Mr Yakubu explained that the four by-elections would be conducted to fill the vacant seats by two senators and two members of the House of Representatives.
The 13 petitioners accused the FCC chairwoman, Farida Dankaka, of substituting their names unlawfully.
The states, worst hit by insurgency in North-East, are now experiencing robbery, gangsterism, kidnapping, rustling and gender-based violence.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the new cabinet nominees at the plenary on Thursday
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Mr Iortyom urged the state government to take steps toward preventing the spread of the diseases in the state.
To ensure a quick and effective emergency response, Mr Idriss said the agency had placed its search and rescue team on high alert.
“Moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash floods. The public is advised to take necessary caution like clearing drainages,” it said.
NiMet projects that thunderstorms are expected over the entire region later in the day.
NiMet advised disaster risk managers, agencies and individuals to be proactive to avert the loss of lives and property during the rainy season.
“Marriage does not stop anyone from getting educated,” Mr Yerima said when told that marrying underage girls violates their rights to education.
