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Governor Mutfwang Appoints Chair, Members of Plateau Electoral Commission

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Plateau state Governor Caleb Mutfwang inaugurate Plangji Chishak as chairman and six other members of the Plateau State Independent Election Commission (PLASIEC) on Monday.

On June 4, the governor forwarded the appointees’ names to the state House of Assembly for confirmation.

Speaking at the event in Jos, Mr Mutfwang said the appointees were carefully selected based on their track records and experience in public service.

”This is very important and significant because today marks a new dawn in the annals of PLASIEC.

”The last two local government elections in the state were the most shameful and disgraceful, and they gave us a bad name.

”This is why we carefully selected this calibre of persons, particularly the chairman, who has been in the business of conducting elections for years, he said.

The governor, who charged the appointees to uphold the tenets of democracy through free and fair elections, said his administration would not interfere in its activities.

”I am a firm believer in the efficacy and effectiveness of the local government administration, so we will allow the people to elect those who they want to lead them.

”I want to assure Plateau people that we will raise the bar of credible and reputable local government elections and ensure that true democracy takes place at the local levels.

”You are coming when the commission has a trust deficit; therefore, I charge you to conduct local government elections concomitantly with global best practices,” he said.

Earlier, the chairman thanked the governor for finding them worthy of the appointments and promised to rebuild the confidence of Plateau residents in the commission.

Mr Chishak also promised that the commission would be open, fair and transparent in all its dealings.

Members of the commission include Theresa Kaze, Deborah Akanle, Waziri Kwande, and Ado Adare.

Other members are Audu Dorzhi, Longman Pensiwan and Pam Davou, the commission’s secretary.

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Cross River Lawmakers Endorse Gov. Otu for 2027 Re-Election

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By Njoku Chijioke 

The Southern caucus of the 10th Cross River House of Assembly has endorsed Governor Bassey Otu for re-election in 2027, citing his achievements in boosting internally generated revenue and governance reforms.

Led by Francis Asuquo (Odukpani constituency), the lawmakers urged residents to support Otu’s second term bid and called on other aspirants to step aside for the governor.

However, Richard Inoyo, a civil society leader, dismissed the endorsement, arguing that the caucus does not represent the people’s will.

Meanwhile, speculation is growing that Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong may challenge Otu in 2027, with his expanding free transport scheme seen as a strategic move.

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Kaduna Refinery Hits 60% Completion – NNPCL

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By Adenike Lawal 

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has announced that the Kaduna Refinery has reached over 60% mechanical completion, with operations expected to begin before the end of 2025.

NNPCL’s Executive Vice President, Downstream, Isiyaku Abdullahi, disclosed this during an engagement with Kannywood artists in Abuja, emphasizing the company’s commitment to completing the refinery and its pipelines using internal resources.

Abdullahi also highlighted ongoing progress at the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, urging Nigerians to prepare for an upcoming NNPCL Initial Public Offering (IPO), as part of investment opportunities in the oil and gas sector.

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UNIZIK Probes Female Student’s Alleged Assault on Lecturer

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By Emmanuel Ogbodo

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), has launched an investigation into a physical altercation between a female student and a lecturer, Dr. Chukwudi Okoye, at the Faculty of Arts.

The incident, which went viral on social media, reportedly started after the lecturer interrupted the student’s video recording, leading to a heated argument.

The student allegedly bit the lecturer multiple times and tore his clothes during the confrontation.

UNIZIK’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ikechebelu, assured the public of a fair and transparent probe, emphasizing the university’s commitment to discipline and decorum.

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