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Renowned Nollywood filmmaker, screenwriter, producer and director, Chico Ejiro died in Lagos

According to close family source who revealed the incident to newsmen said Chico, one of the veteran makers of the Nollywood film industry died on Christmas morning in Lagos.

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Another new variant of the coronavirus appears to have emerged in Nigeria, Africa’s top public health official said Thursday, but he added that further investigation was needed.

The discovery could add to new alarm in the pandemic after similar variants were announced in Britain and South Africa, leading to the swift return of international travel restrictions and other measures during a major holiday season.

“It’s a separate lineage from the U.K. and South Africa,” the head of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, John Nkengasong, told reporters. He said the Nigeria CDC and the African Center of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases would analyze more samples.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/third-new-strain-of-covid-19-detected-in-nigeria-officials/

COVID-19 vaccine will be administered free to Nigerians, says TF Coordinator, Aliyu

The National Coordinator of Presidential Taskforce (PTF) on COVID-19 Sani Aliyu says the COVID-19 vaccine will be administered to Nigerians free when vaccination begins.

Aliyu made this known on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily.



He also revealed plans by the Nigerian government on delivering and administering the vaccine and gave the assurance that Nigerians will be freely vaccinated.

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A renowned Islamic scholar and retired justice, Ahmed Lemu, died on Thursday.

He died at the age of 91 in Minna, Niger State.

His son, Nurudeen, announced the death on behalf of his family.

“It is with sadness and reverence to Allah that we announce the passing away of our father, Dr. Justice Sheikh Ahmed Lemu OFR, in the early hours of this morning in Minna. Burial arrangements to be announced later,” he said.

Lemu is one of the two Nigerians who have won King Faisal Prize.

He chaired the Presidential Panel on Post-Election Violence in Nigeria in 2011. He was also a member of the Nigerian Council of Religions, the Presidential Council for Youth Development, and various other national committees and councils.

Born in Niger State, Sheikh Lemu started his career as a teacher under the Bida Native Authority. He was a principal of two famous centers of learning in northern Nigeria: the School for Arabic Studies (SAS), Kano; and the Arabic Teachers’ College, Sokoto.

Lemu also served in the Judiciary, first as a Shar’ia judge at the Court of Appeals in the States of Sokoto and Niger (1976 – 1977), then as Chief Shar’ia Judge at the Court of Appeals in Niger State (1976 – 1991).

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10 Things To Know About Late Justice Ahmed Lemu

Justice Ahmed Lemu died on Thursday morning at the age of 91.

A family member, Maryam Lemu, announced this on her Facebook page Thursday morning.

“Inna lillahi wa inna liayhi raji’un. It is with sadness and reverence to Allah that we announce the passing away of our father, Dr. Justice Sheikh Ahmed Lemu OFR, in the early hours of this morning in Minna.

“Burial arrangements to be announced later,” she said.

Below are few things you should know about the late Islamic scholar:

1. Dr. Shaikh Ahmed Lemu was born in Lemu (Niger State), Nigeria, on 21/12/1929.

2. He received his early education at the Quranic School in 1932, followed by the elementary school (1939), then the intermediate school (currently the Government College) in Lemu, from which he obtained his intermediate school certificate in 1948. Thereafter, he joined the School of Shari’a Law (currently the School of Arabic Studies) in Lemu from which he obtained Middle (1950) and High (1952) Teachers’ Certificate (Level Two) in Arabic Language, Islamic Studies, Shari’a Jurisdiction and General Education.

3. In 1954, he went to the United Kingdom to study at London University’s School of African and Oriental Studies. He obtained the certificate of General Education (Advanced Level) in History, Arabic, Hausa and Persian Languages in 1961, and Bachelor’s Degree (Honors) in African and Oriental Studies in 1964.

4. Lemu served in the field of education for more than half a century, during which he undertook various teaching and educational responsibilities. He started as a teacher of Arabic language, English language and Islamic studies at the Government Secondary School in Bida between 1953-1960. In 1960, he became senior teacher of Arabic Language, Islamic Studies and Education, and supervisor at the School of Arabic Studies in Kano, then Director of the school and Deputy Director of Government Secondary Education in 1965. He became Dean of the Arabic Teachers’ College in 1966, Senior Inspector of Education in 1970 and Chief Inspector of Education for Sokoto State in North West Nigeria between 1971 – 1973. He also served as Technical Director (1974-1975) and Director of Educational Planning (1975-1976) in the State. In 2009, he was appointed Consultant at Fountain University in Osogbo, Nigeria.

