Governor Monday Okpebholo has suspended the Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom, Agenebode, Etsako East LGA, George Egabor, over recent kidnappings and killings in his domainThe governor’s chief press secretary announced the suspension in a statement.
The suspension is indefinite.

The government said the secretary of the traditional ruler, Peter Omiogbemhi, was arrested following a recent incident that led to the death of a palace chief, John Ikhamate.

Governor Monday Okpebholo has suspended the Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom, Agenebode, Etsako East LGA, George Egabor, over recent kidnappings and killings in his domainThe governor’s chief press secretary announced the suspension in a statement.
The suspension is indefinite.

The government said the secretary of the traditional ruler, Peter Omiogbemhi, was arrested following a recent incident that led to the death of a palace chief, John Ikhamate.

The Kwara State House of Assembly has praised the emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari’s peaceful and impactful reign as he clocks 85Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, speaker of the House, said this in a congratulatory message signed by his chief press secretary, Sheu Abdulkadir, on Tuesday.

The statement said, “We, at the State House of Assembly, are proud and happy to be associated with the numerous achievements and successes that the Ilorin emirate and the entire Kwara have recorded during his peaceful and impactful reign as the emir of Ilorin and chairman of the State Traditional Council.

”We are also delighted that the Ilorin emirate and Kwara as a whole have continued to witness tremendous infrastructural development during the reign of His Royal Highness. This is especially in the almost six years of the people-oriented administration of the Sardauna of the Ilorin emirate, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the executive governor of Kwara State and chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF).”

It added, ”It is noteworthy and gladdening that the emir of Ilorin had been at the vanguard of promotion of peace, harmony and development, not only in the Ilorin emirate but Kwara and Nigeria at large, even before ascending the exalted throne of his forefathers some 30 years ago.”

The head of the Central Committee of German Catholics has voiced hope that the next pope will continue on the legacy of openness pursued by Pope Francis ZdK warned that the election of a conservative figure could pose challenges for the church in Germany.

ZdK president Irme Stetter-Karp told dpa that the church required leadership capable of meeting the demands of the 21st century.

She said the election of a conservative pope would likely pose a significant challenge for the Catholic Church in Germany.

She acknowledged the presence of forces within the Catholic Church that wished to maintain clerical power and viewed too much freedom for the faithful as a threat to church unity.

“This risk exists, and it is not small,” she said. “The ZdK represents the Catholic laity, the non-clergy in local parishes.

She added, “Together with the German Bishops’ Conference, the ZdK initiated a reform process in 2019, the Synodal Path.

“This focused on reforms within the church concerning lay preaching and same-sex couples, moves that infuriated conservatives, prompting some to speak of a schism and heresy.”

Surveys have repeatedly shown that the majority of German Catholics support liberalising reforms, including more rights for women and a shift in the church’s stance on sexual morality.

The chief executive of the pharmaceutical giant, Thomas Schinecker, disclosed this on Tuesday.

Mr Schinecker said that the commitment includes new state-of-the-art research and development sites and new and expanded manufacturing facilities in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and California.

He also said that the investments were expected to create more than 12,000 new jobs, including nearly 6,500 construction jobs and 1,000 jobs at new and expanded facilities.

He explained that the added capacity would allow the company to export more medicines from the U.S. than it imports.

”The investments underscore our long-standing commitment to research, development and manufacturing in the U.S.,” Mr Schinecker said.

Roche is a Swiss company with a strong heritage in more than 130 countries globally.

The Philadelphia Chapter of the Black Students Union has launched a $25,000 fundraising campaign to assist with the burial expenses of Olatunji Bolaji, a 77-year-old Nigerian-born Uber driver who was tragically shot and killed in Centre City, Philadelphia.

Naija premium gist had earlier reported that Bolaji was killed in an ambush while attempting to pick up a passenger outside a hookah lounge. The incident occurred just before 2 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15.

