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  • APC Denies Plot To Postpone Elections, Declares Tinubu Will Emerge Winner

    . APC Denies Plot To Postpone Elections, Declares Tinubu Will Emerge Winner

     The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied pushing for a postponement of the 2023 elections, saying its presidential flagbearer, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will emerge victorious. The APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka issued a rebuttal on Wednesday, describing a report of the alleged plot as “blatantly false and reckless”. Mork
  • CBN Grants INEC’s Request For Cash During Elections Amidst Cash Shortage

    . CBN Grants INEC’s Request For Cash During Elections Amidst Cash Shortage

     Amidst the shortage of naira notes in the country, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that it would provide the commission with cash to pay for logistics in unbanked areas during the coming general elections.CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, told INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday
  • IPOB Declares No-Sit-at-Home For February Elections

    . IPOB Declares No-Sit-at-Home For February Elections

     The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced that it will not be issuing any sit-at-home order in the South-East during the February election. The separatist group in a statement released on Thursday, February 2, also warned the Pan Nigeria President of Igbo Extraction Coalition (PANPIEC) to desist from linking IPOB with the enforcement o
  • We Were Given N1000 To Vote Buhari In 2019; Now It’s N2000 For Tinubu – Sokoto Resident Alleges

    . We Were Given N1000 To Vote Buhari In 2019; Now It’s N2000 For Tinubu – Sokoto Resident Alleges

     Mallam Ango, a resident of Wamakko Local Government, Sokoto State, has alleged that political actors in his community promised all residents N2,000 if they voted for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu.In a conversation with SaharaReporters on Wednesday afternoon, Ango claimed that it was a usual practice in his
  • UNILORIN Won't Stop Academic Activities Over Elections - VC

    . UNILORIN Won't Stop Academic Activities Over Elections - VC

     The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Egbewole SAN, has stated that the institution will not suspend academic activities during the 2023 polls. He, however, clarified that students and staff would not be disenfranchised as the university had designed a programme “where students can attend virtual classes and vote where
  • ‘Jagaban Army’ Is APC's Plan To Use Thugs, To Cause Havoc During Elections – Ologbondiyan

    . ‘Jagaban Army’ Is APC's Plan To Use Thugs, To Cause Havoc During Elections – Ologbondiyan

     Security operatives have been told to arrest those behind the controversial 'Jagaban Army' of the All Progressives Congress. This is according to one of the spokespersons of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential Campaign Council, Kola Olagbondiyan. Olagbondiyan called on security agencies to ensure the “Jagaban Army” is pub
  • 2023 Elections: US Favours No Candidate - Envoy Declares

    . 2023 Elections: US Favours No Candidate - Envoy Declares

     Mary Leonard, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, has talked about the 2023 Nigerian elections. Leonard, on Wednesday, reiterated her country’s support for transparent and credible elections that reflect the will of the people, adding that the US will favour no candidate in the coming elections. This is coming 24 days before the presidentia
  • UPDATE: INEC Raises Alarm, Says Fuel Scarcity May Affect 2023 Elections

    . UPDATE: INEC Raises Alarm, Says Fuel Scarcity May Affect 2023 Elections

     The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the current fuel scarcity in the country might affect logistic arrangements for the February 25 and March 11 general elections.INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja at a consultative meeting with the transport unions such as the Nigerian Association of
  • Dangerous Signal For 2023 Elections – Shehu Sani Reacts As Tribunal Sacks Adeleke

    . Dangerous Signal For 2023 Elections – Shehu Sani Reacts As Tribunal Sacks Adeleke

     Former Kaduna Central lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has described the tribunal order sacking Ademola Adeleke as the Governor of Osun State as a 'sad day for democracy.' He took to his social media page on Friday to make his voice heard. Recall that the Election Petition Tribunal in Osun State on Friday declared Adegboyega Oyetola of the A
  • Bullion Vans Spotted at Tinubu’s House in 2019 Missed Their Way - Lagos APC Secretary

    . Bullion Vans Spotted at Tinubu’s House in 2019 Missed Their Way - Lagos APC Secretary

