By Khadija Aliyu An afternoon fire had destroyed nineteen shops, one mosque at Rimi market, Kano municipal local government area, Kano. Eye witnesses reported that, the inferno which occured at about 1pm on Wednesday, wiped out properties worth millions of naira. Confirming the incident, the public relations officer, Kano state fire service, […]
National population commission By Rachael Bwala National population commission Gombe state has said that it will deploy full digital technology in the conduct of the census and it will leave no stones unturned in ensuring that the results of the census exercise is acceptable to Nigerians, and the quality of data generated, meets international best […]
By Isiyaka Ismail Wunti The Gubernatorial Candidates from different polical parties in Bauchi State have signed Peace Accord ahead of the Saturday’s Governorship and State Assembly elections. At the event which held at the State Police Headquarters, all the candidates pledged commitment for the Peaceful conduct of the election. Our Correspondents Isiyaka Wunti reports […]
By Alkasom Bala The Coalition of INEC Accredited Observer Groups has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to review the 2023 presidential and National Assembly elections in three polling units in Fika Local Government Area of Yobe. The units comprised of Manawaci 003, Tadangara 008 and Dambulwa 001 in Turmi and Malori wards. The […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed the name of the embattled leader of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, from the list of election winners. This comes after the electoral body declared him as the winner of the February 25 election in the Doguwa/Tudunwada constituency. According to the returning officer, Professor Ibrahim […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Sokoto State, Dr Nura Ali, with immediate effect. The suspension was announced in a letter signed by INEC’s Secretary, Rose Orlaran-Anthony, on Monday addressed to both the Resident Electoral Commissioner and the Administrative Secretary in the state. According to the letter, […]
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has slated Wednesday to consider the merit of the application the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, filed to be allowed to reconfigure the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, it used for the just concluded presidential election. A three-member panel of the appellate court adjourned to rule on the […]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said his administration worked with Nigeria’s brightest women and he is proud of the feat. In a statement issued on Tuesday to commemorate International Women’s Day 2023, Buhari said his administration has prioritised women and girls’ empowerment through innovation and digital skills. International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 […]
The National Population Commission has cautioned prospective ad-hoc staff for the 2023 population and housing census to be circumspect and not fall, victim of impostors claiming to be its personnel. The Ondo State Director of the commission, Mr. Yemi Falusi,gave the warning in a statement issued on Tuesday in Akure. Falusi said that approval […]
B y Khadija Aliyu The public have been advised to shun thuggery and inciting comments before, during and after elections, to enjoy dividends of democracy. The head of department, public administration, Bayero university Kano Dr. Sa’idu Ahmed Dukawa made the call in kano. According to him, Political thuggery is an aspect of […]