According to CBS News, the victim, Olatunji W. Bolaji of Norristown, Pennsylvania, had arrived outside Byblos Hookah Bar to collect a rider when he was attacked.

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As a 22-year-old passenger entered Bolaji’s vehicle, two men emerged from a car parked behind and opened fire, Philadelphia Chief Inspector Scott Small told the outlet. The suspects fired “at least four times,” hitting Bolaji in the head and wounding the passenger in the arm, leg, and stomach. Despite being shot, Bolaji managed to drive a short distance before crashing.

In response to the tragedy, BSU Philadelphia Chapter President Alex Morris launched a GoFundMe campaign on behalf of the Bolaji family, aiming to raise $25,000 to support burial and related expenses.

The statement reads, “It is with profound sadness that we share the sudden, senseless loss of Olatunji Bolaji—a 77‑year‑old father, grandfather, husband, and devoted rideshare driver murdered while simply doing his job on April 16, 2025, in Center City Philadelphia.”

Morris noted that BSU has maintained a longstanding relationship with the Bolaji family and is stepping in to support his widow, Charice Bolaji, and their children during this difficult time.

He explained that the $25,000 fundraising goal would help meet urgent needs: $12,000 to cover funeral and memorial service costs, $5,000 for the family’s immediate living expenses, and $3,000 for counseling support for family members.

“Any amount—$5, $50, or $500—eases the family’s burden. Share this campaign in your networks so others can give. And please, keep Ola’s loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.

“Ola drove countless neighbors home safely; it’s our turn to bring his family safely through their darkest hour. Thank you for standing with the Bolajis and honoring a man whose quiet strength never faltered,” the statement added.

Robinson Ewor, the acting chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers, has slammed Nyesom Wike, a former governor of the state and current minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for plunging the party into an unresolved crisis.Mr Ewor, who spoke on Monday, also accused the FCT minister of causing the crisis in the PDP for his political gains.

He explained that Mr Wike deliberately worked against the party in the 2023 general election because he lost the ticket to Atiku Abubakar.

“Wike wanted to be president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and he submitted to the primaries of the party, but Atiku won the party’s ticket.

“Thereafter, Wike wanted to be the vice presidential candidate, but because Atiku did not pick him, Wike started the crisis in PDP. He was the genesis of the crisis in PDP because Wike lost the presidential ticket,” he said on Arise TV on Monday.

According to Mr Ewor, the ex-governor formed the “G5 Governors” in the heat of the crisis to destroy the party and narrow Mr Abubakar’s chances of winning the election.

He noted that the opposition party has moved beyond the defeat in the 2023 general election, saying the leaders are on a mission to bring everyone on board.

The Rivers PDP chairman also said Mr Wike is no longer a member of the PDP and has no moral justification to advise leaders of the party.

“How do you advise the party, which you are no longer a member? How do you advise people you’re busy destroying? How do you advise a party that you’re at the forefront of destroying?

“The crisis we fight in PDP today is not because the PDP is in crisis; it is because the FCT minister is on a mission to destroy the party,” he said.

Mr Ewor added, “He has started it in Rivers State. What is the crime or sin of Fubara? He did not commit any crime, but because he wanted to control the structure of the party, the structure of government, the state House of Assembly and every other known structure in the state to enable him to rig the election in 2027 for the APC. This is just the crisis in Rivers State.”

Although he’s yet to publicly renounce his membership of the PDP, Mr Wike has not seized from disparaging the opposition party’s leaders since he was appointed a minister in the APC-led government.

Last week, Mr Wike, who appeared on live TV, said he is ready for a “fight to finish” in the PDP, maintaining that he’s ready to face whatever challenges arise within the opposition party.

The FCT minister had also been accused of being instrumental in the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara from office and the subsequent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers.

