The Nigeria Presient, Muhammadu Buhari has been declared winner for the 2019 general election held on the 23rd of February.
Announcing the result, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission Mahmood Yakubu, declared that Buhari pulled 15, 191, 847 against his closed challenger…2019Election: INEC Declares Buhari Winner
*CHRSJ Set to Launch Operation Stop Constabulary Mentality.
*Demand for Accelerated Justice against the alleged Killer.
A reputable Civil Rights Organization in Nigeria, Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice (CHRSJ) set to launch an Operation Stop Constabulary Mentality in Nigeria, through…Godwin Onoja’s Death: Nigeria Custom Officers going beyond their Mecuarntance – Group.
A coalition of over 70 Civil Society Organisations has urged the United States and the United Kingdom to actualise their threat to sanction any politician whose actions undermined the Nigerian general elections.
The CSOs, under the auspices of the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, also…Election violence: Actualise visa ban, UK, US told
The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the Peoples Democratic Party the winner of Saturday’s presidential election in Enugu State.
The State Collation Officer, Prof. Joseph Ahaneku, who announced the result in Enugu State on Monday, said that the party won in the 17 local g…PDP clears 17 LGAs in Enugu state
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari urging him to “immediately refer to the International Criminal Court (ICC) pursuant to article 13 of the Rome Statute to which Nigeria is a state party, all allegations of e…SERAP writes Buhari over election violence, seeks referral of cases to ICC
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has won the elections in the polling units at the Presidential Villa, Abuja
The Villa has two polling units: PU 021 and 022.
Buhari and Atiku
Mr Abubakar scored 505 votes in PU 021 while the president scored 552 votes.
In PU…It’s Official: Atiku defeats Buhari inside Presidential Villa
After general election in Nigeria, results are starting to come in from various poling units.
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PU-8, Asa LG, Kwara State
Presidential
APC – 59
PDP- 36
Senatorial
PDP- 34
APC- 67
PDC- 2
House of rep
APC: 63
PDP: 37
PU 020A, Government Secondary…#2019NigeriaDecides Breaking: Live Updates Of Election Results
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Breaking:#Elections has Ended in Abule-Okuta Unit Area BARIGA Shomolu, Lagos State.
#ABULE-OKOTA AREA BARIGA LAGOS STATE Presidential Results (23/02/2019)
UNIT 006 APC 43 PDP 35
UNIT 005 APC 39 PDP 63
UNIT 007 APC 42 PDP 52
Total Votes: APC- 124
PDP 150
Breaking – 2019 Election Result: PDP Wins Bariga, Shomolu In Lagos
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, says he is looking forward to a successful transition after the presidential election.
Atiku Abubakar
Mr Abubakar said this minutes after casting his vote at his polling unit of Ajiya in Yola North Local…2019 Nigeria Election:I look forward to a successful transition – Atiku Abubakar
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Millions of Nigerians will today vote to elect a president that will lead West Africa’s most populous country for another four years.
The voters will also elect 468 members of the National Assembly: the Senate and the House of R…#NigeriaElection2019: Nigerians Vote In Presidential, National Assembly Election – Live Updates
By Ishaq Murtala
The recent arrest and subsequent detention of Mr Uyi Giwa-Osagie, lawyer to the leading opposition PDP candidate in the rescheduled 2019 Presidential election of Saturday, February 23, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, by operatives of the EFCC, is exactly what it is: a political witch…Atiku’s Lawyer’s Arrest: Tyranny and the Continued Brutalisation of Nigerians
By Ishaq Murtala
The recent arrest and subsequent detention of Mr Uyi Giwa-Osagie, lawyer to the leading opposition PDP candidate in the rescheduled 2019 Presidential election of Saturday, February 23, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, by operatives of the EFCC, is exactly what it is: a political witch…Atiku’s Lawyer’s Arrest: Tyranny and the Continued Brutalisation of Nigerians
attacks Buhari over ballot comment
The Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari for his total disregard for the rule of law.
Dino Melaye
Melaye made his first appearance on Tuesday since his episode with the Nigeria Police in…Melaye Makes First Appearance After Battle With Police
*Counsels INEC to Ensure Rivers and Zamfara APC Are on the Ballot
The postponement of Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections to February 23 has been described as a postponement of the formal demise and burial the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as a political block…Elections postponement: INEC just postponed PDP’s official demise, burial – Eze
Osifo Okieguale from Eguare Opoji, Ekpoma died in police custody because his sister couldn’t afford to pay the sum of N20,000 allegedly demanded by the police from Ekpoma Division, Edo State.
Okieguale, 47 is married with kids.
He woke up on the 12th of February like every other day and…Man Dies In Custody After Police Refuses N20,000 Bail In Edo
Calamity struck along Lagos-Benin Expressway on Sunday after a Nigeria customs Officer mistakenly shot his colleague over N5000 bribe
Trouble started when the officer, ASC1 Destiny Onebamho attached to the Federal Operation Unit (FOU) Zone A Ikeja stopped a van carrying Nigerian…How Nigeria Customs Officer Mistakenly Shot Colleague Over N5000 Bribe
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) dared the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday by reopening its campaign.
Bukola Saraki, Atiku Abubakar and Uche Secondus
This is even as the Independent National Electoral Commission said it would take the final decision on Monday to…PDP Dares INEC, Reopens Campaign
Dr Doyin OKupe, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has described in details how the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed betrayed the Senate President, Bukola Saraki.
How Lai Mohammed Betrayed Saraki – Doyin Okupe
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked Nigerians to “hold successive governments since the return of democracy in 1999 and the leadership of the National Assembly responsible for the patently unlawful postponement of the 2019 general elections scheduled to hold y…SERAP blames successive govts, NASS for 2019 election delay, threatens to sue
The Coalition of United Political Parties CUPP has alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari is planning to suspend the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission Mahmood Yakubu.
