Tag: Vote
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Don’t vote for parochial leaders, Tambuwal warns Nigerians
The Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, on Monday urged Nigerians to avoid voting parochial leaders as the go to the polls in 2023. He urged Nigerians to look out for and vote for politicians who are versatile and friendly with fellow Nigerians across all geo-political zones to foster national unity.
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AnambraDecides2021: Obiano, wife cast vote, sends message to Anambra residents
Governor Willie Obiano and his wife Ebelechukwu on Saturday cast their vote at ERI primary school Polling Unit 004, Otuocha Ward Ward 1, Aguleri in Anambra East LGA by 9:28 am. The Governor after casting his vote urged Anambra residents not to panic but firmly exercise their civil responsibilities by trooping out in mass to…
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LG Poll: Sanwo-Olu casts vote, appeals residents to exercise their civic responsibilities
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on electorates to seize the election period to express themselves freely. The governor said this on Saturday while addressing journalists at the Polling Unit 019 Ward 08, Ikoyi II, where he cast his vote during the Local Government/Council Areas election on Saturday. “As electorates, this is about the…
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BREAKING: Senators vote one after the other on electronic voting
Senators are currently being called on one after the other on the floor of the Nigerian Senate to decide on electronic voting and electronic transmission of election results. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North has already voted against electronic voting. Senator Kalu, in voting against electronic voting, stressed that there…
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Ghana elections: John Mahama, Nana Akufo-Addo vote as Ghanaians choose new leader [Photos]
Voting has begun in the West African nation of Ghana, where ballots are being cast for president and members of the 275-seat legislature. Although 12 candidates are seeking the presidency, the race is viewed as a two-way contest between incumbent President Nana Akufo-Addo of the New Patriot Party and former president John Mahama, the leader…
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Ondo election: Votes were traded between N1,000 to N7,000 —YIAGA
A civil rights organisation, YIAGA Africa, has critized the high occurrence of vote-trading recorded in the October 10 Ondo State governorship election. The organisation said it was disturbing that the criminal act of vote-buying happened under the nose of security agents. The Executive Director of YIAGA Africa, Samson Itodo, made this known while speaking on…
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#EdoDecides2020: Obaseki expresses disappointment after casting vote
Edo State Governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Godwin Obaseki, has expressed displeasure over the conduct of the ongoing governorship election in the state. He said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should have prepared better for the election. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that Obaseki spoke after casting his vote at Polling Unit…
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#EdoDecides2020: Oshiomhole votes, gives process pass mark [Photos]
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress has cast his vote at ward 10 polling unit 001 in Etsako West Local government. The former national chairman gave the whole voting process a pass mark but complained about a faulty card reader that appears to be slowing down the process at his polling unit.
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Edo 2020: Why Ijaws must not vote, By Ben Nanaghan
Ben Nanaghan benanaghan@yahoo.com The first ship load of slaves from the Benin Kingdom arrived America over 400 years ago in 1616 and the kingdom harvested richly in Guns, Gun Powder, Gun Canons, Whiskey, Gin, Mirror, Regal Sceptres, Golden Plates and cutleries and of course lots and lots of money for slaves captured and sold.…
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CAF awards: Oshoala speaks on Nigerians who didn’t vote for her
Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala, has insisted she is not bitter with Nigerians who did not vote for her, after she won the African Women’s Player of the Year for a fourth time on Tuesday. Oshoala, who equalled the record of her compatriot Perpetua Nkwocha, garnered 351 votes. The Barcelona star garnered 30 more than…