5. In addition to his major role in teaching and education, Lemu has also served in the Judiciary, first as a Shar’ia judge at the Court of Appeals in the States of Sokoto and Niger (1976 – 1977) then as Chief Shar’ia Judge at the Court of Appeals in Niger State (1976 – 1991).

6. Dr. Shaikh Ahmed Lemu has also made significant contributions towards official efforts pertaining to security, reconciliation and dialogue during security challenges in Northern Nigeria. He was a member of the Nigerian Council of Religions, the Presidential Council for Youth Development, the Presidential Experts Committee for National Security and various other national committees and councils.

7. Lemu was a renowned Islamic scholar, known and respected by West African Muslims and throughout the Islamic world. He was a composed intellectual, a devout Muslim and an advocate of moderation, justice and open-mindedness. He was also a strong supporter of women’s rights. His relentless efforts to advance Islamic education, development and Da’wa (call to Islam) are evident from his publications, countless lectures, seminars and classes, and active participation in national, regional and international Islamic conferences and events.

8. He was a member of several international Islamic organisations worldwide, and author or editor of many books and school references which aim, along with his lecturers and classes, to promote and re-enforce the proper understanding of Islam and expand knowledge of the Islamic creed.

9. He was also known for his deep involvement in Islamic humanitarian activities. He is the Founder and President of the Islamic Education Trust in Nigeria and a member of several other humanitarian societies and endowments that serve Muslims in his country.

10. Lemu’s immense contributions have earned him several prizes and accolades, including, among others, the Prize of Merit from the Government of Niger State in 1991; the Nigerian National Order by former Nigerian President Abdulsalami AbuBakar in 1999 and former Nigerian President Obasanjo in 2001; Honorary Doctorate Degree from Uthman Danfodiyo University (1996); Honorary Doctorate Degree from Osogbo University (2011) and Honorary Doctorate Degree from Al-Hilal University (2013).

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An Auditor-General’s 2015 report has exposed how the Ministerial Tenders Board of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources allegedly paid N718 million to 11 firms for different services rendered without documents.

The audit report is currently being considered by the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, chaired by Matthew Urhoghide (Edo South).



The report shows that the contracts were awarded in 2014 when the former Head of Service (HoS), Danladi Kifasi, was the Permanent Secretary in the ministry.



It also revealed that five consultancy jobs were awarded on July 14, 2014, while the project on training was awarded on October 17, 2014, and the payment was made in the 2015 budget.



https://worldtopnewsng.com/how-buhari-sylvas-ministry-paid-n718m-to-11-contractors-without-documents/


Australia Cancels Order For 51 Million COVID-19 Vaccine After Discovery Of HIV Component

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UN Arabic Language Day: 20 Interesting Facts About Arabic Language You Probably Don’t Know

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CBN Revokes Licences Of 42 Microfinance Banks [Full List]

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Former Agege LG Chair, Chief Ajiboso Is Dead

A two term Chairman of Agege Local Government, Chief Enock Kolapomoye Ajiboso is dead

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SERAP Asks Buhari To Stop NIN Registration, Withdraw Threat To Block SIM Cards


Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “instruct the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Mr Isa Pantami, and Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission, (NIMC) Mr Aliyu Abubakar to stop the push for registration of Nigerians for National Identity Number (NIN), and withdraw the threat to block SIM cards, as the data being sought already exist in several platforms, including the Bank Verification Numbers (BVN), driver’s license, international passport, and voters’ card.”

The organization also urged him “to instruct Mr Pantami and Mr Abubakar to take concrete measures to promptly ensure that the NIMC is able to faithfully and effectively discharge its statutory functions to harmonize and integrate existing identification databases in government agencies into the National Identity Database, and to use the information to update SIM card registration.”

The Federal Government had threatened that SIM cards not linked to NIN by 30 December, 2020 would be blocked, and that telecom service providers that failed to block phone numbers without NIN would have their operating licences withdrawn.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/serap-asks-buhari-to-stop-nin-registration-withdraw-threat-to-block-sim-cards/

Kidnapping In Nigeria S1-E20: Edo State Head Of Service Kidnapped


It’s not more news that no where is secure in Nigeria as kidnapping is the source of living for some bad elements in the country.

Today, unknown gunmen kidnapped the Edo State Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa, along Oza Road, in Orhiomwon Local Government Area, of the state.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/kidnapping-in-nigeria-s1-e20-edo-state-head-of-service-kidnapped/

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been named the top men’s coach at the Best FIFA awards, with Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski claiming best men’s player.

There was more success for Liverpool as four of Klopp’s players were named in the men’s team of the year alongside Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne.

