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Counting Centers Secured with Fencing and CCTV Ahead of Elections in Mustang
Pokhara. The counting center in Mustang, a district beyond the Himalayas, was prepared on Tuesday. The hall of the District Coordination Committee in the district headquarters Jomsom has been enclosed with wire mesh and kept ready for counting. In addition, CCTV cameras have also been arranged. Lokendra Gyawali, Chief of the Election Office, says, 'Mesh has been installed so that people cannot rush in and enter the counting center. We will not add more CCTV cameras now.
Army Disposes of Suspicious Pressure Cooker Found in Kathmandu's Budhanilkantha Area
Kathmandu. The Nepali Army team has disposed of a pressure cooker found in a suspicious condition at Chapali, Budhanilkantha Municipality-2, Kathmandu. SP Pawan Bhattarai of the District Police Range Kathmandu told Ratopati that pieces of brick were found inside the cooker wrapped in paper on the inner road leading from Chapali to Bhanghal. It was found that an active group aiming to disrupt the election had connected matches sticks to the cooker and left it.
Suspicious Package Found in Vehicle of House of Representatives Candidate in Parsa
Kathmandu. A suspicious object was found in the vehicle of a House of Representatives candidate in Badaniyar Bazaar, Parsa Rural Municipality-3, Parsa district. A police official from the District Police Office, Parsa, told Ratopati that upon stopping and inspecting vehicle number Ba.10 Cha 1250 traveling from Harpur towards Badaniyar, items including a tin can wrapped with tape used for making bombs and wires were discovered.
US Central Command Claims Massive Strikes Against Iran, Destroying Ships and Submarine
Washington D.C. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed on Saturday that it launched powerful strikes against nearly 2,000 targets in Iran during military operations that began that day. According to CENTCOM Chief Admiral Brad Cooper, this operation resulted in the destruction of 17 Iranian naval vessels and one submarine. In a video message released on the social media platform X, Cooper described this as the largest US military mobilization in a generation.
Suspicious Object Found in Kathmandu's Budhanilkantha Municipality; Bomb Disposal Team Deployed
Kathmandu. A suspicious object has been found in Chapali, Budhanilkantha Municipality-2, Kathmandu. SP Pawan Bhattarai of the District Police Range, Kathmandu, informed Ratopati that the object, wrapped in paper and connected with wires to a pressure cooker, was found abandoned on the internal road leading from Chapali towards Bhangal. SP Bhattarai stated that it is yet to be confirmed whether the object is a bomb or a hoax.
High-Pressure System Influences Weather Across Nepal, Expecting Fog and Haze
Kathmandu. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has stated that a high-pressure system is currently influencing the upper atmosphere over Nepal. Due to this influence, partial cloud cover is observed in the hilly and mountainous regions of Koshi, Bagmati, and Gandaki provinces. This afternoon, fog will persist in some parts of the Terai region.
Nepal Rastra Bank Publishes Foreign Exchange Rates for Wednesday
Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has set the foreign exchange rates for today (Wednesday). Accordingly, the buying rate for one US Dollar has been set at NPR 146.06 and the selling rate at NPR 146.66. The buying rate for one Australian Dollar is set at NPR 102.45 and the selling rate at NPR 102.87, while the buying rate for one Canadian Dollar is set at NPR 106.45 and the selling rate at NPR 106.89.
New EU Report Reveals Widespread and Systemically Ignored Violence Against Women
Kathmandu. A new report shows that violence against women remains a serious and widespread problem within the European Union (EU). According to a study published by the EU's Fundamental Rights Agency, approximately one in three women experiences some form of physical or sexual violence during their lifetime.
Foreign Ministry Portal Promoted by Gulf Embassies Amid Middle East Developments
In light of the evolving situation in the Middle East, various embassies in the Gulf region have actively promoted and coordinated with the portal launched by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Nepali Embassy in Riyadh has urged Nepali workers to provide necessary information, announcing the launch of the portal for the registration of Nepali nationals.
