INEC registers 1,947 returnee IDPs in Madagali
The Independent National Electoral Commission has registered about 1,947 eligible voters in the Continuous Voter Registration(CVR) programme, Mr. Kassim Gaidam, the state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), has said.
$18bn Dangote refinery will boost Nigeria’s foreign investment- IPMAN
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), western zone, on Wednesday says that the 18 billion dollars Dangote refinery will boost the country’s foreign investment when it finally comes on stream.
Reps to probe importation of GM maize by Olam Group
The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to investigate the alleged importation of seven ship-loads of Genetically Modified (GM) maize by Olam Group into the country.
Dredging of Calabar Port to begin soon—Port Manager
The Calabar Port Manager, Mrs Olufumilayo Olotu, has given an assurance that the much anticipated dredging of the Calabar Channel will begin in a few weeks.
Food security, skill devt, others take centre stage at 2017 COWLSO Conference
Wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Emmanuel Udom and his counterpart in Adamawa State, Alhaji Jibrilla Bindo are among top dignitaries expected to grace this year’s edition of the 2017 of the National Women Conference organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO)
Amendment of election laws trigger protest in Kenya
The Kenyan parliament has passed a controversial amendment to the country’s election laws which has triggered protest in the state capital.
Buhari running most corrupt govt in Nigeria, he treats corruption as family affair – Fayose
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) government of President Muhammadu Buhari as the most corrupt in the history of Nigeria, accusing the President of “treating corruption involving his men as family affair.”
FIFA hits Pakistan with ban over ‘interference’
FIFA announced on Wednesday it has suspended the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) for “third-party interference”, in a rare move by the sport’s governing body to issue a blanket ban targeting a country.
Anambra poll: INEC trains staff on violence mitigation
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the training of its officers on the application of Election Mitigation and Advocacy Tool (EVMAT).
British envoy canvasses more investment in education to curtail poverty
The Deputy British High Commissioner in Nigeria, Laure Beaufils, on Wednesday urged all tiers of government and organisations in the country to invest more in education to curtail illiteracy and poverty.
Pope hits 40 million mark on Twitter
The pope has racked up 40 million followers on Twitter, the Vatican said on Wednesday, underlining the Catholic leader’s status as one of the world’s biggest social media players.
