“48 Million out of 93.5 Million Eligible Voters are Youths”, INEC Reveals

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that youths formed the highest number of registered voters who would vote in the February and March elections. INEC’s national commissioner in charge of information and the chairman of the voter’s education committee, Festus Okoye stated this during the commission’s engagement with identified groups on the role of the youth ahead of the 2023 general election. Okoye said from INEC’s records, the youth held all the aces...

Adeboye Accuses Political Parties of Hiring Crowds for Rallies

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has alleged that political parties hire crowds for their rallies. Adeboye stated this on Saturday during his address at this month’s Holy Ghost Service tagged, ‘Wonderful’ held at the Redemption City, Lagos-Ibadan expressway, Ogun State. He said, “I watch it on the news. If human beings promote you… I don’t know whether I should say this. I’m sure you have been...

Watch Video of Obi’s Running Mate, Baba-Ahmed in Tears During TV Interview

The Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed broke down in tears during a town hall meeting organised by Channels TV on Sunday. Baba-Ahmed, who was on air alongside Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the party, revealed that he and his family have been under constant attack by political opponents since he joined the presidential race. He said the attacks started when he made efforts to stop those who were dishing out false narratives...

Boat Capsize as Many Farmers Fears Dead in Kebbi State

Eighty people were rescued from a boat carrying about 100 passengers which capsized in a river in Sammanaji village at Koko/Besse local government area of  Kebbi  State. Chairman of Koko/Besse local government area, Yahaya Bello who disclosed this, added that 14 bodies were retrieved from the river, while rescue workers continued search for the remaining passengers. Kebbi state Governor Abubakar Bagudu and other top government officials visited the village and condoled with families of the victims. Similarly, President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the government...

Borno State Is Safe for Elections- Governor Zulum

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has assured the voting public of their safety before, during and after the elections. Zulum gave the assurance Friday after a courtesy visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. “The people of Borno State voted during the 2015 election. They also voted during the 2019 election. Can you compare the security situation in 2019 and 2015 and now? The security...

Peter Obi Promises to End Poverty, Unemployment, Insecurity if Elected

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi has said he is in the presidential race to end the suffering of Nigerians. Obi, who stated this during a rally in Ado, the Ekiti State capital, restated his vision to transform Nigeria from a consumption-based to a production-based nation. “People are suffering in this country and we want to end the suffering. Today there is no security and unity in the country, we would unite...

Federal Government Commences Payment Of Security Debarment Allowance

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana has announced that the Federal Government has commenced the payment of Security Debarment Allowance (SDA) to Nigerian Armed Forces veterans. Kana at a meeting with the veterans at the Ship House, Abuja confirmed the release of N21 billion and further said the president has also reduced the spread of payment from 3-5 years to within 3 years. According to him, the amount is 28 percent of the...

General elections, 2023: The Arthur Eze’s Challenge

“So far, many people are not impressed with the Governor’s performance, but they are still hopeful.”— Ebuka Onyekwelu In about two months, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo would mark his one year in office as Governor of Anambra State. From March this year, Prof. Soludo would be left with three years to complete his first tenure of four years, as governor of Anambra State. Interestingly, the first year appears to be a learning curve for the governor....

INEC Establishes Presidential election Situation Room, Collation Centre

The Independent National Electoral Commission has established a National Situation Room and Collation Centre where the results of presidential elections will be collated. The National Commissioner and Chairman of, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, said on Thursday in a statement that the International Conference Centre, Abuja, will serve as the venue for the exercise. The statement reads in part: “As general elections approach, the commission establishes a National Situation Room and Collation Centre...

INEC Enugu To Commence PVC Distribution At Ward Level, 17 Days To Collection Deadline

In 51 days, electorates will head to the polls to elect their leaders for at least the next four years; Presidency, National Assembly, Gubernatorial, and State House of Assembly. To participate in the general elections, the Permanent Voter Card is indispensable as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says no PVC, no voting. To be accredited for voting in the 2023 general election, the electorate’s PVC will be read with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System...

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