Violence, shooting mar elections in parts of Lagos as thugs run riot
Voting was abruptly stopped at Unit 078, Ward F5, Okeafa, Ilamose Estate, Oshodi-Isolo Constituency 2, Lagos State, as thugs chased voters away at about 10.52 a.m. A News Agency of…
BREAKING: INEC shifts governorship, state assembly polls to March 18
The Independent National Electoral Commission has, true to projection, postponed the governorship and state assembly elections till March 18. The exercise was previously scheduled to hold on March 11, but…
Uzodimma to Imo people: Don’t be discouraged, come out Saturday and vote
The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma has told Imo people not to be discouraged by the outcome of the recently held presidential and national assembly elections, urging them…
US joins EU, others to pick holes in Feb 25 elections, tasks INEC
The United States has joined the European Union (EU) and other power blocs and international observers to describe the Presidential and National Assembly elections as failing to meet the expectations…
March 11: Igbo in Lagos rally support for Sanwo-Olu
By Florence Onuegbu The Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Lagos has declared support for the re-election of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, come March 11. The group urged all Igbo in…
Election: Police announce vehicular movement restriction for 18 hours, ban VIP escorts
By Monday Ijeh The Nigeria Police Force has announced total restriction of all vehicular movements during the Feb. 25 elections from 12:00 am to 6:00 pm. A statement by the…
With the new naira notes, it’s easier to track vote buyers – EFCC Chairman
Less than 72 hours to the general elections, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is easier for its operatives to track vote buyers and their sponsors with…
US Institute lists agenda for Nigeria media in 2023 polls reportage
By Diana Omueza The US Institute of Peace (USIP) on Tuesday in Abuja, urged the media to ensure thoroughness and due diligence in their reportage of the 2023 general elections….
2023 elections should be more than putting persons into offices – Ford Foundation Director
By Ignatius Chukwu The 2023 election is being viewed around the world as not just a time to put people into offices but an opportunity for Nigeria to witness a…
Fear not, elections will hold in 2023 – Chief of Defence Staff
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor has assured Nigerians that the 2023 general elections will hold as scheduled despite the cloud of insecurity. Growing insecurity has cast doubt…