INEC Removes Majority Leader, Doguwa From Reps-elect List

Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ado Doguwa, has been removed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from the list of elected House of Representatives members, stating that the election result was a “declaration made under duress.”

Tinubu Denies Tackling President Buhari Over Fuel Scarcity, Naira Redesign

Presidential candidate of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has faulted the notion in certain quarters that he attacked President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration over the lingering fuel scarcity and naira redesign policy. The Director, Media and Publicity of APC Presidential Campaign Council, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement, explained that the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), working in cahoots with fifth columnists, were the ones insisting on causing avoidable hurt on hapless Nigerians to score political points. He tackled rivals for issuing a “knee-jerk response, derailing from the issues, distorting his views at the Abeokuta rally, to create a wedge between him and President Muhammadu Buhari.”

Yuletide Season: FG Declares Public Holidays For Christmas, New Year

The Federal Government (FG) has declared Monday, December 26, and Tuesday, December 27, 2022, as public holidays to mark the Christmas celebrations while Monday, January 2, 2023, would also be a work-free day to celebrate the New Year festivities. This was announced on Friday in a statement issued by the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, and signed by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Belgore Shuaib.

2023 General Elections: INEC Announces Voting Procedure

In preparation for the upcoming general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed the voting procedure for the elections. This disclosure was contained in a post released on INEC’s verified Twitter handle on Sunday, where it stated that voting starts at 8:30 am. According to the Twitter post, eligible voters are expected to present their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) for accreditation using the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS).

NAFDAC DG: President Buhari Reappoints Adeyeye

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reappointment of Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye as the Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) with effect from December 1, 2022.

2023: Elections Will Be Free, Fair And Credible – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured that the 2023 general elections would be free, fair and credible, saying manipulations would not be condoned. Buhari gave this assurance while hosting West African Elders Forum Pre-Election Mediation Mission, led by former Sierra Leonean President, Dr. Ernest Bai Koroma at the State House, Abuja. Mr. President said the elections held in Anambra, Ekiti and Osun states serve as an indication that the federal government will not allow meddling in elections.