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“No light, no fuel!” Citizens cry out over the deplorable state of affairs in Nigeria

Ogochukwu Ogbonna Mar 16, 2022 0

Since Nigeria gained its independence in 1960 from British colonization, we have slowly but steadily collapsed on ourselves. In the beginning, the increasing cost of living, crime rate, declining standard of education and other such…

Politics

Nigerians express discontent over Godwin Emefiele’s desire to run for president

Ogochukwu Ogbonna Mar 15, 2022 0

Recently, campaign videos, photos and posters showing support for the presidential run of Godwin Emefiele, the governor of the Central bank of Nigeria, surfaced on and off social media platforms. Many Nigerians have expressed their concern,…

Opinion

Governors Wives fly to Dubai from Nigeria to present Aisha Buhari with birthday cake

Ogochukwu Ogbonna Mar 2, 2022 0

The apathy of Nigerian political leaders towards the lives and wellbeing of their citizens has always been blatantly apparent, even to the average Nigerian child. Still, the knowledge of this truth doesn’t make it any less shocking and…

Government

2023 Elections: APC Will Takeover South-South Region – Omo-Agege

Ifeanyi Olannye Mar 27, 2021 0

The Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, has expressed confidence that the All Progressive Congress (APC) would take over the six states of the South-South Region in 2023. Omo-Agege made the remarks while…

News

PDP Clears All Chairmanship, Councillorship Positions in Delta Polls

Carol V. Utulu Mar 7, 2021 0

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has won all the chairmanship and councillorship positions in the March 6 Delta local government elections. The Chairman of the Delta Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC), Chief…

Government

APC will Remain in Power Beyond 2023 – Rep.

Polycarp Auta Feb 6, 2021 0

Rep. Yusuf Gagdi (APC-Plateau) says the All Progressives Congress (APC) will remain in power in Nigeria beyond 2023. Gagdi, representing Pankshin/Kanke/ Kanam Federal Constituency, said this shortly after revalidating his…

Politics

NASS To Make Smart Card Reader Compulsory In Future Elections

Naomi Sharang Dec 9, 2020 0

The National Assembly says it plans to make the use of Smart Card Reader compulsory in future elections in Nigeria. Chairperson House Committee on Electoral Matters, Aishatu Dukku said this at a Joint Public Hearing on “The Bill for an…

Government

6 Political Parties to Participate in Borno LG Elections – Official

Yakubu Uba Nov 27, 2020 0

The Executive Chairman, Borno State Independent Electoral Commission (BOSIEC), Alhaji Abdu Usman said that only six political parties will be participating in Saturday’s Local Government Elections in the state. Usman, who made…

Foreign

Pakistan Holds Elections in Region Bordering China Amid Tensions with India

Halima Sheji Nov 15, 2020 0

Pakistan on Sunday held local elections in Gilgit-Baltistan, the northern part of the disputed region of Kashmir bordering China, amid heightened tensions with India. Voting for the 23 seats of the regional…

Government

Kinsmen Hail Nigerian-American on United States Election Triumph

Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Nov 8, 2020 0

Kinsmen of Nigerian-American Mr Nnamdi Chukwuocha have hailed him for winning a seat in the U.S. general election. Chukwuocha, a native of Umuoshi Avutu Autonomous Community in the Obowo Local Government Area of Imo,…

Foreign

5 People Shot Dead in Tanzania’s Zanzibar Ahead of Elections

Hadiza Mohammed Oct 27, 2020 0

An opposition spokesman on Tuesday reported that at least five people have been shot dead by Tanzanian authorities on the country’s Zanzibar archipelago shortly before elections. Salim Bimani, opposition ACT-Wazalendo spokesman…

Government

CSOs Urges Youths to Form Political Parties to Win Elections

Esenvosa Izah Oct 23, 2020 0

A Civil Society Organisation, the Civil Liberties Organisation, has urged youths in the country to form political parties capable of winning the 2023 presidential and other levels of elections. Its Chairman, Mr Ehi Omokhuale,…

Government

NUJ Constitutes Five Man Electoral Committee in Yobe

Nabilu Balarabe Oct 18, 2020 0

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Yobe State Council, on Saturday constituted a five-man electoral committee to conduct its forthcoming elections scheduled for Nov. 30. Announcement of the constitution of the committee is…

Government

Bauchi Council Elections: We Have Silenced Critics – Tela

Ahmed Kaigama Oct 17, 2020 0

Bauchi state Deputy Governor, Alhaji Baba Tela, said on Saturday that critics of their administration must have felt disappointed by the successful conduct of Local Government elections in the state. Fielding questions from…

