APC alleges illegal sponsorship of Peter Obi as LP Candidate before Tribunal

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has filed a notice of preliminary objection with the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) in Abuja, urging it to dismiss the petition filed by the Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, against the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as the President-elect in the Feb. 25 election. In... Read More

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March 25, 2023

Tinubu sounds alarm over opposition’s plan to halt Swearing-In Ceremony

As the date for Nigeria’s presidential swearing-in ceremony approaches, President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has raised concerns over alleged plans by aggrieved partisans to disrupt the transition process, and specifically, his swearing-in ceremony on May 29. Tinubu, in a statement released on Saturday in Abuja by his Director of Public Affairs and Minister of State for... Read More

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March 10, 2023

APC supports INEC postponement of elections, affirms Tinubu’s credibility; NRC, LASEMA hold driver accountable for Lagos train-bus crash | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: APC supports INEC postponement of elections, affirms Tinubu’s credibility The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a statement expressing its respect for the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the governorship and... Read More

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March 8, 2023

Atiku employs 19 SANs to challenge Tinubu’s victory

To contest the results of the presidential election held on February 25, Peoples Democratic Party candidate Atiku Abubakar has assembled a team of 19 Senior Advocates of Nigeria. On Wednesday, Atiku updated them on his campaign’s progress at his headquarters in Abuja and urged them to “prove the allegation of illegality in the election and... Read More

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March 7, 2023

APC appoints 12 senior advocates to defend Tinubu’s mandate

Twelve Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) have been recruited by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to defend the election results for APC presidential candidate Bola Tinubu. With 8,794,726 votes, Tinubu won 12 of Nigeria’s 36 states, about two million more than his closest challenger, Peoples Democratic Party candidate and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar (PDP).... Read More

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March 6, 2023

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 of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to express dissatisfaction with the results of the presidential election held on February 25. Wike, speaking at the... Read More

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March 6, 2023

PDP supporters march to INEC HQ with Atiku leading the protest

Currently, Atiku Abubakar, the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the presidential election, is leading a massive demonstration along with other notable members of the party to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja. The purpose of the protest is to express their dissatisfaction with the outcome of the presidential election.... Read More

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March 2, 2023

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 committees are made up of APC elders who “would shortly begin to meet with co-contestants of the President-elect in an attempt to soothe their loss... Read More

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March 1, 2023

INEC declares Tinubu winner of presidential election; Tinubu best man for the job, opposition should go to court – Buhari | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: INEC declares Tinubu winner of presidential election The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, as the president-elect. Tinubu, a former Lagos State governor, was declared the president-elect after... Read More

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February 28, 2023

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 the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ebonyi, as revealed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Tinubu received... Read More

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February 28, 2023

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 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following the tally of all six local councils. Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nominee for president, placed a distant... Read More

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February 28, 2023

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 the Zamfara State presidential election, Prof. Kashim Shehu, announced the results in Gusau, the state capital, in the early hours of Tuesday. According to him,... Read More

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February 28, 2023

Atiku wins in Bauchi as Obi takes Nasarawa; Obasanjo calling for coup – APC campaign raises alarm | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Atiku wins in Bauchi as Obi takes Nasarawa Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been named the winner of the Bauchi state presidential election. Abubakar received 426,607 votes, defeating All Progressives Congress (APC)... Read More

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February 27, 2023

2023 Elections: Atiku wins in Yobe and Gombe, leads with a large margin in Adamawa

Atiku wins Yobe, Home of the Senate President Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, has won the February 25 presidential election in Yobe State. Prof. Umar Pate, the State Returning Officer, said that Atiku received 198,567 votes. Against Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress... Read More

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February 27, 2023

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 Independent National Electoral Commission on Sunday night, incumbent Senate President Ibrahim Lawan defeated Peoples Democratic Party candidate Bello Ilu by a margin of 91,318 to... Read More

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February 27, 2023

Atiku wins Buhari’s home state, Katsina; Tinubu wins all Ogun 20 local govts | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Atiku wins Buhari’s home state, Katsina Atiku Abubakar, Presidential candidate of the PDP has defeated Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the ruling APC, in President Buhari’s home state, Katsina after polling 489,045 votes from across the 34... Read More

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February 26, 2023

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 their chances of victory. The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Tinubu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and the candidates of the... Read More

