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ABUJA – According to a report by Vanguard Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has issued the time table and schedule of activities for the 2019 General Elections, fixing the conduct of party primaries including the resolution of disputes arising from primaries for August 18, 2018 to October 7, 2018 for national and state elections while that of the FCT Area Council is slated for between September 4 and October 27, 2018.
Speaking with journalists Tuesday in Abuja, INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said the commission arrived at the schedule of activities after its meeting held on the same day.
INEC equally said it would go ahead with its earlier plan to conduct the Anambra Central election on January 13.
“We are going by the orders of the Court of Appeal that INEC should conduct a fresh election withing 90 days and the position of the court has not changed. So, there will be elections in Anambra Central on January 13, 2018”, Yakubu stated.
According to him, the Publication of Notice of Election for National and State Elections would be on August 17, 2018 while that of the FCT Area Council Elections would be done on September 3, 2018.
Collection of nomination forms by political parties for national and state elections begins from August 11 to 24 while that of the FCT Area Council elections would be between November 3 and 10, 2018.
Commencement of campaign by political parties would be November 18 for. Presidential and National Assembly Elections; December 1 for Governorship and State Assembly elections and December 2 for the FCT Area Council elections.
The last day for the submission of nomination forms to INEC is December 3, 2018 for Presidential and National Assembly Elections; December 17 for Governorship and State Assembly and December 14, 2018 for the FCT Area Council Elections.
INEC equally fixed the last day for campaigns for February 14, 2019 for Presidential and National Assembly Elections as well as February 28, 2018 for Governorship, State Assembly and FCT Area Council Elections.
“Today, it is exactly 402 days to the opening of polling units nationwide at 8am on Saturday 16th February 2019. As political parties and candidates canvass the support of the electorate, the Commission wishes to appeal to all and sundry to eschew bitterness and conduct their activities with decorum. The 2015 General Election was a watershed in the history of our democracy. The Commission is determined to build on this legacy by ensuring that our elections keep getting better”, Yakubu pledged.
INEC had on March 9, 2017, announced the dates for the 2019 General Elections.
“In a clear departure from past practice when dates were announced close to elections, the Commission decided that henceforth our Presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on the 3rd Saturday Of the month of February of each election year, while Governorship and State Assembly elections will hold two weeks later. When the end of tenure of the FCT Area Councils coincide with the general election, the FCT Council electionS are to be combined with the Governorship and State Assembly elections. By these decisions, the Commission fixed Saturday 16th February 2019 as the date for Presidential and National Assembly elections while Govemorship and State Assembly elections will hold on Saturday 2nd March 2019. Since the end of tenure of FCT Chairmen and Councillors will end in 2019, the Area Council elections will also hold on Saturday 2nld March 2019. Consequently, while other Nigerians elect their Governors and Members of State Assemblies, citizens in the FCT will elect Chairmen and Councillors for the Area Councils”, the INEC boss recalled.
According to him, the decision of the Commission to fix election dates is to engender certainty in the nation’s electoral calendar and to enable all stakeholders to prepare adequately for elections, as is the case in many mature and developing democracies.
“Already, the Commission has concluded its Strategic Plan and the Strategic Plan of Action for the current electoral cycle and beyond covering the period 2017-2021 as well as Election Project Plan. The Commission is moving away from the culture of quick fix, tire brigade approach to the management of elections in Nigeria. As our democracy matures, the planning and implementation of electoral activities should be predictable and systematic.
This is all the more pertinent given the size and population of the country, the terrain, logistical requirements, the increasing number of political parties, security challenges and number of constituencies for which elections are to be held. For instance, in 2019 the Commission will conduct elections for 1,558 Constituencies made up of one Presidential Constituency, 29 Govemorship constituencies out of 36 (7 Govemorship elections are staggered and conducted off-cycle), 109 Senatorial Districts, 360 Federal Constituencies, 991 State Assembly Constituencies, 6 Area Council Chairmen as well as 62 Councillorship positions for the FCT”, Yakubu added.
