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Ogun Governor Visits INEC to Mourn Late Resident Electoral Commissioner
On Wednesday, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun visited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to extend his condolences to the staff following the death of Niyi Ijalaye, the state’s resident electoral commissioner.
During his visit, Governor Abiodun described Ijalaye as a compassionate and unassuming individual who consistently upheld the principles of truth and fairness in his role.
He reflected on Ijalaye’s significant contributions to the state’s democratic processes, noting that his calm and principled approach was instrumental throughout the election cycle—before, during, and after the elections.
Governor Abiodun expressed deep sorrow over Ijalaye’s passing, highlighting his steadfast commitment to ensuring that INEC adhered to the highest standards of integrity.
“I want to recognize and honor this diligent man, whose dedication and perseverance were evident in every aspect of his work with the commission,” Abiodun stated.
In her remarks, Mrs. Rabiat Titilayo Akinola, the Director of Finance and Accounts at INEC in Ogun State, called on the state government to extend its support to both the family of the late REC and the commission during this challenging time.
She emphasized the need for continued assistance and solidarity as the commission and Ijalaye’s family navigate this period of loss.
The Federal Government has announced an extension of the NYSC programme. It can be noted that the NYSC camp orientation is usually for three weeks before the youths go out to gain experience, employment, and serve the country for one year.
However, the FG announced that the passing-out parade from camp will be cancelled, and corps members will now spend six weeks in camp instead of three weeks.
“The first two weeks speak to laying a foundation on civic responsibility. The next two weeks will look at career mapping, basic accounting literacy skills, business planning and access to finance. The final two weeks, we intend to have focused corps-stream-specific training aligned with the corps member’s designated stream based on his choice, academic background and skills profile.”
With the rainy season in Nigeria, many are wondering if the increase in flooding has now become the new normal. Lots of videos, clips, and complaints have literally flooded online, showing how badly roads, homes, and other places have been affected.
We were used to hearing about the rise of water on the Island since it is literally surrounded by water, but now floods are being spotted on the Mainland as well.
We may not know exactly why this is happening, but one thing is certain—we urgently need a lasting solution.
The federal government reacted to claims stating that the new tax rules will be imposed on telecommunications and petroleum products for Nigerians.
The FG released a statement to explain the process and stated that there is no intention to place taxes on telecom and petroleum products and services.
“Those recommendations do not amount to government policy and are not binding on Nigeria. Decisions on tax matters are taken through established constitutional and legislative processes and are guided by national priorities and prevailing economic realities.”
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