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March 26, 2019

Bala Mohammed unseats Governor Abubakar to hand PDP second governorship win in the North east

After weeks of suspense and drama, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 Bauchi governorship election, Bala Mohammed as winner of the poll. According to the results announced at 11.18pm on Monday by Prof. Kyari Mohammed who... Read More
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March 26, 2019

The Big 5: APC asks DSS to investigate PDP over ”illegal access” to INEC server; N1.3 trn public funds stolen in four years – Magu | Other top stories

Here are the top stories that you should be monitoring: APC must have its way in the leadership of of National Assembly – Oshiomhole     The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, said unlike what happened in the 8th National Assembly, the party members in the 9th Assembly must chair all... Read More
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March 25, 2019

The Late 5: Fresh hurdle for APC as Appeal Court nullifies its Zamfara guber primary; EFCC closes case against Onnoghen at NJC | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: EFCC closes case against Onnoghen at NJC According to Punch, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has rested its case of alleged misconduct against the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, at the National Judicial Council. The five-man investigation panel of the NJC that... Read More
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March 25, 2019

Closeup sponsors 10 couples to an all-expense paid dinner date in celebration of its #GiveLoveAChance campaign

To underscore its commitment towards celebrating closeness through its #GiveLoveAChance campaign, Closeup the leading toothpaste brand in Nigeria, treated 10 couples to an all-expense paid dinner date on Saturday, 16th March, 2019. The #GiveLoveAChance campaign is geared towards inspiring young adults and encouraging them to act on their desire to give love a chance regardless... Read More
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March 25, 2019

Special Olympics 2019 through the lens of award-winning photographer, Adedotun Soyebi

With 7,500 athletes participating, the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games which took place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is the largest sports and humanitarian event in the world. This year’s competition, the 50th in its series, played host to the best talents across the world with 60 Nigerian athletes living with intellectual disabilities competing for... Read More
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March 25, 2019

Film review: Mr President doesn’t take itself seriously. You shouldn’t either

No better time than election season to usher in a parody of actual political happenings. Mr President (The Controversial Election) directed by Toka McBaror and produced by Shirley Ann Ede is a satire that puts up a mirror to society and takes numerous shots at everyone from the political class to the regular citizens who... Read More
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March 25, 2019

The Big 5: EFCC declares ex-NIA DG, Oke, wife wanted; PDP rejects Kano governorship election results | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: APC rejects Benue, Sokoto governorship results Following the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declaring Mr Tambuwal winner of the election after Saturday’s supplementary with a narrow margin of 342 votes, the Sokoto State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday rejected the declaration of Gov. Aminu Tambuwal... Read More
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March 24, 2019

Ganduje secures victory in controversial Kano guber poll

Governor of Kano, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has been declared winner of the 2019 Kano governorship election polling a total of 1,033,695 votes as against 1,024,713 votes secured by the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Abba Kabir Yusuf. In the results declared on Sunday by INEC’s Returning Officer in the state, Professor B.... Read More
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March 24, 2019

BREAKING: Governor Ortom survives fierce re-election battle; wins by margin of 89,308 votes

Governor Samuel Ortom of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has emerged winner of the Benue gubernatorial elections as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday. According to the results announced by Prof Sabastine Maimako, Returning Officer for the election, the PDP candidate scored 434,473 votes of the total 846, 222 votes cast... Read More
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March 24, 2019

PDP’s Bala Mohammed defeats embattled Governor, Muhammed Abubakar in Bauchi supplementary election

Governor Muhammed Abubakar of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has lost the March 23 supplementary election held in Bauchi, polling 5,117 votes compared to the 6,376 votes polled by the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Bala Mohammed. In spite of the margin of lead (1259 votes) for the PDP, the Returning Officer for the... Read More
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March 24, 2019

Just In: 342 voters save Governor Aminu Tambuwal from re-election defeat

After days and weeks of suspense, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives and candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the Sokoto gubernatorial polls, Aminu Tambuwal has been declared winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to the results announced by the returning officer for the election... Read More
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March 24, 2019

Entertainment roundup: Cardi B and J.Lo to star in stripper revenge film ‘Hustlers’; Don Jazzy signs new artiste Rema to Mavin Records | Other stories

Here are the biggest stories you may have missed in entertainment during the week and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Lionsgate releases latest trailer for ‘John Wick 3’ We are already less than two months away from the release of John Wick 3: Parabellum, and each new glimpse... Read More
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March 24, 2019

Just In: Plateau Governor, Simon Lalong defeats PDP’s Useni to secure second term mandate

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and incumbent governor of Plateau, Simon Bako Lalong as the winner of the state governorship election. According to the result announced early Sunday at the commission’s headquarters in Jos by Richard Kimbir, the state’s returning officer and Vice-Chancellor of... Read More
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March 23, 2019

RED | For Africa CEO, Adebola Williams, is hosted by Young Global Leaders in Nigeria 

Adebola Williams, the chief executive officer of RED and newly-selected Young Global Leaders nominee, was recently hosted to a dinner event at the Capital Club, Lagos by the Young Global Leaders based in Nigeria. Personalities present to celebrate the announcement by the World Economic Forum include media entrepreneur, Biola Alabi; CEO, ACT Foundation, Osayi Alile;... Read More
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March 23, 2019

Deji Adeyanju releases audio of Charly Boy’s collusion with Buhari campaign, Boko Haram attacks Adamawa community and other stories that made the headlines this week

Here are top stories that drove conversation this week: Tribunal declares PDP’s Adeleke winner of Osun governorship election The Election Petitions Tribunal set up for the 2018 governorship election in Osun on Friday declared Ademola Adeleke winner of the election. The tribunal said Mr Adeleke won the election at the first ballot on September 22... Read More
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March 22, 2019

The Late 5: Tribunal declares PDP’s Adeleke winner of Osun governorship election; Kogi govt to immortalise Pius Adesanmi | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Tribunal declares PDP’s Adeleke winner of Osun governorship election The Election Petitions Tribunal set up for the 2018 governorship election in Osun State has declared Ademola Adeleke winner of the election. The tribunal said Mr Adeleke won the election at the first ballot on September 22 and... Read More
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March 22, 2019

Big victory for LGBTQ Kenyans who have now been affirmed by the Court of Appeal to freely associate!

The Court of Appeal in Kenya on Friday ruled that LGBTQ persons are now allowed to register an NGO or other forms of association following an earlier appeal by the Non-Governmental Organizations Coordination Board.  By the function of the ruling, the National Gay and Lesbian Rights Commission may now be registered as an official non-governmental organization in the... Read More
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March 22, 2019

Buhari says his second term will be guided by inclusiveness, declares himself a feminist

President Buhari on Thursday received a delegation of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) led by Mr. Chris Isiguzo at the State House, Abuja, and assured that his administration will in the next four years pursue inclusive and transparent policies that will guarantee security and economic safety of every citizen. Including women.   In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant... Read More
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March 22, 2019

The Big 5: 1,119 suspects arrested over electoral offenses – Police; Nigeria more divided than Civil War – Obasanjo | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Court orders indefinite postponement of Adamawa supplementary governorship polls A state high court in Yola has ordered the indefinite postponement of the governorship supplementary polls in Adamawa slated for Saturday.  The judge, Abdul-azeez Waziri, said the polls should be put on hold until he rules on... Read More
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