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 […]
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 […]
7/3/2023 Lawmaker charged Nigerians desist from vote buyin By Khadija Aliyu Nigerians have been urged, to desist from vote buying,and other criminal acts during elections. Member representing Bunkure constituency, Alhaji Muhammad Uba Gurjiya gave the advise in kano. According to the lawmaker, credible elections would pave way for the development of Kano state and […]
By Shekara Anthony Local Government Service Commission in Adamawa State has expressed willingness to work closely with the state ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to settle all outstanding entitlements owed local government workers across all twenty local government areas of the state. The Executive Chairman, Adamawa Sate Local Government Service Commission, Dr. Piton […]
*Yobe Gov’t Lift Bans On Riding Of Motorbikes In 7 Local Government Areas By Mohammed Dala Lawan The Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has lifted the ban on riding motorbikes in seven Local Government Areas of the State. The statement by the Special Adviser on Security Affairs to the Governor, Brigadier General Dahiru Abdulsalam […]