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PLASIEC unveils electronic voter verification system for transparent elections in Plateau Plateau State

PLASIEC unveils electronic voter verification system for transparent elections in Plateau

Offor Callistus September 27, 2024
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – In a pivotal move to enhance transparency and credibility in the upcoming local government elections, the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC) has launched an electronic voter verification system. The Commission’s Chairman, Hon. Plangji Daniel Cishak, made this announcement during a Stakeholders’ Engagement event...
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Plateau LG election: Nshe urges Shendam residents to unite for progress IMG 20240927 WA0001

Plateau LG election: Nshe urges Shendam residents to unite for progress

Offor Callistus September 27, 2024
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Shendam Local Government Council, Dr. Kemi Nicholas Nshe, has called on residents to put aside past divisions and work together for the community’s progress. Speaking at the official launch of his campaign at the Shendam mini-stadium,...
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Tinubu directs emergency rehabilitation of Ministry of Livestock Development building Liveskock ministry building e1727279143591 1536x956 1

Tinubu directs emergency rehabilitation of Ministry of Livestock Development building

Offor Callistus September 25, 2024
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate rehabilitation and furnishing of the former Federal Ministry of Agriculture building, for the newly created Federal Ministry of Livestock Development. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, stated this on Wednesday, when he inspected the building, located at...
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How Nigeria got Niger Republic back into MNJTF – Defence Minister Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar,

How Nigeria got Niger Republic back into MNJTF – Defence Minister

Offor Callistus September 25, 2024
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar, has said the Nigerian Armed Forces led by the Chief of Defence Staff has succeeded in getting the Republic of Niger back into the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in consolidating efforts to end insurgency. Ababakar, represented by the the Permanent Secretary,...
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Wike orders renegotiation of FCT’s stake in Kugbo International Market FCT Minister during his visit to Kugbo International Market

Wike orders renegotiation of FCT’s stake in Kugbo International Market

Offor Callistus September 25, 2024
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has asked for a renegotiation of FCT’s stake in the Kugbo International Market, Abuja. Wike gave the order when he inspected the market, being developed by a private investor, Mesotho Group Ltd, in Abuja on Wednesday. He explained...
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DSS Directors meet to address security challenges in North-East DSS operatives

DSS Directors meet to address security challenges in North-East

Offor Callistus September 25, 2024
Chairman, Directors of the Department of Security Service (DSS), North-East, Mr Sani Bakori, has called for more collaborative efforts to address security challenges in the region. He stated this at the inauguration of the 17th conference of State Directors of the Department of State Service (DSS), on Wednesday in...
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FG’ll register, tax foreigners earning income in Nigeria – Presidential aide 456018B9 2C6C 408B 8218 7D35B4C94D4D 1536x1056 1

FG’ll register, tax foreigners earning income in Nigeria – Presidential aide

Offor Callistus September 25, 2024
Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, has said foreigners earning income in Nigeria will henceforth pay taxes under a proposed amendment to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Bill, 2024. Onanuga said this while briefing State House correspondents on Wednesday in Abuja. He said...
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Senate confirms Justice Kekere-Ekun As Chief Justice of Nigeria CJN Kudirat Kekere-Ekun

Senate confirms Justice Kekere-Ekun As Chief Justice of Nigeria

Offor Callistus September 25, 2024
The Senate on Wednesday at plenary confirmed the appointment of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The confirmation followed her successful screening at the Committee of the Whole. Leader of Senate,Sen.Bamidele Opeyemi (APC-Ekiti)said the conduct of the screening and confirmation of appointment of a CJN was...
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Court bars PDP leadership, governors from dissolving pro-Wike PDP EXCO in Rivers PDP Court

Court bars PDP leadership, governors from dissolving pro-Wike PDP EXCO in Rivers

Offor Callistus September 25, 2024
A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governors from dissolving the executive committees of the Rivers’ chapter. The court equally stopped them from constituting any interim committee to replace the officers of the party at the state,...
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Patriotism’ll enable us defeat terrorism, insurgency –Air chief CAS Hassan Abubakar

Patriotism’ll enable us defeat terrorism, insurgency –Air chief

Offor Callistus September 25, 2024
The Chief of Air Staff(CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has said patriotism will enable them to defeat terrorism and insurgency in the country. Abubakar stated this at the graduation of 432 officers, Airmen/Airwomen of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Sundry Military Courses on Wednesday in Kaduna. He...
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Interior Minister orders immediate investigation into alleged bribery in NCoS FCT Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

Interior Minister orders immediate investigation into alleged bribery in NCoS

Offor Callistus September 25, 2024
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed an unconditional and comprehensive investigation into the allegations of bribery and corruption within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). This is contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the minister, Mr Babatunde Alao, on Wednesday in Abuja. Alao stated...
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UNGA 79th: Tinubu seeks debt forgiveness for Nigeria, other developing nations VP Kashim Shettima

UNGA 79th: Tinubu seeks debt forgiveness for Nigeria, other developing nations

Offor Callistus September 25, 2024
President Bola Tinubu has called for debt forgiveness for Nigeria and other developing countries from creditors and multilateral financial institutions. Tinubu made the call while addressing world leaders during the General Debate of the ongoing 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the UN headquarters in...
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Court restrains 19 political parties from disrupting LG elections in Kano Court

Court restrains 19 political parties from disrupting LG elections in Kano

Offor Callistus September 25, 2024
A Kano State High Court on Tuesday, restrained 19 political parties from taking any action that could scuttle or frustrate the upcoming Local Government Elections in the State. The applicant Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), through its Counsel Rilwanu Umar Esq, filed a motion exparte dated and filed...
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