The Independent National Electoral Commission has given reasons why the opening of polling units was delayed by election officials. According to the commission, insecurity in some states led to delays as well as logistics issues led to the delay. This was disclosed in a briefing by the INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, on Saturday. He…
In violation of the Electoral Act, President Muhammadu Buhari after casting his vote at his polling unit in Daura, Katsina state displayed his ballot in public. Daily Trust reports that President Buhari in February last year signed the 2022 Electoral Act amendment Bill into Law. However, the president violated the same law by displaying his…
The Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has cast his vote in his hometown of Adamawa. He exercised his franchise at Ajiya 02, in Gwadabawa Ward, Yola North Local Government of Adamawa. Speaking after performing his civic duty, the former vice president expressed optimism that the process will be hassle-free for voters. He said…
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke on Saturday cast his vote at Sagba/Abogunde Ward 2, Unit 9 in the ongoing presidential and National Assembly elections. The Governor arrived at 8:42 and cast his votes at about 8:44 after accreditation and verification with BVAS machine. Governor Adeleke seized the opportunity to praise the electoral act…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed Dr Isa Abdulmumin as the Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department. He takes over from Mr Osita Nwanisobi, who has retired from the apex bank. Until his appointment, Dr Abdulmumin was a Deputy Director in the Corporate Communications Department. He has been a dedicated CBN staff member for…
….says we’re not comedians The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Dr. Ifeanyi Odii, has refuted claims by Governor Dave Umahi that Ebonyi State would vote for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the presidential polls, describing it as both reckless and a reflection…
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, on Friday, described as “utter rubbish” an audio clip circulating on social media wherein it was alleged that he alongside his running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa, and the Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, revealed plans to scuttle the forthcoming election. In a statement issued in Abuja…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called on people of Osun state to mobilize and troop out peacefully to elect leaders of their choice at Saturday’s general elections. In a pre-election statement he personally signed, Governor Adeleke described the Saturday election as “a critical milestone in national democratic development of Nigeria…
We’re are not aware any party is removed from ballot papers – INEC By Miftaudeen Raji The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC said the Commission is not aware that any political party is excluded from the ballot papers for the Saturday’s general elections. The Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victor Aluko stated this in…
TB Joshua’s Synagogue contributes £10,000 (N9m) towards earthquake relief in Turkey The Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN) on Thursday said it has made available a relief package worth N9 million to assist the Republic of Turkey over the earthquake that occurred in the country earlier in the month. The Church, known for its humanitarian…