Manchester City and England defender Lucy Bronze was named the women’s player of the year. Bronze won a third successive Champions League title with Lyon in August, before returning to City later in the summer.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/breaking-lewandowski-wins-the-best-fifa-football-award/

Wema Bank Managing Director, Ademola Adebise, has been indicted for using customer’s account to lauder over N1 Billion.

Ademola Adebise who is the Managing Director and CEO of Wema Bank and other members of his staff has been involved in a N1 billion money laundering scandal.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/wema-bank-md-ademola-adebise-in-fresh-trouble-over-n1-billion-money-laundering/

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has again asked American citizens to exercise caution while travelling and residing in Nigeria.

In a security alert published on the Embassy’s website on Wednesday, the mission said: “crime was endemic throughout Nigeria ranging from petty street crime to carjacking, and crime levels tend to increase during the holidays”.

It noted, “Terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology exist throughout Nigeria.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/insecurity-again-us-warns-citizens-on-visiting-living-in-nigeria/

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has been caught transferring public funds to Isa Funtua, a long-time political associate of President Muhammadu Buhari’s, financial records obtained by Peoples Gazette showed.

Using his company Bulet International Nigeria Limited, a small-scale construction firm out of Kaduna, Mr. Funtua received N840 million in four transactions between March and June 2019 — as Mr. Buhari was securing another four-year term, documents said. Mr. Funtua died in July 2020 at 78, but he spent his last days palling around with the president as a top gun in the so-called cabal of administration associates.

The transfers were approved by Tunde Fowler, the former head of FIRS who has been facing corruption charges stemming from his suspicious use of public funds while in office. Mr. Buhari’s critics said Mr. Fowler was one of top appointees of the president who diverted public funds to help deliver his reelection. He denies all charges for which he is being investigated by the anti-graft EFCC.

Mr. Fowler did not deny issuing approval or state his reasons for the suspicious transactions to the president’s friend when reached by the Gazette last week. Instead, he directed all enquiries relating to his questionable activities while in office to the FIRS.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/expose-how-buharis-ally-isa-funtua-received-n840m-windfall-from-firs-through-zenith-bank/

The Secretary of the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has gone into self-isolation after some members of his household tested positive for COVID-19.

Mustapha, who is also the chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, made this known in a statement Sunday.

The statement was titled, ‘Some members of SGF’s household test positive to COVID-19.

https://worldtopnewsng.com/sgf-boss-mustapha-goes-into-isolation-as-family-members-test-positive-for-covid-19/

SERAP Asks Buhari, Sylva To Explain How Petroleum Ministry Spent N116m On Letterhead, Pens, Other

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari and Mr Timipre Sylva, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources to use their leadership positions “to urgently probe how N116 million was spent by your Ministry to buy biros, letterhead and toners in 2015, and to disclose the amount spent on the same items between 2016 and 2020, and if there is evidence of misuse of public funds, refer the matter to appropriate anti-corruption agencies for prosecution.”

The Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation had last Thursday before the Senate Public Accounts Committee revealed that officials of the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources spent N116m to buy biros, letterhead and toners in one year, and alleged “contravention of the Public Procurement Act 2017 by the Permanent Secretary.”

In the letter dated 12 December 2020 and signed by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organization said: “The Nigerian Constitution of 1999 [as amended], the UN Convention against Corruption and African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption require the government to ensure that Nigeria’s resources are used effectively and efficiently, and in a manner consistent with the public interest.”

https://worldtopnewsng.com/serap-asks-buhari-sylva-to-explain-how-petroleum-ministry-spent-n116m-on-letterhead-pens-other/

Cable News Network, Inc.(CNN) and its team of reporters have objected to the summons to appear before the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry and Restitution of Victims of SARS Related Abuses.

The Panel had on Saturday, 12 December, 2020 summoned CNN to appear before it to give evidence on their reportage of the EndSARS Lekki shooting.

But, upon service of the summons on CNN’s Lawyers, Messrs. Olumide Babalola LP, the international news outfit instructed their lawyers to file an objection on the ground that the Panel lacks jurisdiction to summon them since they are not in Nigeria.

The objection dated 4th December 2020 but filed on December 9, 2020 at the Tribunal on behalf of CNN, Olumide Babalola submitted that: “The Objectors herewith place it on record that, they were not at all material times and still not at the time of filing this objection, within the geographical territory of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. They do not have any physical or business presence in

http://worldtopnewsng.com/lekki-shootings-you-lack-jurisdiction-to-summon-us-cnn-replies-panel/

How Petroleum Ministry Under Timipre Sylva Spends N116m On Letterhead, Pens, Other

Members of the Senate Public Accounts Committee expressed shock on Thursday when the report of the Auditor General for the Federation revealed that officials of the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources spent N116m to buy biros, letterhead and toners in one year.

