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While other people are demonstrating, I am commissioning projects – Wike mocks Atiku, PDP
Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers State, took aim at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday, after Abubakar led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in a protest outside the headquarters…
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Governorship and State Assembly Elections to incorporate BVAS as INEC plans review of process
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has assured Nigerians that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) will be used in the forthcoming governorship and…
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Electronic transmission of results not mandatory, at INEC’s discretion – APC Campaign
The All Progressives Congress presidential campaign committee (PCC) claims that INEC is not required by law to provide electronic transmission of election results. In the national collation center in Abuja,…
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Labour Party’s call for E-Transmission of polling unit results during Gubernatorial Elections upheld by court
The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted leave to the Labour Party and 41 other parties to request Judicial Review and Mandamus Orders ahead of the governorship and state…
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Supreme Court orders Old N200, N500, N1,000 notes to remain in circulation until December 31
In a landmark decision on Friday, the Supreme Court ordered that old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes are allowed to remain in circulation until December 31, 2023. The court also…
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Six States petition Supreme Court to cancel Presidential and National Assembly Elections
Six member states of the Federation have petitioned the Supreme Court to invalidate the Presidential and National Assembly elections held on February 25, 2023. Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo,…
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Naira Redesign was to boost the economy, not to cause hardship – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has apologized to Nigerians for the re-design of the naira, stating that the move was not intended to bring hardship. Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria…
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I won the election and will prove it to Nigerians – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, candidate for the Labour Party (LP), has promised to show Nigerians that he actually won the presidential election. On Wednesday, Bola Tinubu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress…
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Tinubu sets up reconciliation committee, to meet Atiku, Peter Obi, Kwankwaso
President-elect Bola Tinubu has established a committee to reconcile with the other presidential candidates who contested the election on Saturday. Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu made the announcement, saying the…
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INEC issues certificates of return to Tinubu, Shettima
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented certificates of return to Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima, as the president and vice-president-elect. Mahmud Yakubu, INEC chairman presented the certificates. The…
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There’s wisdom in entrusting him with our future – Ganduje celebrates Tinubu’s win
Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano, has congratulated Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for winning the presidential election. In a statement by Abba Anwar, his chief press secretary,…
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Obi wins Ebonyi, Cross River as Atiku takes Bayelsa
Peter Obi, representing the Labour Party (LP), has won the presidential election held in the states of Ebonyi and Cross River. Obi received 259,738 votes to defeat Bola Tinubu of…
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Elections were credible, you can challenge results in court – INEC replies LP, PDP
INEC advises parties dissatisfied with presidential election results to go to court. Dino Melaye, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) agent, and other party agents walked out of the national collation headquarters…
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Natasha Akpoti loses Kogi central senatorial seat to APC candidate
The Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was unsuccessful in her campaign to represent Kogi's central senatorial district in the national assembly. In the recently ended national assembly election, Akpoti-Uduaghan…
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Obi defeats Tinubu, Atiku to win FCT
Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, has won the election in the federal capital area (FCT). Obi beat Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the…
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Tinubu defeats Atiku, Obi in Zamfara
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has won the presidential election in Zamfara State. Tinubu polled 298,396 votes to win the state. The collation officer for…
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Thugs invade Plateau collation centre, disrupt National Assembly election results announcement
The release of election results for the Plateau north senatorial constituency has been interrupted by thugs. On Monday, the thugs raided the collation center and drove out Independent National Electoral…
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Tinubu defeats Obi by a margin of 2k votes in Benue
Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the presidential election in Benue state. The Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) returning officer, Faruk Kuta, declared the results on…
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I Did Not Disrupt Elections In Rivers State – Wike
Governor Nyesom Wike has refuted claims that he moved around to intimidate and disrupt Saturday's Presidential and National Assembly elections. According to a statement sent by State Commissioner for Information…
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INEC official killed in Delta
An INEC officer in Delta State was killed just days after the presidential and National Assembly elections. Intel suggests the official was murdered on Monday in Ukwani Local Government Area.…
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Obi wins ALL Enugu LGAs as Tinubu secures victory in Jigawa
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has won the poll in Enugu state. On Monday, Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, the INEC collation officer for the state, announced that…
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Peter Obi defeats Bola Tinubu to win Lagos presidential election
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has won the poll in Lagos state. Once votes were tallied from each of the state's 20 LGAs, he ended…
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Ahmad Lawan wins Yobe North Senate seat
Ahmad Lawan, the current President of the Senate, was victorious in the election for the Yobe North Senate seat in Yobe State. According to the official results released by the…
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Tinubu and Peter Obi in close contest to win Lagos #NigeriaDecides2023
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Tinubu, has pulled ahead in the presidential election in Lagos state by a razor-thin margin. With 11 of the 18 LGAs reporting results,…
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An Overview of the 2023 Nigeria Elections so far
As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) concludes the counting of votes from yesterday's presidential and National Assembly elections, the presidential candidates of the major parties have expressed confidence in…
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2023 Elections: INEC Portal Displays Results from 25,719 Polling Units, with More to Follow
The commencement of the presidential polls in some parts of the country was delayed, causing negative impacts on the entire electoral process. Out of the expected 176,846 results to be…
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2023 Elections: Tinubu Wins 12 LGs In Ekiti
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has won 12 local government areas (LGAs) in Ekiti State. In the result of 12 out of 16 LGAs…
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Vote Buying: PDP Rep Contesting Re-election Busted With $500k Cash on Election Eve
Hon Chinyere Igwe, a member of the House of Representatives representing Port Harcourt II Federal Constituency, has been arrested by the police in Nigeria. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP…
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INEC Confirms Receipt of Funds from CBN for Upcoming Elections
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, announced during a press conference held in Abuja that the commission has received a significant portion of the funds it requested from the Central Bank…
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Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa arrested in Finland
Simon Ekpa, a former host for Radio Biafra, has been detained in Finland. Thursday, 48 hours before the start of general elections in Nigeria, Ekpa was arrested. Tommi Reen, a…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy