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Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) The INEC boss said that anybody caught in electoral malpractice would be dealt with in accordance with the law. “Every INEC worker must ensure that we all achieve our set goal of making Anambra Nov.18 governorship election flawless and historic,’’ he said. Yakubu said that Nigerians and indeed people outside are watching INEC in its resolve to make Anambra governorship election the best in the history of the commission. “INEC will be holding two elections in Anambra on Nov. 18, the governorship election and the state assembly election for Idemili North state constituency you must discharge your duties diligently. “There are many people out there working seriously to see that the commission fails in its commitment to record free, fair and credible election and you must have this in mind. “INEC will get rid of you if you do the wrong thing, and you are aware that those caught in the web of such negat...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday declared support for the primary school reform being undertaken by Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna. The governor has announced plans to sack about 22,000 teachers who failed a competency test. The move has been condemned by labour unions in the state as well as a senator from there. President Buhari expressed his stance at a special retreat of the Federal Executive Council in Abuja.

Though it is a dead-rubber game, the Super Eagles are keen to end their World Cup qualifying campaign against Algeria in style  on Friday  night. The Super Eagles with 13 points from five games have already taken the sole World Cup ticket up for grabs in Group B; hence the game against the Desert Foxes is with little or no premium. That said, the Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, and the team captain, John Obi Mikel, have both stated that they are keen to avoid defeat in this qualifying series. Due to injuries and the likes, a somewhat different Super Eagles outlook is expected  tonight  with some getting their first competitive cap for the Nigeria national team. PREMIUM TIMES already understands that Israel-based Anthony Nwakaeme will lead the Eagles attack against the Les Fennecs of Algeria in the last FIFA World Cup qualifier  on Friday night. Stay with us for Live Updates from Constantine. Kick off is  8.30 p.m‎. KICK OFF!!! Algeria get...

N-Power releases list of successful applicants. The N-Power scheme has announced the commencement of the second phase of its Volunteer Corps Programme. In a message displayed on its official website, the scheme revealed that there are 300,000 successful applicants. It wrote on npvn.npower.gov.ng “The Federal Government of Nigeria is pleased to announce the commencement of the second phase of the N-Power Volunteer Corps Programme, involving the selection of 300,000 successful applicants. “The Federal Government of Nigeria wishes to congratulate all 300,000 successful applicants.They are encouraged to take this opportunity seriously by learning the skills that will brighten their future and also serve their communities with commitment and dedication. “For those who have not been selected at this time, there is a waiting list and subsequent phase(s) will absorb more qualified applicants. “The selection into the second phase was undertaken in a fair and transparent manner on ...

11 shot dead in Plateau, as Police, Army launch manhunt for killers No fewer than 11 persons were, Tuesday night, shot dead by gunmen along Rim in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The victims were said to be returning from a weekly village market at Makera by 7:30p.m., when they were shot dead, while four of the traders were injured. Survivors of the attack said the gunmen, in Army uniforms, attacked them while some passengers were alighting from a car at Diyan Junction. However, the spokesman of Operation Safe Haven, Captain Adam Umar, said the attackers only impersonated their personnel. Captain Umar said: “I express my sincere sympathy to the families of those who lost their lives in the unfortunate incident. Our personnel were alerted and they moved in immediately, but before they got there, the attackers had already killed some people and left others with injuries. “Criminals can go to any length to disguise themselves in the course of carrying out their cr...

China trade volume with Nigeria hits $8.94bn The Consul General of China in Lagos, Chao Xiaoliang, has disclosed that China’s bilateral trade volume with Nigeria has reached $8.94 billion. This came even as he assured the nation of enhanced bilateral relations with his country as it enters a new era. Speaking during a press briefing at the Chinese Embassy in Lagos on the Chinese Communist Party 19th National Congress, Xiaoliang said: “Nigeria and China are common in terms of national conditions, and make the development strategy in parallel with highly complementary and potential for cooperation. “In 2017, China to Nigeria strategic partnership continues its comprehensive and deep development. Our economy and trade relations are progressing smoothly, and from January to August this year, the bilateral trade volume reached $8.94billion, ranked third among that of China with all African countries. Both the formal and informal communication is lifting our relations to a new level...