The breakdown of the expenditure showed that the ministry spent N14.5m to purchase Schneider biros, N46m to print the ministry’s letterhead and N56m to procure toner for its photocopy machines.

The AuGF stated this in his 2015 audit report currently being scrutinised by the Senate committee led by Senator Mathew Urhoghide.

READ ALSO: N12.75bn Petroleum Products Lost In Eight Months – NNPC

The query by the Office of the AuGF reads, “The contract for the supply of Schneider biros worth N14.5m was split into smaller packages of less than N5m each and was awarded to four different companies in order to circumvent the permanent secretary’s approval threshold of N5m.


http://worldtopnewsng.com/how-petroleum-ministry-under-timipre-sylva-spends-n116m-on-letterhead-pens-other/

As the second wave of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is ravaging the world, Nigeria is not left out of the map.

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has recorded two deaths, 976 new cases of COVID-19 within the last 24 hours, worldtopnewsng.com can confirm.

In an official tweet by the NCDC, Nigeria now has 72,14 confirmed cases of the deadly virus as at Friday.

http://worldtopnewsng.com/nigeria-hit-hard-by-covid-19-second-wave-records-796-new-cases/

The Publisher of Leadership and National Economy newspapers, Sam Nda-Isaiah, is dead.

Multiple sources from his family and the newspaper organisation confirmed that he died on Friday “after a very brief illness.”

http://worldtopnewsng.com/leadership-national-economy-newspapers-publisher-nda-isaiah-dies-at-58/

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A 116-year-old Turkish woman in the northeastern Artvin province has beaten the coronavirus.

After staying with her children in Bursa province for a while, Fatma Akyuz returned to her village in Artvin and became ill.

http://worldtopnewsng.com/116-year-old-woman-survives-covid-19/

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Tribunal Dismisses AA’s Petition Challenging Obaseki’s Re-Election

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Police Foil Suicide Bomb Attack In Turkey

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Passenger Numbers Down 88% On Last Year, Says Heathrow Airport’s CEO

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Libya Releases 2 Russian Spies

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Revealed! The 55 Nominees For The 2020 FIFPro Best XI

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Italian World Cup Winner, Paolo Rossi, Dies At 64

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Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has recorded six deaths, 675 new cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the last 24 hours, worldtopnewsng.com can confirm.

In an official tweet by the NCDC, Nigeria now has 71,344 confirmed cases of the deadly virus as at Thursday.

READ ALSO: COVID-19 Second Wave Hits Nigeria, Reports 1,258 Cases Within 72-hour

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Nigerian Govt Slashes Data Cost By 50%

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Brexit: UK, EU Extend Talks To Sunday

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Nigeria Records 2 Deaths, More Than 400 New Cases Of COVID-19

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Callous Act: Obiano Ignores Retirement Benefits Payment, Distributes Christmas Rice

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The Idea Of Leaving PSG Has Not Crossed My Mind, Says Neymar

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Salah Surpasses Steven Gerrard’s Champions League Record

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Champions League: Benzema’s Brace Lifts Real Madrid

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Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo won re-election with 51.59 percent of the vote, results from the election commission showed on Wednesday, as deadly violence gripped the West African country.

The results follow a contentious poll that both candidates had said they were leading based on their camps’ tallies. Five people were killed in election violence since Monday, police said, marring what observers said was a well-organised vote.

http://worldtopnewsng.com/breaking-nana-akufo-addo-re-elected-as-ghanas-president/

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has recorded two deaths, 1,258 b new cases of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the last 72 hours, worldtopnewsng.com can confirm.

In an official tweet by the NCDC, Nigeria now has 70,195 confirmed cases of the deadly virus as at Tuesday.

http://worldtopnewsng.com/covid-19-second-wave-hits-nigeria-reports-1258-cases-within-72-hour/

OANDO Plc has opened up on the reason the integrated oil giant delayed the release of its third (Q3) Unaudited Financial Statement for 2020.

The company stated that the inability of the oil company to meet its 2020, Q3 filing of accounts obligation, which was due on November 20, 2020, is as a result of the indefinite suspension of the company’s 2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM).

This was disclosed in a notification by OANDO for shareholders and stakeholders, which was sent to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on December 7, 2020.

http://worldtopnewsng.com/why-oando-suspended-2018-agm-delayed-q3-unaudited-financial-statement/

Traditional Indian wedding finery gave way to hazmat suits and masks in a remote north Indian village, after the bride tested positive for COVID-19 just hours before the marriage, a local health official said.

