Sunday, 17 February 2019

TWO KILLED AS UNIDENTIFIED THUGS BURN INEC BUSES IN AKWA IBOM (PHOTOS)

Though the election may have been rescheduled due to some logistics reasons being cited by the INEC Chair, we seem to be getting some heartbreaking news on the hour. According to reports, it was reported that two buses carrying sensitive materials to Obot Akara local government in Akwa Ibom state got burnt and two persons were reportedly died.

Two persons have been killed in Akwa Ibom state after an attack on buses carrying sensitive materials to Obot Akara local government area, the buses were accompanied by NYSC corp members who will serve as polling officers in their various locations.

The buses which were also conveying election personnel were set on fire and the drivers were wounded with machetes. It was reported by a corp member that they have to run for their lives and some spent the night in the bush.

The personnel and drivers are hiding in the INEC office and need urgent security and medical support as at the time of filing this report.

These are images from the scene...


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2019 ELECTION SAGA: GOVERNOR’S AIDE CAUGHT WITH ALREADY PREPARED RESULT SHEETS AHEAD OF PROPOSED ELECTION UMUAHA



According to reports, a man who identified himself as Gaius was on Fri caught with INEC sensitive documents and result sheets that gave PDP victory ahead of Saturdays presidential and national assembly polls. Mr. Gaius who was apprehended in Umuahia by the police, during interrogation identified his boss as Mr. Chinenye Nwaogu Special Assistant to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu on youth and the focal person on N- Power in Abia state.

The middle-aged man who was caught with various INEC sensitive materials, as well as already prepared result sheets and Governor Ikpeazu’s letterheads, admitted that the documents belong to his boss Mr.
Chinenye Nwaogu and that he’s only on an errand for his boss and the PDP.

He further admitted that the governor was in the know of his mission, asked if he knew the implication of what he has done, he affirmed, but said if he does not carry out the assignment of delivering the documents especially the result sheets to the INEC that his boss will be mad at him and will stop him from further enjoying the federal government N-Power grants that he has been benefiting from..

The 2019 elections in Nigeria has been met with so many speculations trailing the preparation process. From INEC offices getting burnt to various forms of violence being reported in different states. Barely 24 hours to the already postponed elections, about 66 people were killed which included 22 children and 12 mothers in Kaduna state.

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Saturday, 16 February 2019

SAVE THE CHILDREN NIGERIA: GRADUATE & EXPERIENCED. JOB RECRUITMENT (12 POSITIONS)

Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters. Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff in their work to improve the well-being of children everywhere.
We are recruiting to fill the following vacant positions below:

1.) Healthcare Financing & Advocacy Coordinator
Locations: Lagos & Jigawa
Deadline: 28th February, 2019.


2.) Field Manager
Location: Yobe
Deadline: 28th February, 2019.


3.) Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent (MNCAH) Health Advisor
Location: Abuja
Deadline: 28th February, 2019.


4.) Graduate Community Mobilization Assistant
Location: Borno
Deadline: 19th February, 2019.


5.) Nutrition Assistant
Location: Borno
Deadline: 20th February, 2019.


6.) Community Mobilization Officer
Location: Borno.
Deadline: 26th February, 2019.


7.) Nutrition Officer
Location: Borno
Deadline: 20th February, 2019.


8.) WASH Coordinator
Locations: Cross River
Deadline: 26th February, 2019.


9.) WASH Officer - Water
Locations: Benue and Ogoja-Cross River
Deadline: 22nd February, 2019.


10.) Finance Officer
Location: Cross River
Deadline: 22nd February, 2019.


11.) Project Manager
Location: Jigawa
Deadline: 20th February, 2019.


12.) Child Health and Immunization Adviser
Location: Jigawa
Deadline: 20th February, 2019.


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A POLICE OFFICER, 8 OTHERS MURDERED IN RIVERS STATE

At least nine persons including a police officer, have been reportedly killed by gunmen at different locations in three local government areas of Rivers State.

Our correspondent gathered that six persons were reportedly killed including a family of three in Erema community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) of the state.

Two persons lost their lives in Ozuaha in Ikwerre local while a police officer was killed in Rukpokwu in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area.

A community source from Erema community informed that men in OSPAC (local vigilance group) uniform stormed a village in Erema and killed a couple and their son after the latter who was suspected to be a cultist had escape from them.

