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Anambra rerun: INEC declares YPP candidates winners 4th February 2024 YPP logo YPP logo By Ikenna Obianeri The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared two members of the Young Progressives Party, Peter Uzokwe of Nnewi North, Nnewi South and Ekwusigo federal constituency and Chinwe Nnabuife of Orumba North and South federal constituency, winners of the rerun election held in Anambra State on Saturday. The INEC returning officer, Prof. Charles Nweke, declared both candidates winners of their respective Constituencies at the INEC office in Nnewi North Local Government Secretariat on Sunday. Declaring the winners, Nweke announced that the YPP candidate, Uzokwe, polled 25,518 votes to emerge the winner, while the current member representing the Federal Constituency and the All Progressives Grand Alliance candidate, Uchenna Elodimuo, scored 25,412 votes. The breakdown of the results collated after the rerun showed that the YPP candidate won in Otolo Ward 1, Otolo Ward 2, Otolo...
rammys: Tyla wins inaugural Best African Music Performance category, beats Davido, Asake, Burna Boy 4th February 2024 Tyla Tyla By Ajisafe Olayiwola South African singer, Tyla, on Sunday, has won the award for the Best African Music Performance category at the 2024 Grammys. The female rapper beat off competition from Nigerian acts – David Adeleke, aka Davido; Ahmed Ololade, aka Asake; and Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy. Tyla’s ‘Water’ saw off songs by Davido’s ‘Unavailable,’ Asake’s ‘Amapiano,’ Burna Boy’s ‘City Boys,’ and Ayra Starr’s ‘Rush.’ Related News Grammys: Davido's hopes dashed as three nominations yield no wins Burna Boy, Asake, Davido, Ayra Starr in tight battle for Grammys Burna Boy, Davido, Tems, others get global recognition The song, ‘Water’, made the top 10 across 16 countries including the UK and the US. The award was presented at the 66th Grammys Award Premiere Ceremony at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. Ajisafe Olayiwola Ajisafe has over four-year ex...