Nigeria Immigration Service Interceptes, Confiscates Voter Cards From Certain Migrant The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it recently intercepted and confiscatedsome voter cards from certain migrants. The Comptroller General of Immigration (CGI), Isah Idris, disclosed this on Wednesday at a meeting with top management staff of the organisation including Zonal […]
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NFF elects Gusau as new President
On Sports. Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Friday becomes the 40th President of the Nigeria Football Federation. Gusau was elected as the new NFF President at NFF’s 78th Elective Congress in Benin, the Edo State capital. He polled 21 votes to defeat his closet challenger, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi, who got 12. […]
Washington DC proclaims Oct 1 Nigerian American Day
The City of Washington DC, United States, has proclaimed today Oct. 1 as Nigerian American Day in celebration of Nigeria’s 62nd Independence Day anniversary. The proclamation was made in a statement by the Mayor of Washington DC, Muriel Bowser. Bowser said the District of Columbia had one of the largest […]
A-Ibom mechanic village shut over Indigenes, Igbo clash
THE popular mechanic village located along Abak Road in Afaha Offot Uyo Local Government Area, of Akwa Ibom State has been shut following the crisis that erupted in the area on Friday. Reports have it that what started as a disagreement ensued between an indigene of the State and an […]
INEC warns Political Party not to Receive Funds From Abroad
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday said political parties in Nigeria are not allowed to receive funds from foreign countries. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, INEC National Commissioner, Festus Okoye, said parties are also not allowed to receive funds anonymously. The provision may affect parties such as […]
JUST IN: Aisha Buhari apologises to Nigerians over economic hardship
The First Lady, Dr. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday apologised to Nigerians over the harsh economic realities and insecurity experienced under the Buhari-led government. Speaking during the 62nd Independence Day Special Juma’at prayer and Public Lecture themed Shura: The Islamic Foundation of True Democracy at the National Mosque Conference Hall, […]
Missing top INEC staff found dead
A staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC in Anambra state Mr Duruocha Osita Joel has been reported dead in controversial circumstances. National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee of INEC, Barr. Festus Okoye in a statement on Friday disclosed that on Wednesday, 28th September 2022, the […]
Osun state Government releases N1.2bn for pension payment
The Osun State Governor, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has released a sum of N350,000,000 for the payment of retirement benefits of pensioners on Contributory Pensions Scheme in the state civil service. The amount was said to be in addition to N752,000,000, monthly pension to be paid to retirees under the old […]
From the Foreign Scene, Finland to bar Russians after Putin’s mobilization order
Finland has said she will refuse entry to Russians with Schengen tourist visas starting today Friday, September 30, following a surge in arrivals after Moscow’s mobilization order to fight in the war in Ukraine. The decision, kpakpando understand, is aimed to completely prevent the current situation of Russian tourism to […]
Ahmad Lawan Finally Acknowledges Machina, Admits End To 23-Year National Assembly Journey.
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has finally recognised Bashir Machina as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Yobe North Senatorial District election in 2023. Kpakpando had reported how Lawan and Machina have been locked in a fierce battle for the seat. But on Wednesday, a Federal High Court in Yobe […]