Category: Politics

IRI, NDI Task Nigerians On Peaceful Elections 
February 25, 2023 No Responses

IRI, NDI Task Nigerians On Peaceful Elections 

The Joint National Democratic Institute (NDI) and the International Republican Institute (IRI) Election Observation Mission have called on Nigerians to shun violence for peaceful polls .  IRI and NDI in a statement on Friday said: “We strongly condemn the assassination...
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INEC: 87.2m PVCs Collected 
February 24, 2023 No Responses

INEC: 87.2m PVCs Collected 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) disclosed on Thursday that 87,209,007 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) have been collected across the 36 States of the federation and the FCT.  The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, revealed this in “T...
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Buhari To Candidates: Respect Choice Of Voters, Accept Outcome Of Elections 
February 23, 2023 No Responses

Buhari To Candidates: Respect Choice Of Voters, Accept Outcome Of Elections 

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged candidates contesting elections at all levels to respect the choice of voters and accept the result of the elections as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).  The president made the call wh...
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Security Committee Pledges Peaceful Election
February 21, 2023 No Responses

Security Committee Pledges Peaceful Election

The Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) has assured Bauchi residents of peaceful conduct of the upcoming general election in the State.  The committee said it had adopted effective strategies to ensure peaceful conduct of the ...
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Irabor Tasks Military On Peaceful Elections
February 19, 2023 No Responses

Irabor Tasks Military On Peaceful Elections

The nation is looking up to the armed forces and other security agencies to ensure peaceful and smooth elections, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, has said   Irabor, who was represented by the Chief of Defence Policy and...
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Peter Obi: Our Victory’ll Mark Beginning Of New Nigeria 
February 12, 2023 No Responses

Peter Obi: Our Victory’ll Mark Beginning Of New Nigeria 

The Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, on Saturday said Labour Party victory in the 2023 Presidential election on February 25, 2023 would mark the beginning of a new Nigeria.   Obi, accompanied by his running mate,...
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Naira Re-design Won’t Affect 2023 General Election, Says CBN  
February 8, 2023 No Responses

Naira Re-design Won’t Affect 2023 General Election, Says CBN  

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says naira re-design won’t affect the 2023 general election, as it will provide required cash and other support needed for smooth conduct of the poll.  Godwin Emefiele, the CBN Governor, said this when he...
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Buhari Congratulates Osinbajo’s Father-In-Law, Pa Soyode At 80 
January 30, 2023 No Responses

Buhari Congratulates Osinbajo’s Father-In-Law, Pa Soyode At 80 

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday congratulated Chief Olutayo Soyode, father-in-law of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on his 80th birthday.  The vice-president, alongside his wife, Dolapo on Sunday, graced the Thanksgiving Service and luncheon held in c...
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Catholic Bishops Urge Nigerians To Elect Patriotic, Servant Leaders 
January 19, 2023 No Responses

Catholic Bishops Urge Nigerians To Elect Patriotic, Servant Leaders 

For the desired change in the country, Nigerians must vote for leaders who will be true patriots and servants of the people, the Catholic Bishops of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have said.  The Bishops also advised the electorate to ensure that...
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PVCs: PDP, APC Trade Words In Lagos Over Alleged Manipulation
January 17, 2023 No Responses

PVCs: PDP, APC Trade Words In Lagos Over Alleged Manipulation

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to pay special attention to Lagos State in ensuring free, fair and credible elections, alleging manipulation of collection of the  Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).  The Lagos ...
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32,684 Registered Voters Collect PVCs In Lagos, 13,703 In Edo 
January 8, 2023 No Responses

32,684 Registered Voters Collect PVCs In Lagos, 13,703 In Edo 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that 32,684 registered voters in Lagos state collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) on Friday, January 6, 2023.   The commission in its daily update on PVCs collection issue...
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INEC Assures Corps Members Of Security 
January 7, 2023 No Responses

INEC Assures Corps Members Of Security 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will continue to place premium on the security of corps members on election duty,   The Chairman of the Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, said this on Friday in Abuja when he led management staff of the....
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661,783 PVCs Remain Uncollected In Edo 
January 3, 2023 No Responses

661,783 PVCs Remain Uncollected In Edo 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Edo office, has disclosed that 661,783 old and new Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) were yet to be collected in the state as at December 31, 2022.  Mr Timidi Wariowie, the Head, Voter Education and...
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Vote Only Leaders That Can Fix Nigeria’s insecurity Problem’
January 3, 2023 No Responses

Vote Only Leaders That Can Fix Nigeria’s insecurity Problem’

The President of Laity Council of St. Christopher’s Catholic Church, Games Village, Abuja, Dr Ralph Igweh, has urged Christians to vote the right leaders that are capable of addressing Nigeria’s security challenge.  In his New Year message on Sunday, ...
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