The Gombe State Police Command reported that five people died and eight others were injured when a truck transporting grains coming along Yola Road to Gombe lost control due to brake failure while approaching a gathering of Christian faithful on a procession to celebrate the Easter in Billiri town.Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, in a statement disclosed this on Monday, indicating that the vehicle veered off the road and tragically ran into the crowd, including some Muslim residents who were observing from the roadside.

“Police operatives from Billiri Division swiftly responded to the distress, providing immediate rescue efforts and conveying the injured victims to the nearest hospital for emergency medical attention.The Command through its spokesperson condemned the act of lawlessness and urged residents to remain calm and allow the law to take its course as investigations are currently ongoing to ascertain the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Commissioner of Police, Gombe State Command, CP Bello Yahaya who commiserated with the families of the deceased and prayed for the quick recovery of the injured, also assured the public that adequate security measures have been put in place in the area to forestall any further breakdown of law and order.In an attempt to express their anger, the youths began to throw stones and other dangerous objects at the officers on duty.

“The Divisional Police Officer and several other police personnel sustained varying degrees of injuries during the unrest.

“However, the driver has been rescued, eight (8) suspects arrested for attacking and attempting to burnt down the Billiri Police Division and normalcy has been restored”, he added.

The Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Empower School of Health (Empower Swiss) Geneva to establish a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Training Academy in Nigeria.

This strategic partnership aims to bridge the workforce gap in the pharmaceutical sector and support the national goal of producing 70 per cent of pharmaceuticals by 2030 and 60 per cent of vaccines by 2040 in line with the vision set by the Africa Centres for Disease Control.

A post on PVAC’s account sighted by our correspondent on Monday stated that the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, said during the signing event, “Whatever it is you need to manufacture, you also need the talent—and the right talent.”

It said while Nigeria has a strong pool of graduates, many lack hands-on industry experience due to limited local manufacturing.Empower, a global leader in pharmaceutical training, brings experience from over 40 countries to help develop a phased, sustainable, and industry-aligned training academy. The initiative will empower youth, boost local production, and strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare and economic landscape,” it added.In December 2024, Pate noted that over 70 new healthcare manufacturing companies with robust projects are set to execute 22 large-scale initiatives in Nigeria.

He also said more than 10 value chain verticals have been established within the country, highlighting that these milestones align with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to transforming the health sector from a consumption-driven model to one that creates jobs and enhances economic value.He added that PVAC inspired five development finance institutions to collaborate on dedicated financing platforms to unlock Nigeria’s healthcare value chain.

The Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain is a strategic initiative launched in October 2023 under the leadership of President Tinubu.

PVAC aims to catalyse the transformation of Nigeria’s healthcare ecosystem through substantial investments and enhanced private-sector participation. The initiative seeks to address critical gaps in local manufacturing of life sciences products and healthcare services.

Chief Love Shimite, the Special Adviser to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Trade and Export, has died.

She passed away in the early hours of Easter Monday after what sources described as a brief illness.

The circumstances surrounding her death remain unclear as of the time of filing this report.

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Command, Mr. Bright Edafe, said Shimite was confirmed dead at the hospital where she was taken.

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Edafe said, “He (the husband) was the one who called to report that his wife died early this morning and that he was receiving threats from her family, who feared he might be attacked. It was on this basis that we went to his house and brought him in for his own safety.”

However, Edafe disclosed that the deceased’s family later lodged a formal complaint with the police, expressing suspicion that the husband may have had a role in her death.

He added: “We are currently investigating. In situations like this, only an autopsy can determine whether the death was natural or due to other causes.”

The police say further updates will follow as investigations progress.

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Tomato farmers in Kano State are facing renewed hardship following the resurgence of Tuta Absoluta, a devastating crop disease that has continued to destroy tomato farms across several parts of the state.Despite years of research and interventions by agricultural institutions such as the Audu Bako college of Agriculture, Dambatta the disease remains a persistent threat to tomato cultivation in the region. International organizations have also attempted to provide support in combating the disease, but their efforts have so far yielded limited results.

