Reps pass conditional electronic transmission of results as PDP members stage walkout
The House of Representatives has passed a conditional electronic transmission of election results. The House had on Friday been told that about 49% of polling units in Nigeria are without a network by the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC). Ubale Maska, the NCC commissioner of technical, said the Commission carried out a survey in 2018 of […]
Experts urges Sokoto govt, society support for improved basic healthcare facilities component
By Suleiman Adamu , Sokoto A team of experts and professionals promoting the activities of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Integrated Health Project(IHP) has emphasised the need to strengthen basic healthcare facilities components in Sokoto state with a view to reduce maternal and child morbidity in the state. The call came at […]
SCI, CSOs call for prioritised health budget in kaduna
Save the Children International (SCI) in partnership with some Kaduna-based civil society organizations are calling for citizens prioritized health budget both at the state and local government levels. Advocacy and Campaign Assistant SCI, Amabel Olukotun, disclosed this during a one-day capacity strengthening for the champions of the CDC across the 23 local government areas of kaduna […]
What The South Must Learn From The North
Give it to the North, they get what they want at every turn while the South do the talking. Most radical ideas that had shaped Nigeria’s political landscape often originated from the South only to be perfected to advantage by the North. For instance, while the South championed the struggle for independence, the North acted […]
WHY ELECTRONIC VOTING, RESULTS TRANSMISSION SHOULD GO TOGETHER – JEGA
Prof Attahiru Jega, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has faulted National Assembly’s, NASS, exclusion of electronic transmission of results from the Electoral Amendment Act (2010). Jega made the observation when he appeared ChannelsTV’s Sunday Politics on Sunday. According to him, allowing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to use electronic voting […]
Benin artefacts: Obaseki will continue to engage His Royal Majesty to secure final return
Benin artefacts: Obaseki will continue to engage His Royal Majesty to secure final return The attention of the Edo State Government (EDSG) has been drawn to the widely publicized media statement issued by the Palace of His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II. It is concerning that the […]
Roads: We Are Optimistic Of Your Intervention, Sabo GRA Tells Kaduna Speaker
Following the pledge made by the Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Rt. Honourable Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani that deplorable roads in the Tsaunin Kura (Sabo GRA) would be accorded priority in the first quarter of 2021, the Tsaunin Kura GRA Residents Association has reminded the Speaker that they are optimistic he would still […]
Governor Bagudu extols Malami, describes him a brilliant, patriotic son , citizen
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto GOVERNOR Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State has identified with the resilience and invaluable contributionsof the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN) to the advancement of the state and country. Bagudu while making the remark in Abuja at a special dinner organised by the Association […]
Stopping Nigeria’s Breakup Agitations… Adesina Sends Message To Nigerians
Adesina sends message to Nigeria’s leaders on stopping breakup agitations AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina gave an impassioned speech at the graduation ceremony of American University of Nigeria on Saturday, advising Nigeria’s leaders on how the country’s diversity can best be managed to stop the agitations for secession.He used the example of Singapore, a multi-ethnic, multi-religious […]
Music Legend Sound Sultan Is Dead
Popular Nigerian Musician Sound Sultan also called Olanrewaju Fasasi, has died at the age of 44.The crooner died after battling Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma.This was revealed in a statement signed by Dr. Kayode Fasasi on behalf of the Fasasi family.The statement read, “It is wth heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our multitalented veteran […]