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March 11: Come out en masse to vote for me, Gov. Sule for consolidation, Nasarawa Speaker tells constituents
“… holds Marathon meeting with elders, stakeholders, youths and women groups ahead of poll…”
In what looks like last minute political shopping ahead of Saturday March 11,2023 election, Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Alh Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, has held a marathon meeting with community leaders, elders, stakeholders, youths and women groups in his constituency to drum support for himself and Gov. Abdullahi Sule.
The Speaker Balarabe Abdullahi while addressing the mammoth crowd that converged at Central Primary School Umaisha, urged the people to come out massively to cast their votes for him and Governor Abdullahi Sule.
He also urged his people to continue to remain peaceful before, during and after the election.
“The opposition has no base and have already lost out in the election in this constituency and will look for ways to cause trouble so do not give them that chance,” he said
He emphasized that Umaisha /Ugya constituency and Toto LG remains the home of APC and the people will return him and Governor Abdullahi Sule during the Saturday’s election by the grace of God.
He maintained that he and his campaign team has went round all the nocks and crannies of his constituency to campaign for the re-election of Gov Sule and himself and is optimistic of victory.
While calling on his people to conduct themselves peacefully throughout the period, the Nasarawa State Number Three Citizen noted that victory is on his side because his track record of achievements and purposeful leadership speaks volume for his people to return him.
He commended the efforts of Gov. Abdullahi Sule in changing the lives of his people and his transformational drive in the State calling on the people of the state to return the Governor for consolidation.
Various Speakers during the political gathering in Umaisha, the Headquarters of the Development Area hailed the Speaker on his stewardship so far, nothing that they have never had it so good in the area.
They said Balarabe Abdullahi remained the best representative in the area and they will continue to support him to succeed beyond 2023.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported its seventh partial grid collapse in 2024. Despite the recurring issue, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reassured the public that efforts to restore power are well underway, with about 90% of substations receiving bulk power.
Mbah noted that the Azura Power Station initiated the grid recovery, although a minor setback occurred. However, power supply has been restored to the Abuja region and other key distribution centers. The Ibom Gas Generating Station remained unaffected, continuing to supply power to the South-South region.
An investigation into the cause of the collapse will commence once full grid restoration is achieved.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives. In a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, extended condolences to the affected families, praying for strength and comfort in their time of grief.
Shettima assured the public that the federal government is mobilizing resources to support the injured and assist those affected. He has directed the immediate deployment of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide aid. The Vice President also stressed the need for a review of fuel transportation safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
In a separate statement, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu offered her condolences to Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi and the people of Jigawa, praying for peace and comfort for the families affected. She called the incident “unfortunate” and extended prayers for the recovery of the injured and the repose of the souls lost in the tragedy.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted a total of 10,598 pieces of arms and 114,929 rounds of ammunition valued at N9.58 billion over the past six years. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure during a press conference on enforcement activities in Zone A.
Adeniyi highlighted that 60% of these seizures occurred in 2023, reflecting the Customs’ increased efforts to curb arms smuggling. He also mentioned that recent operations such as Operation Whirlwind and Operation Swift Sting are part of a strategic response to tackle evolving smuggling tactics.
In addition to arms seizures, the Customs CG announced the largest pangolin scale seizure since 2020, with 9,493 kg of scales confiscated in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The joint operation led to four arrests across Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos. The NCS continues to intensify efforts against wildlife trafficking, targeting supply routes in northern Nigeria and border areas.
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