The Kano State chapter of the Tomato Growers Association of Nigeria (TOGAN) confirmed the latest outbreak, saying the disease has affected farms in local government areas including Garun Malam, Kura, Bunkure, and Bagwai.Stakeholders say although government agencies and farmers have intensified efforts to address the issue, the impact remains minimal as the disease continues to spread.

The Police Command in Akwa Ibom said it has rescued a two-day-old baby and apprehended two traffickers who attempted to sell the baby for ₦800,000.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement released in Uyo on Monday.

John said the operatives of the command intercepted a vehicle along Nsit Atai-Oron Road driven by a male and two female occupants with a newborn baby.

She said the rescued baby had been taken to the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare in Uyo for care and custody, pending the conclusion of the investigation.John said, “The Akwa Ibom State Police Command, in its effort to protect lives and property, has intercepted a suspected child trafficking syndicate.

“Operatives of the command, while on patrol along the Nsit Atai-Oron Road, intercepted a Mazda vehicle with registration number YAB 454 AA.

“The vehicle was driven by one Bethel Anyanwu, a male, and had two female occupants along with a two-day-old babyUpon interrogation, the occupants could not provide a satisfactory explanation regarding the infant.Following a series of interrogations, one Nasikpo Sonia Labere, a female, and Inemesit Okin Akpan, a female, confessed to being sent from Port Harcourt, Rivers.

”(They were allegedly sent) by one Waazor Godwin, a female, and one Lilian Duru, a female, to collect the baby from one Miss Grace Inyang in Oron.”

The police spokesperson said the investigation had revealed that one Alison Eduno facilitated the connection between the buyer and the seller.

She added that the police apprehended the grandmother and the mother of the baby, identified as Grace Walter, 55 years old, and Blessing Walter, 20 years old, both residing in Oti Oron.

According to her, they confessed to selling the baby for the sum of ₦800,000.

The PPRO added that all the suspects were in police custody and would be arraigned in court after investigations had been concluded.

Fresh protests broke out in Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Monday over the persistent killings of indigenous residents by suspected Fulani militants.

The demonstrations, which were led by Christian leaders including Plateau chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Polycarp Lubo, began at the Fawvwei Junction community road, causing significant traffic gridlock and leaving commuters stranded.

The protest follows a recent surge in violent attacks on communities in Plateau with more than 100 people reportedly killed in Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas over the past two weeks.We are not happy over the continuous attacks and killings by gunmen in our communities. That’s why we have come out again to protest these happenings,” one of the protesters, Gyang Dalyop, said.Another protester, Hannatu Philip, urged the government to intervene before the situation spirals out of control.The demonstrators, carrying placards with various inscriptions, were seen marching toward the Rayfield Government House to demand urgent security intervention.

Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has faulted former Chief of Army Staff, General Theophilus Danjuma’s recent call urging Nigerians to defend themselves amid rising insecurity, warning that such a directive could plunge the nation into lawlessness. ALSO: Jigawa: Gov. Namadi lifts suspension on commissioner

Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Governor Namadi described Danjuma’s comment as concerning, stressing the need for caution given the general’s stature and influence. “Such statements should be carefully weighed,” he said, adding that self-defense, if unregulated, could trigger widespread chaos and undermine the nation’s security structure.

Namadi noted that the federal and state governments are working tirelessly to address the country’s security challenges. He pointed to Jigawa State as an example of how a strategic and community-centered approach can enhance peace and stability.

According to him, Jigawa has made significant strides through consistent dialogue, support from traditional institutions, and the formation of community-based security committees.

“The situation in Jigawa does not warrant people taking up arms to defend themselves,” he stated. “Our approach has been proactive engagement and preventive measures.”

Governor Namadi also voiced support for the creation of State Police, describing it as a potential long-term solution to Nigeria’s persistent security issues. He revealed that the idea is under active discussion at the National Economic Council and noted that several states have already expressed interest in adopting the system.

