March 2019

Global concerns rise over army interference in 2019 polls

March 11, 2019 3:21 am
  • UK: INEC should be allowed to work without intimidation   
  • INEC suspends electoral processes in Rivers  
  • APC wins Lagos, Gombe, Kebbi, Kwara, Niger, Jigawa, Ogun, Katsina  
  • PDP takes Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu, Oyo, Akwa Ibom

Following the massive and unprecedented deployment of troops, Intelligence, Reconnaissance and Surveillance (ISR) aircraft across the country by military authorities during the general election, especially in the Niger Delta states of Rivers, Delta and Akwa Ibom, there were global concerns that Nigeria’s democracy was being militarised.

Leading the global watchers was the United Kingdom, which expressed concerns over reported military interference in the elections, particularly in Rivers …

Battle-ready soldiers deployed in Ibadan

March 11, 2019 3:13 am

There was palpable fear and tension within Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, yesterday, ahead of the announcement of the final winner of Saturday’s governorship and House of Assembly election.

The fear, according to investigation, was as a result of political clash that resulted in the death of a member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Olatoye Sugar.

Military operatives were seen mounting security checkpoints at Idi-Ape and Agodi-Gate – the road leading to the Agodi Government House among others.

Sporadic gunshots were heard around Iwo Road, Gbagi-Wema, Alakia-Isebo, Iyana Church and Monatan, which is believed to be the stronghold of …

David Oyelowo explains why he should be James Bond

March 11, 2019 3:04 am
Nigerian-British actor David Oyewolo has stated his interest in becoming the first black James Bond. This he believes will give black children “a superhero to identify with.”
The actor who broke boundaries after becoming the first black actor to play king in Shakespeare’s Henry VI in 2001 said,

‘The significance of someone like me playing a role like James Bond is not lost on me. It is going to be something that will expand horizons.

‘One of the most beautiful things I have seen in America on Halloween is white kids running around in Black Panther costumes. I did not

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I announced results under duress, INEC official laments

March 11, 2019 2:54 am

The Collation Officer of Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area in Bauchi State, Mrs. Dominion Anosike, has said that she announced the results of the election under duress to save her life from the hands of political thugs who invaded the collation centre on Saturday night.

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APGA wins 24 of 30 House of Assembly seats in Anambra

March 10, 2019 12:16 pm

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has won 26 of the 30 seats in the Anambra State House of Assembly.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won six of the seats, leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other political parties in the state without any seat.

The duo of the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr Chris Ngige and the senator representing Anambra South zone and state Shairman, President Buhari Campaign Council, Senator Andy Uba, failed to win any seat for the APC.

Ngige and Uba lost their state constituencies to candidates of the APGA.

The Speaker of Anambra State …

APC calls for cancellation of Abia governorship election

March 10, 2019 12:04 pm

Abia State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress ( APC ) on Sunday called for the cancellation of the March 9th governorship election in the state.

APC said the call became necessary because of so many electoral anomalies including cases of snatching of ballot boxes, non use of Card Readers, thuggery and intimidation witnessed in so many LGAs in the state.

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INEC declares APC’s Abdulrazaq winner of Kwara guber poll

March 10, 2019 11:44 am

Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of the All Progressives Congress has been officially declared the winner of Saturday’s governorship election in Kwara State.

Abdulrazaq polled a total of 331,546 votes out of a total of 453, 433 votes. The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Abdulrazaq Atunwa polled 114,754 votes.

9994 votes were rejected, the returning officer for the state Prof Sanusi Liman said on Sunday.

Abdulrazaq is now expected to succeed Abdulfattah Ahmed as the governor of the state on May 29.

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Ebonyi: Umahi set to be declared winner of guber election

March 10, 2019 10:10 am

With 13 of the 13 local governments areas results already announced, Governor David Umahi is poised to win the governorship election in the state.

Mr Umahi is leading in the results so far announced with candidate of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Sonni Ogbuoji trailing in second place with a wide margin.

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Desmond Elliot wins Sururele 1 again for LAHA

March 10, 2019 9:43 am

The The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Nollywood star, Desmond Elliot, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as winner of the Surulere 1 state Constituency election in Lagos State.

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2019 Elections: Four missing after Delta boat mishap

March 10, 2019 9:26 am

Four persons have been declared missing after a boat returning from a voting exercise capsized in the Benin River in Delta state.

The Nation gathered that the victims, who were returning to Koko, the headquarters of Warri North council area of the state, were in a boat loaded with 22 persons, including three policemen, coming from Ebrohimi community, also in Warri North council area.

Sources said the boat accident, which happened at about 1:20am on Sunday morning, occurred around Ureju community, also in Warri North. The passengers, who said to be community members, were returning to Koko after exercising their …

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