Tag: Rivers rerun

Rivers rerun: Judge declares IGP panel unconstitutional

By Omoleye Omoruyi Justice of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Gabriel Kolawole on Tuesday declared the probe panel set up by the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris unconstitutional. The…

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. CONFUSION: And the award for Best Picture goes to La La Land… sorry, we mean Moonlight (WATCH)…

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Rivers rerun: 25 INEC officials receive medical attention after attacks

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday said more than 25 of its staff members were receiving medical attention after the election in Rivers State. The commission said it…

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$16.4 million is the amount that Stella Oduah does not owe anybody | The numbers that mattered this week

$16.4 million and N100.5 million - The amount of money allegedly owed by former Minister, Stella Oduah for which a Federal High Court this week restrained the former minister from withdrawing…

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(BREAKING) Rivers rerun: Army arrests PDP chieftains, 50 others

by Azeez Adeniyi Men of the Nigerian Army have arrested state Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Samuel Wonosike and about 50 others in Rivers State where INEC is…

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Rivers rerun: Hoodlums chop off INEC staff’s hand

by Azeez Adeniyi Hoodlums have reportedly chopped off the hand of an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Igbo-Etche community, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State,…

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Rivers rerun: INEC staff kidnapped

by Azeez Adeniyi A staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been kidnapped as the legislative rerun election is holding in Rivers state. It was learnt that a…

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Police announce restriction of movement ahead of Rivers supplementary elections

by Azeez Adeniyi The Rivers State Police command has announced the restriction of movement in Etche and Omuma Local Government Areas of Rivers state ahead of the supplementary elections. In…

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The YNaija Tracklist: Rivers rerun: 25 indicted INEC staff to face prosecution | Owing salaries, my greatest regret – Mimiko | More stories

From the papers this morning - a Tracklist Why victims of xenophobia are not compensated – Envoy - YNaija Rivers rerun: 25 indicted INEC staff to face prosecution - YNaija…

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Rivers rerun: 25 indicted INEC staff to face prosecution

by Azeez Adeniyi The Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday said it would prosecute 25 of its workers indicted by the report of the Joint Police/DSS Special Investigation Panel on…

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Rivers rerun: Makarfi faction warns INEC, Police against rigging

by Dolapo Adelana The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies against bias in the rescheduled outstanding…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories that you should monitor. Osinbajo writes N’Assembly, seeks approval for $500m Eurobond Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday wrote the National Assembly for permission…

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Rivers rerun: Wike slams police over INEC report

by Azeez Adeniyi Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said the Nigerian Police is incompetent as it has refused to take action on those indicted by the report of the…

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Rivers rerun: Police recover millions allegedly paid to INEC officials by Wike (PHOTOS)

The Nigeria Police Force has recovered millions of naira allegedly paid to INEC officials during the Rivers rerun election by Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike, according to Sahara Reporters. The Inspector…

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Wike against police investigation of Rivers rerun to cover his tracks, IGP tells court

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit seeking to stop police investigation into various acts of criminality perpetrated during…

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Rerun probe: Rivers people won’t participate in sitting, Wike tells panel

Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike has accused the Nigeria Police Special Joint Investigation Panel on Rivers Rerun of bias. Wike, who stated this on Wednesday when he received the panel's chairman,…

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Rivers rerun: Policemen dismissed for foiling APC’s rigging plan – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has condemned the dismissal of 6 police officer attached to Nyesom Wike of Rivers State. In a statement by his Special Assistant on Public Communications…

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Rivers rerun: Police dismiss 6 officers attached to Wike

The Nigerian Police Force on Friday dismissed six officers attached to Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike for alleged misconducts during the legislative rerun in the state. Police spokesperson, Don Awunah…

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Make details of DSP Alkali’s murder public, Wike tells Police

The Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, has called on the Nigeria Police to reveal the details of the circumstances that led to the murder of a Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mohammed…

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Rivers rerun: Magnus Abe will soon be removed by the tribunal -PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State has said the election tribunal will sack Magnus Abe of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abe was announced winner of the national…

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Rivers rerun: Army recovers DSP Alkali’s gun, uniform

The Nigerian Army has recovered the uniforms of Mohammed Alkali, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of Mobile Police Unit 48 and his orderly, Sgt. Urukwu Nwachukwu in Rivers state. General Officer…

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“DSS should move to Ekiti Govt. House to record live conversations,” Fayose reacts to leaked audio

Ekiti governor Ayodele Fayose has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of doctoring a phone conversation between him and governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike, The Guardian reports. Earlier on…

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‘Kill everybody you can kill’- Wike to Fayose during a post-election phone call (LISTEN)

A phone conversation allegedly between Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike and Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose mocking the Nigerian Army over the Rivers rerun has been leaked by SaharaReporters. In the…

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Wike is a threat to Nigeria’s democracy – Rivers APC

The Rivers chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has described Governor Nyesom Wike as a threat to the nation's democracy. The party said Wike's refusal to cooperate with the…

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The YNaija Tracklist: I am in Nigeria to testify against Hembe, others | We are ready for dialogue, N’Delta militants tell Buhari | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Rivers rerun: Security operatives were used to plot violence – Wike - YNaija We are ready for dialogue, N’Delta militants tell Buhari…

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Rivers rerun: Security operatives were used to plot violence – Wike

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike on Tuesday said incidences of violence during the Rives legislative rerun were plotted by security operatives. Wike said this while addressing members of the Rivers…

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. ‘FG begins extradition process of ex-Delta governor, James Ibori’ The Federal Government has started the process of extraditing former Delta…

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Rivers rerun: Police invites foreign experts to analyse alleged Wike’s leaked calls

The Police said it has invited some foreign experts to analyse the leaked tape allegedly involving Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike and some INEC officials plotting to rig the legislative…

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Rivers rerun: Wike sets up panel to probe killings

Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike has set up a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the killings and other violent acts/matters during the December 10 rerun and supplementary elections in the…

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The YNaija Tracklist: Recession would last longer than expected – Peter Obi | 47 career ambassadors assigned portfolios | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Activities of EFCC, ICPC may destroy Buhari’s fight against corruption – Clark - YNaija Rivers rerun: INEC sets up panel to investigate…

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