He said INEC will today also issue certificates of registration to 21 new political parties who were registered last month.
ABUJA – According to a report by Vanguard Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has issued the time table and schedule...
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Nollywood actress, Meg Otanwa has reacted to the killings by Fulani Herdsmen in her home state, Benue state.
Meg who is from the Idoma tribe, spoke on the bloodletting in an open letter she penned on Monday.
The star thespian of Emem Isong’s ’I’ll take my chances’ lamented that attack on her kinsmen by Fulani herdsmen has been going on for years.
She also recalled her personal encounter during an attack on a community.
The actress appealed to the President to “be on the right side of history by choosing to defend and protect the innocent and defenseless citizens.”
Nollywood actress, Meg Otanwa has reacted to the killings by Fulani Herdsmen in her home state, Benue state. Meg who is from the Idoma tr...
On Saturday, armed robbers attacked Nollywood comedian and actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu in his house in Lagos. According to him, the robbers stole about N14.3m cash as well as properties.
Mr Ibu reported the matter to the Lagos state police at the weekend.
According to him, his wife was at home when the robbers invaded his house.
“According to my wife, the operation started at about 3am and lasted till about 4:25am this morning after which they left with all my property and cash,” Mr Ibu said on Saturday.
Mr Ibu is one of Nigeria’s most talented comic characters and a veteran actor.
On Saturday, armed robbers attacked Nollywood comedian and actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu in his house in Lagos. According to...
Planet TV presenter Ezzyplanet has called out afro-pop singer, Tekno for arrogantly turning down his request for an interview at Oritsefemi’s recent birthday party which took place at his Lekki residence on Friday, January 5, 2018.
In an interview with E-Daily, the presenter who sounded unhappy with Tekno’s arrogance and disregard for him, expressed shock because with his pedigree as a TV presenter, he believes he deserved more from an artiste of Tekno’s class.
“We were at Oritsefemi’s birthday party at his Lekki Residence, when Tekno came in, HIPTV approached him for an interview and he granted them, but when we (Planet TV) approached him immediately HIPTV was done with his interview, he arrogantly shove our microphone away, asking that we take it away from his presence and then he walked away after being very rude, snobbish and arrogant to us”, he said angrily.
Shocked at the manner of disrespect Tekno unleashed on him and his crew, he craved to know why Tekno reacted arrogantly.
“I was shocked and wondered why Tekno would disregard me like that so I asked Oritsefemi and he too was surprised, saying he was partial and sentimental.
Planet TV presenter Ezzyplanet has called out afro-pop singer, Tekno for arrogantly turning down his request for an interview at Oritsefemi’...
President Muhammadu Buhari and vice president Yemi Osinbajo are expected to arrive Umuahia, the Abia state captial on Tuesday, for the mega rally of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, Daily Post reports.
Security has been beefed up in the town ahead of the visit.
The rally will take place in the Umuahia Towship stadium on School Road.
APC national chairman, Chief John Oyegun, the chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Rochas Okorocha and other APC chieftains from the South East and across the country are expected to be in attendance.
The State Publicity Secretary of APC, Mr. Benedict Godson, told Punch that arrangements have been completed to host Buhari.
“We are talking about the visit of the Number citizen of Nigeria here and we are prepared to give him a resounding welcome.
“First of all, Abia State is peaceful; so the security of Mr. President is non-negotiable.
“However, we are also making arrangements for easy flow of vehicular movement in Umuahia on Tuesday to allow residents to go about their normal business without any hindrance.
“That is why we are working the security personnel in the state,” he said.
President Muhammadu Buhari and vice president Yemi Osinbajo are expected to arrive Umuahia, the Abia state captial on Tuesday, for the ...
A fire has broken out on Trump Tower, the 68-storey building owned by President of the United States, Donald Trump.
The fire was reported by multiple local news outlets and reporters, but the New York Fire Department confirmed it was currently dealing with the incident.
Firefighters were called to the Fifth Avenue tower – which is located between East 56th and East 57th streets – at about 7.20am local time on Monday morning, following reports of a fire on the top floor.
