Tag: Imo
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INEC speaks on choice of candidate in Saturday’s Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has no candidate in Saturday’s Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo governorship election, because it is not a political party. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the INEC Chairman, said this at a news conference
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Guber poll: PDP denies withdrawal of candidate in Imo
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied the purported video alleging the withdrawal of its Governorship Candidate in Imo, Sen. Sam Anyanwu, from the Saturday election. The party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary,
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Small chance for INEC to save itself in a big way – By Azu Ishiekwene
Elections in Nigeria this year might be nearly over but the war by other means could well receive fresh fire from three state elections this weekend. The year began with general elections in February and March,
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Governorship Election: Stay away from Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa, military warn troublemakers
The Defence Headquarters has warned troublemakers to “stay away from the Nov. 11 governorship elections in Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa or face injurious consequences from the military.”
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Court rejects Apapa factional motion seeking to replace Imo LP candidate
A Federal High Court, Abuja, has declined to grant a motion ex-parte brought by Alhaji Lamidi Apapa-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) to stop Athan Achonu as governorship candidate of Saturday’s election in Imo. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a short ruling, refused to grant the prayer of the plaintiffs
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Offshore polls: Tinubu boasts, says APC will do well in Imo, Bayelsa, Kogi
President Bola Tinubu has expressed optimism about the All Progressives Congress’ chances of victory in the November 11 gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states, saying the APC “will do well” in the polls. Tinubu stated that the hard work and records of the candidates, as well as the collective efforts of party officials,…
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Imo Guber: YIAGA Africa deploys 328 observers, PRVT observation methodology – says Official
Yiaga Africa says it is deploying 328 trained observers and an advanced citizen observation methodology – Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT), in the November 11 Imo governorship poll.
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Guber Polls: Imo, Kogi, Bayelsa most difficult states in Nigeria to conduct elections – INEC
Mahmood Yakubu, the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC,) on Friday said Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states are the most difficult places to conduct elections. According to Yakubu, the difficult terrain and insecurity caused by political actors in the states make it difficult to conduct elections in the areas.
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Are you in that number saved by Uzodimma? – Azu Ishiekwene
In a country of 133 million multidimensional poor, with youth unemployment at 53.40 percent, it would be a pity if anyone looking for an opportunity to earn a living
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NAF strikes IPOB/ESN hideouts in Anambra, Imo
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation UDO KA II, has destroyed several hideouts of the Indigenous People of Biafra and its Eastern Security Network in Anambra and Imo States. The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore