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C’River SENATORIAL BY-ELECTION PRIMARIES: COURT ADJOURNS HEARING

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5 years ago

September 21, 2020

Cyril Ogar

The Federal High Court Sitting in Port Harcourt Monday adjourned the hearing of a suit to determine the authentic winner of the PDP primaries that were held in Ogoja on 5 September 2020.

The presiding judge, Justice Hilarious through the clerk announced to the court that the matter had been adjourned to a yet to be disclosed date which will be communicated to the Counsels involved in the matter.

Consequently, the order earlier given as stated below “That consequent to the above, prayer 4 of the Motion Exparte is by order of this Honourable Court granted to the extent that the 1st Defendant-Respondent is by order of this Honourable Court directed not to give effect to the name of any of the other aspirant that took part in the said primaries as the candidate of the 2nd Defendant/Respondent in the bye-election for the Cross River North Senatorial District slated for 31st October 2020, pending the determination of the Motion on Notice filed contemporaneously with this suit.” as it stands, the PDP has no candidate until a judgment is passed on the matter.

Rt. Hon Jarigbe remains the authentic candidate for the Cross River North Senatorial election having won the primaries as announced by members of the panel and also backed by the INEC official report.

Recalled that Hon. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe had dragged the people’s Democratic Party, PDP to Court over an alleged skewed outcome of the last Senatorial primary election of the party in Cross River State.

The lawmaker who represents Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency was also a contestant in the poll, decided to seek legal redress against the result of the polls.

He accused his party, the PDP of smuggling in, “fake delegates’ list”, before the primaries”.

The lawmaker also berated the Governor, for trying to impose one Stephen Odey as a candidate for the Cross River North, Senatorial polls.

He had earlier accused the governor of wanting to impose Dr. Odey, as his stooge, so that he can return to the Senate later; but the people cannot allow that. as he has failed as Governor. No infrastructure; there is nothing on ground in Cross River”, his administration is a total scam, he said.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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6 days ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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