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Police commence investigation into killing of Governor Okowa’s aide
The Police Commissioner (CP) in Delta, Yinka Adeleke, has said that the command has commenced full scale investigation into the killing of Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa’s aide, Mr Lawrence Ijei (a.k.a. Ngozi).
Election postponement: AU council cautions politicians to stop the blame game
The African Union, Economic, Social and Cultural Council on Sunday cautioned politicians and stakeholders in Nigeria’s political space to stop the blame game caused by the postponement of last Saturday’s presidential elections.
Bayelsa stakeholders allege unfairness in graduate recruitment
Stakeholders from Nembe Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, at the weekend accused the state’s Civil Service Commission of shortchanging their council in the just concluded recruitment of 1000 graduates into the civil service.
INEC: No more campaigns, collection of PVCs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says there is no more room for political campaigns or collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in spite of the postponement of elections by one week.
Delta APC factions unite ahead of elections
Ahead of the March 9, 2019 governorship election in Delta State, leaders of the various factions of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Delta State have signed an agreement, resolving to work together to deliver the party’s candidates.
INEC: Nobody forced us to postpone elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the decision to postpone the 2019 general elections was entirely that of the commission and not due to any external influence.
ASUU president, others say polls postponement sad, embarrassing
Some stakeholders in the education sector have expressed disappointment over the sudden postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Atiku Abubakar: PDP decision on election shift to be made known by party stakeholders
Alh Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said the decision of the party on the recent election shift, would be made known by the party’s stakeholders.
President Buhari speaks on postponement of general elections
I am deeply disappointed that despite the long notice given and our preparations both locally and internationally, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) postponed the Presidential and National Assembly elections within hours of its commencement.
Elections: Toyin Saraki hails UN’s message of peace
The president, Wellbeing Foundation Africa, Toyin Saraki, has hailed the United Nations secretary general’s special representative for West Africa, Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas towards ensuring a peaceful polls in 2019.
Security agencies in show of force in Kaduna
Heavily armed security men in a convoy of several vehicles yesterday patrolled the streets of Kaduna in a show of force to deter any attempt to cause violence during Saturday’s election.
INEC: 1,788,706 PVCs distributed in Adamawa
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has put the number of collected PVCS in Adamawa State at 1,788,706 while 184,377 PVCs were not collected, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr Kassim Gaidam, has disclosed.
IPAC seeks support of stakeholders for credible election
Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), an umbrella body of all registered political parties in Nigeria, Thursday, called on all Nigerians to support other stakeholders towards the success of the forthcoming elections in the country.
Governor Obaseki advocates innovative programming to curb illegal migration, fake news
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has made a case for the use of innovative radio programming to curb contemporary challenges in society such as illegal migration and the spread of fake news.
Osun SDP stakeholders ask members to vote for PDP, Atiku Abubakar
Stakeholders of the Osun State Chapter of the Social Democratic Party, led by the pioneer Chairman, Chief Ademola Ishola, have resolved to vote for the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.
Election: NSCDC to deploy 3,600 officers to Kaduna
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kaduna Command said it would deploy no fewer than 3,600 personnel across the state for the upcoming general elections.
Election: General Buratai inaugurates ‘situation room’, issues emergency numbers
The Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, on Wednesday inaugurated the ”Nigerian Army Situation Room for the 2019 General Elections’ Security Monitoring’’.
Elections: Nigerians charge to shun violence, embrace peace
The Organisation of Africa Instituted Churches (OAIC), has charged Nigerians to shun violence and imbibe tolerance during the forthcoming elections in the country.
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CP: Over 7,000 security personnel deployed for elections in Benue
Commissioner of Police in charge of Benue State, Omololu Bishi, has disclosed that over 7,000 security personnel who were deployed for last Saturday’s postponed general elections have returned to their places of primary assignment.
Odion Ighalo: Quique Sanchez Flores ‘brain’ behind Shanghai Shenhua move
Shanghai Shenhua new signing Odion Ighalo has described the chance to be coached again by coach Quique Sanchez Flores as a ‘great opportunity’.
Zinedine Zidane ready for ‘serious’ talks about Chelsea job
Former Madrid Manager Zinedine Zidane is reportedly prepared to take over at Chelsea FC as long as the club can match his ambition in the transfer market, according to reports in the British media.
DSS denies former chief still controls its affairs
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied that the former Director-General of the service, Mr Lawal Daura, is still in control of its affairs.
Official: Customs interrogates officers over video showing man’s death
The Nigeria Customs Service says its officers involved in the shooting of a man along Ijebu Ode road on Sunday are being interrogated.
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Abdul Yahaya not disappointed after D’Tigers omission
The 2017 Silver medal winning Afrobasket participant with Nigeria’s D’Tigers said the decision on players invitation depends on who the coach wants to work with or play in his team at every point in time.
Delta REC urges political parties to adhere to INEC directive on no campaign
The Resident Electoral Commissioner for Delta, Dr. Cyril Omorogbe, has appealed to political parties in the state to adhere to INEC directive not to campaign again before the Saturday presidential/National Assembly elections.
Alexis Sanchez: Atmosphere at Manchester United under Jose Mourinho ‘wasn’t healthy’
Alexis Sanchez said former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho created an unhealthy atmosphere at Old Trafford.
Efe Ambrose: Super Eagles always in my heart
Derby County defender Efe Ambrose has not played for the Super Eagles since Nigeria’s 1-0 loss away to Egypt in March 2016, but the player has revealed that he still keeps up to tab with the national team and calls some players to continuously encourage and support them.
Election: INEC allays fears of insecurity in Adamawa
Mr Kassim Gaidam, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Adamawa, on Tuesday, allayed the fears of the people over insecurity, stressing that the forthcoming elections in the state would be peaceful.