Senator Alhassan is about to be the first elected female governor in Nigeria (PHOTOS)

by Panshak Ibrahim Senator Jumai Aisha Alhassan is about to become the first elected female governor in Nigeria. Although the votes have not been officially announced by INEC, she is leading the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Darius Ishaku, by a wide margin. When announced, Alhassan will be the first elected female governor in... Read More

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In case you’re not aware, APGA is presently thrashing PDP in Abia

by Azubuike Azikiwe The All Progressives Grand Alliance is presently giving the Peoples Democratic Party a thumping in the governorship and state house of assembly elections. See below the unofficial results collated thus far, as obtained from Sahara Reporters: Abia Result:01-01-05-017 St Eugenes as follows -Registered voters=364, Accredited voters =113, Total No of votes =112.... Read More

These are some of the people killed and attacked in Rivers, Akwa Ibom (VIEWER DISCRETION)

by Azubuike Azikiwe In Rivers and Akwa Ibom states, there were reported cases of violence. Rivers occurred in various parts of Rivers while in Akwa Ibom, armed thugs attacked Unit 14, Etoi Ward 5, Uyo Local Government Area of the state. During the attack, a voter was killed and another one was seriously injured. Viewer... Read More

How Desmond Elliot celebrated his ‘election victory’ (PHOTO)

by Damilola Jagun Although it’s not been officially announced yet, but Desmond Elliot is already celebrating his victory at the Lagos state House of Assembly election. Desmond, who contested on the platform of the APC to represent Surulere Constituency 1, marked his impending victory by popping some bottles.

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‘Defectors should stay where they are’ – APC Chairman is talking to the new opposition party

by Kolapo Olapoju The National Chairman of All Progressive Congress, John Oyegun, has advised defecting politicians to remain in their parties. According to the Oyegun, it is important that politicians of other parties stay where they are, in order to have a formidable opposition that will foster the nation’s democracy. He said this on Saturday... Read More

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Lagosians were scared to misbehave because I threatened to kill them – Joseph Mbu

by Kolapo Olapoju Joseph Mbu believes that his threat to kill 10 people for every policeman killed was responsible for the peaceful conduct of Lagos state election. The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 2, made the utterance on Saturday at the state’s Command Headquatres after monitoring the election in some parts of the state... Read More

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#NigeriaDecides: Why ex-NYSC director, 10 corp members were arrested in Akwa Ibom today

by Azubuike Azikiwe In Akwa Ibom, a former Director of the NYSC, Major Gen. Edet Akpan and 10 corp members were arrested by members of the Directorate of State Service. Akpan and the corp members were nabbed in Nsit Atai Ward for allegedly thumb printing ballot papers in Nsit Atai Local Government Area. The Resident Electoral Commissioner... Read More

INEC cancels House of Assembly election in Ondo

by Ranti Joseph Well, it seems all didn’t go well in Ondo state elections as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state has cancelled the House of Assembly election in parts of Ilaje, Ugbo and other parts of the state where polls were disrupted on Saturday. Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Olusegun Agbaje, gave... Read More

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While the votes are being counted… let’s take a minute to drool on Miley Cyrus’ legs (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor Well, going by how the presidential elections took gazillion ages to be announced, we might as well be prepared to wait for this one as well. And so while we are at it, why don’t we waiver our attention for a minute and pay a little attention to Miley Cyrus’ hot legs.

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Ambode thrashes Agbaje in his own polling unit

by Damilola Jagun Akinwunmi Ambode has defeated Jimi Agbaje in his own polling unit. The Lagos governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress, Akinwunmi Ambode defeated his main competition Jimi Agbaje of the Peoples Democratic Party. Ambode polled a total of 124 votes while Agbaje of PDP had 88 votes at his polling unit, 009, ward 3 in... Read More

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APC defeats PDP in Agbaje’s polling unit

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress has defeated the Peoples Democratic Party in the polling unit of Jimi Agbaje. The APC won the House of Assembly election in the ward of the Lagos State governorship candidate. The party had 89 votes while PDP polled 82 in Agbaje’s unit 009, ward 3 in Apapa.

That was how ballot box snatchers killed themselves in Imo

by Ranti Joseph Doing the devil’s work doesn’t really pay after all… hoodlums snatching ballot boxes met their death while trying to escape. No fewer than three persons are dead and scores wounded in a ghastly motor accident in Imo State Saturday as elections were going on across the state. The incident happened at Okwele... Read More

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Ailing Gov. Suntai got accredited in his car in Taraba (LOOK)

by Anike Jacobs The ailing governor of Taraba, Danbaba Suntai hasn’t been seen in a long time after he was involved in a plane crash in 2012. He was accredited inside his (SUV) at his Mamman 012 unit in Suntai ward ,Taraba state at 1:30 p.m. He was said to be the last to be... Read More

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This is the female Police officer that collapsed today in Ogun (LOOK)

by Damilola Jagun A female police officer collapsed earlier today, Saturday, in Ogun state. Due to excessive heat, the officer slumped at the polling unit EC 30A. See photo below:

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#LowTurnout: 10 reasons why people don’t care about today’s election

by Chinwe Okafor The presidential elections which took place two weeks ago saw a huge turnout of electorates who wanted to make sure their votes counted and they were satisfied with the exercise as there was calm following the announcement of the winner, save for Orubebe and his gang. The guber elections however, is looking a... Read More

