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Edo Poll: INEC To Mop Up Uncollected PVCs, Stores Same With CBN – Yakubu

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1 year ago

September 11, 2024

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The Chairman, Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said that plans have been made to mop up some of the uncollected Permanent Voter Cards across the 18 local government areas of Edo State.

He disclosed this in Benin, during a stakeholders meeting ahead of the Edo State governorship election.

He said the PVCs which are going to be mopped up by the commission, would be warehoused in the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) until after the governorship election.

Prof. Yakubu, who said Edo State now has a total of 2,629,025 registered voters, added that in their commitment to transparency, the Commission has made available soft copies of the entire register of voters to each political party fielding candidates in the forthcoming election.

Yakubu added that in the next few days, the commission would publish the breakdown of PVCs collected for each of the 4,519 Polling Units across the state.

The INEC boss, while saying that all hands must be on the deck to make the job of conducting election easy, said the election is a multi-stakeholder activity and that INEC has a role to play but this must be complemented by stakeholders.

He said that the 2024 Edo State Governorship election is not just a national election, but also of global interest, pointing out that the commission has so far accredited 134 groups (124 domestic and 10 international) deploying 1,836 observers across the State.

Speaking further he said : “We have accredited 114 media organisations deploying 721 journalists.

“We have also accredited thousands of agents representing candidates and political parties at the 4,730 polling and collation locations made up of 4,519 polling units, 192 ward collation centres, 18 Local Government collation centres and the State Collation Centre.

“I want to assure you that the accreditation tags for all categories of stakeholders are ready.

“We will announce the date and venue for collection in the next 24 hours. Similarly, election duty vehicle stickers are available for collection from our Edo State office here in Benin City.”

The INEC boss maintained that the commission has made arrangements for land and maritime transportation of personnel and materials.

He also said that the commission has arranged for the delivery of sensitive materials for the election to Edo State early next week, just as he said that they would be inviting political parties and other stakeholders for the usual inspection of the materials at the Central Bank here in Benin ahead of the delivery to the Local Government Areas.

He said that the commission is leaving no stone unturned in its preparations for the election, always in consultation with the stakeholders.

He, however, urged the political parties to play their own part positively in delivering yet another credible governorship election in the state.

While speaking on the Peace Accord to be signed by the various political parties, he said: “I would like to remind you that tomorrow, Thursday 12th September 2024, the Peace Accord involving parties and candidates will be signed at 10.00am at this venue.

“Our respected former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar GCFR, will preside over the occasion in his capacity as the Chairman of the National Peace Committee.

“Some of you here may recall that exactly four years ago in September 2020, Edo State made history as the first state in Nigeria that the Peace Accord was signed ahead of a governorship election.

“I trust that you will honour the Peace Committee by your presence here tomorrow and, most importantly, abide by the terms of the Accord for a peaceful election”.

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Otuaro Felicitates Tompolo On Honorary Doctorate Award

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December 2, 2025

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Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro has congratulated High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, on the conferment of an Honorary Doctorate of Laws (LLD) by the E.K. Clark University.

Otuaro described the recognition as well-deserved and befitting, noting that Tompolo has, over the years, demonstrated uncommon commitment to the peace, progress, and stability of the Niger Delta and Nigeria at large.

According to him, Tompolo’s role in sustaining peace in the region, particularly through his steadfast support for dialogue, community engagement, and nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, has made a significant contribution to national security and economic stability.

He further noted that, beyond his contributions to peacebuilding, Tompolo has demonstrated extraordinary compassion, philanthropy, and devotion to humanitarian causes.

He added that his investments in youth empowerment stand as clear evidence of a man whose heart is truly with his people.

“Tompolo’s good heart, generosity, and love for humanity distinguish him as a leader of rare character,” Otuaro said.

The PAP Administrator commended E.K. Clark University for identifying and honouring a personality whose impact continues to resonate across the Niger Delta and beyond.

He urged other institutions to emulate such gestures that celebrate individuals advancing society through selfless service.

Dr Otuaro prayed for God’s continued guidance, long life, and strength for High Chief Ekpemupolo as he continues to serve the Niger Delta and Nigeria with dignity, wisdom, and compassion.

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JUST IN: Defence Minister, Badaru Mohammed Resigns

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December 1, 2025

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The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect.

His resignation was contained in a letter addressed to President Tinubu and dated December 1.

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this on Monday.

The presidential spokesman said Abubakar resigned on health grounds.

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Police Deny Opening Recruitment Portal, Warn Nigerians Against Fake Adverts

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December 1, 2025

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The Police Service Commission has debunked reports circulating on social media and several unofficial websites claiming that it has opened a portal for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force.

The Commission described the publications as fake, warning that they were created by fraudsters seeking to deceive and exploit unsuspecting Nigerians.

In a statement published on its official website on Monday, the PSC said it had not commenced any recruitment exercise.

“The general public is hereby informed that these publications are fake and entirely misleading.

“They are the handiwork of fraudsters attempting to exploit innocent citizens,” the Commission said.

It added that no recruitment portal had been opened by the Commission.

“There is currently no ongoing recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force.

“The Police Service Commission has not opened any portal for such an exercise,” the statement added.

The PSC stressed that whenever recruitment begins, the announcement will be made strictly through authorised platforms.

According to the statement, official channels include advertisements in reputable national newspapers, announcements posted on the Commission’s verified website (www.psc.gov.ng), and formal press releases.

“We urge Nigerians to rely only on information published through these official channels.

“Any recruitment portal not listed on our website is fraudulent and should be reported to the police,” the commission said.

The PSC advised the public to ignore the fake recruitment claims to avoid falling victim to scams.

The PUNCH had reported that the Police Service Commission has cautioned Nigerians seeking a career in the Nigeria Police Force to beware of fake recruitment adverts circulating online, insisting that it has not yet commenced the 2025 recruitment exercise.