Nepal Police Arrest 176 Individuals for Election-Related Violations Ahead of Polls
Kathmandu. The Nepal Police Headquarters has reported that 176 individuals have been arrested nationwide for involvement in anti-election activities. Central Spokesperson for Nepal Police, Deputy Inspector General Abhinarayan Kafle, informed that 176 people were arrested for engaging in anti-election activities, spreading 'misinformation' and 'disinformation,' and setting vehicles on fire.
Election Commission Ensures Financial Services Function Amidst Upcoming Federal Parliament Elections
Kathmandu. The Election Commission has stated that necessary arrangements have been made for the regular operation of branches related to banks and financial institutions to facilitate the House of Representatives election. In view of the general election for the House of Representatives scheduled for this coming Falgun 21, the government has declared a three-day public holiday.
Political Parties in Banke Pledge for Peaceful and Fair By-Election
Banke. Targeting the House of Representatives member election scheduled for this coming Falgun 21, major political parties in Banke have jointly committed to a peaceful, impartial, and dignified election. In an all-party, multi-stakeholder meeting chaired by the Election Officer, representatives of political parties, candidates, and concerned bodies committed to a 10-point decision to conduct the voting in Banke Constituency No. 2 in a clean, peaceful, and fear-free environment.
IEBC assures Magarini residents of free and fair By-Election
As the country prepares for next week’s by-elections, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has assured residents of Magarini Constituency that the poll would be conducted in a free, fair and peaceful manner. Speaking to journalists in Kilifi after a meeting with the Kilifi County Security Committee, IEBC Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana said the Commission is fully prepared for the exercise.
IEBC Assures Magarini Residents of Free and Fair By-Election
Kilifi: As the country prepares for next week’s by-elections, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has assured residents of Magarini Constituency that the poll would be conducted in a free, fair, and peaceful manner. Speaking to journalists in Kilifi after a meeting with the Kilifi County Security Committee, IEBC Commissioner Alutalala Mukhwana said the Commission is fully prepared for the exercise.
Nigeria: Govt Commences More Grants for Transporters Under ESP MSMEs Survival Fund
As the implementation of its Economic Sustainability Plan, ESP, continues, and in furtherance of its commitment to support small businesses to cushion the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government has also launched the transport support track under its MSME Survival Fund schemes for artisans and transporters. The launch of the transport track last Monday follows the successful take-off of the Artisans' Support track on October 1st.
Nigeria: Ishaku Lauds Rotary International for Its Contribution to Polio Eradication
The governor of Taraba state, Darius Ishaku, has showered encomium on Rotary International for its selfless service and humanitarian gestures toward the fight against wild polio in the country. Ishaku, who spoke at an induction ceremony of its chapter in Jalingo, the state capital, said the success story of Nigeria against polio would not be complete without reference to the input of Rotary International.
Nigeria: Ondo 2020 - Jegede's Case Against Akeredolu Begins At Tribunal Today
The legal fireworks over the result of the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State won by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu will begin tomorrow at the Governorships Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Akure, the state capital.
Nigeria: Low Yield Environment - PFAs Raise Equity Stakes By 17% in 8 Months
On the backdrop of thinning margins and low yield environment in the fixed income space, Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) have upscaled their investments in the equities market, while correspondingly reducing their stakes in fixed income, Treasury Bills (TBs).
Nigeria: Vaccination, Clean Environment Key in Fight Against Yellow Fever - Okowa
Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has identified vaccination and a clean environment as factors necessary in checking the outbreak of yellow fever. Okowa made this known on Thursday at the flag-off of the preventive yellow fever mass vaccination campaign in Delta at the Events Centre, Asaba. He said that the objective of the vaccination was to increase population immunity (herd immunity) to yellow fever thereby reducing the risk of transmission of the disease in communities.
Nigeria: Senate Urges Ministry of Health to Investigate Unidentified Ailment in Benue
The Senate has urged the Federal Ministry of Health and the National Arbovirus and Vector Research Centre (NAVRC) to investigate the outbreak of an unidentified ailment in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue. The upper chamber of the National Assembly also urged the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to promptly put up surveillance to contain the disease and see to the treatment of victims, while protecting others from further contracting it.
