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LiberiaDecides'23: Commission commences announcement of presidential election results

View this email in your browser Headlines LiberiaDecides'23: Commission commences announcement of presidential election results According to results from some districts of two counties, Bomi and Monsterrado, announced by the National Election Commission (NEC) Chairperson Davidetta Lansanah, Mr Boakai has so far polled 3119 votes while Mr Weah polled 1681 votes. Read More Tinubu appoints chief executives for five agencies President Bola Tinubu appoints new and returning Chief Executives for key agencies in the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, and establishes a Special Adviser on Technology and Digital Economy, emphasizing Nigeria's tech-driven economic repositioning. Terrorists abduct four students in Nasarawa Terrorists abducted four Nasarawa State University students, intensifying the wave of student abductions in northern Nigeria. Security forces are involved, and negotiations with the abductors have commenced. Army general jailed for seven years, to refund stolen N3bn Former Group Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited, Major General Umaru Mohammed, was sentenced to seven years in prison for theft and ordered to repay $2.17 million and N1.06 billion. The Nigerian Army Special Court Martial found him guilty on 14 of 18 charges. Most Recent Stories Senate launches probe into crude oil theft, tasks five committees The Senate resolved to invstigate the oil theft in the Niger Delta following adoption of a motion at plenary on Tuesday on 'Urgent need to investigate incessant and nefarious acts of crude oil thefts in Niger- Delta region'. Read More 5.4m voters to vote in Bayelsa Imo, Kogi governorship elections – INEC INEC anticipates 5.4 million voters for off-cycle governorship elections on Nov 11 in Bayelsa, Kogi, and Imo states. Electronic voter registers to be shared with political parties, and a mock accreditation exercise planned to test technology. CSU Documents: Disclose your full identity to Nigerians – Peter Obi tells Tinubu "He should re-introduce himself to the nation he governs and to the world for the avoidance of further doubt. He should let the world know his name, nationality, his place of birth, his parentage, the primary and secondary schools he attended with dates as well as the actual universities he attended and certificates obtained." Yobe IDPs: Displaced by Boko Haram, abandoned by govt, ravaged by hunger Families in a Yobe State IDP camp, displaced by Boko Haram, face relentless hunger and malnutrition. The camp lacks basic amenities, with residents struggling to find food, healthcare, and education for their children. Despite the waning insurgency, their daily battle for survival persists. Imo Election: Shettima, Ganduje, lead APC's campaign for Uzodinma's reelection rally Vice-President Kashim Shettima and APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje have launched the campaign for Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma's second term. They highlighted Uzodinma's achievements and the importance of continuity in governance. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Videos Nigeria govt not paying subsidy on petrol - NNPCL Business Petrol Subsidy: Nigeria spent N4 trillion in 2022 – Official In 2022, Nigeria imported 23.5 billion liters of petrol, incurring a substantial subsidy cost of over N4 trillion. To promote transparency and growth, Nigeria has removed the fuel subsidy, paving the way for a market-based pricing system in the downstream petroleum sector. Nigerian regulators, oil marketers to end Petrol distribution challenges Nigerian oil sector leaders aim to tackle challenges in petroleum product distribution, including forex scarcity, non-functional refineries, and road issues. The government promises support and emphasizes a move to a deregulated market, denying the return of fuel subsidy. Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment EFCC arrests two suspected internet fraudsters at Skales' residence Nigerian singer Skales accused the EFCC of a wrongful early morning raid at his Lagos home, involving alleged threats and damage. Two fraud suspects were arrested there, describing Skales as their "mentor." Skales shared video evidence and vowed legal action. Felabration 2023: Oxlade steals show with electrifying performance (PHOTOS) Nigerian singer Oxlade electrified the opening night of Felabration 2023 at the iconic New Afrika Shrine, celebrating the enduring legacy of Fela Kuti. The week-long festival promises a diverse lineup of artists and a vibrant tribute to Afrobeat's pioneer Opinion Tinubunomics: Matters arising, By Reuben Abati How is the Nigerian economy faring under Tinubu, five months after the assumption of office? Are we better today than we were under President Muhammadu Buhari, the man who has been described as the perfect exemplification of the words "slow" and "clueless"? Nigerians oftentimes do not know what is good for them. They voted for the same man twice and kept him in office for eight years and there are millions out there who believed and may still believe that he was the best choice for Nigeria. Nigeria: Transcending the economic impasse, By Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú Despite the gloom, we are seeing flashes of brilliance already. An example is the recently announced intention to initiate code-sharing in the creative sector. Revamping the intellectual property format will lead to co-production, the creation of jobs, and bringing in an inflow of hard currency earnings. More of this kind of thinking is needed. The Tinubu era must be the era of value addition, true exports promotion and transition to a balanced economy. Promoted How to buy WAEC result checker PIN online in Nigeria Using the WAEC result checker PIN effectively is essential for accessing your WAEC results quickly and securely An expert's guide to choosing a reliable trading provider in South Africa Forex or crypto trading is done on an online platform. That is why you must choose a provider that can guarantee a seamless and world-class experience Oil assets divestments will boost production, employment – Wabote Mr Wabote outlined several opportunities that would accrue from divestments, such as the injection of new capital, the rejuvenation of divested assets, and an increase in crude oil production through the investment in technologies by the acquiring firms. Sports Ex-Super Eagles captain, Mikel arrives, in Cote d'Ivoire for AFCON draw Former Super Eagles captain Mikel John Obi arrives in Abidjan for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations draw ceremony. Côte d'Ivoire prepares to host the event, aiming to showcase readiness. 24 qualified nations anticipate the draw, with Nigeria's Super Eagles eyeing another championship. Hamas Attack: Uncertainty hovers over Adebayo's availability Israel-based Super Eagles goalkeeper Adeleye Adebayo's participation in Nigeria's upcoming friendly matches is uncertain due to travel disruptions caused by the Hamas-Israel conflict. Fact Checker Guinea Bissau leads drug trafficking in West Africa, not Liberia She is the fifth Chair of Liberia's National Elections Commission (NEC) charged with the onerous responsibility of refereeing a high-staked 20-candidate election on a slippery democratic pitch with no room for blunders and excuses. DUBAWA wins at 2023 Africa Fact-Check awards in Mauritius Claim 4: "The official results of NEC are on pink carbon sheets and not white sheets," Martin Kollie posted. Health Kaduna records 156 infections, 20 diphtheria deaths in seven months – Official An official says Kaduna State ranks among the seven states with high levels of diphtheria infections in Nigeria. Cervical Cancer: Ogun to vaccinate 500,000 teenage girls against HPV – Official The vaccine will be administered in all government-owned health facilities and temporarily fixed locations such as markets, schools, religious centres and communities. Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.