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July 2, 2024 Rivers State To Hold Local Government Elections October 5
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Rivers State To Hold Local Government Elections October 5

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has fixed October 5, 2024, for local government elections in the oil-rich state.

RSIEC chairman, ADOLPHUS ENEBELI announced this during a stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt on Monday.

ENEBELI emphasized that it is time to respond to the calls from stakeholders for the conduct of elections following the end of tenure for the previous local government chairmen and councilors.

The announcement comes shortly after Governor SIMINALAYI FUBARA appointed caretaker committee chairmen for the state’s 23 local government areas.

July 2, 2024 INEC States Conditions to Conduct Local Council Elections
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INEC States Conditions to Conduct Local Council Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)has said that the commission has no constitutional power to conduct local council elections except in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Chairman of the commission, Prof. MAHMOOD YAKUBUmade this known on the sidelines of a two-day induction retreat for INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), on Monday in Lagos.

Responding to the agitation seeking constitutional backing for INEC to be saddled with the responsibility of conducting local council elections, YAKUBU described it as ‘a constitutional matter’.

According to YAKUBU, unless necessary constitutional amendments are made, the commission will only continue to organise national and state elections.

July 1, 2024 University Don Calls For Development Plan For Akwa Ibom, Nigeria Beyond 2050
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University Don Calls For Development Plan For Akwa Ibom, Nigeria Beyond 2050

A University Don, Professor OTOABASI AKPAN has advocated for a sustainable development plan for Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria that will span beyond 2050.

Professor AKPAN made the call as part of recommendations during the 5th Inaugural lecture of Akwa Ibom State University at the Main Campus of the University in Ikot Akpaden, with the topic: ‘Thinking the Thinkable for Gatekeepers at Gatehouse: Integrated Security Doctrine and Emerging Threats in Nigeria’.

AKPAN who was the inaugural lecturer on the occasion, said it was imperative for Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria to consciously strategize for a long term development plan for the state and national respectively, which he said should be devoid of politics or any sort of interest.

On the need to sustain historical heritages, Professor AKPAN stressed the need for Akwa Ibom to consider establishing a Heritage Development Commission, which will be saddled with the development of heritages domiciled in the state.

July 1, 2024 Akpan Andem Market Traders Hails Umo Eno for Disbanding Market Unions
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Akpan Andem Market Traders Hails Umo Eno for Disbanding Market Unions

Traders in Urua Akpan Andem, Uyo have lauded Governor UMO ENO for disbanding forceful unions in the market.

The Traders who expressed satisfaction over the development said it has alleviated their sufferings and also given them the opportunity to do business without any obstruction.

You would recall that, two weeks ago, the Special Assistant to the Governor on Market Matters, Akparawa IDORENYIN RAPHAEL announced the disbandment of the unions during a Market Monitoring tour to Urua Akpan Andem in Uyo, as well as Urua Mbakara and other markets in Ikot Ekpene.

The Governor’s Aide affirmed that forcing traders to belong to any market union is an act punishable by law.

Speaking to INSPIRATION FM News, the Traders in Urua Akpan Andem welcomed the development, stressing that ever since the announcement was made, people have been selling without any harassment.

They however, called on the State Governor to tackle the issue of ticketing in the market, stressing that it is becoming unbearable for them.

The Traders noted that if this is addressed, it will go a long way in helping them to go home with profits after sales.

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