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EFCC arrests, parades 19 for vote-buying in Kwara

On: March 18, 2023

By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday in Ilorin paraded 19 suspected vote buyers arrested during the Governorship and House of Assembly election in the state. The Acting Zonal Head of EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Office, Michael Nzekwe, said the suspects were paraded at the commission’sContinue Reading

2023 Polls most credible, transparent – Lai Mohammed

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 18, 2023

In: General News

By Rotimi Ijikanmi The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has described the 2023 polls as one of the most transparent and credible ever held in the country. The minister said this on Saturday in his home town, Oro, near Ilorin Kwara while speaking with newsmen after castingContinue Reading

AYGF urges Nigerians to maintain peace during, after elections for national interest

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: March 18, 2023

In: Elections

By Angela Atabo Africa Youth Growth Foundation (AYGF), has urged Nigerians to maintain peaceful co-existence during and after the Governorship and State Assembly elections in the interest of the nation. The Foundations’ Executive Director, Dr Arome Salifu said this at an aerobic session held on Saturday in Abuja. The themeContinue Reading

Voters apathy: We will change situation for future elections- Ogunleye

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: March 18, 2023

In: Politics

By Oluwafunke Ishola/Adepote Arowojobe A former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, says the All Progressive Congress (APC) will ensure Nigerians enjoy more dividend of democracy that will change the narrative for future elections. Ogunleye, Chieftain of APC and member of the state Governors Advisory Committee, disclosed thisContinue Reading

Masked thugs invade polling units in Lagos, chase away voters

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: March 18, 2023

In: Politics

By Josephine Obute Masked thugs on Saturday invaded some polling units at Ward D, Igando/Ikotun, Lagos State, and chased away voters in queue. The thugs chased away the voters with sticks and knives at the polling units located at Ijegun Community School. The polling units include 096, 116,Continue Reading

NSCDC assures Oyo residents of safety at the polls

By: Ismail Abdulaziz

On: March 18, 2023

In: Elections

By Kelechi Ogunleye The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has assured Oyo state residents of their safety during and after the governorship and houses of assembly elections. Mr Michael Adaralewa, Oyo State NSCDC Commandant, gave the assurance during a security patrol at polling units 1 and 2,Continue Reading

Common prosperity: China, model for other countries – Forum

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: March 18, 2023

In: Foreign

By Fortune Abang A forum of international guest speakers on Friday adjudged China’s strategy for common prosperity to be a model for other countries. The forum held in Beijing, China was organised by the Chinese Global Television Network (CGTN), in furtherance of the 2023 national two sessions on “Modernisation towardContinue Reading

2 Nigerians granted permission to vote with TVC beg INEC to obey court

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: March 18, 2023

In: Elections

By Wandoo Sombo Two Nigerians granted permission to vote using their Temporary Voter Cards, (TVC) have urged Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) to obey the court order and allow them to vote in the March 18 governorship and parliamentary elections. The News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) recalls that the FederalContinue Reading

Kano APC governorship candidate votes, commends peaceful process

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: March 18, 2023

In: Elections

By Muhammad Nur Tijani Alhaji Nasiru Gawuna, the Deputy Governor of Kano State and governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the peaceful conduct of the election so far. Gawuna, who voted at Hali Qur’anic School, Gawuna polling unit at 9:50 a.m on Saturday lauded all stakeholdersContinue Reading

Guber poll: Process violence free in Lagos – Sanwo-Olu

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: March 18, 2023

In: Elections

By Florence Onuegbu Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Saturday said there was no violence in the Governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state. Sanwo-Olu, who is seeking reelection, said this shortly after casting vote at Eiyekole Polling Unit, Ward RA 15, in Lagos Island Local GovernmentContinue Reading

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