The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is introducing new measures to guide the electorate and stakeholders in the forthcoming Imo North Senatoral bye-election. Prof. Francis Ezeonu, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Imo, said this at a news conference in Owerri on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that contrary to the former 8:00 a.m commencement time for elections, the Imo North senatoral bye-election scheduled for Oct. 31, will commence at 8:30 a.m and end at 2: 30 p.m. Ezeonu said that the electorate, party agents, INEC adhoc, main staff and other stakeholders werec expected…
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The Air Component of Operation Hadarin Daji has destroyed another armed bandits’ camp in the Doumborou Forest area of Zamfara, killing scores of the bandits, the Defence Headquarters says. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Enenche said that the airstrike, which was executed on Sunday, was part of the new subsidiary Operation, tagged ‘WUTAN DAJI’ 2. He said that the bandits eliminated in the air raid were said to belong to the gang led by the so-called ‘Dangote’. According to him, the target was designated for attack after Intelligence…
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu on Monday disclosed that no fewer than 31,000 personnel have been deployed for the governorship election in Edo. Adamu disclosed this at a stakeholders meeting organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Benin ahead of the governorship election holding on Sept. 19. He noted that the force was not unconscious of heightened tension and violence that had characterised political campaigns ahead of the election. He stressed that the police remains impartial, firm, and committed to the conduct of a free, fair and credible election in the state. He said that…
Prof. Alex Akpa, Director General, National Biotechnology Development Agency(NABDA), says the time has come for Nigerian scientists to authenticate claims by people who said they have developed herbal treatment for COVID-19.Akpa said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), on Monday in Abuja.Speaking on the committee on COVID-19 herbal remedies and natural compounds inaugurated by Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, Minister of Science and Technology, Akpa said the inauguration was a welcomed development.“The committee is very important and germane and couldn’t have come at a better time because we have received many claims in the country both formally and…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says it will continue to ensure the safe returns and rehabilitation of trafficking persons. The NAPTIP Director-General, Mrs Julie Okah-Donli, made this known on Monday in Abuja at the opening session of a three-day workshop on validation of protocol for identification, safe return and reintegration of victims of trafficking. The programme was put together by the Action Against Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling of Migrants in Nigeria (A-TIPSOM). A-TIPSOM is a project funded by European Union and implemented by the International Ibero-American Foundation for Administration and Public Policies (FIIAPP).…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the killing of two of its operatives on Monday at Mararaban Udege in Nasarawa State.The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), ACM Bisi Kazeem, who disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja added that 10 others were abducted.Kazeem noted that 26 personnel were reportedly attacked while traveling from the Sokoto and Kebbi State Commands of the Corps for a training programme at FRSC Academy, Udi.“They were attacked by bandits and kidnappers at Udege junction, along Mararaban-Udege around Adoka in Nasarawa state on Monday at…
A woman politician in Lagos State, Ms Yemisi Ransome-Kuti, on Monday advised women to use opportunities presented them to play prominent roles in the country’s political space.Ransome-Kuti gave the advice at an event organised by the Woman and Half Initiative (WAH), and sponsored by Zenith Bank, Accion MicroFinance, Studio 24 and a host of other prominent brands including Zaron Cosmetics.The theme of the programme held at a Civic Centre was “Thankful”. It had physical presence of 50 professionals and hundreds of women participated via the virtual platforms.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme was a platform for women to strategise,…
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, has commended officers of the Nigerian Army for their impartiality in the nation’s political process. Makinde gave the commendation on Monday while receiving the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai and his entourage, who paid him courtesy visit, at the Government House, Agodi, in Ibadan. The governor acknowledged the work that the COAS and his team had been doing, in terms of professionalising the Nigerian Army. “So, we sincerely want to say thank you for that and we do hope that it would be kept that way,” he said. He further noted…
Some members of the National Assembly from Cross River have congratulated Prof. Florence Banku-Obi on her emergence as the first female Vice Chancellor elect of the University of Calabar. Their congratulatory letters were made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Calabar. Prof. Banku-Obi was elected as the 11th substantive VC of the University on Sept. 10 in Calabar while her appointment letter was presented to her by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the institution Governing Council, Sen. Nkechi Nwaogu, on Sept. 11 in Calabar. The Senator representing Cross River Central Senatorial District, Prof. Sandy Onor,…
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday voiced concern over the heavy losses inflicted on South Africa’s media by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ramaphosa said this in his weekly presidential address in Cape Town. It is a great concern that like all other sectors of the economy, South Africa’s media houses had been dealt with a serious blow by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ramaphosa said. Financial difficulties are being faced across the board, from online titles and traditional broadsheets to the public broadcaster – the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), the president said. He said this was just one of the issues raised during…