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Ondo 2024: INEC Fixes Mock Accreditation for Nov. 6
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Nov. 6 for the conduct of mock accreditation in Ondo State.Mr Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.According to him, this is in continuation of its preparations for the state governorship election.
Olumekun said that the exercise was to test-run the deployment of Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and result upload to the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal for the election, using live voters in select locations in the state. He said that the mock accreditation would take place at 12 designated polling units (PUs) across six local government areas covering the three senatorial districts of the state.Olumekun said that the exercise would take place in Akure South and Idanre Local Government Areas in Ondo Central Senatorial District.“In Akure South LGA, the centres are Alagbaka Primary School in Akure and Ijapo High School, also in Akure.“In Idanre LGA, Our Saviour Primary School, Aiyetoro/Owena I and Open Space in front of Plot 6, Beside Teaching Service Commission, Owena, are the designated venues.“In Ondo North Senatorial District, the two LGAs are Owo and Akoko South-West.“In Owo, Methodist Primary School, Fajuyi Road and Imade College Gate, Ajaka Street I, shall serve as centres while the Open Space at Ago Ajayi, Oba and L. A. Primary School, Oba are the designated locations for Akoko South-West LGA,” he said.Olumekun also said that in Ondo South Senatorial District, two LGAs: Odigbo and Okitipupa had also been selected for the exercise.“In Odigbo LGA, the selected locations are: St John’s Primary School, Ajue and Isero Grammar School, Odigbo.“In Okitipupa LGA, the Open Space at Oladipupo Lebi Street, by Zhomelo Lodge and the Baptist Primary School, Ode Aye, shall serve as centres,” he said.Olumekun said that the mock exercise would take place at the designated polling units from 8.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.He added that a graphic containing the names and locations of the centres had been uploaded to INEC website and social media platforms for public information.Olumekun appealed to registered voters to come out with their PVCs for the exercise.According to him, only registered voters for the designated polling units are expected to participate in the exercise, adding that no voter from another polling unit will be accredited by BVAS. (NAN)
The Nigerian Defence Academy(NDA), on Thursday fixed the screening test of shortlisted applicants for June 14.
The Academy Spokesman, Maj. Mohammad Maidawa made the announcement, in a statement, in Kaduna.
Maidawa said, “The Nigerian Defence Academy hereby notifies all applicants to the 77 Regular Course that the shortlisted for the screening test on 14 June, is based on the official UTME results sent by JAMB to the Nigerian Defence Academy.
“Candidates are advised to check the portal to eliminate network issues as the reason for not being shortlisted.
” Afterwards, those who were not shortlisted for the screening test are advised to verify the current status of their results from the JAMB, “Maidawa said.
(NAN)
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara Command has deployed 2,900 personnel for the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
This is contained in a statement by the Command Public Relation Officer, Mr Ayoola Shola on Wednesday, in Ilorin.
Shola quoted the state Commandant of the corps, Umar Mohammed as assuring all residents and visitors in Kwara of a peaceful and well-secured celebration.
Mohammed explained that the deployed personnel would be strategically positioned across all 16 Local Government Areas to safeguard critical infrastructure, prayer grounds, recreational centers, and other high-traffic locations.
”All Area Commanders, Divisional Officers, and Tactical Units have been directed to remain on high alert and sustain proactive engagements with communities.
”Our presence will be visible, coordinated and reassuring, as we have assessed the risk areas, identified critical points and implemented a multi-layered approach to ensure a safe and peaceful celebration,” he said.
The commandant warned individuals and groups intending to use the festive atmosphere to create trouble, vandalise critical infrastructure or engage in any unlawful activity to desist or face the wrath of law.
He extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Muslim faithful on the occasion of the Eid-el-Kabir and urged the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies, by promptly reporting any suspicious movement or activities. (NAN)
) The Benue Police Command has confirmed that suspected killer herdsmen on Sunday night attacked communities in Gwer West and Apa Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Edit Udeme, made the confirmation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi on Monday.
Udeme said that tactical teams were already deployed in the affected areas to restore peace and security.
She said that nine bodies were already recovered from Edikwu Community in Apa LGA, adding that the search for the missing natives was still ongoing.
She, however, said that she had yet to get the number of casualties from the Naka attack.
“This is to confirm that there was an attack yesterday at Naka and Apa and to let you know that tactical teams have been deployed and already on ground and are on top of the situation.
“I will get back to you after getting further and accurate information, please,” she said
A credible source from Apa LGA told newsmen that the attackers invaded the community at about 6:30pm on Sunday and started shooting sporadically, killing anyone in sight.
The source further said that over 25 persons were killed and that many were also taken away to unknown destinations during the deadly assault.
It said: “As I speak with you, there is no single object in the community.
“It was an unprovoked attack. We were unaware.
“Some people went to evening service, while others were at a beer joint when the killers came.
“It is an evening one can never imagine.
“Security personnel stationed at the area were overpowered as they looked so helpless.”
In a reaction to the attack on Naka, the Chairman, Gwer West Traditional Council, Daniel Abomtse, said that the attackers “came in a guerrilla style and attacked Tse Antswam.
“As I’m talking with you now, (Monday) morning, 18 corpses had been recovered and many people sustained varied degree of injuries.
“In fact, the way some people were butchered, I doubt if they will survive.
“The search is still ongoing because many ran into the bush with gun wounds and some also jumped into well to escape the herdsmen.”
The royal father said that the community attacked was opposite a military checkpoint on the Naka- Makurdi Road. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
The Benue Police Command has confirmed that suspected killer herdsmen on Sunday night attacked communities in Gwer West and Apa Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Edit Udeme, made the confirmation in an interview in Makurdi on Monday.
Udeme said that tactical teams were already deployed in the affected areas to restore peace and security.
She said that nine bodies were already recovered from Edikwu Community in Apa LGA, adding that the search for the missing natives was still ongoing.
She, however, said that she had yet to get the number of casualties from the Naka attack.
“This is to confirm that there was an attack yesterday at Naka and Apa and to let you know that tactical teams have been deployed and already on ground and are on top of the situation.
“I will get back to you after getting further and accurate information, please,” she said
A credible source from Apa LGA told newsmen that the attackers invaded the community at about 6:30pm on Sunday and started shooting sporadically, killing anyone in sight.
The source further said that over 25 persons were killed and that many were also taken away to unknown destinations during the deadly assault.
It said: “As I speak with you, there is no single object in the community.
“It was an unprovoked attack. We were unaware.
“Some people went to evening service, while others were at a beer joint when the killers came.
“It is an evening one can never imagine.
“Security personnel stationed at the area were overpowered as they looked so helpless.”
In a reaction to the attack on Naka, the Chairman, Gwer West Traditional Council, Daniel Abomtse, said that the attackers “came in a guerrilla style and attacked Tse Antswam.
“As I’m talking with you now, (Monday) morning, 18 corpses had been recovered and many people sustained varied degree of injuries.
“In fact, the way some people were butchered, I doubt if they will survive.
“The search is still ongoing because many ran into the bush with gun wounds and some also jumped into well to escape the herdsmen.”
The royal father said that the community attacked was opposite a military checkpoint on the Naka- Makurdi Road. (NAN)
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