but a Declaration of Independence from anti democratic forces of godfatherism and militarism," Atiku said in a statement. The statement in full: “There is a new dawn in Edo State, and the hard won victory of Governor Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki is not just a victory, but a Declaration of Independence from the anti democratic forces of godfatherism and militarism. No victory could be sweeter than this, and I heartily congratulate the Governor, and the good people of Edo state for their

The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Godwin Obaseki, winner of the governorship election in Edo State. INEC’s Returning Officer, Prof. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, announced the result of the election on Sunday. Obaseki of PDP polled 307,955 votes to defeat his closest rival, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, of the All Progressives Congress, who got 223,619 votes. Rim-Rukeh, while declaring Obaseki winner, said the incumbent governor was returned elected after satisfying all requirements in line with the law. Obaseki of PDP ran against APC standard-bearer Ize-Iyamu and 13 others. Obaseki was elected on APC’s platform in 2016 but defected to the PDP after being denied the ticket owing to intra-party squabbles. A breakdown of election results. 1) Igueben  PDP 7,870 APC 5,199 Total 13170 Total votes cast 13,382 Election materials snatched in Ward 8, Unit 2 2) Esan North-East APC 6,556 PDP 13579 Valid votes 20,369 Total votes cast 20

Following PDP's conquest in the just concluded Edo State Governorship election, aide of former president Goodluck Jonathan, has thrown shades at the former governor of Edo State Adams Oshiomhole, referring him as a "fairly used Chairman". Reno Omokri, social media to mock Oshiomhole, posting a caricature picture of the former APC Chairman with the caption "Fairly Used Chairman For Sale". Governor Godwin Obaseki was re-elected for second tenure by the people of Edo, according to results released by the electoral commission INEC. Obaseki, who won the seat under the APC, defected to the PDP, the main opposition party , after he was denied the party's flag bearer for the poll.

 Peru's Congress voted against the ouster of President Martin Vizcarra on Friday in an impeachment trial that heightened political tensions in the world's second-largest copper producer. The opposition-dominated Congress vote fell short of the 87 out of 130 vote threshold for ousting the centrist leader on grounds of "moral incapacity" over alleged links to a case of irregular government contracts with a little-known singer. Reuters.

Thomas Thabane, prime minister of Lesotho Thomas Thabane, Prime Minister of Lesotho has said that he is stepping down, ending months of political uncertainty gripping the kingdom since he was accused of playing a part in the death of his ex-wife. Speaking to supporters on Monday, inhis Abia home constituency on the outskirts of the capital, Maseru, he said, "I decided to personally come and inform you that I am stepping down as Prime Minister of Lesotho." Thabane did not state when he will officially quit and clarified that he will remain leader of his governing All Basotho Convention (ABC) party for the time being. "It is rather difficult to part ways with something that you have been accustomed to and leave people behind, but we all have to leave at some point," he said.

After spending half a billion dollars and winning an estimated 31 delegates on Super Tuesday, former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg ended his presidential run in the face of a stinging rejection by Democratic primary voters. Bloomberg released a statement saying he would be leaving the presidential race and endorsing Joe Biden. "Three months ago, I entered the race for President to defeat Donald Trump. Today, I am leaving the race for the same reason: to defeat Donald Trump — because it is clear to me that staying in would make achieving that goal more difficult," he said. "I'm a believer in using data to inform decisions. After yesterday's results, the delegate math has become virtually impossible — and a viable path to the nomination no longer exists." It's been a little over three months since Bloomberg joined the Democratic primary race. Though he had initially declined to run in 2020, the billionaire entered the campaign fray becau

The Supreme Court has dismissed the application filed before it by former Imo state governor, Emeka Ihedioha.  Ihedioha and his party, PDP, approached the apex court, seeking for a review of the January 14th judgement that sacked him from office and instated Hope Uzodinma as governor of Imo state.   In a ruling delivered this afternoon, a panel of judges led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Muhammad Tanko, dismissed the application on grounds that it lacked merit.   However, one of the judges out of the seven-man panel, Chima Chiweze, disagreed with the judgement

Pete Buttigieg is reportedly dropping his presidential bid after a disappointing showing in South Carolina, ending a meteoric rise that saw the once-obscure former mayor of South Bend, Ind., beat out several bigger-name rivals in the race for the Democratic nomination. The New York Times and other media outlets reported Buttigieg is planning to announce his decision to drop out shortly. 

Musician John Legend will campaign for Sen. Elizabeth Warren in South Carolina next week, appearing in at least two events for the Massachusetts Democrat in Orangeburg and Charleston on Wednesday. He is also expected to perform, according to a Warren aide. Legend tweeted last month that he would be voting for Warren in the California Democratic primary. He also told "Vanity Fair" last fall that he and his wife, Chrissy Teigen, were supportive of Warren because "she's the best candidate running today and she comes at it with joy and with sincerity and with a wealth of knowledge and experience." It was unclear whether Teigen would also campaign alongside Legend next week. Other celebrities who have endorsed Warren include Jonathan Van Ness of "Queer Eye," soccer star Megan Rapinoe, ice skater Adam Rippon and actress Ashley Judd.

Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar resigned on Thursday, but stayed on as interim leader while the country's three main parties battle out coalition talks after an inconclusive election. Varadkar, Ireland's first openly gay leader, tendered his resignation as taoiseach, or prime minister, to President Michael Higgins after the first sitting of Ireland's lower house of parliament since a February 8 election, which radically recast the political landscape. "In accordance with the constitution, the taoiseach and the government will continue to carry on their duties until successors have been appointed," a government statement said. Parties in the 160-seat chamber - the Dail Eireann - convened and nominated candidates to lead a new government as taoiseach, but with none commanding a majority, the Dail was adjourned until March 5. Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald received the most votes backing her. At 45, it was far short of the 80 needed t

Will Lanzoni/ CNN Democratic presidential aspirant Pete Buttigieg strongly criticized President Donald Trump and one of his high profile supporter when questioned about his marriage to Chasten on Tuesday. He went on to tell an Audience in Las Vegas that his marriage "Never involved me having to send hush money to a porn star." Pete referred to the $130,000 in payments arranged by Michael Cohen, Trump's former personal lawyer to Stephanie Clifford, a porn star known as Stormy Daniels who said she had an affair with Trump in 2006 after Trump's marriage to Melanie. Trump Initially denied having such affair with Daniels but later admitted in 2018 that he knew about the payments. Pete responded with this comment days after radio host Rush Limbaugh told his listeners that American voters are “still not ready to elect a gay guy kissing his husband on the debate stage president.” Limbaugh said on Tuesday that Trump, who initially responded to the host’s comments