Smoke could be seen billowing from the roof of the building, with many New Yorkers taking to social media to share photos and videos of the tower.
It is now thought to be under control, and there have currently been no reports of fatalities or injuries, according to NBC news.
Investigators are now looking into how the fire may have started.
The skyscraper is the headquarters of the Trump Organization, and until Trump moved into the White House in Washington, D.C., he and his family had lived in the penthouse of the tower. It was also the campaign nerve centre for Trump when he ran in the 2016 presidential election, and was used to film the American version of The Apprentice, the series that judges contestants based on their business skills.
He does still have an apartment in the building, but Trump was apparently in Washington when the fire broke out.
The mixed-use building, which was designed by prominent architect Der Scutt, also houses many luxury apartments and businesses.
According to the Trump Organisation website, the tower is one of New York’s most visited and ‘most distinctive’ attractions, having been completed in 1983. It was also originally the tallest all-glass structure in Manhattan, and offers unobstructed views of Central Park and midtown Manhattan.
“The first 26 floors are comprised of luxury offices, providing world class services to Trump Tower’s commercial tenants,” the website says. “Accessible through a private entrance on 56th street, the residential condominiums comprise floors 30 through 68 and are considered one of the world’s elite luxury residences, catering to public figures, athletes, celebrities and other affluent sophisticates.
“A magnificent waterfall runs through the Atrium of Trump Tower further enhancing its beauty, with Trump Bar and Trump Grill on its entrance and lower level. To complement the refined tastes of our residents, the stunning new Gucci flagship store occupies the 5th avenue corner of the building.”
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A fire has broken out on Trump Tower, the 68-storey building owned by President of the United States, Donald Trump. The fire was reported ...
Signs of a possible scalp infection include discomfort in the scalp region due to scratching and sometimes even pain. The sufferer may also experience flaking, skin lesions, scabbing and inflammation in conjunction with an itchy scalp.
What causes the scalp to itch?
There are several things that may cause an itchy scalp with the most common being due to dandruff, head lice, infection, psoriasis or an allergic reaction (such as those caused by some hair dyes). Many people may just have a sensitive scalp and thus experience itchiness due to this.
How does a scalp infection arise?
Scalp infections can arise due to bacteria or fungus.
Prevent scalp infections
There are a few simple things that you can do to help prevent a scalp infection from occurring. They include maintaining a healthy and clean scalp and treating scalp lesions immediately. Furthermore, avoid sharing combs, hats and towels as these items may carry bacteria from another sufferer.
Always see your doctor if you are concerned about the health of your scalp or if you experience any of the following: pus-filled blisters that break open and crust over, large swollen bumps or mass, pain or tenderness, scaly or bald patches, red and inflamed skin, a burning sensation on the scalp or if you see either clusters of small red bumps/ white headed pimples around the hair follicles. Your doctor will prescribe suitable treatment based on the severity of the condition.(All4Women)
Signs of a possible scalp infection include discomfort in the scalp region due to scratching and sometimes even pain. The sufferer may also ...
Alterplate Boss and singer Harrysong Kickstart the year with a new ride. The singer took to his Instagram page to share photos of the new bulletproof Mercedes SE350 he bought.
He wrote;
“I told y’all it’s goina be a blessed 2018 yea ?. Welcome my nu baby =Mercedes SE350 =bullet proof ;; am grateful = now I can,happy New year world = agberi o
Ma nu baby just arrived =movement =world
Here is a photo of the car:
Alterplate Boss and singer Harrysong Kickstart the year with a new ride. The singer took to his Instagram page to share photos of the new bu...
Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), a popular Swedish multinational clothing-retail company is currently being dragged on social media for using a black child model to promote a hoodie with an inscription perceived to be racist. The inscription on the hoodie is “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle“.
There are other designs but people questioned the reason why the black kid was made to promote the very one with a racial insult.
The Swedish company has failed to make a statement on the issue.
See some reactions below:
Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), a popular Swedish multinational clothing-retail company is currently being dragged on social media for us...