The source, who did not want to be mentioned for security reason said also in the Erema community, three other persons were killed at two different locations; it was suspected to be cult-related killing, bringing the total to six victims.

Also,  in Ozuaha community, it was gathered that the two victims who were supporters of the major opposition party in the state were shot dead.

Meanwhile, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Nnamdi Ogoni, has confirmed the killing of the police officer, which occurred at a check-point in Rukpokwu.

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11 PERSONS KILLED AS SUICIDE BOMBERS, GUNMEN ATTACK WORSHIPPERS IN MAIDUGURI MOSQUE

Eleven Killed As Suicide Bombers, Gunman Attack Worshippers In Maiduguri

Eleven persons have died in an early morning suicide attack on Muslim worshippers in Maiduguri, Borno State.

The suicide bombers, two of them, accompanied by a gunman, infiltrated a mosque in Kushari village behind old CBN quarters Maiduguri at about 5:30am.

According to a statement issued by the Police Commissioner, Damian Chukwu, an “On-the-spot assessment at the scene revealed that at about 0540hrs gunmen suspected to be BH terrorists & suicide bombers infiltrated Gwozari/Kushari in Polo general area, Maiduguri shooting sporadically & detonated IEDs strapped to their bodies.”

The statement further says “Eleven people including three bombers died while fifteen others sustained injuries and are currently hospitalized at the State Specialist Hospital Maiduguri.”

Damian added that Clearance operations are ongoing by teams of EOD, SARS, PMF, NSCDC and the Military.

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“I AM DEEPLY DISAPPOINTED” WITH INEC OVER ELECTION POSTPONEMENT- PRESIDENT BUHARI


President Buhari

Following the postponement of the presidential and National Assembly elections earlier scheduled to hold today, President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed ‘deep disappointment’ in electoral body, INEC’s decision.

According to Buhari who had travelled to Daura, Katsina state to participate in the polls, he had given INEC all the support required to conduct the exercise today.

In statement released on Saturday, the President said, “I am deeply disappointed that despite the long notice given and our preparations both locally and internationally, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) postponed the Presidential and National Assembly elections within hours of its commencement.

Many Nigerians have traveled to various locations to exercise their right to vote, and international observers are gathered. INEC themselves have given assurances, day after day and almost hour after hour that they are in complete readiness for the elections. We and all our citizens believed them.

This administration has ensured that we do not interfere in any way with the work of INEC except to ensure that all funds were released to the commission.

We now urge INEC to ensure not only that materials already distributed are safe and do not get into wrong hands, but that everything is done to avoid the lapses that resulted in this unfortunate postponement, and ensure a free and fair election on the rescheduled dates.

While I reaffirm my strong commitment to the independence, neutrality of the electoral umpire and the sanctity of the electoral process and ballot, I urge all political stakeholders and Nigerians to continue to rally round INEC at this trying national moment in our democratic journey.

I, therefore, appeal to all Nigerians to refrain from all civil disorder and remain peaceful, patriotic and united to ensure that no force or conspiracy derail our democratic development.

I have decided to move back to Abuja to ensure that the 14.00 hrs meeting called by INEC with all stakeholders is successful.

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UNKNOWN GUNMEN INVADE APC CANDIDATE’S HOUSE, RAIN BULLETS ON BUILDING, VEHICLES

The House of Representatives candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ika federal constituency, Mr Sebastian Okoh, on Friday, escaped being assassinated when unknown gunmen invaded his residence and riddled the entire place with bullets.

The candidate, while narrating his ordeal, said he was in the house with his family when the bullets started raining down on his building, causing severe damage to windows and vehicles parked in and outside the compound.

The former aide of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, who resigned his appointment and joined the APC to vie for the House of Representatives seat, said the attempt to kill him and his household was to put a stop to the liberation agenda.

According to him, the Ika federal constituency’s liberation agenda he is championing was a divine project to provide people-oriented leadership.

While thanking God for saving his life and his family from the war-like invasion that lasted for several minutes, he appealed to his supporters for calm, adding that God had saved and preserved him for a purpose.

Okoh said he had earlier reported to the Agbor Area Command of the Nigerian Police of some suspected movements in the community.

Meanwhile, indigenes of Umunede community, in Ika North East Local Government Area, hometown of Sebastian Okoh, had taken to the streets in wild protest, to express their anger over the attempted assassination of the politician.

