INEC promises transparent Anambra and FCT elections
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INEC promises transparent Anambra and FCT elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has pledged that the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council polls will be conducted transparently. The assurance was given by the chairman of the commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, during a strategic meeting in Abuja to review preparations for the elections. The session also discussed the conduct of party primaries ahead of the 2026 governorship races in Ekiti and Osun States. Yakubu said INEC was committed to ensuring that every stage of the process would meet the expectations of voters. We are determined to deliver credible and transparent elections in Anambra and the FCT, he told senior officials of the commission. The chairman also announced the approval of promotions for 471 junior staff members, following recommendations from the Appointment, Promotion and Disciplinary Committee. He said the decision reflected...
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Aligning PR Metrics with Business Goals That Matter
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Aligning PR Metrics with Business Goals That Matter

Business Capturing the true value of public relations means going beyond counting media mentions or press releases. It takes more. Much more. It means connecting PR efforts to what actually matters to the business, growth, reputation, revenue. These are the things that keep leaders up at night. At Newswirejet, we've watched so many organizations struggle. They're busy. They're sending press releases, earning media hits, holding events. But they can’t seem to prove how any of it ties back to results. Getting that alignment right? That’s how communications stops being a support function and becomes a strategic driver. It gives teams the ability to track progress. Prove impact. Adjust in real time based on what’s working and what’s falling flat. If you're serious about showing PR’s value, you need to measure and report in terms the business understands. Dollars....
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Keir Starmer says digital ID cards are an ‘enormous opportunity’ and will make it tougher to work illegally
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Keir Starmer says digital ID cards are an ‘enormous opportunity’ and will make it tougher to work illegally

Starmer says digital ID cards an 'enormous opportunity' for UK and will make working illegally tougherKeir Starmer says plans for a new digital ID held on people’s phones will be an “enormous opportunity” for the UK and make working illegally tougher. Digital ID will become mandatory as a means of proving the right to work under the plans, but people will not be required to carry or asked to produce it. It will be available to UK citizens and legal residents by the end of this parliament, reports the PA news agency. Starmer said: I know working people are worried about the level of illegal migration into this country. A secure border and controlled migration are...
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NASA ISRO radar satellite beams first Earth images from space
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NASA ISRO radar satellite beams first Earth images from space

NASA ISRO radar satellite beams first Earth images from spaceby Clarence OxfordLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 26, 2025Preliminary radar images from the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission reveal the extraordinary capabilities of the most advanced Earth-observing radar satellite ever launched. The spacecraft, developed through a long-standing U.S.-India partnership, is now preparing for full science operations later this year. Launched by ISRO on July 30, NISAR is designed to provide unprecedented insights into natural hazards, agriculture, and climate change. Its first L-band synthetic aperture radar images, released in August, captured detailed views of Mount Desert Island in Maine and agricultural regions of North Dakota. Waterways, forests, farmland, and human structures were all distinctly visible, underscoring the system's ability to differentiate between land cover types. "The successful capture of these first images from NISAR is a remarkable example...
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