Fayose's And Eagles Victory Are Signs Of Nigeria's Unfolding Greatness - President Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has described the Ekiti State’s governorship election and the Super Eagles’ victory at the ongoing World Cup as signs of Nigeria’s unfolding greatness.

The President made this known after his investiture as the Grand Patron of the Boys Brigade of Nigeria in Abuja today.

President Jonathan also congratulated the Governor-Elect of Ekiti State on his overwhelming victory in the election in Ekiti.

He urged Ayo Fayose to be humble and magnanimous in victory and commit himself to forming an administration that would work for the advancement of the interests of all Ekiti people irrespective of their political affiliations or loyalties.

PDP Attributes Party's Victory To Internal Democracy

The PDP has in the meantime attributed its victory at the just-concluded Ekiti State governorship election to its strict adherence to the principles of internal democracy.

The party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, congratulated Ayo Fayose and described his victory at the election as well deserved.

The statement further attributed PDP’s victory to the transparent conduct of its governorship primary which produced a popular candidate that was the choice of party members.

It thanked the people of Ekiti for their support and urged the governor-elect to ensure an all-inclusive administration that would revamp and reposition the state.

Fayemi Concede Defeat, Congratulate Fayose

The Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi has congratulated Ayo Fayose of the Peoples Democratic Party for winning yesterday’s governorship election in the state.

Governor Fayemi, who congratulated the governor-elect in a broadcast to the people of the state in Ado Ekiti said he would be meeting with Ayo Fayose tomorrow to discuss the future of Ekiti and how to institute a smooth transition programme.

The governor said all the lapses noted during the election would be documented and sent to appropriate quarters for action.

Tambuwal Congratulates Ayo Fayose On His Emergence As The Governor Of Elect

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has congratulated Ayo Fayose on his emergence as the governor-elect of Ekiti state followings his victory in Saturday’s election in the state.

Aminu Tambuwal also congratulated Governor Kayode Fayemi for conceding defeat.

He said Governor Fayemi’s action to congratulate his opponent was a clear proof that the country’s politics is imbibing standard global practices associated with electioneering process.

FG Withdraws Charges Of Receipt Of Stolen Property Against Muhammed Abacha.

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke has withdrawn the four hundred and forty six point three billion naira theft charges instituted against Mohammed Abacha, a son of a former Head of State, late General Sani Abacha

The Federal Government had preferred the nine count charge of theft against Mohammed Abacha in February this year.

The Attorney-General acting for the Federal Government asked the court to discharge the case on the grounds of fresh facts that has emerged.

 The prosecution had accused Mohamed Abacha of unlawfully receiving the money allegedly stolen from government’s coffers between nineteen ninety five and nineteen ninety eight.

Justice Mamman Kolo of the FCT High Court after hearing both sides made an order striking out the charges against Mohammed Abacha.

Adamawa State Assembly Set To Impeach Governor Nyako And His Deputy.

The Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Ahmadu Fintiri has directed the clerk of the House to serve Governor Murtala Nyako and his deputy, Bala Ngilari notice of impeachment for gross misconduct.

The development followed a motion on constitutional matter raised by the Deputy Speaker, Laori Kwamoti citing section one eighty-eight of the constitution and a document containing allegations of gross misconduct against the governor which he said was signed by nineteen of the twenty five members of the assembly.

Alhaji Abdulazeez Arisekola Alao Is Dead

The Aare Muslumi of Yorubaland and Deputy President General of Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Abdulazeez Arisekola Alao is dead.

He died at the age of sixty-nine in a London hospital.

His eldest daughter, Khadijat also confirmed the death.

He is expected to be buried in Ibadan, Oyo State tomorrow.