Singer 9ice appointed Special Adviser to Oyo state governor via @iam_bobokanbai

Music star, 9ice, who dabbled into politics a few months ago has been appointed Special Adviser to Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajumobi. Congrats to him...

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Pharell Williams Hooks up With Dbanj's Girlfriend (Photo) via @iam_bobokanbai

D’banj’s South African girlfriend Bonang Matheba was in LA to interview "HAPPy" singer Pharell Williams. As innocent as the meeting was, Bangalee's fans did not fail to notice how Pharell couldn't keep his hands to himself. The fans bashed Bonang for allowing Pharell hold her rather suggestively as his hands were seen almost groping her boobs from behind..

Do you think that there is anything between this two? 

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Photo: Thugs assault APC Campaign coordinator in Akwa Ibom via @iam_bobokanbai

The APC campaign coordinator in Akwa-Ibom (pictured above) was attacked by members of a rival political party at Etinan Local Govenment in Akwa Ibom state this morning.

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Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill share hot photos of Nicki Minaj via @iam_bobokanbai

The platinum selling rapper is back to her 'barbie doll' pink hairdo. She shared the photo on the left on instagram, Meek Mill shared the photo on the right on instagram.

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Update on the kidnapped Orekoya boys, kidnappers reach out...via @iam_bobokanbai

The house help and kidnappers who took the boys, Aderomola Orekoya, 11 months, Adedamola Orekoya, 4 years and Demola Orekoya, 6 years have gotten in touch with their family. They said the children are fine and negotiations for their release have begun. See more tweets after the cut...

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INEC releases statement ahead of Saturday's elections via @iam_bobokanbai

Press statement from INEC ahead of Saturday Gubernatorial elections..

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received reports that some political leaders are asking members of the public to disregard its stated resolve to use Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and Smart Card Readers (SCRs) for the April 11, 2015Governorship and State Assembly elections.

A particular state governor in the North Central geo-political zone is reported to have assured voters in the state that they could come out to vote on Election Day with Temporary Voter Cards (TVCs) if they do not have the PVC, and that INEC will not be allowed to insist on the use of SCRs for voter accreditation.

Members of the public are strongly advised to disregard false assurances that contradict the regulations INEC has outlined for the Governorship and State Assembly elections. The Commission reaffirms that only voters with genuine PVCs should come out to the polling units on Election Day, and that guidelines issued on the use of SCRs for the April 11 elections will be strictly applied. Any action infringing these guidelines will be an electoral offence, and security agents will be on hand to apprehend offenders.

The Commission commends Nigerian voters for their peaceful conduct and exemplary resilience, even in the face of minor challenges, during the Presidential and National Assembly elections on March 28, 2015. It, however, considers it unfortunate that some leaders would misguide the public and thereby prepare ground for needless disruptions to the polling process on April 11. INEC hereby warns that any obstruction to the processes it has put in place for the elections by any person, no matter how highly placed, will constitute an electoral offence punishable in law.

Meanwhile, the Commission has assigned the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Kogi State, Alhaji Hussaini Halilu Pai, to supervise the conduct of the Governorship and State Assembly elections in Kano State, following the tragic demise of Alhaji Minkala Abdullahi last weekend. Before his posting as FCT REC, Alhaji Pai was Ekiti State REC, who conducted the Governorship Election of June 21, 2014.

Kayode Robert Idowu

Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman

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April 11 election: Police restricts movement from 8am-5pm via @iam_bobokanbai

Find the Police press statement below...

In a bid to further ensure safety and security in the forthcoming Gubernatorial and State Houses of Assembly elections holding on Saturday, April 11, 2015, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Suleiman Abba CFR, NPM, NPOM, mni has ordered a restriction of vehicular movement in all the thirty-six (36) States of the Federation from 8am to 5pm on Saturday, April 11, 2015 only.

This restriction excludes vehicles on essential duty such as Fire Service, Ambulances and vehicles used by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and law enforcement/security agencies.
There is no restriction of vehicular movement in the Federal Capital Territory as there is no election taking place there on the said date.

The IGP assures that adequate security logistics and manpower have been strategically deployed to achieve a most conducive electioneering atmosphere. In this regard, Policemen for election duty have been properly briefed on their roles as stipulated in the Electoral Act. They are expected to be professional, non-partisan, civil but firm in their approach and relation to the public.
Meanwhile, citizens are enjoined to remain vigilant and report all suspicious movements or dealings to appropriate Police authority.

Ag. CP EMMANUEL C. S. OJUKWU, psc
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA

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