Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have stormed some polling units in Ede in Saturday’s Osun governorship election to observe the election. They were seen moving around the polling units and observing proceedings as voters took turn to get accreditation and cast their votes. In ward 2 unit 9, Ede North, the EFCC personnel, dressed in their red jackets took strategic positions apparently trying to to see if there was vote-buying by insatiable politicians. A visit to ward 4 unit 1, also revealed that the personnel had taken strategic positions in the polling unit. The situation was…
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Osun state governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has said that he is sure of winning the governorship election, as he cast his vote at Unit 2, Ward 1, LA Primary School, Popo, Iragbiji in Boripe local government area. Oyetola, who arrived at the polling unit in company of his wife, Kafayat, cast his vote at exactly 10.55am, three minutes after his wife voted. Speaking with journalists after exercising his franchise, Oyetola said he was happy with the turnout of voters, especially at his polling unit. Oyetola said the election process was transparent, adding that this encouraged voters to come out en-masse to…
The Candidate of Accord Party, Dr Akin Ogunbiyi, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the early commencement of Saturday’s Osun governorship election. Ogunbiyi, who spoke with newsmen after he cast his vote at ward5, unit 3, Methodist Primary School, Ile-Ogbo, Ayedire local government area also commended the large turnout of voters for the election. “The process has been peaceful and progress is being made. “However, I want the process stepped up to accommodate all eligible voters within the time. “The turnout has been massive and impressive, the report across the state shows that it has been peaceful,” he said.…
A total of 200 members of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) will undergo vaccination training at the association’s 41st National conference scheduled for Lagos. This was made known in a statement by the ACPN National Chairman, Adewale Oladigbolu, ahead of the scientific conference slated to hold between July 25 and July 29. Oladigbolu also stated that the conference would enable the ACPN members to enrich themselves in learning and skill enhancement with a mix of opportunities to network with colleagues and catch fun. He said that part of the agenda for the conference was the Mandatory Continuing…
A total of 3,000 households in Sokoto state on Friday got COVID-19 palliatives from the Victims Support Fund (VSF), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO). VSF also constructed three 4,000 litres aolar-powered boreholes in three selected schools across the Senatorial districts of the state. The benefiting schools included Government Girls Secondary School Sanyinna, Junior Secondary School Asara and Government Day Secondary School Bunkari in Tambuwal, Gwadabawa and Binji local government areas. Inaugurating the palliative distribution to Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), the state governor Aminu Tambuwal appreciated VSF for initiating the support programme. Tambuwal, represented by Dr Ali Inname, the Sokoto State Commissioner for…
A green field of corn on a summer day with a timber in the background Hopefully, 2023 won’t herald the start of an era of lava lamps, leisure suits, and double-digit inflation faced by your parents and grandparents in the late 1970s. Still, the price farmers pay for 2023 seed will be higher than in past years. Here are some ideas how to navigate seed buying in an inflationary atmosphere. 1. Corn looks good… Farmers like growing corn, corn, and more corn. April 2022 calculations by Gary Schnitkey, Krista Swanson, Nick Paulson, and Jim Baltz, U of I agricultural economists,…
Data analytics used by the video streaming industry comes to corn breeding. Remember the 1985 movie classic Back to the Future? That theme could sum up what farmers will face for 2023 crop input prices that include seed. The 1970s lava lamps and leisure suits of your parent’s and grandparent’s day may not return, but the inflated prices they faced are here. Granted, the prices farmers pay for 2023 corn and soybean seed will vary between hybrids and varieties, but they likely will pay more for corn and soybean seed than in years past. “Inflation is on everyone’s mind,” adds…
Corteva Agriscience has announced today new advancements in its portfolio of above-ground pest control products in corn. PowerCore Enlist corn is a comprehensive trait package designed for season-long insect protection and weed control and will be introduced as an integrated refuge offering: PowerCore Enlist Refuge Advanced (RA) corn. Additionally, when commercially available, new PowerCore Ultra Enlist corn is expected to deliver an extra mode of action for geographies that need added protection and also will be available with integrated refuge as PowerCore Ultra Enlist Refuge Advanced corn. “We’re excited to bring forward advancements in our PowerCore trait technology, designed to…
By DSP Sanisu Abubakar Operation puff adder foiled hoodlums attack, some suspects arrested in connection with various offences. The shift from traditional policing practices to employment of the recently reviewed crime fighting strategies by Sokoto State Police Command under the leadership of CP Muhammed Usaini Gumel FIPMA, psc has begun yielding positive results during the last two weeks. Some of these achievements are as follows: Criminal conspiracy, armed robbery and Causing hurt: on 09/07/2022 at about 1630hrs, one Mamuda Mande ‘m’ of Badawo village of Wamakko LGA Sokoto, reported at Wamakko police station that on 07/07/2022 at about 0252hrs, unknown…
By ASP Sani Kamilu Muhammed This press briefing is in line with our tradition of keeping the press updated with timely and accurate information on happenings in our time of duty towards promoting necessary awareness for security of lives and property in Borno State. We therefore find it pertinent to keep you abreast of the great success the command has recently recorded. We shall continue to reiterate the fact that, Borno state Police Command, is working hard to ensure that the state is not a safe heaven for criminals/ unscrupulous elements. However, During the period under review, the Command has…