The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it stands by the reports received from its state offices in relation to the party primaries for the Akwa Ibom North West and Yobe North Senatorial Districts. The commission’s stand is contained in a statement by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye in Abuja on Saturday. Okoye said that the attention of the commission had been drawn to speculations circulating online on the outcome of some of the recent primaries conducted by political parties and related issues. He said that in particular, the allegations intended to impugn…
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Shinzo Abe’s body has returned to Tokyo as police chief, Tomoaki Onizuka says there were “undeniable” security flaws at the event where the former prime minister was gunned down. The police chief of the prefecture where Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated said he “take[s] responsibility” for security failures that resulted in the killing. At a press conference on Saturday, Nara Prefectural Police Chief Tomoaki Onizuka said that Abe’s security followed his own approved plan. “As the regional police chief responsible for safety and security of the region, I took necessary steps and built structures for security and guarding,” he said. “I…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called on the Federal Government to provide an integrated support system to reduce the impact of increasing cost of diesel on manufacturing. Director-General, MAN, Mr Segun Ajayi-Kadir, made the call in a statement issued in Lagos on Saturday. MAN represents the interests of more than 3,000 manufacturers spread across 10 sectors, 76 sub-sectors and 16 industrial zones. The manufacturing sector, which dominates export trade in the West African sub-region, employs more than five million workers, directly and indirectly and contributes 8.46 per cent to the nation’s GDP. Ajayi-Kadir stated that the call was…
The Chief Imam of Calabar central mosque, Kabir Olowolayemo said that the current insecurity in Nigeria could be curbed if citizens respected each other’s religions. Olowolayemo stated this in an interview in Calabar on Saturday in commemoration of the Eid-El -Kabir celebration. He said that Sallah is all about the sacrifice which the Holy Prophet demonstrated when he was alive and urges everyone to emulate him for a lasting peace. “The major problem we have in Nigeria is that most of us are only concerned about ourselves without considering the ways and feelings of others. “My advice for the entire nation is…
Kebbi state governor, Atiku Bagudu has assured farmers of support against Quelea Birds ravaging farmlands in the state. Bagudu, who is also the Chairman, Progressives Governors’ Forum, gave the assurance on Saturday in a Sallah message. He felicitated the people of the state and other Muslim faithful across the globe on Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Quelea birds had recently surfaced and ravaged some farmlands in parts of Sokoto, Zamfara and Kebbi, according to a report by the Federal Government. The governor performed his Eid prayer at Eid Praying Ground, Birnin Kebbi alongside Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami,…
President Muhammadu Buhari has donated 10 rams, two cows and N1 million to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC ) members serving in his home town, Daura, in Katsina state. The President made the donation during the Sallah celebration with the NYSC members on Saturday in Daura. He commended the scheme for keeping up the dreams of its founding fathers as it was established to ensure unity and national integration. Buhari said that the scheme was one of the weapons to unite Nigerians, saying that most of the corps members serving in Daura are from far away southern states. He said…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), on Saturday urged Muslim faithful to pray for peace and unity of the country in spite its numerous challenges. Mrs Ladi Bala, the National President, NAWOJ, made the call in a statement in Abuja, in commemoration of the Eid Muburak celebration. Bala, while thanking God for the celebration, appealed to members of the public to use the opportunity to pray toward overcoming challenges threatening the nation. “The association notes that Nigeria at this critical point more than ever before, needs divine intervention to overcome most of the challenges confronting and threatening its existence…
By Lizzy Carr, Bauchi Evidence for Action Mamaye Activity (E4A), with funding from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has honoured some members of the Bauchi State Accountability Mechanism for Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (BaSAM) in Bauchi. The members were honoured during the occasion of the close out of the project in held at Hazibal hotel, Bauchi. The Co-chair, Mr. Abu John Yusuf in a statement by the public relations officer of BaSAM, Bashir Hassan Abubakar made available to newsmen on Friday, said the award was in recognition of their outstanding commitment, passion and dedication to the activities of BaSAM, which sought…
Another boat accident occurred Friday night around Mile 2 area of Lagos, barely three days after the Ikorodu area incident that claimed two passengers. Mrs Sarat Braimah, Lagos Area Manager, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), who confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, said that 16 passengers onboard the ill-fated boat were missing. “At about 7.45 p.m., on July 8, the National Inland Waterways Authority and Lagos State Waterways Authority received a distress call of an incident on the waterways. “A W19 passenger Fibre boat carrying 16 people capsized along the Ojo area of the state. “The boat…
The Police Command in Nasarawa state says it has recaptured one inmate that escaped during the recent attack on Kuje Meduim Security Correctional Centre by terrorists. The Police Commissioner, Adesina Soyemi, in a statement by the spokesperson, Ramhan Nansel made available to newsmen in Lafia on Saturday, said the fugitive was arrested by the police personnel of Keffi Division following intelligence. “On July 9, 2022 at about 1:30am, one Hassan Hassan ‘M’ whose name and picture was amongst the escapees with Boko Haram/Terrorism Case was recaptured by the Police operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command at Keffi. “The CP…