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A former Inspector-General of Police, Mike Okiro, said the amendment of Section 7 (6) of the Police Act 2020 to allow for a four-year tenure for the office of the IG would stabilise the police system. Okiro who said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Abuja, added that
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The Benue State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, passed the 2024 supplementary budget of N170,894,473,135 billion. This brought the 2024 budget a total of N396,621,868,343bn. The initial approved budget by the house was N225,727,395,206.97bn. With the passed supplementary budget, the total recurrent expenditure for the year now stands at N155,647,410,359 billion while capital expenditure remains
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The Benue State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, passed the 2024 supplementary budget of N170,894,473,135 billion. This brought the 2024 budget a total of N396,621,868,343bn. The initial approved budget by the house was N225,727,395,206.97bn. With the passed supplementary budget, the total recurrent expenditure for the year now stands at N155,647,410,359 billion while capital expenditure remains
The Edo Diaspora community has called on the Nigeria Police and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to demonstrate professionalism and impartiality during the 21 September governorship election in the state. Deputy Director-General of the Diaspora for Asue/Ogie Campaign Council, Raymond Osaremen, while addressing newsmen on Monday in Benin, expressed concerns over voter intimidation, Osaremen
Edo Decides: Diaspora community seeks INEC neutrality
The Edo Diaspora community has called on the Nigeria Police and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to demonstrate professionalism and impartiality during the 21 September governorship election in the state.
Deputy Director-General of the Diaspora for Asue/Ogie Campaign Council, Raymond Osaremen, while addressing newsmen on Monday in Benin, expressed concerns over voter intimidation,
Osaremen tasked the authorities to ensure a free, fair, and transparent election.
He emphasised that the role of security agencies was to protect citizens and maintain public order, not to instil fear or interfere with the voting process.
Osaremen urged INEC to ensure a credible election and called for adequate training and equipment for its officers to manage the election transparently.
“We are here today to express our concerns regarding voter intimidation and the role of security agencies.
“If left unaddressed, these concerns risk undermining the very foundations of our democracy and eroding the trust that the people have placed in the electoral system.
“Exercise your democratic rights fully, knowing that the future of our state and country lies in your hands.
“We urge you to report any instances of voter intimidation or malpractices to the relevant authorities,” he emphasised.
The Federal Government on Tuesday unveiled the zero draft of the National Integrated Electricity Policy and Strategic Implementation Plan. The…