Foreign

Venezuela Launches Automated Voting Machine

Lizzy Okoji Oct 10, 2020 0

The National Electoral Council of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela has launched a new machine for automated voting, guaranteeing free and credible parliamentary elections on Dec. 6. Speaking during a virtual launch, Ms Indira Alfonso,…

Foreign

U.S. 2020 Election Cost will Shatter Spending Records of All Times – Survey

EricJames Ochigbo Oct 4, 2020 0

The Center for Responsive Politics, an independent non-profit organization that tracks and researches money in U.S. politics, says the cost of the U.S. 2020 election will shatter all-time spending records in the country. Miss…

Government

Federal lawmaker Donates 2 SUVs to His Campaign Coordinators in Ibadan

Akeem Abas Sep 22, 2020 0

Rep. Stanley Olajide (PDP-Ibadan South-West/North-West) on Monday in Ibadan, donated two Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) to his campaign coordinators during the 2019 general elections. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports…

Government

We Must Make Our Elections a Civil Responsibility – INEC

Angela Atabo Sep 17, 2020 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday said there is the need for Nigeria to make elections a civic responsibility instead of imbuing violence and thuggery into the process. Mr. Festys Okoye, National…

Politics

Jonathan proposes grading system to improve elections in Commonwealth nations

John Ogunsemore Sep 17, 2020 0

Former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has proposed a grading system within Commonwealth member-nations as a means of improving the quality of elections, promoting democracy, and strengthening institutions. The Chairman of the…

Tech

Ex-Facebook Employee Reveals How Tech Giant Undermined Elections around World

Tony Abu Momoh Sep 15, 2020 0

Her accusations have come barely a week after another disgruntled Facebook engineer, Ashok Chandwaney accused the tech giant of making its massive profit from the propagation of hate.

Politics

US Government Imposes Visa Ban on Nigerian Politicians

Tony Abu Momoh Sep 14, 2020 0

The United States Government has imposed visa restrictions on Nigerian Politicians who participated in the militarisation and rigging of Governorship election

Government

Kogi LG Poll: PDP Gives Condition to Participate

Kola Adeyemi Sep 10, 2020 0

The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it will participate in local government elections fixed for Dec. 12 only if the process is transparent and credible. The state executive council of the party…

Politics

Buhari Sends Warning To Power Drunk West African Leaders

Tony Abu Momoh Sep 7, 2020 0

President Buhari also urged African leaders to ensure that free and credible elections are held in their respective countries

Features

2023: Buhari Will Abandon Tinubu, Primate Ayodele Warns

Tony Abu Momoh Sep 5, 2020 0

According to Primate Ayodele, the leader of the APC, President Muhammadu Buhari will abandon Tinubu due to an irreconcilable rift between both parties.

Government

Edo Poll: INEC Urges Religious Leaders to Shun Violence

Nefishetu Yakubu Sep 3, 2020 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Thursday urged religious leaders to sensitize their followers to shun any form of violence as the governorship elections draw close in Edo. The Resident Electoral…

Entertainment

Kanye West Reportedly Accuses Democrats Of Spying On His Campaign

Faith Aug 11, 2020 0

Kanye West has refuted claims that he submitted fake signatures while also accusing the democrats of spying on his campaign. As stated in documents TMZ reportedly obtained, Kanye says the Democrats had a private investigator to track his…

Metro

EFCC Charge Two Lawyers to Court for Rigging NBA Election For Paul Usoro

Tony Abu Momoh Jul 21, 2020 0

Two lawyers have been charged to court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for allegedly rigging the 2018 election of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). John Demide and Sarah Ajibola were charged to a Federal High…

Politics

Edo 2020: LG Vice Chairman alleges death threats for refusing to join PDP

Igbaugba Ehigimetor Jul 19, 2020 0

Mr Fred Aimienwanwu, Vice Chairman, Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo, has raised the alarm on threat to his life and family over his refusal to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and join the Peoples Democratic…

Foreign

Sri Lanka’s Elections Set For Aug. 5 , Afrer been Postponed Twice

Isaac Aregbesola Jun 10, 2020 0

Sri Lanka’s twice-postponed parliamentary elections are now scheduled for Aug. 5, the electoral authority said on Wednesday. The island nation’s elections were originally set down for April 25 and then moved to June 20 as the coronavirus…

Government

Zamfara LG Elections: Accord Party Will Not Withdraw Case

Ishaq Zaki Jun 9, 2020 0

The Accord Party said on Tuesday that it would not withdraw the case it instituted in court challenging the conduct of the 2019 Local Government Elections in Zamfara, despite the dissolution of the councils by Gov. Bello…

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