Tag: POLITICAL THUGS
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Suspected thugs disrupt NWC meeting at PDP HQ, security operatives take action
Security operatives in Abuja on Wednesday dispersed suspected political thugs attempting to cause crisis at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national headquarters, as the party National Working Committee (NWC) met.
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Edo govt raises alarm over political thugs attempt to overrun INEC offices
Edo Government on Friday expressed concerns over an alleged attempt by political thugs to overrun INEC offices in some local government areas across the state. The government also commended the military for successfully halting the activities
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Guber Polls: PDP deputy candidate, Akinlade laments attacks by thugs in Ogun
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), deputy governorship candidate ,Adekunle Akinlade, raised anThe Ogun born politician alarm over the invasion of polling units by armed thugs. The Ogun born politician made this comment at his hometown in Agosasa shortly after casting his vote. According to him, there have been reports of shooting and ballot box snatching…
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Analysis: How Nigerians defied several obstacles to vote
Nigerians on Saturday displayed sheer patriotism and courage as they defied several obstacles to choose their next president and representatives at the National Assembly. In more than 60 per cent of polling units across the country, election officials and materials came late, but citizens remained resolutely patient and ensured that they contributed to the history…
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Intimidation, violence mar election in Lagos state
There have been reports of voter intimidation and ethnic discrimination in some Polling Units across Lagos state by some persons supporting the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), despite the presence of security officials. Voting has largely been peaceful in the state but some videos have emerged showing pro-APC supporters insisting on the party or tribe…
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Do not accept to be used as thugs during elections – RTEAN
Ahead of the February 25th general elections in the country Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has warned its members to desist from being lobbied or used as thugs during the 2023 general elections in the country. Similarly, the body has declared that it has not endorsed any candidate for the presidential election in…
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VIDEOS: WATCH moment alleged political thugs sponsored by Rivers PDP abduct Opobo LG Coordinator of Cole
Videos showing moment alleged Rivers PDP political thugs abducted APC guber candidate’s Opobo LGA Coordinator Brown Boma on Tuesday has emerged online. TheNewsGuru.com reports the incident took place in Opobo while the coordinator and Tonye Cole’s supporters were preparing for a rally. According to an account recorded by one of the coordinators, the thugs suddenly…
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Thugs set Ogun INEC office ablaze
The Independent National Electoral office situated at Iyana Mortuary lll in Abeokuta the Ogun state capital was razed down in the wee hours of Thursday by suspected hoodlums in the state. It was gathered that the hoodlums numbering about eight jumped into the building through the fence and set the INEC building on fire from…
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2023: Thugs attack PDP supporters in Kaduna campaign rally
Persons suspected to be political thugs have attacked supporters of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar at the ongoing campaign rally in Kaduna State. Atiku confirmed the attack via a post on his verified social media handles on Monday.
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Isoko Rep Race: How alleged hired political thugs attacked Ex-MD Of DESOPADEC, Askia
More facts have emerged on how immediate past Managing Director of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) and frontline House of Representatives aspirant for Isoko Federal Constituency, Bashorun Askia Ogieh, was attacked by political thugs during a consultative visit to PDP delegates in Isoko North, Delta State, have been revealed.