Anambra Decides: Yiaga expresses concern over INEC’s framework for adopting new electoral technologies
AS voters in Ihiala Local Government Area, of Anambra State go for supplementary election on Tuesday November 9 to elect their governor due to declaration of inclusive governorship election in that part of the Stated by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, an election observer, Yiaga Africa, Monday, expressed concern over framework for adopting new electoral technologies by INEC as a result of technical hiccups that affected functioning of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, in the election on November 6.
COALITION FOR BETTER NIGERIA: The Journey so far
The Coalition for Better Nigeria (COBEN) was inaugurated recently COBEN National and state Excos in Abuja the federal capital territory. And in our mandate, the organization is to work hand in hand with other socio-political bodies in ensuring Nigeria presents a good leader as President in 2023.
Ikoyi building collapse: How developer ignored directive to insure property
Femi Osibona, the deceased developer of the 21-storey building that collapsed on Gerrard Road, in Ikoyi area of Lagos, ignored a directive by the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority, LAPPPA, to insure the structure, Vanguard’s investigation has revealed.
Tension in Ihiala as supplementary poll holds today
Following attacks on journalists and observers in Ihiala LGA and declaration of the Anambra State Governorship election as inconclusive by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, there is tension as the electoral umpire holds supplementary poll in the area today.
2023: Failure to deliver free, fair, credible election in Anambra‘ll cast doubts on INEC’s capability — Middle Belt group
The Middle Belt Movement for Justice and Peace, MBMJP, has cautioned that the failure of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deliver a free, fair and credible governorship election in Anambra state will cast doubts on the capability of the commission to deliver a free, fair and credible elections in 2023.
COSEYL congratulates Senator T. A. Orji at 71
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders COSEYL, the umbrella body of all the youth groups in the South East geopolitical zone has congratulated the Distinguish Senator representating Abia Central Senatorial zone in the red Chambers His Excellency Senator Theodore Ahamefula Orji, CON, aka Ochendo Global on his 71th birthday. The apex socio-political group in […]
Interim takeaways from #AnambraDecides2021
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu THE off-cycle election for a new Governor of Anambra State, which took place on November 6, 2021, held the attention of Nigeria long before the ballot. Ahead of the event, deadly violence threatened to overwhelm the state. A regional lock-down in the name of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB,which threatened […]
‘Yahoo Boy’ crushes 2 to death in Ondo, vehicle set ablaze
Two persons have been crushed to death by a suspected ‘Yahoo boy’ at Ademulegun road in Ondo town, Ondo state.
COVID-19: Finance Minister, AGF to engage state officials on revenue challenges
Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed and the Accountant-General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris, are set to engage officials of state governments on resolution of the revenue challenges confronting the nation following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy. The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) has […]
LG boss urges youth to shun drug abuse, social ills
The Executive Chairman Surulere Local Government Area Honourable Yusuf Bamidele Sulaimon has urged youths, especially Secondary School students to shun drug abuse and other negative vices.
Vybz Empress celebrates Sisqo on his birthday
The International Vybz Empress pays homage to the legendary International Superstar, Sisqo with her sleek remix to Sisqo’s legendary “Unleash The Dragon” track on his birthday. Safe to say its a scorpio connection.
Village Head to pay woman N8.5m for encroaching on her land
A Kaduna State High Court has ordered a Kaduna Village Head, to pay N8,500,000 to one Hajia Binta Shagamu, over encroachment of her land in the Kakau area of Chikun Local Government Council of the state.
Brand Master Class deepens investment on human capital devt
By Cynthia Alo No fewer than 10, 000 Nigerian entrepreneurs are set to benefit from Brand strategist and entrepreneur, Charles O’Tudor Brand Master Class, (COBMC05). The training is focused at driving human capital development in Nigeria. According to the Convener, Mr. Charles O’Tudor, this will give many brands the opportunity to learn strategies that will […]
Human Rights Activist petitions woman over child abuse in Delta
A Human Rights Activist and Director-General of Justice for All Citizens, JFA, a Non-Governmental Origination, Comrade Marvin Mordi has petitioned one Mrs Chinwe Obi for alleged attempted murder, child molestation, battery and other forms of abuse of her 11 years old housemaid, Chinyere to the Delta State Police Commissioner, Mr Ali Mohammed Ari.
SEC moves for sustainable green investment in financing solar energy
By Peter Egwuatu The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC has moved for the issuance of green and sustainable instruments in the Nigerian capital market, stressing that issuance of green bond will go a long way to assist in financing solar energy and other environmentally friendly infrastructure. Director General of the SEC, Mr. Lamido Yuguda stated […]
FG seeks implementation of peace accord, devt projects in Lake Chad communities
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha has said that the Nigeria/Niger Joint Commission for Cooperation (NNJCC) is to promote border communities’ mutual understanding and peace.
