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  • 'APC Can No Longer Win Elections Without Rigging' – EX Party Vice Chairman, Salihu Lukman

    . 'APC Can No Longer Win Elections Without Rigging' – EX Party Vice Chairman, Salihu Lukman

     Former Director General of Progressive Governors’ Forum, PGF, and immediate-past National Vice Chairman, North West of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Salihu Lukman has revealed something troubling about the ruling party. He said that the party can no longer win elections without rigging. Lukman, in a statement on Wednesday said he fo
  • Rapper, MI Abaga Reveals How Wizkid Rejected N15 Billion During 2023 Elections

    . Rapper, MI Abaga Reveals How Wizkid Rejected N15 Billion During 2023 Elections

     Popular Nigerian rapper, MI Abaga, has made a shocking revelation that Wizkid, a prominent singer, was offered a staggering $10 million (over N15 billion) by a Nigerian political party during a recent general electionAccording to MI, the party recognized Wizkid’s significant social influence and attempted to buy his support.However, Wizkid decli
  • Chad Prime Minister, Resigns After Losing Presidential Elections

    . Chad Prime Minister, Resigns After Losing Presidential Elections

     Chadian Prime Minister Succes Masra has tendered his resignation letter two weeks after he lost the presidential elections to the junta.Masra communicated his letter to the newly elected junta chief Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Wednesday.The PM confirmed this in a post on his Facebook page, which was authenticated by his team to AFP. “I’ve just
  • Peter Obi Visits Atiku in Abuja as Speculation of Unified Front For 2027 Elections Intensifies

    . Peter Obi Visits Atiku in Abuja as Speculation of Unified Front For 2027 Elections Intensifies

     Peter Obi, the Labour (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election, has visited his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Atiku Abubakar, in a surprise move that may not be unconnected with the 2027 presidential poll.Mr Abubakar, a former vice president, announced Mr Obi’s visit in a tweet on Monday afternoon, “It was m
  • Peter Obi Indicates Potential Departure From Labour Party Ahead Of 2027 Elections

    . Peter Obi Indicates Potential Departure From Labour Party Ahead Of 2027 Elections

     Speculation surrounding the political future of former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has intensified following his recent remarks hinting at a possible departure from the party ahead of the 2027 election cycle.During a virtual engagement with supporters on his Verified X space, hosted by Parall
  • 'Odumodublvck Has Been In The Industry Since 2019, He Started As A Manager' – Oxlade Reveals

    . 'Odumodublvck Has Been In The Industry Since 2019, He Started As A Manager' – Oxlade Reveals

     Singer Ikuforiji Olaitan popularly known as Oxlade has made some interesting revelation about his colleague Odumodublvck. According to him, the singer has been in the music industry for a long time without stardom. Oxlade added that Odumodublvck began as a manager before becoming famous. Oxlade revealed this during an interview with Joey Akan on
  • INEC Suspends Re-run of Elections in Three States

    . INEC Suspends Re-run of Elections in Three States

     The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended the ongoing re-run elections in Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency, Akwa lbom State, Enugu South 1 State Constituency, Enugu State and Kunchi/Tsanyawa State Constituency, Kano State over disruptions, irregularities and abduction of election officials.INEC National Commissioner and Chai
  • Former INEC Boss, Jega Names Those Who Frustrated INEC’s iReV Portal During 2023 Elections

    . Former INEC Boss, Jega Names Those Who Frustrated INEC’s iReV Portal During 2023 Elections

     A former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has claimed “reckless politicians” infiltrated the election result viewing portal known as IReV during the 2023 general election.Jega stated this while featuring on Channels Television’s Inside Sources Programme on Friday.During the presidential e
  • Kate Henshaw Reveals Moment She Feared For Her Life During The 2023 Elections

    . Kate Henshaw Reveals Moment She Feared For Her Life During The 2023 Elections

     Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has revealed that during the 2023 general elections her family worried about her safety.Speaking with media personality Chude Jideonwo, she recalled that her sister advised her to apply caution with her commentary of the election at the time. Henshaw said that she gave her sister the combination of her safe and contr
  • INEC Announces Date to Conduct Re-run, Bye-elections in 9 States Come 2024

    . INEC Announces Date to Conduct Re-run, Bye-elections in 9 States Come 2024

     The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it would conduct re-run and bye-elections in nine states on Saturday, February 3, 2024.This was confirmed in a statement on Friday, signed by the INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun.Olumekun noted that the vacancies were
  • Donald Trump Disqualified From Contesting In 2024 Presidential Elections

