From Atiku Sarki, Abuja As part of its preparations for the forthcoming Ondo State Governorship election this year, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has organized emergency and fire prevention training for its staff members. A statement issued in Abuja to newsmen indicated that the training took place today being Tuesday, August 13th, 2024, in the Conference Room of INEC Ondo State and was facilitated by personnel from the Federal Fire Services, Ondo State Command. In her remark, the Hon Resident Electoral Commissioner for Ondo State Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola appreciated the Federal Fire Service, Ondo State Command for timely organising…
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From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The aides to the former Caretaker Chairman, Kabba Bunu LGA, Barr Zacchaeus Dare Micha, el kidnap, ed have regained their freedom. Recalled that the former Caretaker Chairman, alongside his aides and other people, were kidnapped Friday ago. The former Chairmanran, who now doubles as the APC candidate for the Local Government in the forthcoming Local Governmenelectiont, however, escaped the game a few hours after his kidnap in a miraculous manner. The 3 kidnapped aides were released alongside four others held in captive force for the last twelve days. Speaking to newsmen, Barr. Dare expressed appreciation…
By Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, has presented an additional 11 cars to Judges with assurance to supply more soon so that it can go around all the Judges and magistrates operating in the state. Presenting the car’ Keys to the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Josiah Mejabi, at the Muhammad Buhari Square, Lokoja, on Tuesday, the governor promised to deliver the last batch very soon. Ododo, who was represented by the Head of Service, Mr Elijah Evinemi, said this gesture is proof that I prioritize the welfare of the judicial officers for…
From Umar Danladi Ado,Sokoto In Sokoto, rescue efforts are ongoing to save the lives of at least 13 people who are still missing after a boat accident occurred on Sunday evening in Sokoto State, Northwest Nigeria. It could be recalled that the recent boat accident in the State caused injuries and deaths, with many passengers still missing in the Dundaye River. The wooden boat, which was carrying over 35 people, sank, and efforts were being made to recover the bodies of those who died in the water. The accident occurred at Dundaye in Wamakko Local Government Area of Sokoto State,…
From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says in coming days, it will be engaging leaders of markets and others in the supply and distribution chain across the nation as part of a broader initiative to check exploitative pricing of consumer goods. The commission recognized that the exchange rate has impacted the value of the Naira as well observed that prices charged are, in most cases, disproportionate for imported products and excessive for locally produced ones. In a statement signed and issued to news men in Abuja on Tuesday by the Executive Vice Chairman and…
From Christiana Gokyo, Jos The curfew imposed on the Jos-Bukuru metropolis of the Plateau State has again been relaxed from 7am to 7 pm. The relaxation was announced by the Plateau State Government through the Director of Press and Public Affairs to Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang on Monday. The relaxation is as of Tuesday, August 13, 2024; residents are permitted to engage in their lawful activities from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily, pending further review. According to the Governor, the decision was reached during consultations with security agencies and key stakeholders. The Governor emphasized that this step reflects the…
From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA)has concluded arrangements for the conduct of the Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) in 65 communities across the State. The PRA was a needs analysis format of prioritising the micro-projects to be executed in the benefitting communities. The officials of the Community Project Management Committees (CPMCs) were also elected during the PRA exercise by the members of the communities as the micro-projects were executed under the Community Driven Development (CDD) approach. Shedding more light on the exercise, the General Manager of Katsina State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA),…
From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto The Sokoto State Independent Electoral Commission says it has adopted measures to ensure the speedy screening of chairmen, vice chairman and councillorship candidates from across the 23 Local government areas of Sokoto within seven days. Executive Chairman of the commission, Alhaji Aliyu Sulaiman said the screening exercise was aimed at identifying genuine candidates before the election. To this end, the commission has so far screened 13 out of 23 chairmanship candidates who are qualified to contest during the forthcoming elections billed on 21st September. The State electoral umpire noted that it has set up two…
By Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo, has commenced the execution of 170 Micro Projects under the Nigeria Community Action For Resilience and Action and Economic stimulus (NG CARES) with about 200,000 beneficiaries spread across the State. The State Governor made the disclosure at the training of Community and Group Project Management Committees of some of the projects in Okene, said all the projects are those having direct impact on lives of the people. Represented by the General Manager, KCSDA, Mallam Dauda Momoh, appreciated the State Governor for the funding of the programme, assured…
By Rabiu Sanusi The Kano State Government has lifted a curfew imposed on the state as a result of #EndBadGovernanceprotests that degenerated into looting and vandalization. The governor explained that during his inspection visit to the state higher Court and Court of Appeal where the thug Vandalised the building and burnt down cars on the premises. Details soon