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INEC Set For Abuja Area Council Elections Saturday as Police Restricts Movement

Nigeria ‘s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it was set for area council elections in the country’ s capital,  Abuja,  having  put all necessary logistics in place for the elections. Ahead of the polls, the electoral body held a…

Return Of Iwu’s Dark Era In INEC: Before Commission Sets Anambra, Imo, Rivers States On Fire

The leaderships of Southeast Based Coalition of Human Rights Organizations (SBCHROs), comprising: International Society for Civil Liberties & the Rule of Law (Intersociety), Anambra State Branch of the Civil Liberties Organization (CLO), Center for Human Rights & Peace Advocacy (CHRPA),…

Prince Chukwuebuka Alleges Postponement of AMAC Election by INEC was On Orders of Tinubu and APC

Recently, INEC has made claim that the postponement of the Abuja Municipal Area Council {AMAC} election was as a result of the Commissions inability to train enough staff to man the election, but going by information made available to us…

Anambra Central Re-run: Why I Won’t Let Obi Take Part – Umeh

The candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra Central senatorial re-run election, Chief Victor Umeh, has disclosed that he plans to use legal means to stop former Governor of the state, Peter Obi, from participating in the rerun….

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PDP’s Mao Ohuabunwa Wins Abia North Senatorial Election

Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Mao Ohuabunwa of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner of Saturday’s re-run election in Abia North Senatorial District. INEC’s Returning Officer, Ojike Nwankpa, said Mr. Ohuabunwa polled 26,009…

Why I Was Arrested, Grilled For 15 Hours By DSS – Victor Umeh

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the party’s senatorial candidate for Anambra Central senatorial rerun election, Chief Victor Umeh, on Friday, narrated his 15-hour experience in the hands of the Department of State Services (DSS)…

DSS Releases Victor Umeh As APGA Accuses Opponents of Instigating His Arrest

Former national chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Victor Umeh, who was arrested Wednesday by the State Security Service, has been released The Street Reporters has learnt. Umeh was arrested at his Aguluzigbo country home in Anambra…

Niger Presidential Election Commences With Over 7,600 Voting in Nigeria

At a time Diaspora voting was still impossible in Nigeria, over 7,600 citizens of Niger Republic are voting in the country’s presidential election on Nigerian soil. According to reports, accreditation of voters and voting in Sunday’s presidential election commenced peacefully…

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PDP’s David Mark Defeat APC Candidate in Benue South Senateoral Poll (FULL RESULT)

Former Senate President, David Mark is the winner of the February 20 Benue South Senatorial District re-run election. The Independent National Election Commission, INEC, has declared him winner after he garnered a total of 84, 192 against his main contender,…

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Buhari To European Union: Jonathan Set New Trend for Nigerian Leaders

Again, President Muhammadu Buhari has commended his predecessor, former President Goodluck Jonathan for making a mark that no leader in Nigeria has ever made, by conceding victory to him after the 2015 Presidential election. Buhari commended Jonathan while addressing the…

Udom, Ikpeazu Were Duly Elected Governors, Says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on wednesday night upheld the outcome of the April 11, 2015, governorship elections that brought Governors Udom Emmanuel and Okezie Ikpeazu of Akwa Ibom and Abia states respectively to power. While declaring Udom as Governor, the Supreme…