The Borno State Independent Electoral Commission (BOSIEC) has fixed May 20, 2023, for the conduct of the local government council election in the state. A statement by the Director of Information of the commission, Zara Alhassan said that the Executive Chairman of BOSIEC, Lawan Maina announced the date in a meeting with the leadership of political parties and stakeholders on Saturday in Maiduguri. “As you are all aware, the commission has announced the date for the local government council election to take place on May 20, 2023, by virtue of the powers conferred on the commission under Section 10 and 18…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) have sealed 14 filling stations in Oron, Akwa Ibom, for selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) above the regulated price. Mr. Joy Koro, the agency’s Team Lead, Distribution Systems Storage and Retailing Infrastructure, made the disclosure in an interview at Oron on Saturday. “We sealed 14 filling stations that were selling PMS between N400 per litre and 450 per litre at Oron, Akwa Ibom,” he said. Koro said that the filling stations would be sanctioned. He warned marketers to desist from selling petroleum products above the approved pump price. “If you see…
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Yakubu Pam said the Commission had been given the power to explore more holy sites around the world. Pam disclosed this in a statement on Saturday by Mr. Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head Media, NCPC, at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, after the departure of intending pilgrims of Cross River and Ondo states. He said that the NCPC Act, which established the Commission in 2007, empowered it to explore holy sites with good geographical landmarks and biblical references in the world. The NCPC boss noted that the…
The Police Command in Adamawa has deployed additional assets to ensure a hitch-free visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the state. The command also ordered officers to display a high level of professionalism and respect for human rights. SP Suleiman Nguroje, the Command’s spokesperson disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Yola. Buhari will be in the state on Monday to flag off the governorship campaign rally of Sen. Aishatu Binani. He stated that the additional operational assets included, but were not limited to, surveillance patrol men, tactical/operational teams, Police Mobile Force (PMF), and Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU).…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11 has confessed Jesus Christ as Lord of lords and the most wonderful God that turns shame into a celebration. Ooni said this during the Grand-finale of New Year Prayer organised by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) at Afewonro Park, Enuwa Square on Saturday, in Ile-Ife. Oba Ogunwusi, who led different Christian worship songs and praises during the service, clarified that it is a good thing to always praise the Lord Jesus Christ and appreciate Him. “When I look back, I observe that my life is full of God’s wonders and…
ASHENEWS reports that the Appeal Court in Sokoto has upheld the result of the primary election of the Zamfara state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in which Dr. Dauda Lawal-Dare emerged its candidate. The appellate court in a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Abubakar Talba on Friday, held that the Appellants succeeded in proving the seven grounds of appeals canvassed by the Counsels and all resolved in their favour. The court then dismissed all the preliminary objections based on competency of the appeal, and on the basis of judicial provisions, and in the interest of fear hearing. Justice…
A Nigerian female journalist, and publisher Sky Newspaper and skynewsline.com, Jennifer Nwosu seek help for her sister, Chinyere Nwosu Nwaorgu, who was diagnosed with kidney failure. For six months, the family of the diagnosed patient have made efforts to save the life of their beloved sister at Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute Metta Oyibo Lagos, and have spent all they had. To save Nwaorgu’s life, the doctor advised them to go for the two kidneys transplant which are both bad. The Nwosus are seeking help from well meaning Nigerians to save a life. You can contact her at FMC Ebute…
…Expresses optimism it will benefit citizens Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has signed over N243 billion 2023 budget into law. The budget is N5 billion above the estimate presented to the State Assembly for consideration. The capital expenditure stood at over N152 billion while recurrent expenditure is over N91 billion. Under the sectoral breakdown, Administration had over N9 billion, Economics got over N102 billion, Law, and Justice had more than N1 billion and the Social sector gulped over N38 billion. The brief ceremony took place at the Council Chamber of Government House, Minna. Governor Abubakar Sani Bello explained…
The Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has banned cash withdrawals from the federal government accounts, and those of its agencies or parastatals, as well as state and local governments. The head of NFIU, Moddibo Haman Tukur made this known while addressing journalists in his office on Thursday, According to him, this became necessary in order to arrest the rate by which monies are taken out of public accounts without recourse to the money laundering laws and sometimes for corruption purposes. He added that the rate of withdrawals above the threshold from public accounts has been alarming and that over N701…
The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG), has expressed worry over the Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) data revealed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to data released by INEC, 6.7 million PVCs were uncollected in 17 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Worried by the fact that the deadline for PVCs collection is January 22, 2023, the TMG in a statement by its chairman, Auwal Musa-Rafsanjani on Thursday, called on Nigerians to come out and collect their PVCs ahead of the deadline. According to Rafsanjani, Nigerians should grab the opportunity provided by INEC to be able exercise their civic…