Despite the low turnout of voters, this woman with disability did the needful (LOOK)

by Anike Jacobs Aww, they would do anything to get the right leader. Rather than sit at home like many others did today, this disabled mother and her child took a ride to vote in Daura, Katsina. Bless their heart. Photo Credit: Bayo Omoboriowo

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The Oba of Lagos is now voting… and he’s got a message for Nigerians

by Anike Jacobs Security stationed at the Oba’s palace The Oba of Lagos, Oba Riliwan Akiolu has moved on from the heavy criticism that befell his ‘famous quote against the Igbos‘ on Sunday night. He is now casting his vote. He was accredited at 10:45am in Onimole Polling Unit 013, Ward C1 in Iga Iduganran,... Read More

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Basketmouth says he didn’t attend AY’s show simply because…

by Chinwe Okafor However Basketmouth seeks to paint this- for the sake of professional relationship, he’s got to stick to one side- you either are a friend of your colleague or you are his competition. The comedian was reported to have taken an early leave at the AY show- in fact, he didn’t even get into the... Read More

#Godwin? Bovi shares pictures of his suffering days (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor Well we all have these kind of pictures and Bovi has decided to share his… no matter how horrific. The comedian took to his Instagram page today to share this epic throwback photo with caption @officialbovi: “The devil I’ve seen/ in her full glory/ hunger I dated/penury squatted me/ betrayal hugged me/ worwor bail up me/... Read More

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Dear Lagosians, AIG Mbu says you may be on house-arrest till 8pm today

by Ranti Joseph Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Joseph Mbu has said that vehicular movement restriction in Lagos State may be extended from 6p.m. to 8p.m. at the governorship and House of Assembly polls. Mbu, who is in-charge of Zone 2 comprising Lagos and Ogun States, told newsmen on Saturday when he visited Akin Orebiyi, the... Read More

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Ribadu will pull a GEJ… if he loses Adamawa election

by Panshak Ibrahim If his fate turns out to be like that of President Jonathan, Ribadu will borrow a page from his book. Inspired by the action of the President, the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Adamawa, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, says he will concede defeat if he loses the election. Ribadu made the statement... Read More

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With so much joy, President-elect, Buhari votes for… (PHOTOS)

by James Sambo President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, depicted the picture of an elated man, as he cast his vote a while ago. Buhari alongside his wife, Hajia Aisha Buhari, voted for the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progessives Congress in Katsina, Alhaji Aminu Masari. See photos below:

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Guess what? The Igbos don’t really care about the Oba’s Lagoon threat (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor While you may be thinking that most Igbo residents in Lagos state are scared following the threats by the Oba of Lagos to throw any [Igbo] who isn’t voting for APC gubernatorial aspirant, Akinwunmi Ambode, into the Lagoon – have a rethink. The elections kicked off today and aside snide remarks and... Read More

Err…dear Cynthia Morgan, no one cares about the size of your breasts

by Chinwe Okafor It appears Cynthia Morgan loves to keep reminding the world about the size of her breasts. How this is supposed to help get the change we so much seek in the world, we would never know. The singer has once again, put her boobs on display with the aim of convincing you that they are real.... Read More

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Patience Jonathan missing, Card Reader works as GEJ got accredited (See Photos)

by Damilola Jagun Unlike the Presidential and National Assembly elections of March 28, this time around, Card Readers worked while President Jonathan got his accreditation done. Earlier on Saturday, the President did his accreditation bereft of hitches at Ward 13, Unit 39, Otuoke, Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa. Meanwhile, First Lady, Patience Jonathan nor the President’s mother failed to accompany... Read More

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Channels TV cameraman beaten up by political thugs

by Ranti Joseph According to Premium Times, a Channels TV cameraman has beaten up by political thugs. The cameraman, Maurice Bassey was reportedly ruffled up at the Rumumasi area in Obio/Akpor LGA by thugs. Bassey was left with bruises from the attack. See below tweets about the incident: Soldiers currently beating up @channelstv Reporters in Rumuomasi... Read More

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“I cannot talk because PUNCH hates PDP” – Guess what governorship candidate said this today

by Azubuike Azikiwe The nature of the relationship between Nigerian politicians and the media is a love-hate one. Sometimes, they work together in accord, other times, they are at loggerheads. The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, belives he’s hated by Punch Newspapers. After his accreditation on Saturday, Emmanuel refused... Read More

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2 people shot dead in Ebonyi state

by Ranti Joseph Two persons a middle aged man, Mike Ojor in Ikwo Nnoyo in Ikwo local government area and the Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in Ishielu LGA of the state, Emeka Nworie were reportedly shot dead in the early hours of Saturday by unknown gunmen in Ebonyi state. The mastermind of the... Read More

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#NigeriaDecides: Ebonyi residents fail to leave their homes to vote – Here’s why

by Anike Jacobs The governorship and State House of Assembly election in Ebonyi State has witnessed a low turnout of voters as hundreds of eligible voters did not come out to vote. The reason is not far fetched- it is due to the heavy shooting witnessed in some parts of the state early this morning.... Read More

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President-elect Buhari & wife get accredited at their polling unit (PHOTOS)

by Anike Jacobs President elect Gen Muhammadu Buhari and his wife Aisha have just been spotted at their polling unit in Daura, Kastina state. They have now been accredited.

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