But the Agbor Area Police Commander, ACP Cordelia Ikejiani had visited the community and politician’s compound and assured that the Nigerian Police will carry out detailed investigations.

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UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S EMERGENCY FUND (UNICEF) JOB RECRUITMENT


UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
We are recruiting to fill the following vacant positions below:

1.) National Immunization Consultant
Location: Kano
Deadline: 24th February, 2019.


2.) Communication Assistant
Location: Lagos
Deadline: 22nd February, 2019.


3.) Programme Assistant
Locations: Sokoto, Kano, Abuja
Deadline: 21st February, 2019.
Slot: 8 Openings


4.) Chief of Human Resources
Location: Abuja.
Deadline: 20th February, 2019.


5.) FT Communication Officer - NOB
Location: Abuja.
Deadline: 18th February, 2019.


6.) Nutrition Specialist, NOC
Location: Abuja
Slot: 2 Openings
Deadline: 18th February, 2019.


7.) Emergency Specialist
Location: Unspecified.
Deadline: 18th February, 2019.


8.) Human Resources Officer, NOB
Location: Abuja
Deadline: 18th February, 2019.


9.) FT Child Protection Specialist, NOC
Location: Kano, Sokoto, Abuja
Deadline: 18th February, 2019.


10.) Human Resources Specialist, NOC
Location: Abuja
Deadline: 18th February, 2019.


11.) FT Senior Programme Associate
Location: Abuja
Deadline: 19th February, 2019.


12.) FT Education Specialist
Location: Abuja
Deadline: 19th February, 2019.



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INEC POSTPONES 2019 ELECTIONS BY ONE WEEK

The commission shifted the election by one week, explaining how difficult it was for it to shift the general elections. 

INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu who briefed journalists at about 2:43am on Saturday, in Abuja, said the commission had met on Friday, 15th February 2019 and reviewed its preparations for the 2019 General Elections earlier scheduled for Saturday, and therefore, shifted the Presidential and National Assembly elections to Saturday, 23rd February 2019. 

He said the commission would later in the day be meeting with key stakeholders at the International Conference Centre, Abuja to discuss issues surrounding the development. 

According to him, “Following a careful review of the implementation of its logistics and operational plan and the determination to conduct free, fair and credible elections, the Commission came to the conclusion that proceeding with the elections as scheduled is no longer feasible, said Yakubu. 

He said, “consequently, the Commission has decided to reschedule the Presidential and National Assembly Elections to Saturday, 23rd February 2019. 

Furthermore, the Governorship, State House of Assembly and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections is rescheduled to Saturday 9th March 2019. This will afford the Commission the opportunity to address identified challenges in order to maintain the quality of our elections.
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Tuesday, 12 February 2019

EFCC ARRESTS BABACHIR LAWAL, TO ARRAIGN HIM TODAY FOR FRAUD

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday arrested the immediate-past Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal.

The former SGF, who was picked up by operatives of the agency, is expected to be arraigned today following a charge of conspiracy and fraud levelled against him by the anti-graft agency.

Lawal will be docked before an FCT High Court in Maitama to be presided over by Justice Jude Okeke.

The EFCC had filed a 10-count charge bordering on conspiracy and fraud against him and Hamidu David Lawal, Suleiman Abubakar and two companies, Rholavision Engineering Ltd and Josmon Technologies Ltd.

In the charge filed on January 30 by Offem Uket for the commission, Lawal was alleged to have conspired with Hamidu, a director in Rholavision and Abubakar, a staff in the same company, to fraudulently acquire a property and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 26(1)(c) of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000 and punishable under Section 12 of the same Act.

One of the charges accused Hamidu, Abubakar and Rholavision to have “abet the award of contract to Rholavision Engineering Ltd for the removal of invasive plant species and simplified irrigation to the tune of N6.4million by the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) through the Presidential Initiative for North East (PINE).”

Count 9 of the charge accused Hamidu to have “abet the holding indirectly of a private interest by Engineer Babachir Lawal in the award of a contract to Josmon Technologies Ltd for the removal of invasive plant species and simplified irrigation by OSGF through PINE to the tune of N272.5million.”

Lawal was also accused to have fraudulently acquired a private interest in a contract awarded to Josmon Technologies Ltd.

President Muhammadu Buhari had in October 2017, sacked Lawal following a report of investigations by a panel headed by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, into allegations of fraud leveled against him.

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