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February 26, 2023

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 announced so far by the Ekiti State Presiding Officer for INEC, Prof Akeem Lasisi, Tinubu recorded the highest votes in the LGAs ahead of his... Read More

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February 21, 2023

Tinubu is God’s will – Umahi; You can’t paint Rivers as unsafe and then demand our votes – Wike slams Atiku | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Tinubu is God’s will – Umahi Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has faulted opponents of the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu and Senator Kashim Shettima, the presidential... Read More

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February 16, 2023

Atiku, Peter Obi cannot match my track record – Tinubu

Bola Tinubu, the Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) believes none of his opponents in the 2023 presidential race can match his track record. The former governor of Lagos State said his administration in Nigeria’s commercial capital instituted a “legacy of technocratic governance by enlisting talent from the private sector.” Tinubu said... Read More

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February 16, 2023

President Buhari to address Nigerians on old notes deadline Thursday; Tinubu meets Wike in Rivers | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: President Buhari to address Nigerians on old notes deadline Thursday Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari will today, Thursday, make a nationwide broadcast. This was revealed by a presidential aide, Bashir Ahmed. He tweeted late Wednesday night, “President... Read More

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February 14, 2023

Atiku cancels Rivers rally, cites insecurity; Banks, fuel stations reject old notes, disobey S’Court ruling | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Atiku cancels Rivers rally, cites insecurity Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Rivers State has called off its proposed rally for the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the state, citing insecurity as the major reason.... Read More

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APC alleges illegal sponsorship of Peter Obi as LP Candidate before Tribunal

Tinubu sounds alarm over opposition’s plan to halt Swearing-In Ceremony

Osun Governorship Election: Adeleke, Oyetola’s fate to be decided today; Keyamo accuses Obi, Baba-Ahmed of inciting people against judiciary in DSS petition | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

APC supports INEC postponement of elections, affirms Tinubu’s credibility; NRC, LASEMA hold driver accountable for Lagos train-bus crash | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Atiku employs 19 SANs to challenge Tinubu’s victory

APC appoints 12 senior advocates to defend Tinubu’s mandate

Peter Obi meets Lagos woman attacked by hoodlums during presidential election; INEC seeks to modify order granting Obi and Atiku access to election materials | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

While other people are demonstrating, I am commissioning projects – Wike mocks Atiku, PDP

PDP supporters march to INEC HQ with Atiku leading the protest

IReV now working, ready for gov polls – INEC; Nigerian Eagle shall fly high – Tinubu sends message to world leaders | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

I cut off roads to Natasha Akpoti’s constituency for security reasons – Yahaya Bello; Emefiele, Malami must resign for misleading Buhari on naira policy – APC | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Tinubu sets up reconciliation committee, to meet Atiku, Peter Obi, Kwankwaso

INEC uploads 82% of results four days after presidential poll; Tinubu’s win confirms his national acceptance – Akpabio | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

INEC declares Tinubu winner of presidential election; Tinubu best man for the job, opposition should go to court – Buhari | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Obi wins Ebonyi, Cross River as Atiku takes Bayelsa

Obi defeats Tinubu, Atiku to win FCT

Tinubu defeats Atiku, Obi in Zamfara

Atiku wins in Bauchi as Obi takes Nasarawa; Obasanjo calling for coup – APC campaign raises alarm | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

2023 Elections: Atiku wins in Yobe and Gombe, leads with a large margin in Adamawa

Ahmad Lawan wins Yobe North Senate seat

Atiku wins Buhari’s home state, Katsina; Tinubu wins all Ogun 20 local govts | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

An Overview of the 2023 Nigeria Elections so far

2023 Elections: Tinubu Wins 12 LGs In Ekiti

Tinubu is God’s will – Umahi; You can’t paint Rivers as unsafe and then demand our votes – Wike slams Atiku | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Vote for Tinubu, Buhari tells Nigerians; Naira redesign was approved, Currency recolouring resulted – El-Rufai | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Atiku, Peter Obi cannot match my track record – Tinubu

President Buhari to address Nigerians on old notes deadline Thursday; Tinubu meets Wike in Rivers | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigerians ready to elect PDP – Atiku; Ten days to go, no election funds yet – INEC | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Atiku cancels Rivers rally, cites insecurity; Banks, fuel stations reject old notes, disobey S’Court ruling | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

APC denies attempt to move polls, says Tinubu will win; Keep using old notes, Tinubu will change policy if elected – El-Rufai | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

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