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Election: INEC disenfranchised 8million South-East voters- Peter Obi
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been accused of disenfranchising over eight million eligible voters in the South-East during the February 23 presidential election. The vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Peter Obi, made the accusation on Tuesday. Speaking at a press conference held in Onitsha,…
Read More »PDP bemoans non-use of card readers in some states
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has queried the non-use of the Smart Card Readers in the conduct of the last Saturday presidential election in some part of the country. According to News Express, the party therefore asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to project what the Smart Cars…
Read More »2019: President Buhari re-elected, defeats Atiku Abubakar
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Wednesday declared President Muhammadu Buhari winner of Saturday’s presidential elections, beating his closest rival, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the PDP. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Returning Officer for the 2019 presidential elections, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the declaration at…
Read More »Why we postponed the elections- INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission has attributed logistics and operational problems as part of the reason behind the postponement of the scheduled elections. As against the earlier plan, the presidential and National Assembly elections will hold February 23 while the governorship and house of assembly elections has been shifted from…
Read More »Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin gives reason for not celebrating his birthday
General Overseer of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, Warri, Delta State and Founder, Mercy Television, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, has said that he is not celebrating his birthday this year because of the forthcoming general elections. The cleric celebrates his birthday February 15 of every year usually with the less privilege…
Read More »Election: Police orders restriction of vehicular movement
The Nigeria Police has placed restrictions on vehicular movement during Saturday’s Presidential election. The acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu who gave the order said it will take effect between 6am – 6pm on Saturday. Police spokesman, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Frank Mba in a statement on…
Read More »Tinubu shakes-off Ogun attack, says he remains ‘Gidigba’ in APC
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, says he remains ‘Gidigba (solid) in the party, despite the recent attack on the APC leaders at the Abeokuta rally in Ogun state. He said the attack was disrespectful to the office of the Nigerian President. The attack…
Read More »4,965 card readers destroyed in Awka fire incidence
A fire incidence in the office of the National Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) in Awka has destroyed 4,695 card readers, INEC has said on Tuesday. The incidence is coming in less than four days to the presidential election. Mr Festus Okoye, National Commissioner, Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee,…
Read More »Election: Will African countries get the investor vote?
By Laurie Hammond and Thibaut Hollanders The world, including investors, will keep a close eye on the various national elections to be held in Africa this year. The lead up and aftermath of national polls usually comes with uncertainty, something which investors tend to avoid if possible. National elections have…
Read More »Group to distribute 600,000 condoms in Nigeria
A Non-Governmental Organisation, AIDS HealthCare Foundation (AHF), is targeting to distribute over 600,000 condoms across Nigeria as part of activities to commemorate this year’s International Condom Day. According to a statement by Steve Aborisade, the Advocacy and Marketing Manager of the Foundation, released Wednesday in Abuja, the day was set…
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