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May 7, 2024 Governor Umo Eno Assents to Electoral Law In Akwa Ibom
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Governor Umo Eno Assents to Electoral Law In Akwa Ibom

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor UMO ENO, has assented to the Independent Electoral Commission Law Cap 69 Bill recently passed by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, into law.

 

With the amendment, the Independent Electoral Commission Law will update the electoral laws in the State.

 

It will enhance efficiency in the electoral process at the grassroots level, provides legal backing and aligns the activities of AKISIEC in the conduct of local government elections.

 

Also, the law will help instill more confidence in the electoral process in the State.

 

AKISIEC is also, expected to come up with a programmes of action that will culminate in the conduct of local government elections in the state.

May 6, 2024 IPMAN Partners NNPCL to End Lingering Fuel Scarcity
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IPMAN Partners NNPCL to End Lingering Fuel Scarcity

Petroleum marketers have said the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL has opened its reserves across the federation to end the lingering fuel scarcity.

 

The National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, HAMMED FASHOLA and Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, BILLY HILLY-HARRY, disclosed this in a separate statement after meeting with NNPCL.

 

FASHOLA said his members will meet today, Monday 6th May, 2024 to join NNPLC to end the fuel scarcity. He further urged Nigerians not to engage in panic buying of fuel as the product will be available nationwide.

 

On his part, HILLY-HARRY said the meeting between NNPLC and marketers had helped present a solution to the fuel scarcity.

May 6, 2024 National Assembly to Probe Airlines in Nigeria Over Safety Concerns
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National Assembly to Probe Airlines in Nigeria Over Safety Concerns

the Joint Committee of the Senate and the House of Representatives on Aviation has announced plans to probe the Safety Investigations Bureau and airlines operating in Nigeria over alleged sharp practices.

 

The Chairman House Committee on Aviation Technology, ABIODUN AKINLADE disclosed on Sunday, saying the committee would ensure the safety of Nigerians flying on local and international airlines.

 

He added that safety of citizens was a priority of the 10th National Assembly, hence, a summit has been proposed for all stakeholders and operators in the industry to comply with global set standards.

 

According to the lawmaker, there were loopholes in the aviation industry that needed attention, which the joint committees of the upper and lower legislative chambers would like to address in the interest of air travelers.

 

To address the current challenges in the industry, he said necessary amendments will be carried out by the legislators.

May 6, 2024 Government Set to Review Law on Suicide Attempts
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Government Set to Review Law on Suicide Attempts

The Federal Government has pledged to review the law imposing sentencing for suicide attempts.

 

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince LATEEF FAGBEMI, SAN, said FG would liaise with the 36 States to reappraise the extant laws prohibiting suicide.

 

The AGF, in a statement he made available to newsmen said he gave the assurance when he received a delegation from the Asido Foundation, a non-governmental organisation – NGO.

 

The NGO promotes mental health advocacy and reforms with a view to improving awareness, reducing stigma, discrimination as well as empowering persons with mental disorders and their families.

 

He identified the provision of quality health care as a major priority area of the President BOLA TINUBU-led administration.

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