Nigeria: Ned Nwoko Not Planning to Marry Soon, Not Romancing Anyone - Aide
For the better part of last week and the week before, the billionaire husband of Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko has been embroiled in a couple of controversies. One was the rumour that was let loose that he was romancing one Sarah and planning to marry her. The second, was the mischievous twist of his famous interview with BBC, where he was quoted to have said he's taking another wife soon. But Potpourri can authoritatively tell you it was all so much water under the bridge.
Nigeria: My Husband Can Marry More Wives, Regina Daniels Says
In a related development, popular Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels has acknowledged that her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko can marry more wives if he pleases. Recall that the businessman while speaking in a recent interview said his most recent wife, Regina Daniels, is aware that he can marry another wife if he wants. Ned also explained that he never knew Regina prior to marrying her and he married her within three weeks after their first meeting.
Nigeria: Labour Backs Emefiele On CBN's Naira Valuation
Organized labour has commended the recent measures of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) aimed at shoring up the value of the Naira.
Nigeria: Lagos By-Election - PDP Senatorial Candidate Wins Polling Unit
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate in Saturday's Lagos East by-election, Mr Babatunde Gbadamosi, has emerged winner of his Polling Unit in Ikorodu. Gbadamosi polled 22 votes to defeat his closest rival, Mr Tokunbo Abiru, of the All Progressives Congress, who polled 12 votes at Polling Unit 14, Ward 1, Ikorodu The details of the certified results obtained by NAN showed that three votes were void at the Polling Unit. A total of 37 voters were accredited at the Polling Unit.
Nigeria's Unity Questionable - Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that Nigeria's unity is questionable. Jonathan also said it was too early to ask if he will contest the 2023 presidential election or not. He spoke amid the controversy that he may be a potential contender in the 2023 election during an exclusive command performance by the Port-Harcourt Male Ensemble International tagged 'Peace for All Nations' at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja.
Nigeria: APC Chieftain Condemns Attacks on Umahi Over Defection
Chief Chaka Nweze, an All Progressives Congress (APC) Ebonyi Stalwart, has condemned some political leaders' attacks on Gov. David Umahi over his recent defection to APC from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Nweze, one of the main facilitators of the governor's defection, told newsmen on Saturday in Abakaliki that such statements were inflammatory and unnecessary.
Nigeria: 2023 - APC, ADC to Merge in Adamawa
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) have announced plans to merge in Adamawa ahead of the 2023 governorship election in the state. The parties said this would enable them to wrest power from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Speaking at a meeting between the two parties on Saturday in Yola, Prof.
Nigeria: Lagos East Senatorial By-Election - APC's Abiru Wins in Epe
Tokunbo Abiru, Lagos East All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, has won the Lagos East senatorial by-election in Epe Local Government Area. Prof. Elijah Oyeyemi, INEC collation officer in Epe, said that Abiru won with a wide margin of 22,213 out of the total votes cast of 24,678. READ ALSOI didn't have sense, I rejected Ned Nwoko when I was younger ― BBNaija's Princess laments He said the total accredited voters was 24,736 while the total registered voters was 147,074.
Nigeria: Kano SUBEB Says New Teaching Approach Has Improved Learning Among Pupils
Dr Danlami Hayyo, the Executive Chairman, Kano State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), says new teaching methods of Reading And Numeracy Activity (RANA) that it adopted has improved learning among Primary School pupils in the State. Hayyo made the remarks in a statement, the Board's Assistant Director, Public Relations, Balarabe Danlami issued to newsmen in Kano on Saturday.
