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Breaking:Kano Electoral Commission Reduces Nomination Fees to 9 Million Naira Following Court Order

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Professor Sani Lawal Malumfashi KANSIEC Chairman

– The Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) has reduced the fees for nomination forms for local government elections, following a court order. The commission announced the reduction at its headquarters in Kano, stating that candidates for the chairmanship will now pay 9 million Naira instead of 10 million Naira , while those vying for councillor positions will be charged 4 million Naira instead of 5 million Naira .

“We are law-abiding. The new fees are set at 9 million Naira for the chairmanship and vice-chairmanship, while councillors will pay 4 million Naira,” said KANSIEC Chairman, Professor Sani Lawal Malumfashi, during a press briefing on Friday .

The fee reduction follows a court ruling in favor of three political parties that had challenged KANSIEC’s initial decision to charge 10 million Naira for chairmanship forms.

Despite some Nigerian states charging up to 20 million Naira, Kano’s commission complied with the court’s directive.

Professor Malumfashi also acknowledged the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other political parties to contest in the upcoming elections. “They have realized we are not here to joke. If you win, you improve. It’s a win-win game,” he said, emphasizing the importance of maintaining democratic principles and focusing on pressing issues such as energy, climate change, and the high cost of living.

Malumfashi further urged the media to play a vital role in supporting the electoral process as critical stakeholders.

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Remi Tinubu Urges Unity for National Development

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The First Lady Remi Tinubu has said that all hands must be on deck to ensure the development of Nigeria.

The First Lady said this while visiting Enugu State to distribute professional kits to midwives in the state.

Speaking on harnessing and leveraging Nigeria’s diversity, Tinubu said it is important to build a safe and prosperous nations regardless of each other political affiliation.

She also highlighted that traditional leaders are closer to the grassroots and the government on the other hand.

She appealed to the traditional leaders to align with her vision to promote the health and well-being of the people, especially women.

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“As leaders, we are responsible to take care of all Nigeria, political affiliation notwithstanding.

“Nigeria is a beautiful country and no one should hinder anyone from visiting any part of the country to experience this. We pray our security will improve and Nigeria should get to that place of safety,” Tinubu said

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FRCN’s Ace Caster Yahaya Umar Passes On

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Ace Nigerian broadcaster, Yahaya Umar is dead. Umar is one of the most recognizable voices on the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) network.

He was a constant anchor of the widely  monitored 7am and 10pm network news on the FRCN.

The news of the legendary renown broadcaster, Yahaya Umar Social have continued to generate reactions among some of his fans in Kaduna.

The broadcaster who is popularly called Umar Social was known for his unique voice and flare while handling the microphone.

Most lovers of Radio Nigeria Supreme FM Kaduna attest to the fact that Umar Social was a voice to reckon with in the 1900s as well as on Radio Nigeria Network Service.

 

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Senate To Move Presidential Inauguration Venue From Eagle Square To N’Assembly

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The Senate says it is considering a legislative move to institutionalise a presidential address every June 12, in recognition of the day’s historical significance.

This is just as it is also considering the change of venue of presidential inauguration to the National Assembly from the current Eagles Square venue.

The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Tuesday, stating that the Senate is hoping to prepare a bill to formalise the President’s speech to the nation on that date.

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“We are hoping to bring a bill soon to institutionalise the President’s address on June 12 because of its historical importance.

“There can’t be a better time to address the nation through the parliament than on June 12, especially since it is a joint sitting of the National Assembly”, Bamidele said.

He further revealed that the proposed legislation would also seek to designate the National Assembly Complex as the venue for future presidential swearing-in ceremonies.

He added, “We are hoping, in that bill, to ensure that the swearing-in ceremony of the next President and Commander-in-Chief of Nigeria, whom we believe is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will be held within the arcade of the National Assembly.”

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