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Namibia elects Nandi-Ndaitwah as first female president
Namibia has elected Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as its first female president following a disputed election.
Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, would become the first woman to rule the southern African country governed by the South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO) since independence in 1990.
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) announced that she won with over 57 percent of ballots cast.
Panduleni Itula, candidate for the main opposition Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), polled second with 25.5 percent of the votes.
The presidential election was extended twice because of logistical and technical challenges which led to a shortage of ballot papers and long queues.
Some voters gave up on the first day of voting after waiting for up to 12 hours.
The IPC said the extension of voting was a deliberate attempt to frustrate voters, adding that it would not accept the results of the poll.
Itula said there was a “multitude of irregularities”, adding that “the IPC shall not recognise the outcome of that election”.
He added that the IPC would “fight to nullify the elections through the processes that are established within our electoral process”.
An organisation of southern African human rights lawyers serving as election monitors said the delays at polling units were intentional and widespread.
The electoral authority admitted to failures in the conduct of the election, including a shortage of ballot papers and the overheating of electronic tablets used to register voters.
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2Baba’s son, Zion, matriculates at Pan-Atlantic University
Adeoye wrote, “Today, my second son begins his journey in finance… Admitted, you earned it, son. Congratulations on your matriculation.
Zion Idibia, the second son of Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has matriculated at Pan-Atlantic University.
Sumbo Adeoye, his mother, disclosed this on her Instagram page on Saturday.
Adeoye wrote, “Today, my second son begins his journey in finance… Admitted, you earned it, son. Congratulations on your matriculation. Greater works ahead in Jesus’ name.”
Zion is one of the two sons Adeoye shares with the singer. The other is Nino.
Adeoye is known as 2Baba’s first baby mama, with whom he had the two children before their relationship ended around 2009 following revelations of his involvement with other women.

•2Baba’s baby mama, Sumbo Adeoye and son, Zion. Photo credit: Adeoye/Instagram
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President Tinubu Expresses Sorrow over IMAM Abubakar’s Death
Says he was a courageous servant of God
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sorrow at the passing of Imam Abdullahi Abubakar, the Chief Imam of Nghar village in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, who passed away at 92.
The late Imam Abubakar shot into national and international prominence for hiding over 200 Christians in 2018, during the communal strife which ravaged Plateau State.
President Tinubu described the late Imam as an extraordinary religious leader, whose lifetime represented a striking testament to faith, courage and a staunch belief in the sacredness of human life.
“At such a time when tribal and religious tendencies seemed to overwhelm reason, Imam Abubakar stood firmly on the side of peace, benevolence and conscience,” President Tinubu remarked.
“Mindless of the enormous risk to his own life, the noble cleric chose humanity over division, love as opposed to hatred and embrace rather than rejection.
His heroic feat underlines the essence of true faith, resonating louder than sermons in a salient message to the world at large. Imam Abubakar is a worthy example of a better human we should all aspire to be,” the President said.
“His act of uncommon bravery did not go unnoticed, as he received local and international honours that celebrated his commitment to coexistence among people with diverse orientations.”
I urge religious and community leaders to imbibe and preach the spirit of tolerance, mutual respect and peaceful togetherness as expounded in the life of Imam Abubakar.
“May the Almighty grant Imam Abubakar eternal rest and reward him for his good deeds and courage,” the President said.
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IMAM who Savef 262 Christians Abubakar Abdullahi Dies in Jos @ 90
The Imam of Nghar village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau state, who Famously Shielded 262 Christians during a Violent Communal attack has died at the age of 90.
Saleh Abubakar son of the deceased Confirmed the death to arise news in Jos said the Cleric Passed away on Thursday night at plateau specialist hospital in Jos.
He revealed that his father died tens earlier after being admitted into the hospital, following Complications linked to a heart Condition that have affected his heart for Some time.
He was initiately admitted diagnosed with a heart problem and had being on check ups all the time and since then his health had not been Stable following the diagnoses.
Imam Abdullahi is Survived by 19 Children made up of 12 boys and 7 girls.In June 2018, during a faith based Clashes that Swept through 10 Villages in Barkin Ladi Local government area of plateau state, the late imam hid 262
Christians in a mosque and his private home untill the Violence Subsided, preventing them from being killed.
His actions earned him both local and international recognition across globe.End
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