    . Donald Trump Disqualified From Contesting In 2024 Presidential Elections

     The Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, December 19, that former US President Donald Trump is disqualified from contesting for the presidency under the Constitution’s insurrection clause and ordered the secretary of state to exclude his name from the state’s Republican presidential primary ballot.The landmark decision from the divided Col
  • Rivers Crisis: Court Stops INEC From Conducting By-Elections To Replace Wike’s Loyalists

    . Rivers Crisis: Court Stops INEC From Conducting By-Elections To Replace Wike’s Loyalists

     The Federal High Court in Abuja has barred Nigeria’s electoral commission, INEC, from organising by-elections to replace 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly whose seats were declared vacant.Donatus Okorowo, the judge, gave the order on Friday.A factional speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Edison Ehie, last Wednesday decl
  • Group Urges INEC To Conduct Bye-Elections For 27 Vacant Seats Of Lawmakers In Rivers

    . Group Urges INEC To Conduct Bye-Elections For 27 Vacant Seats Of Lawmakers In Rivers

     The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to organize by-elections for the 27 empty constituencies in the Rivers State House of Assembly.This request came after 27 lawmakers shifted their allegiance from the People’s Democracy Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).At a pres
  • PDP's Biggest Mistake Was Not Giving Wike The Vice-President Slot in 2023 Elections - Reno

    . PDP's Biggest Mistake Was Not Giving Wike The Vice-President Slot in 2023 Elections - Reno

     Former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri has stated that the biggest mistake made by the People's Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2023 elections was not giving FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, the Vice-presidential slot.The activist who was rooting for the PDP in the last election said the PDP would have garnered more votes from the South-South if Wike
  • Shehu Sani Calls For Judicial Reform Ahead Of Next General Elections

    . Shehu Sani Calls For Judicial Reform Ahead Of Next General Elections

     Senator Shehu Sani, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the 8th National Assembly has called for “a judicial reform to ensure that those who will preside over electoral cases are insulated from compromise.”The Herald reports that Shehu Sani stated this  at the 8th House of Justice Summit in Kaduna, where he was keynote s
  • "Don’t Expect Credible Elections In 2027 Under APC, Tinubu" – Timi Frank Tells Nigerians

    . "Don’t Expect Credible Elections In 2027 Under APC, Tinubu" – Timi Frank Tells Nigerians

     A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has said Nigerians should not expect free, fair, transparent and credible elections in 2027 under the administration of President Bola Tinubu and the APC.Frank, in a statement issued Tuesday, said the level of alleged electoral fraud, manipulation and
  • Five-Year Single Term Presidency – Peter Obi Makes Recommendations Ahead Of 2027 Elections

    . Five-Year Single Term Presidency – Peter Obi Makes Recommendations Ahead Of 2027 Elections

     Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) has given recommendations on how to move the country's democracy forward. Obi recommended a five-year term with a 30-year rotation system. Obi made the recommendation whiel speaking during a World Press Conference in Abuja on Monday in reaction to the recent ruling of the Sup
  • IG Of Police Sets To Redeploy Imo CP Over Pressure Ahead Of Elections

    . IG Of Police Sets To Redeploy Imo CP Over Pressure Ahead Of Elections

     The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, on Sunday promised to redeploy the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Barde, ahead of the November 11 off-season elections.Egbetokun stated this while speaking during a Channels Television programme themed “Peoples Town Hall On Election Security”.His comment comes days after the Nig
  • "Elections Are Over, We Must Move Forward" – Goodluck Jonathan Says After Visiting Tinubu

    . "Elections Are Over, We Must Move Forward" – Goodluck Jonathan Says After Visiting Tinubu

     Former President Goodluck Jonathan has reacted after visiting President Bola Tinubu following his Supreme Court victory. According to him, Nigeria must move forward. The ex-president stated this while briefing journalists at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa after meeting with Tinubu. “There are certain things we discussed that the country must m
  • INEC Removes APC's Timipre Sylva From List of Bayelsa Guber Candidates Ahead of Elections

    . INEC Removes APC's Timipre Sylva From List of Bayelsa Guber Candidates Ahead of Elections

     The names of Timipre Sylva and his running mate, Joshua Maciver of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have been removed, as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) released the amended lists of candidates for Bayelsa and Imo States governorship elections.The list was published on INEC’s website on Tuesday and signed by the Secretar
  • You Lied to Nigerians - Cardinal Onaiyekan Blasts INEC Chairman Yakubu Over 2023 Elections

