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INEC suspends elections in some areas of Kogi State over malpractices
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended the election in some locations in Kogi State over reports of electoral malpractices. According to a press release signed by National Commissioner and Member of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the Commission received reports from its officials in Kogi State on incidences of electoral malpractices, particularly the incident…
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INEC official abducted in Bayelsa regains freedom
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Bayelsa says its Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO), abducted on Friday, has regained his freedom. The SPO was abducted by gunmen on his way to the Registration Area Centre – 06 (Ossioma) in Sagbama Local Government Area. The head of voter education and publicity of the state INEC in Yenagoa, Wilfred Ifogah, confirmed the…
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Imo LP governorship candidate Achonu confident of victory
The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Imo, Athan Achonu, has expressed confidence that he will emerge victorious in the state’s gubernatorial election. He said the people of Imo are eager for a change and have embraced the LP as the answer to their challenges. He made this remark after voting at Numo Primary School, Umuchoke Umunomu, booth 008, in…
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Governor AbdulRazaq felicitates with Emir of Ilorin on 28th anniversary
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has sent a congratulatory message to the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari (CFR), on the occasion of his 28th anniversary on the throne. The Governor, who is also the chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), described the Emir as a peaceful and diplomatic leader, who has brought positive changes to the Ilorin Emirate…
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AbdulRazaq names STEM expert Ariyike Salau Special Adviser on Education
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appointed Dr. Adetola Ariyike Salau as Special Adviser on Education, with a focus on policy development in the critical sector. Dr. Salau, an indigene of Ifelodun, is a renowned education policy expert with specialisation in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) — an area which she has published several books and articles, including STEM…
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Widespread violence in Kogi election was media creation – Yahaya Bello
The governor of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, has said the widespread violence that rocked the 2019 governorship election in the state was a creation of the media who were not in the state. Bello said this on Saturday after casting his vote at his polling unit (PU) 011, Agassa, Okene LGA, Kogi state. The governor stated this while addressing journalists…
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Shotayo emerges National President of MOUN
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Alhaji Rasak Shotayo, popularly known as Sholebo has been elected as the National President of Motorcycles Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN). Shotayo emerged the National President of MOUN after the national congress of union, held in Abuja and attended by all the 36 States and zonal Chairmen of MOUN. Until his new appointment, Shotayo is the…
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Kwara Chief of Staff Mahe assumes duty, harps on hard work, cooperation to succeed
The new Chief of Staff to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, Prince AbdulKadir Aliyu Mahe, on Wednesday charged the staff of Government House to remain industrious, disciplined and results-driven, pledging to run an open door policy and always prioritize their well-being. He said this in Ilorin, the state capital, during a maiden meeting with the management and staff of…
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Northern elders wade into Dangote, Rabiu; Dauda, Matawalle feuds
Following the feud between Zamfara State governor Lawal Dauda and his predecessor, Bello Matawalle, the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), on Wednesday, asked both parties to exercise restraint in the interest of the region. The forum also noted that the current conflicts between Aliko Dangote and Abdussamad Isiyaku Rabiu over cement prices, as well as the conflict of interest between Governor…
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Saraki Foundation, Wimbiz to train women on enterprenuership Thursday
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin The Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation, in partnership with WimBiz is set for a day women entrepreneurial training organized for Kwara women. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Press Officer of Abubakar Bukola Saraki Media Office, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir in Ilorin on Wednesday. The free business training for Kwara women is slated to hold on Thursday…
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