The couple, whose names were not made public, decided to go ahead with the ceremony on Sunday in the courtyard of the COVID-19 quarantine center in Baran, in the western state of Rajasthan — their protective gear giving it an otherworldly feel.

Under a bright red canopy and in front of the holy fire, the bride and groom exchanged garlands wearing matching blue hazmat suits, visors and face masks.

http://worldtopnewsng.com/couple-weds-in-full-ppe-hours-after-bride-tests-positive-for-covid-19/

Indonesia’s social affairs minister was arrested Sunday for allegedly taking $1.2 million in bribes linked to food aid for those hit by the Coronavirus pandemic.

Juliari Batubara was named as a suspect after Indonesian anti-corruption agents seized suitcases, backpacks, and envelopes stuffed with cash equivalent to $1.2 million in a sting operation on Saturday.

He turned himself in on Sunday at the anti-corruption agency’s headquarters, becoming the second minister in President Joko Widodo’s government to be arrested over alleged graft in recent weeks.

READ ALSO: Exclusive: Ooni Silent As Olofin Bank, 7Star Trade Blames Over Refunds

“That’s the people’s money… it’s aid urgently needed to help during COVID-19 and for the national economic recovery,” Widodo said after Batubara’s arrest, vowing he would not protect any corrupt officials.

Indonesia’s economy — Southeast Asia’s biggest — has been hit hard by the pandemic, and the government has rolled out aid programs such as food packages to help those in need.

http://worldtopnewsng.com/minister-arrested-over-1-2m-covid-19-aid-funds/

The Delta and Edo State governments have spent over N842m on pensions and benefits for two convicted ex-governors in the last 12 years, research have shown.

The two former governors, James Ibori of Delta State and Lucky Igbinedion of Edo State, were convicted for embezzling public funds between 1999 and 2007.

Ibori and Igbinedion had shortly before the end of their tenure signed laws that would guarantee life pensions and several benefits for them and their successors.

Igbinedion stole billions of naira from the state’s treasury and was convicted of money laundering and ordered to return N500m as well as three houses. He was sentenced to six months in prison but given the option of paying a fine of N3.5m through a controversial plea bargain with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in 2008.

The former Edo State governor had while in office signed a law which made all former governors entitled to 100 per cent of all allowances of sitting governors.

http://worldtopnewsng.com/serap-ozekhome-others-kick-against-payment-of-n842m-to-two-convicted-ex-govs/

Billionaire businessman, Chief Harry Akande, is dead.

A statement by his son, Olumide Akande, disclosed that the Agba Oye of Ibadanland, who was born on March 3, 1943, died in the early hours of today, Saturday, December 5, 2020.

According to Olumide, “In the early hours of Saturday December 5, 2020, our patriarch Chief Harry Ayodele Akande passed away following a brief illness.

http://worldtopnewsng.com/breaking-billionaire-businessman-chief-harry-akande-dies-at-77/

Lagos Bye-elections: Dabiri-Erewa, Hamzat, Gbadamosi Votes, Card Reader Fails In Ikorodu


Voting commenced peacefully on Saturday in the Lagos East Senatorial and Kosofe Constituency 2 bye-elections amidst low voter turnout in the affected five local government areas of the state.

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat has cast his vote in the ongoing Lagos-East bye-election.

He cast his ballot at Ward 4 Unit 002 at Oke-Balogun Central Mosque, Epe around 10 am.

After voting, he commended the peaceful conduct of voters at his unit.

The deputy governor appealed that such peaceful conduct should be replicated in other areas.

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the Lagos East Senatorial bye-election, Babatunde Gbadamosi, voted around 10.50 am at polling unit 14, Isele ward 1, Ikorodu.

He complained about the low voter turnout, saying that the Independent National Electoral Commission failed to properly educate voters.

http://worldtopnewsng.com/lagos-bye-elections-dabiri-erewa-hamzat-gbadamosi-votes-card-reader-fails-in-ikorodu/

US Withdraws Reciprocity Visa Fees For Nigerians

The United States has removed all visa reciprocity fees for Nigerians seeking visas to the US with effect from December 3, the Federal Government has said.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed on Saturday that the development was sequel to the removal of excess visa application, processing and biometric fees for American citizens applying for Nigerian visas.

The Donald Trump administration had in 2019 imposed the reciprocity fee for all approved non-immigrant visa applications by Nigerians.

The fee was charged in addition to visa application fees for only applicants who are issued visas.

http://worldtopnewsng.com/breaking-us-withdraws-reciprocity-visa-fees-for-nigerians/