    . You Lied to Nigerians - Cardinal Onaiyekan Blasts INEC Chairman Yakubu Over 2023 Elections

     Bishop Emeritus of the Catholic Church Diocese in Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has slammed the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Mahmood Yakubu, for misleading Nigerians and not being honest in the 2023 elections.The Cardinal spoke to Journalist on Saturday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, during the 10th anniversa
  • INEC Express Worry Over Forthcoming Guber Elections In Imo, Kogi States Due to Insecurity

    . INEC Express Worry Over Forthcoming Guber Elections In Imo, Kogi States Due to Insecurity

     Ahead of the gubernatorial elections in Kogi and Imo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over insecurity.INEC on Wednesday through one of its National Commissioners, Mallam Mohammed Kudu Haruna expressed worries about the impact the security situation in the states may have on the conduct of elections.He
  • I’m No Longer With Marlians, I Ran For My Life Since 2019 - Guccy Branch (Video)

    . I’m No Longer With Marlians, I Ran For My Life Since 2019 - Guccy Branch (Video)

     Guccy Branch, an ex-member of Naira Marley's team has taken to social media to announce to the public that he distanced himself from them in 2019 and has nothing to do with the music label following the demise of Mohbad. Recall that Guccy Branch was among those arrested by EFCC in 2019 when they picked up singers Naira Marley, Zlatan, and the
  • PDP's Atiku Heads to Supreme Court After Tinubu is Affirmed Winner of 2023 Elections

    . PDP's Atiku Heads to Supreme Court After Tinubu is Affirmed Winner of 2023 Elections

     Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is heading to the Supreme Court to set aside the election of President Bola Tinubu.Atiku, on Wednesday, said he was not satisfied with the judgement of the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, that affirmed Tinubu as the winner of the February 25 electio
  • "Nigerian Elections Are Won By Most Rugged Politicians" – Davido

    . "Nigerian Elections Are Won By Most Rugged Politicians" – Davido

     Famous singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has asserted that elections in Nigeria are won by the most “rugged” candidates.The singer made the remark via his X page, on Wednesday.He wrote, “Nigeria Election nah by who rugged pass.”A curious fan asked if his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State also won by ruggedness and Davido confi
  • Tribunal Dismisses EU’s Report On 2023 Elections Tendered By Obi, LP

    . Tribunal Dismisses EU’s Report On 2023 Elections Tendered By Obi, LP

     The European Union Election Observers Mission report on the 25 February presidential election has been rejected by the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal, on Wednesday. The report was tendered by Peter Obi and the Labour Party. The court said it rejected the report on the grounds that it was not tendered by an official of the body, which is
  • I'll Restore Civilian Rule Through Free And Transparent, Elections - Gabon’s New Leader

    . I'll Restore Civilian Rule Through Free And Transparent, Elections - Gabon’s New Leader

     Gabon’s coup leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema has been sworn in as interim President. Following his swearing in ceremony, he vowed to restore civilian rule through “free, transparent, and credible elections”. He was sworn in as interim president on Monday, September 4. In a speech after taking the oath of office, General Nguema said the e
  • I Bought My 2019 Range Rover Velar From My One-Month Savings – Skitmaker Ashmusy (Video)

    . I Bought My 2019 Range Rover Velar From My One-Month Savings – Skitmaker Ashmusy (Video)

     Nigerian comedienne Ashmusy has left tongues wagging on social media after making an outrageous claim. She revealed that she bought her 2019 Range Rover with her one-month savings. Ashmusy made this revelation while appearing as a guest on Tell Your Story, a podcast presented by her fellow comic Zicsaloma. It all started after Ashmusy, who in the
  • Results Will Be Transmitted Directly From The Polling Units During Kogi Elections - INEC

    . Results Will Be Transmitted Directly From The Polling Units During Kogi Elections - INEC

     The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promised to ensure that results from the upcoming Kogi State governorship election will be transmitted electronically directly from polling units to its server.The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Kogi, Prof. Gabriel Longpet, made the promise at a two-day media roundtable Engagement
  • Nigeria's Ex President Goodluck Jonathan Arrives Zimbabwe Ahead Of General Elections

    . Nigeria's Ex President Goodluck Jonathan Arrives Zimbabwe Ahead Of General Elections

     Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan has arrived in Zimbabwe ahead of the nation’s general elections.Zimbabweans would on August 23 go to the polls to select new leaders.Jonathan, in a post on his verified Facebook page, said he arrived in Harare on Saturday ahead of the elections.The former President said he led other members of the the

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