Nigeria: Enugu By-Election - CSOs Laud INEC, Voters for Good Conduct
Some Civil Societies Organisations (CSOs) which monitored the Isi-Uzo Constituency by-election in Enugu State have lauded voters and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for good conduct. The CSOs said that complaints and blame games for failures that characterised most elections did not occur at the by-election that ended at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Nigeria: Police Rescue Three Out of Four Officers Abducted in Ogun
The Police Command in Ogun says it has rescued three out of four of its men, abducted by hoodlums at Aba Tuntun community in Ijebu Igbo in the Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun. The Public Relations Officer of the command, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi, made the disclosure while speaking with newsmen in Abeokuta on Saturday. Oyeyemi said that a Constable, Mr Emmanuel Gene, was still being held captive by the hoodlums.
West Africa: Buhari Calls for Ecowas Commitment as AfCFTA Begins Jan 2021
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for the commitments of member states of the Economic Community of West Africa State (ECOWAS) as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement begins on January 1. Buhari made the call at the 13th Extra-Ordinary Summit of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government held virtually on Saturday.
Nigeria: Soldiers, Police Foil Bandit Attack on Kaduna Community
A combined team of the military and police on Friday night, foiled an attack by armed bandits in Kasuwan Magani community, Kajuru local government area of Kaduna State, the state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, said in a statement in Kaduna on Saturday. According to Aruwan, the armed bandits attempted to assassinate some Fulani community leaders by shooting sporadically, but eventually escaped when the security team turned up, in response to distress calls.
Nigeria: Health Minister Tests Positive After Getting Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Dose
Health Minister of the northern Indian state of Haryana Anil Vij, who was given a trial dose of a Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine in November, tested positive for the virus on Saturday. Vij, who is the holding charge of several ministries including health, said on Twitter that he had contracted the virus. He urged people, who came in contact with him in recent days to undergo a test. "I have been tested COVID-19 positive. "I am admitted in civil hospital Ambala cantonment.
Central African Republic: Car Minister of Defense and Africom Deputy Commander for Civil-Military Engagement Praise Strengthened U.S.-Car Military Ties
U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs Stuttgart, Germany — Ambassador Andrew Young, U.S. Africa Command's deputy commander for civil-military engagement, spoke with the Central African Republic's Minister of Defense Marie-Noelle Koyara last week.
Angola: Covid-19 - Angola Reports 105 Recoveries, 42 New Cases
Luanda — Angolan health authorities announced Thursday the registration, in the last 24 hours, of 105 patients recovered from Covid-19, 42 new infections and one death. According to the Secretary of State for Public Health, Franco Mufinda, who was speaking at the usual Covid-19 update session in the country, of those recovered, 60 are from Luanda, 27 from Cunene, 15 from Benguela, two from Moxico and one from Zaire.
Zimbabwe: Mines Ministry Behind Spike in Mine Disasters - Parly Mines Committee Chair
THE CHAIRPERSON of the Mines Parliamentary Portfolio Committee Edmond Mkaratigwa has blamed the mines ministry for failure to take action and reduce the high number of gold mine accidents across the country. The ministry is headed by Minister Winston Chitando. In recent weeks, a number of artisanal miners have died across the country after mine shafts they were working under collapsed on them.
Africa: Morocco Hinders AU Initiative to Silence Arms in 2020
Addis Ababa — The African Union's objectives to silence arms in 2020 collides currently with a big obstacle following the illegal Moroccan occupation of parts of the Sahrawi Republic's territory, said on Wednesday Sahrawi Minister for Foreign Affairs Mohamed Salem Ould Salek.
South Africa: Minister Zweli Mkhize Confirms 4 932 More Cases of Coronavirus Covid-19
As of today, the cumulative total of COVID-19 cases is 805 804 with 4 932 new cases identified since the last report.
Nigeria: Mitsubishi Launches Virtual Showroom in Nigeria
Visiting a car showroom is just a click away with the newly launched Massilia Motors virtual showroom displaying Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and the legendary pick-up. Massilia Motors is the joint venture of the CFAO Group and the Chanrai Group uniting forces to deliver customer satisfaction. With operations run by the CFAO group, Massilia Motors is the sole distributor of Mitsubishi Motors in Nigeria.
