Supreme Court nullifies Gombe South senatorial election –

Supreme Court nullifies Gombe South senatorial election –

Sunday Ejike – Abuja The Supreme Court has declared the All Progressive Congress (APC)’s participation in the Senate elections in the Gombe South Senate constituency of Gombe state on February 25 invalid. The Supreme Court kicked out the APC and its alleged candidate, Joshua Lidani, from the Senate race for failing to legally conduct a … Read more

Benin Republic varsity congratulates Yobe gov, Buni, on election victory –

Benin Republic varsity congratulates Yobe gov, Buni, on election victory –

By Rukiyat Ogunwade Professor Martial Lipeb, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Espam Formation, Cotonou, Republic of Benin, congratulated Buni on his victory in the gubernatorial election on March 18, 2023, following the re-election of the current Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni. In a congratulatory message Wednesday, co-signed by University Registrar Omolewa Egor and … Read more

2023 general election and integrity test –

2023 general election and integrity test –

In response to the 2023 polls, the EU Elections Observer Mission observed that while fundamental freedoms of assembly and movement were largely respected, poor planning, insecurity and widespread naira and fuel shortages hampered the full enjoyment of the latter. It noted that INEC lacked effective planning and transparency during critical stages of the electoral process, … Read more

INEC, PDP connived to rig Plateau governorship election, APC alleges –

INEC, PDP connived to rig Plateau governorship election, APC alleges –

By Isaac Shobayo – Joss The Plateau State branch of the All Progressives Congress (AP) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) of conniving in the state’s March 18, 2023 gubernatorial election. Speaking to journalists in Jos, the APC’s state president, Hon Rufus Bature, said some facts that … Read more

Gov Fintiri rejects rigging claim, insists Adamawa governorship election credible –

Gov Fintiri rejects rigging claim, insists Adamawa governorship election credible –

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has dismissed claims that the state’s March 18 gubernatorial election was rigged in his favour. All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Senator Aishatu Binani praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for declaring the election inconclusive in a recent interview with reporters. Binani also accused Governor Fintily of funding attacks against … Read more

Police arrests 79 for election offences in Sokoto –

Police arrests 79 for election offences in Sokoto –

Sokoto police have arrested 79 suspects in connection with election crimes in the state. national spokesperson police Confirming the development in Sokoto on Sunday, Commander Sanusi Abubakar said the suspects had been arrested for violating movement restrictions and other offenses during the state’s March 18 gubernatorial and lower house elections. Also read:Bauchi police deny raiding … Read more

Trump holds first campaign rally ahead of 2024 presidential election –

Trump holds first campaign rally ahead of 2024 presidential election –

Former U.S. President Donald Trump held his first campaign rally in Waco, Texas, on Saturday as he announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidency in the face of an investigation by prosecutors. trump card Prosecutors say he faces potential indictment for his use of “dark and conspiratorial language to ignite his supporters ahead of next … Read more

‘Democracy at play’ – Adeleke reacts to Appeal Court’s ruling on Osun election –

‘Democracy at play’ – Adeleke reacts to Appeal Court’s ruling on Osun election –

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on Friday welcomed the appeals court decision confirming his victory in the July 16, 2022 state election Adelek appealed the decision of the Osun State Electoral Petitions Tribunal, which annulled his election victory and confirmed All Progressives Congress (APC) former governor Gboyega Oyetola as the winner of the exercise. However, … Read more

Obi reacts to video of women protesting Nasarawa election results –

Obi reacts to video of women protesting Nasarawa election results –

Labor presidential candidate Peter Obi reacted to protests by some women in Nasarawa state over the results of the state’s governor and state assembly elections on March 18. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday declared All Progressive Congress (APC) Governor Abdullahi Sule the winner after defeating his People’s Democratic Party (PDP) by 347 … Read more