The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it is deploying 4,002 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines for Saturday’s governorship elections in Ondo State. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ondo State, Oluwatoyin Babalola, disclosed this to journalists on Friday in Akure. She said the commission has also deployed additional 812 BVAS machines as reserve … Read more
The three-year effort by Delhi Police to modernize its staff uniforms is almost complete, according to insiders who say the brass is almost done deciding on a design. The rank and file has been experimenting with different uniforms as part of their effort to implement a more comfortable and useful wardrobe. The police leadership is … Read more
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the suspension of certain allowances for its staff during the 2024 Hajj operations due to financial constraints. According to the Executive Chairperson, Jalal Arabi, the financial downturn has impacted various aspects of the Hajj operations, including staff stipends. Mr Arabi expressed regret over the situation, acknowledging … Read more
Located just a few metres away from the Austrian capital’s Naschmarkt, a market that has been in operation since the 16th century, the cafe is renowned for its cakes and traditional Viennese recipes. The cafe’s interior is full of knick-knacks including porcelain animal figurines. Photo: Shoaib Shafi From Mohntorte (poppy seed cake) to Vanillekipferl (vanilla-flavoured, … Read more
