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PDP files petition at Presidential Elections Tribunal claiming Atiku won with 1.6m votes
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed that its candidate, Atiku Abubakar won the 2019 presidential elections with 1,615,302 votes. It claimed the figure is the true and correct result from 35 states and the FCT, with the exception Rivers as there was “no report on server” from the PDP stronghold, captured by the INEC server. The claim is contained…
The former two-time Governor of Ogun State and Director General of the Atiku Abubakar 2019 Presidential Campaign Organisation denies allegations of abandoning the former vice president. Following the announcement of his retirement from partisan politics and reports that he is considering joining the ruling party, All Progressives Cogress (APC), Daniel was accused of abadoning Atiku even when the final decision…
The Abuja Federal High Court has stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from continuing collations of results in Bauchi State. INEC had announced in a Saturday press release that it will resume results collation of the Bauchi gubernatorial and State House of Assembly elections on Tuesday, after it resolved issues affecting two local governments - Tafawa Balewa and Ningi.…
Former Ogun State Governor and Atiku Campaign Organisation DG, Gbenga considering joining APC
Barely 72 hours after announcing his retirement from partisan politics, Gbenga Daniel, says he is considering joining the ruling party, All Progressives Congress, APC. Daniel who worked as the Director General of the People's Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar's campaign, said this on Sunday after a meeting with his supporters and loyalists. He said consideration to join the ruling…
The Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, announced over the weekend that it will resume collation of results in Rivers and Bauchi states after elections were declared inconclusive. This decision has been faulted in the two states by the African Action Congress, AAC in Rivers State; and the APC in Bauchi State. RIVERS Rivers AAC is reportedly backed by the APC which…
INEC to resume collation results for Bauchi Governorship election on Tuesday, the commission announced in a press release.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced it will resume collation of votes in the Bauchi Governorship poll, next Tuesday. The electoral body said a winner could eventually be confirmed after it resolved matters affecting two local governments: Ningi and Tafawa Balewa This decision was revealed in a press statement on Friday night after resolving some issues around the…
PIC.14.THE SENATE PRESIDENT, BUKOLA SARAKI USING THE GAVEL AT THE INAUGURATION OF THE 8TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN ABUJA
ON TUESDAY (9/6/15).WITH HIM ARE SENATORS DINO MELAIYE (M) AND SANI YERIMA
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The Nigerian Senate has confirmed that it had received the letter from President Muhammadu Buhari extending his medical vacation in the UK.
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday swore in the newly appointed Commissioners and Special Advisers, with a charge for them to work round the clock and ensure that the state fulfils its potentials.
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday sworn in the newly appointed Commissioners and Special Advisers, with a charge for them to work round the clock and ensure that the state fulfils its potentials.
Nigeria President Elect - Muhamadu Buhari
Nigeria's former military ruler, General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd), has become the first opposition candidate to win a presidential election in Nigeria. General Buhari, 72, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), beat his major opponent, Nigeria’s incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan by securing 52.4% of votes cast in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, according to results declared by…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has commended President Goodluck Jonathan for accepting defeat and congratulating Gen. Muhammadu Buhari on the outcome of the March 28 presidential election. This is contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of ACF National Executive Committee, Alhaji Ahmadu Coomasie, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Kaduna. ``This…
Prof. Remi Sonaiya of KOWA Party on Tuesday congratulated Gen. Muhammadu Buhari on his victory in the presidential election, and reminded him that the expectations of Nigerians were very high. Sonaiya, the only female among the contestants that lost to Buhari in the March 28 election, congratulated the APC candidate on behalf of her party. In a message sent to…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have congratulated Nigerians for their peaceful conduct during the just-concluded Presidential and National Assembly elections.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have congratulated Nigerians for their peaceful conduct during the just-concluded Presidential and National Assembly elections. Dr Peter Ozo-Eson, the NLC General Secretary, and Mr Bobboi Kaigama, the TUC President, gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), urging them to keep the spirit of togetherness…
Nigerian President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
The Official statement by Nigerian President Goodluck Ebere Jonathan after the announcement of the results of 2015 Presidential Elections. Fellow Nigerians, I thank you all for turning out en-masse for the March 28 General Elections. I promised the country free and fair elections. I have kept my word. I have also expanded the space for Nigerians to participate in the…
Live Updates from the ICC in Abuja as the Nigerian Independent National Electoral Commission INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, announces the final results of the Presidential Election 2015. Nigeria 2015 election Live Nigeria Election 2015 Updates #Nigeriadecides min_retweets:1 from:nigeriaa2z
The Rivers State Police Command said on Saturday that it arrested a middle aged man for allegedly snatching a ballot box in Tai Local Government Area of the state.
The Rivers State Police Command said on Saturday that it arrested a middle aged man for allegedly snatching a ballot box in Tai Local Government Area of the state.
