Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said the commission will need 100,000 vehicles and 4,200 to distribute election materials across the 176,846 polling units for the 2023 general election.The chairman said the boats would be accompanied by Navy gunboats to ensure safety of the materials and its personnel.Yakubu spoke at…
The aggrieved workers, in a statement issued through the organised labour in the state, decried the recently introduced staggered salary payment model, noting that they are yet to receive their November pay in December. With bare four days to Christmas, many civil servants in Ogun State are presently lamenting over the non-payment of their November…
A manhunt has been launched for a murder suspect identified as Robinson Wanyama who allegedly stoned his 32-year-old wife to death in Nairobi, Kenya, IGBERETV reports. Embu North Deputy County Commissioner William Owino said Robinson Wanyama stoned his wife Phyllis Nyarenima to death on the night of December 19. The woman’s loud plea for help…
The Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Organization has carefully reviewed the onslaught on the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele and calls for restrain, given the sensitivity of his position to the nation’s economy. This is especially on the backdrop of apprehensions that inordinately ambitious politicians that run activities with bullion vans and raw…
Family members of Ghanaian business tycoon, Asoma Banda, clash over his wealth as he battles for his life on his sick bed A video of family members of a Ghanaian business tycoon, Asuma Banda, fighting over his wealth as he battles with his health on his sickbed has made the rounds on social media. According…
Protesters numbering over 200 on Monday stormed a Federal High Court in Abuja following a suit secretly filed by the Department of State Services, accusing the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, of terrorism financing and other crimes. The protesters included Buhari Legacy Defenders, Arewa Youth Consultative Movement, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Movement,…
Polling Units Near Politicians’ Homes Removed— INEC National Commissioner, The INEC commissioner said polling units have been moved from shrines, churches, mosques, and homes of powerful politicians to ensure election integrity. He also tasked voters to support the commission’s efforts through shared responsibility and mandate protection to ensure free and fair elections. “We removed polling…
By Sami Tunji At least 172 companies may not benefit from about N2.4tn tax waivers under the Pioneer Status Incentive and other tax exemptions as the Federal Government moves to phase out some tax waivers effective 2022, findings by The PUNCH have shown. The Federal Government is phasing out the tax exemptions for mature industries with…
Lagos set to host the biggest gathering of the brightest young Nigerians who will be battling to become the winner of Naija Brands Challenge 2022. Ten qualified contestants will enter the facility known as The Naija Brand House during which they will compete in a variety of activities to determine the winners. The overall winner…
Military airstrikes aimed at neutralizing bandits had mistakenly killed 11 soldiers and seven villagers with two soldiers and over 70 villagers sustaining various degrees of injuries in Malele and Mutungi communities of Zamfara State. According to an eye witness, Nuhu Dansadau, the bandits had on Saturday invaded Malele community of Dansadau Emirate in Maru Local Government…