The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is determined to conduct transparent, fair, equitable, just and conclusive election in the Saturday Supplementary elections. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria...
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By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Federal Civil Service Commission has disowned a fake recruitment advert, currently trending on the social media, credited to it. Dr Mary Ogbe, Permanent Secretary in the commission, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Ogbe said that the fake recruitment...
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has unveiled the “I Am Alive’’ online confirmation solution to ease pensioners’ stress. The Executive Secretary of PTAD, Dr Chioma Ejikeme, unveiling the solution in Abuja on Friday, said PTAD had kept to its promise that the era of bringing out aged pensioners...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, met with elder statesman and patriarch of the Dantata family, Alhaji Aminu Dantata. The Kano-based businessman had on April 9 lost his wife, Hajiya Rabi Dantata, at a medical centre in Saudi Arabia. A statement...
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has charged the Abia Governor-elect, Dr Alex Otti, to run a clean, transparent governance. Okonjo-Iweala said that the incoming government should focus on “disruptive strategies rather than traditional operational systems”. She gave the charge in a speech she presented...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Technical Unit of Governance and Anti-Corruption Reforms (TUGAR) has reaffirmed its commitment to support The Centre for Media Policy and Accountability (CMPA) in the implementation of Nigeria Anti-Corruption Performance Public Reporting (NAPPR) Project 2023. It noted that more stakeholders in the country have...
Bolaji Idowu, Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center sits with Chude Jideonwo, host of #WithChude to discuss how the viral prayer meeting – Next Level Prayers started, the beginning of his ministry and his near-death experience. Sometimes, the best comes out of pain, the gold or gift is in your mess. That’s why you sometimes go through seasons of...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Nine years after 276 schoolgirls were abducted in the middle of the night from their dormitory in Chibok LGA of Borno State, 96 girls remain in captivity, and thousands more children have been subjected to grave violations of their rights. Just recently, 7 April,...
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), says it has deployed 100 armed operatives to combat vote buying in Kano, Katsina and Jigawa during Saturday’s supplementary elections in the states. The Kano Zonal Commander of EFCC, Mr Farouk Dogondaji, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria...
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Friday said no fewer than 24 deaths were recorded in 166 road accidents in Gombe State between January and March. Mr Felix Theman, the Gombe Sector Commander, FRSC, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lafiyawo,...
The Kano State Gov.-elect, Malam Abba Yusuf, has again issued a Public Advisory on alleged use of public funds to finance the Saturday 15 supplementary elections in the state. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Kano by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor-elect, Mr...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it has distributed materials for Saturday’s re-run election in six local government areas of Zamfara. The Residents Electoral Commissioner, Prof. Saidu Ahmad made the disclosure at a stakeholders meeting on Thursday in Gusau. He said the election was for Zamfara Central Senatorial...
The National Assembly has forwarded to President Muhammadu Buhari for assent , the harmonised version of the bill on Nigerian Peace Corps. This was after passage by both the Senate and the House of Representatives . Transmission of the bill for Presidential assent by the Clerk to the National...
The race for the leadership of the 10th National Assembly has reached its defining moments. Zones and other political interests in the country have been making their cases. However, concerned Nigerians need to weigh in and point to the greater need for experience and competence as very crucial factors...
A Group, the Niger Delta Conscience Coalition (NDCC) has endorsed Sen. Godswill Akpabio as its preferred candidate for the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly. The President of the NDCC, Mr Aniefiok Fabian, who addressed a news conference on behalf of the group in Uyo on Thursday, said...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed to stakeholders involved in Saturday’s supplementary elections in Imo to allow the process run without unnecessary interference and violence. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Prof. Sylvia Agu, made the appeal during a stakeholders’ meeting with various political parties...
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Usman Baba on Thursday presented N84.5 million cheques to 34 dependants of policemen who died in active service in Zamfara. Baba was represented at the ceremony by the acting Commissioner of Police in Zanfara, Mr Ali Dabigi. He said the money provided by...
No fewer than seven persons were on Thursday burnt to ashes in an accident few metres away from Saapade bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, Mrs Florence Okpe, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abeokuta. Okpe explained that 18...
MultiChoice says it will begin renumbering of channels on the GOtv platform on April 19, to improve the viewing experience of its customers. The renumbering of the GOtv channels will group similar channels together to make it easier for viewers to find and watch their favourite shows. Speaking on...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Arungwa Nwazue, the new Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police for Zone 5, has assumed office at the Zonal Headquarters in Benin. DSP Tijani Momoh, the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, announced this in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja. Momoh said that...