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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended voting time in areas where the process commenced late. A statement by National Commissioner & Member, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna on Saturday, said its monitoring had indicated that although there were early commencement of polls in many polling units, there were also reports of late commencement in some locations. It said, “The Commission continues to monitor the ongoing governorship election in Edo State from our situation room at the National Headquarters in Abuja. ‘Our monitoring indicates early commencement of polls in many Polling Units, but there are also reports…

Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Chelsea condemned lacklustre West Ham to a third consecutive home defeat in the Premier League. Chelsea took a fourth-minute lead after West Ham’s players switched off at a free-kick which allowed Sancho to send Jackson clear on the left. Jackson left Edson Alvarez trailing in his wake then cut inside on to his right foot and threaded a low shot through the legs of Alphonse Areola. The Hammers’ lack of intensity was in evidence again 14 minutes later as Moises Caicedo was afforded time to slip the jet-heeled Jackson in again. This time Jackson left…

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday, penned a heartfelt tribute to his wife, the First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu. Mrs. Tinubu turned 64 years old on September 21, 2024. The President conveyed his message in a personal statement. The statement reads, “My Dearest Oluremi. “On this beautiful day, as we celebrate your 64th birthday, my heart is full of gratitude and love for the incredible woman you are. Since we began this journey together, you have been my rock, confidante, greatest supporter, and the love of my life. Every step of the way, you have shown unwavering strength, grace, and love…

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Special Offences Court has sentenced a businessman, Bernard Nzenwa, to four years and eleven months’ imprisonment for issuing fraudulent documents. The judge on Friday sentenced Nzenwa and his company, Omega Maritime and Energy Ltd., with an option of a N50 million fine each. In his judgement, Oshodi held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) proved the sole charge of fraud against Nzenwa and his company. He, therefore, found the convict and his company guilty as charged. “I hereby sentence him to stay four years and 11 months at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says its operatives have been deployed to all local government areas in Edo State to tackle voters’ inducement in the Saturday governorship election in the state. This was disclosed in a statement by the EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, and made available to Chronicle NG on Friday. The statement quoted the Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, as saying that the Commission was committed to the attainment of electoral integrity across the country by insulating voters from every form of financial inducement in exercising their franchise. “Our operatives have…

Niger’s government said that heavy rains and flooding have forced the start of the new school year to be delayed by nearly a month. Torrential downpours have lashed the vast West African nation since June, killing scores and affecting hundreds of thousands of people. The military-led Sahelian country is among areas of central and west Africa suffering heavy flooding amid an unusually intense rainy season. The government announced it had pushed the first day of school — planned for October 2 — back to October 28 for the country’s nearly 4.5 million pupils. “Several schools have been impacted, others (are)…

President Bola Tinubu has called on all stakeholders in the upcoming Edo governorship elections to conduct themselves peacefully and sportingly. Tinubu implores the governorship candidates, political parties, and supporters to respect the democratic process and the people’s will, in the election scheduled for Sept. 21. In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, his Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, the President said he believed in the voters’ ability to make informed decisions about their future leaders. “President Tinubu emphasises that democracy thrives on civility, tolerance, patience, and respect for the rules of the game. “He notes that the Independent National Electoral Commission…

The Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, has officially prohibited its staff from engaging in cryptocurrency mining and trading during work hours. This directive was issued through a circular dated September 18, 2024, and signed by the Deputy Director of Administration, Adamu Tela. A copy of the circular, which went viral, was seen by Chronicle NG on Friday. It stated the need for employees to focus on their duties and pointed out growing concerns over the distraction caused by cryptocurrency-related activities. “I am directed to caution all members of staff to desist from mining and all forms of related crypto trading activities…

Ukraine on Friday restricted the use of Telegram for its government, military and security officials, citing “threats” to national security on the app founded by Russian-born Pavel Durov. “The National Security and Defence Council decided to restrict the use of Telegram in government agencies, military formations and critical infrastructure facilities,” the council said in a statement on Facebook, saying it was a “matter of national security.”

Nigerians have continued to groan under the increasing level of hardship in the country as the effect of the economic policies of the President Bola Tinubu-led administration bites harder and labels the president ‘T-Pain.” A commercial taxi driver based in Ilorin, Kwara State, Wahab Ajibaye, has voiced his frustration over the soaring fuel prices that have left him barely able to provide for his family. Ajibaye, who claims to make N20,000 daily from his taxi business, revealed that the bulk of his earnings go into fuelling his vehicle, leaving him with just N3,000 to take home. In an emotional outcry,…