The Independent National Electoral Commission says it was faced with more than 1,000 pre-election litigations in the build-up to the 2023 general election. INEC Director, Legal Drafting and Clearance, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, said this in a presentation at a two-day capacity workshop for journalists in Akwanga Nasarawa State. The presentation was titled, ‘Effects of Litigation on INEC’s Preparations for Kogi, Imo, And Bayelsa Governorship Election.’ Babalola said the pre-election litigations were borne out of primaries conducted by political parties, substitution of candidates, and failure of parties to adhere to their constitution and timetable for the conduct of the election. Pre-election…
Author: Editor Francis
A sad thing is happening in Ogun State as one 40- year old Lekan Sunday has been arrested for defiling the messenger of God. Lekan was arrested raping a prophetess in a church in the state It was said that he stormed the church, Orioke Aanu Oluwa Gbohunmi, in the Ilogbo Adu area of Kemta in Abeokuta with weapons and met the victim sleeping. He held the prophetess of the church hostage while brandishing a knife in her face, saying that he would kill her if she continued to give him a tough time. When she made the noise to…
Tension gripped the Senate as Chief Whip Senator Ali Ndume staged a walkout in protest, prompting Senate President Godswill Akpabio to call for an emergency closed session during the plenary session. Ndume raised a point of order, citing Senate Standing Order 54, which was ruled out of order by Akpabio. The Chief Whip expressed concerns about the proceedings in the chamber, which he believed were not in compliance with the rules and regulations. In his words, Ndume said, “Mr. President, there are some things we do in this chamber that are against the rules. Sir, nobody is too big to…
USAID has announced the initiation of the Localize Global Health Security project, a critical five-year contract with a budget of up to $37 million. This project aims to collaborate with local organizations in 15 countries spanning Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The primary objective is to enhance the capacity of these local entities to prevent, detect, and respond to emerging health threats within their communities. Global health security initiatives, particularly in response to challenges like Ebola, smallpox, and COVID-19, have underscored the significance of community trust and engagement in ensuring the acceptance, effectiveness, and sustainability of global health…
USAID has unveiled the Localise Global Health Security project, a significant five-year contract valued at up to $37 million. The project’s primary objective is to collaborate with local organizations in 15 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean to enhance their capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to emerging health threats within their communities. The importance of community trust and engagement has been underscored by recent global health security initiatives, especially in addressing threats like Ebola, smallpox, and COVID-19. The Localize Global Health Security project will complement existing approaches by involving local governments, NGOs, and businesses to achieve…
Chidi Blyden has assumed the role of CEO at the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), following her tenure at the United States Department of Defense, where she held the position of Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs. In her previous role, she served as the principal advisor on international security strategy and policy matters throughout the African continent. The MCC, an independent U.S. government agency dedicated to reducing global poverty through economic growth, has the majority of its programs in Africa. Blyden’s wealth of expertise and extensive experience in the region is expected to greatly benefit the agency as…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Alhaji Jalal Ahmad Arabi to serve as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). This appointment is made for an initial term of four (4) years. Concurrently, President Tinubu has given a directive to the outgoing Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NAHCON, Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, to embark on a 3-month pre-retirement leave as per the provisions of Public Service Rule (PSR) 120243. This leave will be effective from October 18, 2023, leading up to his formal retirement from service on January 17, 2024. Alhaji Jalal Ahmad…
In a demonstration of his authority vested in Section 3(6) of the Corrupt Practises and Other Related Offences Act, 2000, and in line with the Renewed Hope mandate aimed at revitalising Nigeria’s fight against corruption and reforming key institutions, President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of a fresh management team for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). These appointments are pending Senate confirmation. The newly appointed officials are: Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu – Chairman / Chief Executive Officer, ICPC Mr. Clifford Okwudiri Oparaodu – Secretary to the Commission, ICPC The current Chairman…
USAID, in partnership with Humanity United, has granted up to $45 million over five years to introduce the Powered by the People (PxP) initiative. PxP is designed to offer adaptable and accessible support to bolster the capacity, resilience, and effectiveness of organizers and citizen-led social movements advocating for human rights, social justice, democracy, and inclusive development worldwide. The PxP initiative will employ conflict-sensitive approaches to provide demand-driven assistance to social movement organizations and organizers. This includes flexible funding and rapid response resources to assist these organizations when and how they need it most. It will also facilitate peer-to-peer learning, provide…
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the U.S. International Development Financing Corporation (DFC), Scott Nathan, embarked on a trip to Accra, Ghana, to engage with potential private sector partners and explore collaborative opportunities aimed at fostering economic development in Ghana. During his visit, he also held discussions with existing clients to address their challenges related to government payments and to identify fresh prospects for collaboration. Nathan further met with Ghanaian government officials to explore ways in which DFC financing can facilitate private sector-driven growth in various sectors, including energy, agribusiness, digital infrastructure, and small business support. CEO Nathan, alongside…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) candidate in the recent presidential election, has expressed his perspective that the pervasive poverty in the nation could be averted with effective and dedicated leadership. On the occasion of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Obi emphasised that no country can progress when over half of its population is mired in poverty. In a statement conveyed through his media aide, Michael Nwolisa, the former governor of Anambra State attributed the country’s high poverty rate to a combination of factors, including insecurity, a challenging economic environment, and an unstable political landscape. “Nigeria is…
King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the ruler of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has taken the initiative to convene an emergency meeting of member states within the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The OIC, comprising 57 member states across four continents, stands as the second-largest international organization after the United Nations and serves as the collective voice of the Muslim world. As indicated in a statement posted on the OIC’s official website on Sunday, this crucial meeting is scheduled to occur on October 18 and 19 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The primary focus of this emergency gathering is to address the…