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 […]
By Alkasim Bala The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the distribution of sensitive material for governorship and state assembly election in Yobe. While addressing journalists during the distribution of material at the premises of the Central Bank office in Damaturu, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner for Yobe state Ibrahim Abdullahi said the Commission has […]
By Murtala Muhammad Civil Servants registered under the Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Scheme’s Formal Sector component are to start accessing healthcare services by July this year. This is part of plans of the State Health Contributory Management Agency (BASHCMA) to achieve Universal Health Coverage by the year 2033. BASHCMA is an agency saddled with […]
By Mohammed Dala Lawan As part of the efforts to improve farming activities, the Yobe State Government has launched the distribution of fertilisers and improved Maize seeds to the flood-affected Farmers in 2022. Flagging off the distribution at Katarko Community in Gujba Local Government, the Yobe State Commissioner of Ministry for Agriculture and Natural Resources, […]
Japan was forced to blow up its new rocket during a failed launch on Tuesday, setting back efforts to crack a market led by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Its space agency had to send a self-destruct command to the H3 rocket when its second-stage engine failed minutes after lift-off. Observers say it is a significant setback […]
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 […]