     Bullion vans spotted in 2019 entering the house of Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the party missed their way. The claim was made by Ayodele Adewale, the organising secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State. Adewale made the revelation during an interview on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Thursday. Adewale said the v
  • 2023 Elections: Lagos Traders Shut Market To Collect PVCs

    . 2023 Elections: Lagos Traders Shut Market To Collect PVCs

     Ahead of the general elections, some major markets in Lagos state were shut down yesterday, January 25, to enable traders to collect their Permanent Voters Cards PVC. The management of the International Trade Fair Complex, Balogun, and Article markets, said the decision was taken to encourage the traders to collect their PVCS and exercise their fr
  • Another Set-back For APC As Guber Primaries Nullified 33 Days Before 2023 Elections In Benue

    . Another Set-back For APC As Guber Primaries Nullified 33 Days Before 2023 Elections In Benue

     Barely thirty-three (33) days before the 2023 general election, the Court of Appeal sitting in Makurdi on Monday ordered the All Progressives Congress (APC) to conduct a fresh primary election in 11 out of the 23 local government areas of Benue State for the nomination of its gubernatorial candidate.The local governments affected are, Gboko, Gwer-
  • Tension As New Militant Group, Force Of Egbesu Emerges In Niger Delta, Threatens 2023 Elections

    . Tension As New Militant Group, Force Of Egbesu Emerges In Niger Delta, Threatens 2023 Elections

     A new militant group, The Force of Egbesu, has emerged in the Niger Delta region and issued warnings to President Muhammadu Buhari and state governors to address the needs of the oil-rich region, or face consequences during the February general elections.In a statement released over the weekend, the group’s leader, who identified as General Gbol
  • APC Suffers Another Blow As Tinubu's Campaign Director Resigns Few Weeks to 2023 Elections

    . APC Suffers Another Blow As Tinubu's Campaign Director Resigns Few Weeks to 2023 Elections

     Naja’atu Muhammad, a director in the presidential campaign team of Bola Tinubu, has resigned.She was the Director of Civil Society in the Presidential Campaign Council of the ruling All Progressives Congress.Sixty-seven-year-old Naja’atu’s resignation is coming one month to the presidential election.Her Saturday resignation letter was direct
  • Kwankwaso’s Coordinator, Babayo Liman Dumps NNPP, Says Party Can't Win Elections

    . Kwankwaso’s Coordinator, Babayo Liman Dumps NNPP, Says Party Can't Win Elections

     Dr. Babayo Liman, the Bauchi State Coordinator of the Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has dumped the party for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).Liman, who is also the North-East Zonal Secretary of the party announced his resignation at a news conference on Monday in Bauchi. “I want to form
  • 2023 ELECTIONS! "Why I Will Vote For Tinubu" – Nollywood Actress, Toyin Abraham

    . 2023 ELECTIONS! "Why I Will Vote For Tinubu" – Nollywood Actress, Toyin Abraham

     Famous Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham has revealed why the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu may have her vote in the forthcoming election.Toyin during a live interview on a popular television talk show, Your View, noted that she’s yet to formally announce her choice of candidate, but “I will
  • No Cause For Alarm, Elections Will Hold - Federal Govt Assures Nigerians

    . No Cause For Alarm, Elections Will Hold - Federal Govt Assures Nigerians

     The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Tuesday said the 2023 elections will be held as planned.Mohammed said this in Abuja at the 17th edition of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) scorecard series from 2015-2023.The minister’s assurance came in the wake of killings allegedly perpetrated by the Eastern Securi
  • Insecurity May Stall 2023 General Elections - INEC Warns

    . Insecurity May Stall 2023 General Elections - INEC Warns

     The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that the general election, which is months away, risks being stalled if the insecurity in parts of the country fails to improve.The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, represented by the Chairman Board of Electoral Institute (BEI), Prof. Abdullahi Abdu Zuru, said this on Mo
  • JAPA: IBB Flies Out Of Nigeria To Germany, Set To Return After Elections

    . JAPA: IBB Flies Out Of Nigeria To Germany, Set To Return After Elections

     Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida IBB has travelled to Germany, our correspondent gathered yesterday.It was learnt that IBB travelled yesterday with his second son, Aminu and a security aide and will return after the general elections.It was also learnt that the former leader took off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Abuja with a
  • "G5 Concerns Are Beyond 2023 Elections" – Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu

