Alleges Northern Elders Behind the Security outfit Dogara, Sultan, others meet over Security Barely 24 hours after a coalition of Northern Groups launches the Arewa version of Amotekun code-named Shege Ka Fasa, Umbrella body of Arewa youth groups, the joint action committee of northern youth associations, has distanced itself from the proposed security outfit. It also linked the conveners of …
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The Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States for September 19 and October 10, 2020, respectively. INEC also announced that it has deregistered 74 political parties on Thursday. With the new decision, Nigeria now has 18 political parties, according to the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. The successful parties are Accord Party, Action …
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The Independent National electoral Commission INEC has deregistered 74 political parties out of Nigeria’s 92 parties. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu made the declaration at a news conference Thursday in Abuja. He said the decision of the commission was in line with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as well as the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended). VANGUARD
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A Forte Oil retail station is the last of such service facility to Nigeria’s Illela, Sokoto State border with Niger Republic. The station is now closed following a custom policy banning the supply of petroleum products to stations within 20 kilometres of Nigeria’s land borders. Nevertheless, it is a hub of activity, serving an inverted purpose. One January morning, dry …
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The US Senate Wednesday acquitted President Donald Trump of abuse of power, the first of two impeachment charges, following a historic two-week trial. The Republican-majority Senate voted 52-48 to acquit Trump of charges that he withheld military aid to Ukraine to pressure Kiev to investigate political rival Joe Biden and help his re-election effort. “Is the respondent, Donald John Trump, …
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The Coalition of Northern Groups on Wednesday unveiled the symbols of Operation Shege ka fasa, the security outfit that will tackle the kidnapping and banditry in the zone. The outfit, the group said would be formally inaugurated in the coming weeks when all necessary legal processes might have been formally adopted and ratified by the northern states’ governors. It is …
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• FG directs NCC to require NIN for SIM registration Ihuoma Chiedozie, Abuja An individual may no longer be able to own more than three phone lines going by a directive handed down to the Nigerian Communications Commission by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isah Pantami. The directive was based on security considerations. Pantami directed the NCC …
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By Isaac Eranga In response to the increasing number of Lassa fever cases in Edo State, the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Edo State Branch with the Edo State Rapid Response Team, penultimate weekend, took Lassa Fever sensitization campaign to Muslim worshipers during Jumaat Service at the Benin Central Mosque located on Upper Igun Street, Benin City. Speaking, the Branch Chairman, …
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By Isaac Eranga Benin City: A seasoned Premier League Match Commissioner with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)- Pst. (Dr.) Ikpomwonsa Cliff Ediae, said for Edo State Referees to record superlative performance in the 2019/2020 football season that is ongoing, there was need for them to strive for excellence. Dr. Ediae said this while speaking on a topic titled: A Fresh …
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United States-based organization, Edo United for Homeland Empowerment has commended Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki for his choice of renowned seasoned Marine Engineer and businessman, Engr. Greg Ogbeifun, as chairman of Benin River Seaport Technical Committee. In a statement issued from its Boston, Massachusetts office, signed by its President, Frank Ekhator (HRA), the organization said Obaseki’s decision was the …
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