The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), pledged to conduct the governorship election in every polling unit of Imo state, despite the issue of insecurity bedeviling some council areas of the state. This was revealed by Sylvia Agu, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, on Wednesday in Imo state.
Civil Servants, Vulnerable Nigerians Captured In Supplementary Budget
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a letter sent to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has presented an N2.18 trillion supplementary budget to the National Assembly for approval. It was revealed that the budget was necessary for the wage ward for public servants, a cash program for vulnerable Nigerians, road infrastructure, and security. The letter read, “It has now become necessary to make further provision for additional palliative including the wage ward for public servants and the enhanced cash program for vulnerable members of our society. “In addition, defense has become critical to provide for peace and to secure the lives and properties without which the economic agenda of the administration cannot be achieved.”
Appeal Court Upholds Natasha Winner Of Kogi Central Senatorial Election
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has upheld the victory of Natasha Akpoti Uduagan of the Peoples Democracy Party (PDP) on Tuesday as the duly elected candidate for the Kogi Central Senatorial Election in February 2023. The appellate court affirmed the judgment of the Kogi State National/State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal, which earlier pronounced Natasha of PDP as the rightful winner against Abubakar Sadiku-Ohere of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who was earlier declared winner of the exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The appeal of Abubakar Ohere of the All Progressive Congress was subsequently dismissed for lack of merit. Ohere, being dissatisfied with the verdict of the Tribunal, had approached the Appeal Court for respite.
Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Ado Ibrahim, Dies Aged 95
A paramount king in Kogi State, the Ohinoyi of Ebira land, Abdulrahman Ado-Ibrahim, died at the age of 95, in the early hours of Sunday after a brief illness. The prominent monarch who was buried according to Islamic rites was crowned in 1997 as the Ohinoyi of Ebira land, by the then-Governor of Kogi State, late Prince Abubakar Audu.
You Lack Democratic Value- Sen. Natasha To Gov Bello
The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has turned down Governor Yahaya Bello’s congratulatory message on her recent victory at the Appeal Court.
President Tinubu Declares Absolute Confidence In His Chief Of Staff
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday declared he has “absolute confidence” in the integrity of his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila. President Tinubu, who spoke shortly before the commencement of the week’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting inside the Council Chambers, State House, also set the ground rules for the attendance of the meeting. The president spoke on issues he had observed and had not been comfortable with, including unauthorized persons gaining access into the Council Chambers of the State House.
President Tinubu Appoints New Federal Civil Service Commission Leadership
President Bola Tinubu on Friday -appointed one-time Federal Permanent Secretary, Professor Tunji Olaopa, as the Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), along with eleven other members. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the appointment of the new FCSC Chairman and members is subject to the Senate’s confirmation. The president also appointed 11 others to direct the affairs of the country's civil service with effect from November 30, 2023.