    . "G5 Concerns Are Beyond 2023 Elections" – Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu

     Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has said the agitation for inclusiveness, fairness and equity by the group of five governors (G5) led by Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, is not just about 2023 elections but efforts to strengthen mutual trust and fairness in Nigeria.Speaking in an interview in Aba, Ikpeazu said the group’s agitation al
  • I’ve Met Your Demands For Elections Preparation, I Don’t Want Excuses - Buhari Tells INEC

    . I’ve Met Your Demands For Elections Preparation, I Don’t Want Excuses - Buhari Tells INEC

     Nigeria's number one man, President Muhammadu Buhari talked about the 2023 elections and INEC's role. He says the Independent National Electoral Commission has no reason to be unprepared for the forthcoming elections. INEC had recently said it recorded at least 52 cases of electoral violence across 22 states in one month in the country.
  • WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Will Check Misinformation Ahead of Elections – FG

    . WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook Will Check Misinformation Ahead of Elections – FG

     The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that social media platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram, Meta will take measures against fake news and disinformation. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed this ahead of the 2023 presidential election. He said this in his welcome address at the 12th edition
  • Politicians Now Buying PVCs - INEC Raises Alarm Ahead of 2023 Elections

    . Politicians Now Buying PVCs - INEC Raises Alarm Ahead of 2023 Elections

     The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has alleged that some politicians have been buying up Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs.INEC also claims these politicians are financially inducing unsuspecting voters to harvest their Voter Identification Numbers ahead of the 2023 general elections.Raising the alarm during the launch of #YourVoteMatt
  • 2023 Elections! "It Is Stressful For Yorubas To Support Peter Obi" – Isaac Fayose

    . 2023 Elections! "It Is Stressful For Yorubas To Support Peter Obi" – Isaac Fayose

     Isaac Fayose, the brother of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has stated that it is not easy for Yorubas to support Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP.Fayose said Igbos don’t trust Yorubas, hence it’s stressful to support Obi’s presidential ambition.He lamented that despite donating personally to Obi’s cam
  • Nigerian Military Under Pressure To Compromise 2023 Elections - Chief of Defence Staff

    . Nigerian Military Under Pressure To Compromise 2023 Elections - Chief of Defence Staff

     The Nigerian military has said it is under pressure to compromise the 2023 general election. However, it remarked that Nigerians can be rest assured that it would remain neutral. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, disclosed this to journalists at the 61st session of the State House Ministerial Briefing organised by the Presidential
  • Persistent Fuel Scarcity Enough Reason Not To Vote APC In 2023 Elections - Pastor Giwa

    . Persistent Fuel Scarcity Enough Reason Not To Vote APC In 2023 Elections - Pastor Giwa

     Pastor Adewale Giwa of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry has called on Nigerians not to vote for the ruling All Progressives Congress in the 2023 general elections due to the persistent fuel crisis engulfing the country The cleric, while delivering a sermon in Akure, the Ondo State capital, said considering the dire straits Nigeria has
  • INEC Releases Guidelines For Political Campaigns Ahead of 2023 Elections

    . INEC Releases Guidelines For Political Campaigns Ahead of 2023 Elections

     The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the release of the guidelines for political campaigns ahead of the 2023 election.It also published election expenses for political parties, candidates and aspirants.This is contained in a statement issued by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Com
  • INEC Opens Portal For Preliminary Display Of Voters’ Register For 2023 Elections (Check Yours)

    . INEC Opens Portal For Preliminary Display Of Voters’ Register For 2023 Elections (Check Yours)

     The preliminary register of voters for the 2023 elections has been published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).The list of voters has been displayed across polling units in the country, and on the commission’s website.In a notice on Saturday, the commission said it is displaying the register for eligible voters to confirm t
  • 8 Nigerian-Americans Win Big In US Midterm Elections (Photo)

    . 8 Nigerian-Americans Win Big In US Midterm Elections (Photo)

     Nigerians have emerged victoriious in the November 8, 2022 US elections. The chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, shared the news on her Twitter handle on Wednesday November 9, and congratulated the winners. The Nigerians namely Segun Adeyina, Gabe Okoye, Solomon Adesanya, Tish Naghise, Phil Olaleye, Carol Kazeem,

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