He expressed optimism that with the right framework, State Police would enhance security response across the country by allowing local authorities to better manage unique challenges within their jurisdictions.

The Senate and House of Representatives have postponed resumption of plenary sittings from April 29 to May 6, 2025.

The Clerk to the Senate, Andrew Ogbonna Nwoba and his House of Representatives counterpart, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, disclosed this in separate internal memorandum dated April 20, 2025, addressed to all senators and House of Representatives members respectively.

Both Chambers of the National Assembly on Thursday March 27, adjourned plenary till 29th of April to enable members partake in Sallah and Easter festivities.

The memo signed by Clerk to the Senate, Nwoba, reads: “Distinguished Senators, I am directed to inform you that the resumption of plenary sittings of the Senate, earlier scheduled for Monday 29th, April 2025, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, 6th May 2025.

“This postponement is made to allow Distinguished Senators, stay with their constituents, during the International Workers’ Day public holiday, in the first week of May, and to further enhance constituency engagements.

“Distinguished Senators are kindly requested to take note of this postponement, while regretting any inconvenience, the change might have caused.”

On his part, the Clerk to the House of Representatives, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, in his internal memorandum titled: “Rescheduling of resumption date of the House” and addressed to all Honourable Members, said: “I am directed to respectfully inform you that the resumption of plenary sittings of the House of Representatives, earlier scheduled for Monday, 29th April 2025, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, 6th May 2025.

“This adjustment is made to allow Honourable Members remain in their constituencies during the International Workers’ Day public holiday in the first week of May, and to further deepen constituency engagements in line with the representative mandate of the House.

“Honourable Members are kindly requested to take note of this adjustment and act accordingly.

“Please accept the assurances of the Leadership’s highest regards.”

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025 at 88.

He died at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta.

He said: “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis.

“At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His Church.

“He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage, and universal love, especially in favor of the poorest and most marginalized. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God.” The Pope was admitted to the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital on Friday, February 14, 2025 after suffering from a bout of bronchitis for several days. Pope Francis’ clinical situation gradually worsened, and his doctors diagnosed bilateral pneumonia on Tuesday, February 18. After 38 days in hospital, the late Pope returned to his Vatican residence at the Casa Santa Marta to continue his recovery. In 1957, in his early 20s, Jorge Mario Bergoglio underwent surgery in his native Argentina to remove a portion of his lung that had been affected by a severe respiratory infection. As he aged, Pope Francis frequently suffered bouts of respiratory illnesses, even cancelling a planned visit to the United Arab Emirates in November 2023 due to influenza and lung inflammation. In April 2024, the late Pope Francis approved an updated edition of the liturgical book for papal funeral rites, which will guide the funeral Mass which has yet to be announced. The second edition of the Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis introduces several new elements, including how the Pope’s mortal remains are to be handled after death. The ascertainment of death takes place in the chapel, rather than in the room where he died, and his body is immediately placed inside the coffin. According to Archbishop Diego Ravelli, Master of Apostolic Ceremonies, the late Pope Francis had requested that the funeral rites be simplified and focused on expressing the faith of the Church in the Risen Body of Christ. “The renewed rite,” said Archbishop Ravelli, “seeks to emphasise even more that the funeral of the Roman Pontiff is that of a pastor and disciple of Christ and not of a powerful person of this world.”

The Edo State Police Command has successfully rescued ten students kidnapped on their way to Babcock University for the Annual GYC Africa Conference,on April, 16, at a route bordering Edo and Ondo States.

Following a report of the abduction, the state Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, swiftly deployed officers from the Ohosu Division, supported by local vigilantes and hunters, to search the surrounding forest areas.

