Tag: election
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10th Senate: Election was transparent, Akpabio won – Uzor Kalu
Aftermath of the 10th Senate Presidential election, Senator Orji Kalu has said that contrary to certain claims making the rounds, the election in the Senate was transparent, free and fair. Kalu while reacting to claims that some Senators under the umbrella of the ruling All Progressives Congress, might be trying to cross-carpet following the outcome…
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How INEC, EU observers disagree over the conduct of presidential election
Aftermath of the February 25 presidential election, the European Union Election Observer Mission (EU EOM) disclosed that the Nigeria poll was marred due to multiple failures by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to the EU, the operational failures on the part of INEC were due to operational deficiencies and lack of transparency, among…
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JUST IN: Sierra Leone’s Bio declared winner of presidential election
Julius Bio, incumbent president of Sierra Leone, has been declared winner of the election in the country. Chief Electoral Commissioner Mohamed Kenewui Konneh said on Tuesday that Bio was re-elected with 56.17 percent of Saturday’s vote. His top challenger Samura Kamara, of the All People’s Congress (APC), came second with 41.16 percent. “By the powers…
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Sierra Leone Election: Tensions rise as opposition alleges rigging
The anticipation mounts as Sierra Leone eagerly awaits the outcome of the general elections held on Saturday, 24th June 2023, with the tallying of results currently underway. The ECOWAS Observation Mission, responsible for monitoring the elections, has called for patience amidst a tense atmosphere. Reports have emerged of troubling incidents during the election process, including…
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Sierra Leoneans await election results
Sierra Leone voted on Saturday in a national election which the main opposition party hopes will see public frustration with deep economic hardship foil President Julius Maada Bio’s re-election bid.
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LP kicks against delay in conduct of LGA election in Bayelsa
Labour Party has vowed to stage a peaceful protest over Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa’s alleged outright refusal to conduct local government elections. The Factional National Chairman of the party Lamidi Apapa, made this known in a statement in Abuja.
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Tenth NASS: 24hrs to proclamation, aspirant, Jaji dares APC, says I’m not stepping down from Speakership race
Barely 24hours to proclamation, ok NE of the leading aspirants for the Speakership of the House of Representatives, Aminu Jaji has denied reports that he has stepped down from the race. This is coming barely 24hours after two powerful contenders, Hon Aliyu Betara and Hon Abdulaziz Gadgi stepped down for APC anointed candidates. The lawmaker-elect…
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Akpabio/Barau: Balanced diet to complement President Tinubu – Group
A caucus of serving and former members of the House of Representatives under the auspices of the Faculty Board of Initiatives and the Coalition of South South Community for United Nigeria for Justice and Equity has said that the leadership of Senator Godswill Akpabio and Senator Jibrin Barau will provide the balanced diet that President…
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Speakership: 290 Reps-elect endorse Abass/Kalu joint ticket ahead proclamation
…as all 55 S’south Lawmakers-Elect adopt Abbas/Kalu as consensus candidates The joint ticket of Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, as announced by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), on May 7th has 290 Reps-elect already in its kitty ahead proclamation on National Assembly tomorrow. TheNewsGuru.com reports the joint ticket received further boost,…
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Otu assures citizens of all inclusive govt as Nigeria marks Democracy Day
Wevole Ezin, Calabar Cross River State Governor, Sen. Prince Bassey Otu has enjoined citizens of the state to support his administration to succeed as the nation marks the 2023 Democracy Day. The governor stated this in his goodwill message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Ogbech, to mark this year’s Democracy Day. He reminded…