The Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike has denied his interest in running for the position of president in 2023, shortly after campaign posters pointing to his run were seen across the Federal Capital Territory. Earlier on Monday, campaign posters with photos of Mr. Wike were sighted on buildings along Herbert Macaulay Way, a central axis
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LAGOS BY-ELECTION: Court fines PDP, Gbadamosi!!
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has slammed a fine against the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in last Saturday’s Lagos East Senatorial District Bye-Election, Mr Babatunde Gbadamosi. Justice Chuka Obiozor slammed a N20,000 fine sequel to the withdrawal of a motion filed by Gbadamosi’s counsel, Mr Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), in a suit
Read moreBY-ELECTION: Missing INEC staff in Zamfara found!!
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday said it has found its missing ad hoc staff. The staff were declared missing during the Dec. 5, Bakura State Constituency by-election in Zamfara State. Mr Nick Dazang, INEC Director of Voter Education and Publicity, made the confirmation on Monday. According to him, the ad hoc staff
Read moreBYE-ELECTIONS: Akwaji of PDP wins Cross River Constituency election!!
Akwaji was declared the winner of the poll by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday. INEC Returning Officer, Prof. Abel Ezeoha, said Akwaji won with a landslide victory of 32, 166 votes beating her closest opponent of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abor Adaje Godwin who garnered 3, 546 votes. The seat of
Read moreBY-ELECTION: APC candidate Bala Lukshi wins in Bauchi State!!
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the Dass Constituency bye-election in Bauchi State held on Saturday, Bala Lukshi has been declared the winner. The bye-election is considered a test of political strength between the Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, and the former Speaker of House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, who recently defected
Read moreDrama as INEC declares APC winner of Imo North By-Election!!
There was a drama at the state Secretariat of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Owerri when the Election Returning Officer, Hakeem Adikum, declared All Progressives Congress, the winner of the Imo North bye-election which held Saturday without returning a candidate. Adikum, who quickly rose after announcing the results scored by various political parties and
Read moreMuazu becomes INEC Acting Chairman, Mahmood hands Over to him!!
Air Vice-Marshal Ahmed Muazu (retd) has emerged as the acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC following the expiration of the 5-year tenure of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. Reappointed INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu had on Monday handed over the affairs of the electoral umpire, announcing the Muazu, a national commissioner would hold sway
Read moreONDO ELECTION: INEC declares Governor Rotimi Akeredolu winner!!
The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Governor Rotimi Akeredolu winner of Saturday’s governorship election in the state, having polled the highest score of 292,830 votes. Akeredolu defeated the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Eyitayo Jegede, who got 195,791 votes, and the Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi, of the Zenith Labour Party, who came a distant third
Read moreOndo Poll: Viral Video of teenage girls who sold their Votes to APC!!
There has been a Viral video of two Teenagers who sold their votes to All Progressive Congress, APC. On could hear them in the video mocking Nigerian’s democratic System.
Read moreGovernor Obaseki and his Deputy receive their certificates of return from INEC!!
The newly reelected Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki and his deputy Phillip Shaibu have just received their Certificate of Return from Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Godwin Obaseki tweeted, “I received my certificate of return today from @inecnigeria after the landmark victory in Saturday’s election. I restate my commitment to Edo people, to deepen
Read moreEDO DECIDES: Edo People voted against Injustice_Senator Rochas Okorocha!!
Rochas Okorocha, the Imo West Senator, has said the people of Edo State revolted against injustice during the just concluded governorship election. Okorocha made the remark in response to the reelection of the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki. Speaking with journalists yesterday, the former Governor of Imo State recalled warning of a possible implosion in
Read morePresident Buhari congratulats Gov Obaseki, on his Reelection!!
The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, congratulated Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on his victory at the state governorship election held on Saturday. Obaseki, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, defeated Osagie Ize-Iyamu of Buhari’s All Progressives Congress at the poll. The President, according to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant
Read moreBREAKING: Governor Obaseki reelected as Edo State Governor!!
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has declared the Peoples Democratic Party’s Governorship Candidate, in Edo State, Godwin Obaseki the winner of The September 20, 2020, elections.
Read moreBREAKING: One person shot during voting in Edo State Election!!
Following the ongoing gubernatorial election in Edo, one person has been reportedly shot at Ologbo in Ikpoba Okah LGA, Edo State. “I heard gunshots and called the DPO Ologbo. He told it was police that fired warning shots to disperse the crowd when the place became rowdy. The area is calm and peaceful now”, said
Read moreEDO POLL: APC hijacks Ego LGA electoral materials, move them to their hotel_PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has raised alarm over alleged plots by All Progressive Congress Party, APC, to undermine the Edo Governorship Election. In a tweet, the Publicity Secretary to PDP, Kola Ologbondiyan said, that a leader in APC hijacked the electoral materials of Ward 9, Unit 15 of Ego Local Government Area of Edo
Read moreEDO ELECTION: Don’t wait, Leave after casting your vote or risk arrest_Police warns!!
The Nigeria Police Force has asked the people of Edo State to return home immediately after voting rather than wait for the counting of the ballot. The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Research and Planning, Adeleye Oyebade, who is to coordinate election in Edo State, said this on ‘Good Morning Nigeria’ programme on
Read moreEDO POLL: Over 300 Policemen mounted at Wike’s hotel_PDP cries out!!
The hotel where Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, is lodging in Benin, Edo State capital is under siege by over 300 policemen, People Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Rivers chapter, Akawor Desmond, has alleged. A thread posted on the Twitter handle of the Rivers State governor, Friday evening and credited to Desmond explained that “The Hotel
Read moreKogi Governor rejects US ban, Visa restrictions says, its unfair!!
The Kogi State Government has kicked against the recent visa ban imposed on politicians alleged to have rigged the November 2019 election in the state by the United States of America. The US Government had on Monday slammed a visa restriction on some individuals for allegedly rigging the November 2019 governorship elections in Kogi and
Read moreGod let me lose if my re-election will cost life_Obaseki
The Edo State Governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his second term ambition is not worth spilling the blood of anyone. He specifically asked God to let him lose his re-election bid “if it will cost the blood of anybody.” The governor reassured that the Saturday’s governorship election
Read moreEDO POLL: Three Policemen to monitor each polling booth_IGP
Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Adeleye Oyebade has warned those planning to ferment during the Edo State Governorship Election on Saturday, to have a rethink because the police were prepared to clamp down all trouble makers. Oyebade, gave this warning while addressing journalists alongside sister security agencies, in Benin, on Wednesday. The DIG said “Police officers
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