From Atiku Sarki, Abuja Following last week Saturday Edo state governorship election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the declaration of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as a party winner with a total of 291,667 votes against the People Democratic Party (PDP) with 247, 274 votes, the Commission on Thursday presented certificate of return to the newly elected governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo and his deputy, Hon. Denise Idahosa. Presenting the certificate of return on behalf of the INEC Chairman, Professor Yakubu Mahmood, the INEC National Commissioner, Professor Rhoda Gumus, who also oversaw the electionn,…
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From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu It’s a real undeniable fact that sequel to the recent unexpected highly devastating water flood in Maiduguri which unfortunately resulted in many loss of lives, and the destruction of houses, shops, properties worth billions of naira, roads, bridges, and other infrastructural facilities, no one would call the name of Maiduguri without immediately remembering the water flood under reference today. In a press statement by Khalid Muhammad Bello the National president of KACRAN said, “We made the above assertion for the fact that it could be recalled, last two weeks Maiduguri the Capital of Borno State…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto state on Thursday swore in five new Permanent Secretaries into the state civil service They included Barrister Hadiza Sahabi Jaredi, Maryam Ahmad Barade, Muhammad Idris, Abubakar S/Fada Tambuwal, as well as Muhammad Bello Ibrahim. Speaking shortly after administering them with the oath of office, Governor Aliyu charged them to inject fresh ideas that would make the civil service better. He reminded the new appointees that their appointments were based on merit, coupled with their unblemished track records of service and immense wealth of experience. “I expect you to bring all…
From Ahmad Ibrahim, Gusau Police in Zamfara state have apprehended two suspected wives of notorious bandits leader, Fake Doctor and personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) for allegedly supplying arms, ammunition, and hard drugs to bandits in the state. According to the police, the suspects were arrested while on their way to deliver ammunition to the bandits in the Anka and Bukkuyum local government areas of the state. The Commissioner of Police in the State, Muhammad Dalijan, disclosed while parading the suspects, at the Command headquarters in Gusau, the state capital. The CP said the personnel…
By Rabiu Sanusi Kano State Government has restated its commitment to strengthen its symbiotic relationship with India for the socio-economic development of the state. The state Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf made the remark when he received the Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Shri G. Balasubramanian, who called on him at Government House, Kano. The governor said India and Kano State have a history of relationship of many years in the areas of education, health, agriculture, technology and trade that needs to be strengthened for the mutual benefit of India and Kano State. Governor Yusuf acknowledged with happiness India’s…
From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna A group, the All Progressive Congress (APC) Tinubu Youth Network (TYN), has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to compel the Minister of State for Defence to step aside to allow an investigation given the barrage of criticisms trailing his alleged involvement with bandits. Speaking at a press conference in Kaduna on Thursday, the Secretary-General of the group, Yusuf Muhammad, noted that they have decided “to appeal to the president and esteemed leader of our party, the APC, Alhaji Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to intervene in the matter at hand. If not addressed, it will affect our party.”…
From Joseph Asegba, Yola Due to the high rate of unwanted pregnancy in Nigeria, World Contraception Day (WCD) 2024 experts decry the need for measures to improve awareness in minimizing maternal mortality in family planning. During a day stakeholders meeting, experts drawn from far and near the Adamawa State Primary Health Care Development Agency Yola also marked the day with road work. This year WCD is aimed at “A Choice for all, freedom to plan,” the celebration which was put together by the Adamawa State Primary Health Care and its patterns and donor agencies like UNFPA, Plan International, Care, TCI…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Plateau Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) says it has screened 75 candidates for Chairmanship of the forthcoming local government election in the 17 local government Areas of the state. While 788 chancellors have also been screened, 11 political parties have screened with 325 wards in the 17 local governments, and the commission spent 8 days for the screening. Speaking during a stakeholders Engagement with Political Parties, Chairmen and Cancellors, IPAC, CAN/JNI, CSOS and security agencies, among others, the Chairman of the PLASIEC, Hon. Plangjin Cishak, assured that we are committed to ensuring a free, fair, and…
By Hussaini Ibrahim Sulaiman The 5th Kano Social Influencers Summit (KANSIS24), organized by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), held from September 18-19, 2024, in Kano, concluded with key observations and recommendations on the ethical deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in elections and governance. CITAD 5th KANSIS this year gathered over 1,000 participants, including national and international experts. In a communique signed by Engr. Yunusa Zakari Ya`u, Convener, KANSIS/Executive Director of CITAD, Chiamaka Okafor, Executive Director at MILID, Prof. Abdulhamid Abdullahi from ABU Zaria and Danlami Nmodu, Publisher of NewsDiary Online, participants identified several challenges and solutions revolving…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The Coalition of Plateau State Youth Council (PYC) has demanded the total nullification of the election conducted on the 25th of September 2024. They also demand for the square nullification of all the districts and local government elections conducted before today. Comrade Nanskok Peter, who was the spoke person of the PYC, said the PYC Aspirants gathered to express their utmost dissatisfaction and disillusionment with the electoral process leading up to the PYC elections, slated for September 25, 2024. According to him, the events unfolding before our eyes threaten the very fabric of democracy and the…