Settle Dispute Among Parties on the Spot, INEC Charges Staff Ahead of Ondo Poll

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has urged its staff to ensure the swift resolution of the conflict that may emerge during the upcoming Ondo governorship poll before it escalates. The commission charged staff members to intervene and settle disputes on the spot to avoid any form of crisis. INEC Acting Director, Feyi Saseyi issued this mandate on Wednesday while speaking at a capacity building programme in Akure. “It has become imperatives for all INEC...

NiDCOM Denies Arrest of Nigerians in Switzerland

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has denied claims associating the Nigerian embassy with the arrest of passport applicant in Switzerland untrue. An unidentified person in a viral video had accused the commission of instructing cops in Switzerland to arrest Nigerians who moved to procure passports. Refuting the claim, NiDCOM spokesperson Abdulrahman Balogun on Wednesday said the commission did not invite the police, rather it called on the embassy protection unit to help ensure decorum...

Despite Criticism, FG Pushes Water Resource Bill

The Federal Government has maintained its decision to reintroduce the Water Resources Bill which seeks to bring all water resources both surface and underground under the exclusive list despite criticism. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, disclosed this at a joint briefing with the Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman Adamu in Abuja. According to the Minister, the bill was not designed to cause water wars but as a panacea to likely water...

Police Arrest 96 Robbery, Cultism Suspects in Benue

Ninety-six people have been apprehended by the Benue State Police Command in the last 23 days over their alleged connection with cases of armed robbery and cultism in the state. According to the state Public Relations Officer (PRO), Catherine Anene, suspects were arrested in an operation that started August 24 and ended September 15. Anene said that the operation commenced after several complaints by residents of Makurdi, noting that complaints to the State Command mostly...

FG Can’t Run Refineries — Osinbanjo

Nigeria Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has said handing the refineries over to the federal government won’t solve any of the problems. Osinbajo said the federal government has nothing to do with the refineries in the country as it is strictly the business of the private sector. He also disclosed that 6 oil refineries are near completion in Edo, Imo, Rivers, Delta, Lagos and will soon commence operations. “If the refinery is left in the hands...

The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has published a preliminary report released on the crash involving the helicopter operated by Quorum Aviation Limited. In August, a Bell 206 B3 helicopter owned by Quorum Aviation Services had crashed into a building in Opebi, killing three people. The report stated that the chopper was refuelled to full capacity on August 27, a day before the crash. After refuelling, 10 minutes of engine run and 20 minutes of test...

Subsidy Payment Only Enriched a Cabal, Says Kyari

The group managing director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, has accused a cabal of ripping off the benefits of the fuel subsidy regime meant to be relinquished to the masses. Kyari disclosed that subsidy had to be abolished due to the high rate of fraudulent activities surrounding it. West Africa Pilot had reported the removal of the subsidy which led to an increase in petrol and electricity prices across Nigeria. While...

Edo2020: We Can’t Force Voters to Comply With COVID-19 Guidelines – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the commission cannot force voters to abide by COVID-19 health rules in the ongoing polls in Edo State. Reacting to the multiple reports on voters flouting the COVID-19 protocols at the governorship election, INEC spokesperson, Festus Okoye said INEC had issue several warnings and directives on Precautionary measure to the electorates. “This is a collective responsibility and as such, people should act for their safety by observing physical...

Over 480,000 Voters Did Not Collect PVCs in Edo — INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said only 1,726,738 were allowed to participate in the governorship poll out of 2,210,534 registered voters in Edo state. INEC said 483,796 voters cannot participate in the exercise because they didn’t collect their permanent voter cards (PVCs). In a booklet detailing the statistics of PVC collection in Edo, INEC noted that the election was conducted in 2,627 polling units in 192 electoral wards across the 18 local government...

Kogi State Protests Visa Ban, Writes US

Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello has kicked against the US visa ban imposed on some politicians who allegedly sponsored the last governorship election in Kogi and Bayelsa state. The governor referred to the ban as unwarranted interference in the state’s political and social process. The American government had imposed visa restrictions on some Nigerians for undermining electoral processes in the elections. According to spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, Morgan Ortagus,  the decision also...

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