During the rescue operation, the police engaged the kidnappers in a gun duel, leading to the neutralisation of one suspect, while others escaped with gunshot wounds while one police inspector sustained gunshot injuries during the operation and is currently receiving treatment.Both suspects however confessed to the crime and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.According to the police, the kidnappers used the students as human shields, forcing operatives to proceed with caution, and a sustained sustained pressure in the gun duel eventually led to the release of the ten kidnapped students, eight males and two females, without further casualties.

In a separate operation, the Command also arrested two armed robbery suspects, identified as Binigolo Ebimene, 25, and Mathew Denwei, 27, following a distress call from Malim Camp, Gbelebu community, in Ovia South-West Local Government Area, where they allegedly robbed a victim of his motorcycle and mobile phones.

Investigation revealed that the suspects had been terrorising farmers and commuters in the area, and were found in possession of a locally fabricated pistol, two headlamps, and the stolen motorcycle.

Mr Itodo stated, “The majority of the political class want power at all costs and are willing to kill, just to secure power.’’Acivil society organisation, Yiaga Africa, has called on the Federal Government to criminalise electoral fraud to sanitise the county’s electoral process.Executive Director of the CSO, Samson Itodo, made the call during an interview on Sunday in Abuja.

Mr Itodo said that practices such as vote buying, violence, thuggery and manipulation of results had constituted hindrances to electing credible political representations in Nigeria.

He said, “What we are now seeing is people with purchasing power buying their ways through during elections and they resort to exchanging competence with mediocrity. The politicians now know the language of the people because they have weaponised poverty.’’

According to him, what the country needs now are stringent laws that will criminalise vote buying, thuggery and other forms of fraud during elections.

Mr Itodo said that the provisions in the Electoral Act were only about bribery and conspiracy which were not enough to tackle the menace.

“I think we need to clearly outline and define vote buying and also prosecute the sponsors and their agents who are buying and selling votes. We also need to constantly re-orientate people to tell them the reason why the politicians are buying votes,” he said.

The executive director said if these were able to be achieved and people used their votes wisely, it would ensure credibility in the country’s electoral process.

According to him, until the state begins to prosecute and jail people instigating and perpetrating violence, nothing will change.

He stated, “The majority of the political class want power at all costs and are willing to kill, just to secure power. One of the sins they said Yiaga Africa committed was exposing these frauds. For me, if that is a sin, I shall commit it many times over. That way people can hold them to account. But if you continue to allow our electoral process to be captured by political elements, we will get to a point where only one per cent of people will turn out to vote.’’

Stressing the need for Nigerians to turn out en masse to vote during elections, Mr Itodo said that the current level of turnout cannot change anything.

He added, “If Nigerians show up in their large numbers, I bet you, they will determine the outcome of such elections. It is easier to rig an election when people don’t show up. If people show up and insist that the right thing be done, then it will be difficult for those people to manipulate the process.

Mr Ojelabi urged Christian faithful to live by the lessons of Easter.The All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has felicitated with Christians at Easter, urging them to live as “resurrected people, transformed by grace and love.”The state’s party Chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, said this in his Easter message in Lagos on Sunday.

Mr Ojelabi emphasised the significance of Jesus’ resurrection, urging faithful to live by the lessons of Easter.

The chairman encouraged Christians to carry the light of Christ into a “broken world,” referencing Matthew 28:19.

He said, “I urge the Christians to reject fear and complacency, serving as a living testament to the power of the risen saviour. They should imbibe the spirit to forgive, love, and serve others as they have been forgiven, loved, and served by Christ.’’

As the local government election in the state approaches, Mr Ojelabi prayed for God’s intervention for a peaceful, transparent, and credible outcome.

He prayed to God to guide the hearts of stakeholders to ensure that the process reflects the will of the people.

Mr Ojelabi further prayed that God should give the electorate the wisdom to make informed decisions by choosing leaders who would serve with integrity and vision.

He expressed hope that the election would usher in a new era of leadership, bringing progress and development to the grassroots.

The APC chairman also prayed for Nigeria’s unity, leaders and citizens