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Senate President Ahmad Lawan expresses his gratitude to his constituents for their unwavering support, which helped him regain the Yobe North Senatorial ticket. Lawan recounts how his supporters' sacrifices and solidarity ultimately led to his victory in the senatorial election.
A youth corper and another individual were reportedly held hostage by angry voters at a polling unit in Warri, Delta State, due to the failure of the BVAS machine. Security operatives have been dispatched to the scene to rescue them. This incident highlights the need for adequate training and resources to ensure a smooth and efficient electoral process. Read on for more information on the incident and the importance of peaceful and credible elections in Nigeria.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) emerged as the party with the highest number of votes in Osun State during the...
Donatus Mathew, the Labour Party candidate, has won the House of Representatives seat for Kaura Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, defeating the incumbent member and PDP candidate, Gideon Lucas Gwani. Check out the full details of the election results, the reactions from the candidates, and the public, and stay up-to-date with the latest political news in Nigeria.
INEC has announced fresh presidential and national assembly elections in seven LGAs of Abia State on Monday after violent discrepancies occurred during Saturday's elections. Find out more about the affected areas and the Commission's decision, and stay up-to-date with the latest political news.
Get the latest updates on the Kano State presidential election results, with Senator Rabi'u Kwankwaso taking the lead with 43,625 votes, followed by Tinubu with 69,997 votes and Atiku with 15,896 votes. Check out the detailed local government area results, and stay up-to-date with the latest political news.
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has signed a bill into law that establishes the Anti-thuggery Agency to curb thuggery-related cases in the state and promote good morals in the youth. The governor also assented to an amended law that sets up the state Area Development Councils to enhance development at the grassroots level. The establishment of the Anti-thuggery Agency is a significant step towards promoting peace and security in Zamfara State, and the signing of the amended law sets the stage for grassroots development in the state.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) rescheduled the presidential and National Assembly elections for affected polling units in the Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State to Sunday, but as of 10:30 am, INEC officials and ballot papers were not present at the polling units. INEC has reassured that electoral officers are on their way, and it is essential that the election process is conducted transparently and efficiently. It is important that INEC provides adequate information and support to voters and stakeholders to prevent any further setbacks or delays.
In the Ekiti State presidential primaries, Bola Tinubu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), won 12 of the 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs), defeating his closest rivals, Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar. With a total of 134,503 votes from the 12 LGAs announced so far, Tinubu has demonstrated his ability to gain significant support across the state and effectively communicate his vision for the future.
The Obi-Datti Media Team has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against manipulating the electoral process and has called for consistency in the transmission of presidential election results. The team has urged relevant organizations to take action to prevent any interference and has declared that they will not accept any result that is inconsistent with the results released at the polling units.
In the Nigerian presidential election, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, won the polling unit of...
On election day, suspected members of the Boko Haram terrorist group launched an attack on a polling unit in the...
The All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, has been declared the winner of his polling unit in the Nigerian...
In the ongoing presidential election in Nigeria, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, emerged victorious in...
On Saturday, a polling unit located in Agboola Obisanya Junction, Mafoluku area of Lagos State, was invaded by a group...
This article reports an attack by thugs on a polling unit located outside the Oba Elegushi Palace at Ikate in Eti-Osa, Lekki, Lagos State. The hoodlums carted away ballot boxes and chased away the presiding officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission. Witnesses reported that the thugs assaulted citizens who were recording the scene and took away their phones. This article emphasizes the importance of safeguarding the electoral process to promote democracy and the rule of law.
In this report, a journalist from The PUNCH was assaulted and arrested by police officers while covering elections in Rivers State. The police officers seized the reporter's phone, deleted photos, and beat him, even though he was carrying out his duties. This article emphasizes the importance of upholding the rights of citizens and the media in promoting press freedom and democracy.
Yesterday, commotion broke out in three local government areas of Lagos State, namely Ojo, Apapa, and Mushin, as members of...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intercepted N32.4 million allegedly intended for vote buying in the upcoming Nigerian elections. The recovery was made in Lagos as part of a larger operation aimed at deterring financial malfeasance during the polls. The EFCC urges the public to report any vote buying or selling through its financial crimes reporting App, Eagle Eye.
Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith Church, popularly known as Winners’ Chapel, has called on Nigerians to vote...
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