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Nigeria in Vicious Elections as Lawmaker, Others Are killed
Nigeria’s elections held Saturday across its 36 states witnessed spates of violence especially in the southern region of the country.
Like its presidential election held February, the state elections witnessed unprecedented violence despite low turnout due to voter apathy.
A … Continue Reading
Journalist abducted For Taking Pictures of underage voters in Plateau State
A journalist was on Saturday morning abducted by political thugs for taking pictures of underage voters at a polling unit in Plateau State.
Kunle Sanni, who reports for Premium Times and was monitoring the elections in the area, was accosted … Continue Reading
Nigeria’s Election 2019 and “the day after”
By Godknows Igali, PhD
After everything, Nigeria’s “Day of Great Expectation” in the words of ace writer, Charles Dickson comes up on February 23, 2019. For this, about 72.7 million eligible voters will gather in 176,000 Polling Units across the … Continue Reading
2019 Elections: Be Ruthless to Ballot Box Snatchers – Buhari Tells Security Agencies
Nigeria’s President Buhari has ordered security operatives to “deal ruthlessly” with anyone who attempts to snatch ballot box during the rescheduled general elections.
President Muhammadu Buhari made this declaration while addressing a meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus … Continue Reading
INEC admits Its Contractor is An APC Senatorial Candidate
National chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Saturday admitted that candidate of the All Progressives Congress, for Niger East Senatorial District, Senator Mohammed Musa, was a registered contractor with the commission.
The INEC … Continue Reading
Video: Osinbanjo’s Helicopter Crash-Lands in Kogi State
A footage of chopper conveying Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo to a campaign rally crash landing in Kabba, Kogi State has emerged online.
In the two-minute clip, the aircraft could be seen lying on its side, with emergency … Continue Reading
US, UK Warn Against Rigging in Nigeria’s February Polls
The United States and the United Kingdom announce repercussions, including visa restrictions, for election interference and election-related violence.
The US stated in a statement published on the US embassy website that it does not support any particular candidate but believes in the democratic tenets of … Continue Reading
Worshipers Overflow Main Bowl of Stadium as OPM Holds First Open Crusade in Port Harcourt (PHOTOS / VIDEO)
Port Harcourt’s mega church, Omega Power Ministries (OPM) has pulled an incredible gathering of Christians in the metropolis as it held its programme tagged “Four Hours To Receive Power to Overtake in 2019” Monday, 21st January, 2018.
Held at the … Continue Reading
Ibrahim Idris Quits as Buhari Appoints AIG Abubakar Adamu As New IGP
President Mohammadu Buhari has appointed AIG Abubakar Adamu Mohammed as the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) sources have confirmed to WIRED Nigeria.
Adamu, the new IGP replaces Ibrahim Idris, who has attained the statutory retirement of 60 in … Continue Reading
Breaking: Suspended PDP Deputy National Chairman Defects, Meets Buhari
The recently suspended deputy national chairman (North) of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Babayo Gamawa, has joined the governing All Progressives Congress (APC).
Mr Gamawa was suspended by the PDP Monday over allegations of dereliction of duty and anti-party … Continue Reading