The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to help it in mobilising prospective registrants for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise ahead of the Edo and Ondo State governorship elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the second quarterly consultative meeting with the CSOs. TheHintsNews reports that the Edo State Governorship election is holding on Saturday 21st September, 2024 while the Ondo Governorship election holds in the next six months on Saturday 16th November 2024. The Commission had on Monday announced the timetable for the CVR…
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Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday invaded a State High Court sitting in Ilaro, Ogun State, arresting two defendants. The invasion of the court by DSS operatives has generated outrage. The court was presided over by Justice A.A. Shobayo. The defendants, Isiaka Fatai and Samuel Oyero, were tried in a suit marked HCP/IC/2023 between the State vs Awode Oladosu & 13 others. The case bordered on an allegation of arson reported by one Chief Akeem Adigun (aka Socopao) against Alhaji Isiaka Fatai, Oyero and 12 others. Agosasa community in Ipokia Local Government Area of the state…
The Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, Most Rev Ignatius Kaigama, has urged Nigerians, especially the youths to use Artificial Intelligence (AI), social media and other forms of social communication to spread values and virtues that promote common goods and not to promote immorality and crimes. He made the call on Sunday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Daki Biu, Abuja at the celebration of 2024 World Communication Day (WCD), themed, ‘Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart towards a fully Human Communication’. Kaigama said: “As AI advances, the question remains to be answered: How can we remain fully human and…
The Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre has said that the half-a-century old environmental pollution caused by oil spills from the operation of Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) in the Niger-Delta was still threatening businesses, lives and development of the people of the oil rich region. The women based group in a statement issued Monday urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the oil exploration company, global community, regulatory agencies and relevant stakeholders to take urgent action to address the challenges. It said that they were raising the issues especially that the 2024 World Press Freedom Day tagged ‘A Press for the…
A civil society Organisation, Global Rights has ranked Rivers and Lagos states as the worst states in Nigeria as regards electoral violence. The Executive Director of the group, Abiodun Baiyewu disclosed this on Monday in Abuja during a national dialogue to demand accountability for documented 2023 election atrocities in Nigeria and the launch of a report titled; “In Pursuit of Justice: Forensic Insights into Nigeria’s 2023 election atrocities”. Baiyewu said since the nation’s independence, Nigeria’s election cycles have been very volatile, saying apart from brief moments of solidarity among citizens on their desire for credible elections, the no-holds, barred contestations…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has advocated equitable pricing for Nigerian travelers. To this end, he urged Air France-KLM to consider offering lower-priced ticket fares to ensure parity with fares in neighbouring regions. Keyamo in a statement on Monday by his Special Adviser o Media and Communications, Tunde Moshood, reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to fostering partnerships within the travel industry. He further emphasised the government’s open-door policy and willingness to collaborate with airlines to enhance travel accessibility and affordability for all Nigerians. The minister stated this during a courtesy visit by Air France-KLM. The delegation led by…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it would commence the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in the Edo and Ondo states to enable eligible citizens who are not registered voters to do so ahead of the governorship elections. The Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at the second regular quarterly consultative meeting with political parties. He said the exercise would take place in 192 Ward registration centres in Edo State and 203 centres in Ondo State, in addition with State offices in Benin City and Akure, making a total of 397 walk-in registration…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has inspected recently installed facilities at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport aimed at enhancing the experience of pilgrims embarking on the 2024 Hajj. The minister was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation, Dr. Emmanuel Meribole, the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, FAAN’s directors and the Senator representing Kano South Senatorial District, Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila a.ka Kawu and other dignitaries. Speaking during inspection, Keyamo outlined three critical requests aimed at enhancing the efficiency and functionality of the airport. The minister…
The first man to receive a genetically modified pig kidney transplant has died two months after the operation, the hospital which carried out the procedure has said. Richard “Rick” Slayman, 62, was suffering with end-stage kidney disease before undergoing the operation in March. Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) said on Sunday there was no indication his death was a result of the transplant. Transplants of other organs from genetically modified pigs have failed in the past, but the operation on Mr Slayman was hailed as a historic milestone. In addition to kidney disease, Mr Slayman also suffered from Type 2 diabetes…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 75-year-old grandpa, Jibril Audu was on Friday 10th May arrested with 7.5 kilograms of cannabis at Oke-asa village, Ijero-Ekiti, Ekiti state during a raid operation. The operatives of the agency also arrested a 70-year-old grandma, Tikwase Nytor with 15.6kg of the same substance on Thursday 9th May during a raid operation at Achusa and International Market road, Makurdi, Benue state. Its Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Sunday also revealed that the agency.intercepted three trailer loads of opioids comprising 3.5 million pills and 344,000 bottles of…