Author: Oghenekevwe Uchechukwu
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IWD: 34 women contest top seats in states as Nigeria pushes to embrace equity
Equal participation in political leadership and public life is essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, but in Nigeria, political inclusion for women remains a significant challenge. During the February 25 election, women accounted for less than 10 per cent of candidates, a continuing decline since 2010, underscoring a lack of affirmative…
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Analysis: How post-presidential election audit may delay March 11 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has filed a motion asking the Court of Appeal to vary the ex parte order given in favour of the Labour Party (LP) and People’s Democratic Party, (PDP), to inspect materials used for the presidential election. INEC’s application is sequel to a court order by Justice Joseph Ikyegh-led panel…
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Flutterwave acknowledges hack attempt, insists no fund was lost
Flutterwave, a Nigerian fintech company has debunked reports that its account was hacked and the sum of N2.9 billion diverted by fraudsters. In a statement issued on Sunday, the fintech company said it collaborates with other financial institutions and law enforcement agencies to keep its ecosystem safe and secure. “We want to reassure you that…
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Medical racism: Canada-based Nigerian nurse narrates how negligence led to son’s death
A Canada-based Nigerian nurse Birgit Uwaila Umaigba, is mourning the loss of her son David, whose death was due to the negligence of healthcare givers in an Ontario hospital. Umaigba said on her birthday, at only 18 weeks of her pregnancy journey, her water broke prematurely (also known as the prelabour rupture of membranes) and…
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Nigeria’s president-elect set to revamp public universities, end strike actions
Nigeria’s president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised to restructure public universities in the country for improved productivity. In an acceptance speech after he received his Certificate of Return from the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, the newly elected leader in waiting gave assurances he would prioritse education in the country.…
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“You did great Peter! I wished the whole of Africa were allowed to vote” – Ghanaian
A Ghanaian national Ebenezer Agbey Quist, who closely monitored the just concluded Nigeria presidential election has congratulated the presidential candidate of the Labour Party Peter Obi, on his outstanding performance at the polls. Quist, a copywriter, said many of his compatriots took particular interest in the election and what the verdict of this poll would…
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2023 election results: We are going to reclaim our mandate, Datti vows
The Labour Party (LP) has refused to concede defeat following the announcement of Bola Tinubu, of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as winner of the February 25 presidential election, and has vowed to reclaim its mandate. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, the LP’s vice-presidential candidate Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, said democracy belonged to the people…
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I lost on twitter but won in real life, Akin Alabi says after winning N1million bet
The federal lawmaker representing Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency in Oyo State Akin Alabi, is in celebratory mood after he won a second term in the just concluded elections, following a poor rating on social media. Reacting to his victory after the announcement on Monday, Alabi said: “I lost on twitter. I won in real life. There…
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UPDATE: 2023 presidential election: See how your favourite party is faring
Nigeria held its presidential and parliamentary elections over the weekend and results pouring in places the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ahead of candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar, the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) Rabiu Kwankwaso. So…
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2023 presidential election: See how your favourite party is faring
Nigeria held its presidential and parliamentary elections over the weekend and results pouring in indicate that the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) is in a clear lead ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party (LP) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced results in…