President Bola Tinubu congratulates the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on his 68th birthday.

President Tinubu celebrates his long-time ally, buddy, brother and invaluable partner for his support throughout his political journey as Senator, Governor of Lagos State, Presidential candidate and President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The President says he cherishes working closely and collaboratively with Alake in more than three decades.

The President thanks Alake for his candid counseling and unwavering support, which have provided invaluable guidance during challenging times in public office.

He notes that Alake’s staying power in the various roles he has handled in his lifetime has been rooted in his honesty, passion, tact, determination and exceptional public relations.

President Tinubu is confident that the Minister will continue to uphold his high standards of excellence in service to the nation.

He joins family, friends, and well-wishers in offering prayers for Alake’s continued success and well-being.

The local government election in Rivers State is currently underway, notwithstanding the notable absence of police personnel to oversee the process.

Sources reveal that sensitive materials have been successfully distributed across various local government areas.

Governor Siminalayi Fubara remains resolute in his determination to conduct the election, despite escalating tensions within the state.

An explosion occurred at the Tony Okocha-led secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, located along Aba Road, Port Harcourt, on Saturday, October 5, 2024, during the local government election.

The explosion damaged the gate and doors of the secretariat, along with other property. According to Tony Okocha, Chairman of the APC faction in Rivers State, “About 3:20am some gun-trotting young men with their explosives and all that, came here and dropped the first explosive,” but when it did not detonate, “they came back the second time to burn the structure – look at the security house is gone.”

Okocha alleged that the attack was politically motivated, accusing Governor Siminalayi Fubara of responsibility. He stated, “It was deliberate to see how they can annihilate us, it is deliberate to see how they can embarrass us, it is deliberate to see how they can decimate us.”

Despite the incident, accreditation and voting have commenced in several polling centres around Port Harcourt City.

More to come…