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Over 36,000 Adamawa Voters To Decide Binani’s Fate Tomorrow

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2 years ago

April 14, 2023

36,935 voters are expected to vote in this Saturday’s supplementary elections in Adamawa State, Northeast Nigeria.

Gatekeepers News reports that the North-East Resident Electoral Commissioner, Barrister Hudu Ari, stated this during a stakeholders’ meeting.

The meeting which was attended by representatives of political parties, security agencies, officials of Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), the Media and other relevant agencies sought ways to have a peaceful election in the state.

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared the March 18 Adamawa State governorship election inconclusive.

INEC said the cancelled votes were more than the margin of victory between candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmadu Fintiri and Aisha Dahiru, better known as Binani of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The incumbent governor scored 421,524 votes while Binani polled 390,275 votes.

Ari reiterated that security agencies have been given mandate to arrest and prosecute any perpetrator of electoral violence during the supplementary election this Saturday.

“The law will take its full cause on anybody or group of persons, whatever his or her position trying to cause violence” he said.

He urged leaders of political parties to ensure only one agent accredited by the commission, wearing identification INEC tag is allowed at the polling units and collation centers when elections are conducted.

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JUST IN: Education Minister Reverses 18-Year Age Limit For Admission

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10 hours ago

November 5, 2024

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The newly appointed Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has announced the removal of the 18-year age limit for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

He also indicated the possibility of a comprehensive review of the nation’s education policy.

However, Alausa made it clear that there would be no reversal of the Federal Government’s decision to invalidate over 22,700 degree certificates acquired by Nigerians from unrecognized universities in neighboring Togo and the Benin Republic.

Speaking at his inaugural ministerial press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Alausa emphasized that practical education is key to tackling Nigeria’s unemployment crisis. He stated that tertiary institutions must stop producing graduates without ensuring job opportunities for them.

The minister also revealed plans for the federal government to partner with private sector players to provide training opportunities for students and help them realize their full potential.

Additionally, Alausa announced that universities focused on agriculture would be empowered to implement commercial farming practices as part of efforts to address the country’s food security challenges.

More to come…

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JUST IN: 114 Released #EndBadGovernance Protesters Arrive Presidential Villa

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11 hours ago

November 5, 2024

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One hundred and fourteen #EndBadGovernance protesters, including minors and adults acquitted by the Federal High Court in Abuja, have arrived at the Presidential Villa.

The protesters, initially arraigned by the Police Force, were released following a court ruling by Justice Obiora Egwatu.

The case was dismissed at the request of the Attorney General of the Federation (“AGF”), Lateef Fagbemi.

Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is set to officially receive the released protesters.

They are then handed over to their respective Governors, specifically Uba Sani of Kaduna and Abba Yusuf of Kano.

Ministers present at the State House Auditorium in Abuja for the reception include: Tunji Alausa (“Minister of Education”); Nentawe Yilwatda (“Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction”); Balarabe Lawal (“Minister of Environment”) and Tanko Sununu (“Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction”).

Also, Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement for the Northwest, Abdullahi Yakasai, is in attendance.

Other dignitaries present are Deputy Senate President Jubrin Barau and Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abubakar Bichi.

More to come…

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