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INEC writes IGP On Adamawa Election

At its meeting today, 18th April 2023, the Commission discussed matters arising from the Adamawa Governorship election and decided to: 1. Write to the Inspector-General of Police for the immediate investigation and possible prosecution of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Adamawa State, Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari. 2. Request the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to draw the ... Read More »

Nigeria Becomes Second Nation To Approve R21 Malaria Vaccine

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) yesterday granted registration approval for R21 Malaria Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted). This makes Nigeria the second nation, after Ghana, to approve the new malaria vaccine developed by University of Oxford scientists. Malaria is transmitted throughout Nigeria, with 97% of the population at risk of malaria. The vaccine is indicated for ... Read More »

PRESIDENT BUHARI FELICITATES WITH NOLLYWOOD ACTOR, BOB-MANUEL OBIDIMMA UDOKU AT 60

President Muhammadu Buhari sends warm greetings to Bob-Manuel Obidimma Udoku on his 60th birthday, April 18, 2023, rejoicing with the entertainment industry, particularly Nollywood, where the notable actor has held sway for many years, featuring in more than 200 movies. President Buhari notes the influencing role of Bob-Manuel in the popular culture and structuring of the second-largest movie industry in ... Read More »

SANWO-OLU REITERATES LAGOS PARTNERSHIP WITH NORWEGIAN GOVT, COMPANIES

•We’ll contribute to Energy Transition Plan, Foreign Minister assures LASG Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday reiterated the State Government’s commitment to further develop relationships and build partnerships with the Norwegian Government and companies in the area of energy, infrastructure and technology to create a thriving economy. The Governor said his government was committed to ensuring clean energy, ... Read More »

Stay Away from Yola,INEC Tells Resident Electoral Commissioner in Adamawa

17th April 2023 The Resident Electoral Commissioner Independent National Electoral Commission 33, Galadima Aminu Way Yola Adamawa State COMMISSION’S DIRECTIVE TO STAY AWAY FROM INEC, ADAMAWA STATE I hereby convey the Commission’s decision that you (Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari), Resident Electoral Commissioner, Adamawa State should stay away from the Commission’s office in Adamawa State immediately until further notice. The Administrative ... Read More »

Binani declaration: Adamawa REC under fire, faces INEC panel today

Opposition parties and non-governmental organisations on Sunday took a swipe at the Adamawa State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Hudu Yunusa-Ari, for usurping the duties of the state governorship election returning officer. The Independent National Electoral Commission had at 1 am on Sunday shifted the announcement of the state supplementary election results to 11 am after results from 11 out of 20 ... Read More »

Tricycle ambulance initiative to serve rural areas-Ogun Govt

….says efforts geared towards addressing maternal, infant mortality The Ogun State Government has said that the rationale behind the introduction of tricycle ambulances in the State was to address the menace of maternal and infant mortality in rural areas. It stated that lack of transportation has been identified as one of the major causes of avoidable loss of lives of ... Read More »

Dangote Sugar pays N18.22bn Dividends, to produce 170,000 Tonnes next season

Despite the economic headwinds that characterised 2022, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc (DSR) will pay N18.22 billion as dividends to shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2022, while also targeting the production of over 170,000 tonnes of sugar next season. The dividend payout will translate to N1.50 kobo per share held by shareholders. Chairman of the Company, Aliko Dangote said: ... Read More »

Wamakko defeats Sokoto deputy gov to retain Senate seat

Former Governor of Sokoto State and the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Aliyu Wamakko, has been declared the winner of the Sokoto North Senatorial Election District. Wamakko defeated his closest opponent, the state deputy governor, Manir Muhammad Dan’Iya, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party with a margin of 23,023 votes. Announcing the results Sunday morning, the Returning Officer ... Read More »