Plateau PDP gov’ship candidate wins 7 out of 13 LGs declared by INEC
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Plateau, Mr Caleb Mutfwang, has won seven out of the 13 local governments so far declared by […]
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Kebbi guber poll: APC takes early lead, as INEC declares 12 LGAs
Dr Nasiru Idris, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Kebbi State, has taken early lead in Saturday’s election. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
Six missing as gunmen attack INEC officials in Kogi
Six persons are allegedly feared missing when unknown gunmen attacked six Hummer Buses carrying INEC officials in Kogi in the early hours of Sunday. The […]
Election: Police arrest 17 suspects in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State say 17 persons, including a woman were arrested during the governorship and Houses of Assembly elections in the for […]
Police confirm killing of Ebonyi PDP Chairman by thugs
The police command in Ebonyi has confirmed the killing of Mr Peter Nweke, the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ezza North Local […]
APC leads in Borno as Zulum wins 7 out of 20 LGAs
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The incumbent State Governor of Borno State, Babagaba Zulum is leading all the 11 gubernatorial candidates that contested the 2023 […]
Donald Duke loses polling unit as Sen. Bassey Otu maintains early lead
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, has lost his polling unit on Saturday to the All Progressive Congress […]
Politicians distribute alcohol, food to induce voters – Yiaga Africa
Yiaga Africa alleged that some politicians were engaged in vote buying as party agents distributed food, cash and alcoholic drinks to some voters in exchange […]
Elections: INEC has improved, says NBA
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has commended the conduct of the governorship and House of Assembly elections, alluding to noticeable improvements from the Feb. 25 […]
EFCC arrests 65 suspects over alleged voter buying
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – No fewer than 65 persons in 28 states have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) over […]
Gov. Mohammed scores INEC high for improved process
ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission has done very well by improving in its […]
Elections: ICPC deploys 400 operatives to checkmate vote-buying
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Saturday said it deployed 400 officers and operatives to […]
Low turn out of voters mar elections in Borno
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Governorship and State Assembly election in Borno state witnessed low turn out of voters, when compared to the last presidential […]
One shot dead in C/River over attempt to disrupt election
A middle aged man has been shot dead while allegedly attempting to disrupt voting process in Mbube, Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River. The […]
Gov. Buni votes in his home town, commends INEC efficiency
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Damaturu – Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni joined hundreds of voters that were willing to exercise their franchise in his home […]
Large turnout of voters in Mafa, Zulum’s hometown
There is large turnout of voters in Mafa, hometown of Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno, as accreditation and voting in the March 18 governorship/state assembly […]
Polls: West African elders urge INEC, security to abide by laws
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The West Africa Elders Forum (WAEF) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security operatives, and other stakeholders to […]
Elections: CSO calls for massive turnout, says INEC has enhanced its capacity
A civil society organisation, Connected Development, has urged the electorate across the country to come out en mass and cast their ballots, saying the Independent […]
EFCC moves against vote buying, deploys its operatives
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has deployed its personnel across the states where Governorship and State Assembly elections […]
Election: Police order restriction of movement in Sokoto, bar security aides from PUs
The Police in Sokoto State had ordered the restriction of movement from 12:00 am on Friday to 6:00 pm on Saturday during the Governorship and […]