President Muhammadu Buhari, says his administration remains focused on the fight against insurgency, banditry and other forms of criminality across the country. The President stated this on Saturday during the Combined Passing Out Parade for 67 Regular Course and Short Service Course 46 (Army) at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna. “We remain focused in the fight against insurgencies arm banditry and others forms of criminality across the nation. “We remain committed to ending the security challenges bedeviling the country. “I am confident that the training received by the passing out cadets has adequately equipped them to face any challenges in…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
A Civil Society Organisation, Yiaga Africa says the Ondo state governorship election was marred with vote buying and inadequate compliance with Covid-19 protocol. Dr Aisha Abdullahi, Co-chair, Yiaga Africa 2020 Ondo Election Observation Mission, stated this on Saturday at a press conference on situational report on the election. Abdulahi commended INEC for early arrival of materials to polling units which saw large turnout of voters. Abdulahi said it received reports of vote buying from Akure South, Ose, Ondo West, Ilaje and Akure North with the secrecy of the ballot being compromised. “Despite attempts by polling officials to prevent voters and…
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has directed all banks operating in the country to always observe strict compliance with SWIFT Universal Confirmation Requirements. The directive was outlined in a circular issued by the apex bank’s Director, Banking Services Department, Mr Sam Okojere. Okojere directed all SWIFT customers to provide information on the outcome of all their Single Customer Payments (MT103) messages to SWIFT, via tracker (Universal Confirmation). The SWIFT is an initiative aimed at improving customer experience through increased transparency in end-to-end payments tracking. “The conformation should get to SWIFT within two business days on whether the beneficiary’s account has…
Securing a first Grand Slam title is supposed to be an arduous task but Iga Swiatek won the French Open in a blaze of winners on Saturday. The 19-year-old crushed Sofia Kenin 6-4 6-1 to crown an extraordinary fortnight. Swiatek, who had dropped only 23 games en route to the final, produced another audacious display as she became the first Polish player to win a Grand Slam singles title. Only briefly in the first set did Swiatek show any weakness, letting slip a 3-0 lead. But having edged a tightly-contested opening set she romped to victory, although fourth seed Kenin’s…
The wife of the Ondo State Governor, Mrs Betty Akeredolu on Saturday distanced herself from any incident linked to the viral video on social video, depicting that she was injured at her polling unit in Owo. Fielding questions from newsmen in Akure, she said that such a desperation from her detractors would not bring about any spirited efforts that can soil her reputations. “I am happy you asked this question for the world to see what detractors are trying to do; to damage the exercise. “Within few minutes of the video going viral, I have been receiving calls and text…
Some angry youths attacked a police station in Imoru, Ijebu-Ode area of Ogun. The youths also vandalized a patrol vehicle, while smashing the window glasses and breaking its doors. The spokesperson of Ogun Police Command, Abimbola Oyeyemi confirmed the incident. “We have warned them that we will no longer tolerate any act of violence against our facility and our men. Because we have had fruitful discussions with most of the youths across the state in the wake of this crisis. “The incident that triggered this crisis did not happen in Ogun State, so we don’t see any reason somebody will…
The institute of Electrical/Electronic Engineers Young Professionals (IEEE) says it is collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Health on infection prevention to strengthen government’s efforts at containing COVID-19 transmission. Mr John Adebayo, Chairman, IEEE, made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday. “On Sept. 14, the institute released 1,000 posters containing key messages on prevention of COVID-19 and the Health Check reporting Analytic Dashboard Platform (CaDP) to the Federal Ministry of Health as part of the three-month collaboration. “While appreciating government’s determination to flatten the COVID-19 curve, the partnership is important to also promote healthy initiatives,’’ he…
The Young Innovators of Nigeria (YIN) a Pressure Group has appealed to the Federal Government to support developers of locally made software to boost the country’s economy digitally. YIN Chief Executive Officer, Mr Andrew Abu said this in an interview in Abuja on Saturday, that government patronage for foreign software developers was enhancing foreign economies, resulting in capital flight. He said that adhering to government’s COVID-19 protocols, meant that businesses had to rely on virtual platforms for their engagements. Abu said that many business outlets including government, developed online meeting platforms, while others resorted to the use of Zoom, Microsoft…
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state and his Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, opponent, Mr Eyitayo Jegede has both expressed optimism that they will win the Saturday’s governorship election. Akeredolu, who spoke with newsmen on Saturday shortly after voting at Ijebu 2 Unit 006 Ward 5, Ijebu-Owo in Owo local government area (LGA) of the state, said his confidence was in God “I am confident about winning this election. I have always said my confidence is about God, and God, in his infinite mercies, will give me victory. “I don’t know what will happen. All I know is that when my…
Rival party supporters clashed in Ward 4 unit 002 in Ijomu/Obanla where a man was stabbed with a bottle by thugs and rushed to the hospital for treatment. The victim, simply called Gboye, was described as a strong supporter of a major contender for the Ondo governorship position. Security operatives, however immediately stepped in and calmed the situation, at the polling unit was where the Candidate of People Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Eyitayo Jegede, was registered. Voting had also began in Sacred Heart primary school ward two unit nine and unit 10 where voters lined up in an orderly manner…