ENSIEC
2 Sep
The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) says the Sept. 21 date for Local Government Elections in Enugu State remains sacrosanct. The Chairman of ENSIEC, Prof. Christian Ngwu, told newsmen on Sunday in Enugu that all arrangements had been concluded for hitch-free council polls into chairmanship and councillorship positions in the state. “Those thinking…
29 Aug
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has threatened court action against the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) for allegedly undermining the party and dealing with unknown persons as the party's officials in Enugu State. He stated that Ugochukwu Agballah remains the Chairman of the party in the state and should serve…
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The Federal Government, on Wednesday, launched an in-depth investigation into the recent earth tremors that shook Mpape, Abuja, saying that the government is awaiting recommendations from seismological experts and the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) reports. The tremors, which began late on September 16, 2024, involved a series of seismic events, with six to eight…
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The Chairman, Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC), Barrister Hashim Abioye, has disclosed that some political parties contesting in the forthcoming local government election ran foul of the provisions and procedure regarding the substitution of candidates. He said after the verification committee set up by the commission completed its assignment, it was discovered that somd…
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Stakeholders working on the Kogi State 2025 Agriculture Budget, have tasked the government to invest more in Agriculture to boost food security and promote agricultural business in the state. This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the Consultative meeting by stakeholders on the Kogi State 2025 Agriculture Budget organised by the…
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A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has shifted the judgment in the suit challenging Abdullahi Ganduje's position as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to September 23. Justice Inyang Ekwo had initially set September 18 for the ruling, but on Wednesday, the adjourned date, the case was not listed for hearing. The…
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Vice President Kashim Shetima says urgent action is necessary to mitigate the harsh realities of climate change as communities face devastation in the country. READ ALSO:NAAPE pulls out of aviation agencies’ protest, Shettima meets airline operators Shetima stated this on Wednesday in Gombe during the North East Climate Summit, organized by the North…
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Alhaji Yahaya Bello, Former Governor of Kogi, who worked into the Office of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday morning, left the commission’s office unquestioned. Bello had honoured the invitation of the EFCC over alleged financial fraud. A statement issued by the Director in his Media Office, Mr Ohiare Michael, said that officials…
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Ahead of Saturday's governorship election in Edo State, the Accord Party candidate, Bright Enabulele, on Wednesday, assured the people of the state of enthroning good governance if elected. Enabulele said the state needs knowledgeable individuals to be in power to provide the dividends of democracy. He made the pledge in Benin City as the people…
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The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have issued a three-week ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the payment of outstanding salaries or face an indefinite strike. The unions are calling for the payment of four months' withheld salaries, improved remuneration, earned allowances,…
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The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has confirmed the receipt of non-sensitive electoral materials ahead of the October 5, 2024, local government elections. The Guardian gathered that some of the essential materials received include ballot boxes, indelible inks, manual papers for guidance, pens, etc. It was also learned that RSIEC staff and some ad…
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The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has confirmed the receipt of non-sensitive electoral materials ahead of the October 5, 2024, local government elections. The Guardian gathered that some of the essential materials received include ballot boxes, indelible inks, manual papers for guidance, pens, etc. It was also learned that RSIEC staff and some ad…