The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) requires more funds to discharge its functions on the road to 2015, the commission’s chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega said on Wednesday. Jega was speaking to Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC) across the 36 states during the third quarterly meeting in Abuja. He used the occasion to prepare their minds on what to expect as the nation draws closer to general election. “As you are aware, we are doing our best to improve the working environment in the states, local government areas and even at the national level. And it is a very challenging task indeed…
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By Gracious Akujobi House of Representatives Committee on Sports on Wednesday raised alarm over the high cost of re-grassing the Abuja stadium pitch which cost N97 million but poorly done. Godfrey Gaiya, the chairman who led members of the committee members on oversight function to the Abuja Stadium described the N96.6 million used for the re-grassing of the pitch as “doubtful”. He told newsmen that as a legislator, he was disappointed with the level of work carried out by Julius Berger Plc, as there was not enough drainage to drain the water after rain.” “The re-grassing is just an aspect…
Irked by the continued upward review of the contract sum for the Idu industrial project, the House of Representatives Committee on FCT has resolved to investigate the project. The contract for the project was awarded in 2003 in the sum of N3 billion and 73 million Euros but was reviewed to N6 billion in 2009. The Chairman of the Committee, Emmanuel Jimeh, announced the decision to investigate the project when members visited the site on oversight function. He said, “This is about the largest industrial layout in this country and id properly executed would go along way is creating job…
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said 174 armed robbers were arrested in the territory in the last six months. Commissioner of Police in the territory, Femi Ogunbayode, who disclosed this during a high-powered Security Council meeting chaired by the FCT Minister, Bala Muhammed, said the arrests were made between April and September 2013. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Minister, Muhammad Sule, the police also said 604 rounds of live ammunition were recovered during the period. “The number of arms recovered includes 27 locally-made pistols, three AK-47 riffles, one Lar-Riffle, 11…
Senators on Wednesday threw caution to the wind as they shouted at one another over the mention of ‘new PDP’ on the floor of the Senate. The Upper Chamber had opened debate on a motion on former Governor of Ondo state, Olusegun Agagu who died recently. When it was the turn of a former Governor of Gombe, Danjuma Goje, while eulogizing the late Agagau , referred to himself as a member of the new PDP. Smart Adeyemi, representing Kogi, would however not take kindly anybody mentioning new PDP at plenary, saying it is offensive for Goje to have mentioned new…
By Gracious Akujobi Ahead of the second game of the double headed international friendly matches with Japan, Super Falcons are radiating optimism of avenging the 2-0 loss to their host in the first game. Officials told Prompt News Online in far away Japan that the girls have been able to put the loss of the first match behind them and are raring to go and get a result this time. “The girls have regained their composure after the loss to the world champions and now believe they can spring surprise. They are in high spirit after the chairman of the…
Contrary to claim by military authorities that the leader of the dreaded Islamist sect, Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau may have died during exchange of gun fire, he is still very much alive. The most wanted terrorist in the land, Shekau who appeared in the latest video said military authorities should bury their heads in shame as he is still alive, vowing to continue to work against democracy. “Here I am, alive, hale and hearty. Sagir Musa should bury himself in shame, President Jonathan (of Nigeria) should bury himself in shame, President Obama (of United States of America) should bury himself…
Piqued by the controversy trailing the killing of nine innocent squatters but tagged ‘Boko Haram’ members by security agencies the Senate on Tuesday ordered a thorough investigation into the matter. Consequently, the Upper Chamber has directed its committees on National Security and Intelligence and Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters to carry out the investigation. It will be recalled that in the early hours of September 20, gunmen in military uniform stormed an uncompleted building behind Apo legislative quarters to dislodge those squatting in the building but in the process shot nine of them to death. There has been public…
Former Governor of Anambra state, Chris Ngige of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Ifeanyi Uba are among the 23 candidates whose names have been published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the November 16 governorship poll in Anambra state. Also on the list were Nicholas Ukachukwu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Willi Obiano of All Progressive Grand Allainace, and Ifanyi Ubah of the Labour party. According to the Chief Press Secretary to INEC chairman, Kayode Idowu, a total of 23 political parties nominated candidates for the governorship and deputy governorship. Regarding the All Progressives Grand…
On the sideline of the 68th General Assembly of the United Nations which opened today in New York, Spouses of Heads of State and Government at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Michelle Obama resolved to work harder, to improve the lots of women and children particularly in the areas of education and health. The Spouses gathered at the Studio Museum in Harlem, sharing experiences on better ways of achieving the MDG goals 2,3,4, 5 and 6 in line with the theme of the 68th General Assembly. Mrs. Obama asked them to avail themselves the opportunity of the gathering to exchange ideas…