Nigeria: #EndSARS - IG Orders Withdrawal of Police Suit Seeking to Stop Judicial Panels
This comes barely 24 hours after the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, denied giving approval for filing the suit. The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the withdrawal of a suit earlier filed by the police seeking to disband judicial commissions of enquiries investigating alleged cases of brutality by the defunct Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS). This is coming barely 24 hours after Mr Adamu denied giving approval for the suit.
Nigeria Records 324 New Covid-19 Cases, Zero Death
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 324 new infections of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country. The NCDC, on its verified website on Friday, stated that the new infection were reported from 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). It said that Friday's infections bring the total number of cases in the country to 68,627 with 1,179 death and 64,467 discharged patients.
Africa: AU Welcomes Nigeria Ahead of AfCFTA Kick-Off
The African Union Commissioner for Trade and Industry, Albert Muchanga, said in Addis Ababa on Friday that instruments signifying Nigeria's entry into the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will be received at the commission's headquarters shortly ahead of next year's kick-off of trading.
Nigeria: Buhari to Inaugurate Lagos-Ibadan Railway Line January
- Amaechi: Passengers will pay N3,000 to N6,000 for tickets Bennett Oghifo President Muhammadu Buhari will inaugurate the Lagos-Ibadan railway in January, next year, the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, has said. Amaechi, who disclosed this in Abuja during the inauguration of recently elected members of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIoTA), said passengers on the train service were expected to pay between N3,000 and N6,000.
Nigeria: Baby Face - New Face of Nigerian Boxing
Shy, almost cripplingly, and with a voice that hardly rises higher than a whisper, Rilwan "Baby Face" Babatunde, is the anti-boxer. Boxers are not known to be withdrawn and reticent, but brash and boastful. Where he speaks-very loudly-is on the boxing ring and with his fists, which have delivered 12 victories (four by knockout) in as many fights. They have also earned him the national and West African Boxing Union (WABU) titles, the latter which he currently holds.
Nigeria: Insecurity - Governors to Meet Buhari, Want Firmer Action
Abuja — Governors of the 36 states of the federation ended their meeting late on Thursday in Abuja with a resolve to meet with President Muhammadu Buhari over raging insecurity in the country. Boko Haram, bandits and kidnappers have continued to terrorise and kill scores of Nigerians across the country, the latest being the massacre of 43 rice farmers in Borno State.
Nigeria: 14 Political Parties, 120 Candidates Battle for Senate, States Assembly Seats in By-Elections
Fourteen political parties including the two major parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are fielding over 120 candidates in a contest for various senatorial and state houses of assembly seats in the rescheduled by-elections holding in 10 states across the country today. The battle by the PDP to gain more senatorial seats in the National Assembly to increase its strength from 43 senators against the APC's 65 senators will play out in rhe by-elections.
Nigeria: African Art Gallery Aggregator Launched in Nigeria
The first African Art Gallery Aggregator has been launched with ten Nigerian galleries that represent more than two hundred and fifty artists. The platform expects to grow and incorporate new Nigerian and African galleries in the upcoming months. Over the past few years, African art has become highly popular and has reached new records in prices.
Nigeria: #EndSARS - IG Panics Over Botched Suit Against Panels, Moves to Avert Sanction
The Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu has spent the last 24 hours struggling to convince top shots in the Presidency that he was unaware of the lawsuit that came up on Thursday asking a court to stop the various states' judicial panels of enquiry probing allegations of rights abuses and other acts of brutality against the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad and other police units.
Nigeria: Former Defence Minister, Domkat Bali Dies at 80, Buhari Mourns
Former Minister of Defence, General Domkat Bali (Rtd) died yesterday at the age of 80. Bali served as Minister of Defence and member of the Supreme Military Council between 1984 and 1985, and the Armed Forces Ruling Council of 1985 to 1990. He was Joint Chief of Staff between 1984 and 1985 when President Muhammadu Buhari was Head of State. The octogenarian retired as a decorated military officer in 1990. In December 2010, he emerged as Ponzhi Tarok, paramount ruler of Langtang in Plateau State.
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