Tag: Elections
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Elections: NYSC clarifies report on corps member beaten to death
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), says contrary to reports on social media, no youth corps member participating in the general election was beaten to death. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Director, Press and Public Relations, Mr Eddy Megwa, the brutalised corps member did not die as reported but recuperating after…
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Elections: Catholic Priests save INEC official from attack by youths
Catholic Priests on Saturday saved a Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPA) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from being beaten up by youths for trying to stop voting in Enugu. The incident happened at polling unit 004, 005, 006, and 007 located at Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu.
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Christian, Muslim preachers warn against voting for tribal, religious sentiments
Muslim and Christian preachers have advised against electoral violence and voting based on tribal and religious grounds. The Chief Imam of Takur central mosque, Malam Aminu Baba Waziri, on Friday evening called on the Muslim Ummah to come out en masse to exercise their constitutional rights and vote for competent leaders.
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LASU suspends second semester examinations
Lagos State University, Ojo, has suspended on-going second-semester examination for Saturday’s general elections. The Registrar, Mr Emmanuel Fanu, stated on Thursday in Lagos that students should vacate the campus on Friday.
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BBTitans: Nigerian co-host, Ebuka to leave show to participate in elections
Big Brother Titans, co-host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, has stated reasons he wouldn’t be hosting next Sunday’s eviction show. The Nigerian co-host said he would be in the country to take part in the forthcoming general elections in the country.
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2023: Army will set the stage for peaceful elections – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.- Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says the Nigerian Army will set the stage for the conduct of a peaceful general election in 2023. Yahaya gave the assurance while speaking with newsmen at the graduation of the
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2023: High expectations as High Court delivers judgement on Nwajiuba v Tinubu case on Monday (Photos)
…as 92 CSOs challenge judiciary to live above board …condemn incessant attacks of INEC offices across Nigeria …throws weight behind INEC chairman and his commissioners A coalition of 92 civil society organisations, CSOs under the aegis of Democracy Watch of Nigeria on Friday declared that the judiciary is under the telescope of Nigerians and…
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I have fears about 2023 Elections – Former INEC Chairman, Prof. Jega
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has expressed worries over happenings and current developments in the political circle in the country. Prof. Jega added that he has palpable fears about the 2023 general elections. He stated this while speaking at a colloquium organised by the Electoral Hub in Abuja…
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PDP chieftains kick against Wike for 2027 presidency
Following decision of the presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, to back Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, for the presidency in 2027, the party chieftains, especially in the Southeast and Southwest, have expressed displeasure. The former vice president took it upon himself to decide who will fly the party’s ticket in 2027…
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Why we spend so much to conduct elections – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday gave an insight into why much funds went into the conduct of elections. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the INEC Chairman, gave the insight while responding to questions at an interactive session with the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) tagged ‘The Editors’ Forum’ in Lagos.