The CUPP in a statement on Saturday by the spokesman, Imo Ugochinyere, claimed Buhari hurriedly …Election Postponement: Buhari Planning To Replace INEC Boss With Amina Zakari – CUPP
The Independent National Electoral Commission has blamed the burning of its offices in Plateau, Anambra and Abia states for the postponement of elections.
INEC Gives More Reasons Why It Postponed General Election
By Jude Ndukwe
The sudden postponement of the 2019 general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, came to Nigerians as a very rude shock and triggered justified anger against INEC and the APC which many Nigerians accuse of being the invisible hand behind the…Election Postponement: Why Nigerians must Keep Hope Alive
Today is Saturday, a day set aside by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct the general presidential and national assembly elections, but the commission postponed the election few hours before its commencement.
Professor Mahmood Yakubu – INEC Chairman
The…INEC Postpones Presidential General Election To 23rd of February
says Buhari’s desperation led to the postponement
The Coalition of United Political Parties CUPP has alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari and his men desperately postponed the general presidential election in their desperation to win.
NAIJA CENTER NEWS had reported that INEC postponed…PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: Buhari’s Judgement Day Postponed – CUPP
A former President of Nigeria Chief Olusegun Obasanjo said on Friday that he has not run out of the country, contrary to report.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: I’ve Not Run Away From Nigeria – Obasanjo
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) might postpone the Saturday’s presidential and national assembly elections tonight, a report has disclosed.
Breaking: INEC May Postpone General Election Tonight – Sources
By Fani-Kayode
“Obasanjo is expired milk, dump him in the dustbin”- Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu is an ugly and repugnant little creature who lives in and presides over the affairs of Lagos state.
Buhari and Obasanjo
He comes from a long line of slave-dealers even though he is of …Obasanjo’s Expired Milk And A Slave Dealer Called Bola Tinubu
A Nigerian controversial rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem bares it all in this interview with Ehi Ekhator. He bombs President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, and talks about the Saturday 16 Presidential election.
Excerpt:
Over the years you have expressed your views about governance in…INTERVIEW: Eedris Abdulkareem Bombs Buhari, Endorses Atiku For President
by Femi Falana
(Being a paper delivered by Femi Falana SAN at the Public Hearing on Improving the Capacity of Citizens on the Use of the Freedom of Information Act, 2011 held by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in Lagos on Tuesday, February 12, 2019)
Introduction
Femi…Citizens’ power and access to information in Nigeria
Jude Ndukwe
While Nigeria is preparing for what is possibly the most important elections in her history, some citizens are attempting the suicidal option of an election boycott even at a time they have the best opportunity to make a very bold statement with their votes and at a time historical…2019: Why Election Boycott is not an Option
Jude Ndukwe
While Nigeria is preparing for what is possibly the most important elections in her history, some citizens are attempting the suicidal option of an election boycott even at a time they have the best opportunity to make a very bold statement with their votes and at a time historical…2019: Why Election Boycott is not an Option
In this interview with Ehi Ekhator, a former Member of the House of Representatives, lawyer and policy expert Ehiogie West Idahosa talked about the coming general election the difference between Buhari and Atiku.
Below is the excerpt
Ehiogie West-Idahosa
Election is a few days away, how…2019: The Difference Between Atiku And Buhari
As the Nation awaits the verdict of the National Judicial Council on petitions against CJN Onnoghen and Hon. Justice Tanko Muhammed ( Ag. CJN), the question that is ripe for answer is what the offense of Hon. Tanko Muhammed really is. I have no doubt in mind that the method adopted by President…In All Honesty, NJC Has No Reason To Punish Hon. Justice Tanko Muhammed Of The Supreme Court – Dr. West-Idahosa
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing Mr Babatunde Fashola SAN has responded to the Freedom of Information request by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) saying that “the Ministry has searched for the requested information on details of alleged contractors and companies t…Fashola replies SERAP, says: ‘I can’t find names of alleged corrupt contractors from our record’
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing Mr Babatunde Fashola SAN has responded to the Freedom of Information request by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) saying that “the Ministry has searched for the requested information on details of alleged contractors and companies t…Fashola replies SERAP, says: ‘I can’t find names of alleged corrupt contractors from our record’
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Saturday described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as the greatest election rigger in Nigeria.
This came just as the National Chairman of the APC, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, said unlike the PDP, the APC had never used the…Obasanjo, greatest election rigger in Nigeria – Tinubu
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Saturday described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as the greatest election rigger in Nigeria.
This came just as the National Chairman of the APC, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, said unlike the PDP, the APC had never used the…Obasanjo, greatest election rigger in Nigeria – Tinubu
The Deputy President of the Senate Ike Ekweremadu said on Saturday he cannot accurately predict the winner of the coming Presidential election.
Ike Ekweremadu and Igbo leaders meet Buhari in Aso Rock
The Senator was responding to a question during an interactive radio programme on Urban 94.5…General Election: It’s Hard To Predict Winner, Says Ekweremadu
Leaders and politicians who incite people, threaten violence and engage in hate speech should not be elected, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has said.
Reject Anybody Who Threatens Or Incites Violence At The Polls – Dogara
Youths numbering several tens on Wednesday February 6, 2019 decamped from the APC party and aligned with the PDP in Evbuotubu Ward, Egor Local Government Area.
APC defects to PDP
The youths who claim that because they have been shortchanged for far too long in their former party had decided to…Displaced Former APC Youths (Shabba Boys) Decamp To PDP
By Ehi Ekhator
President Muhammadu Buhari regular forgetfulness probably from diminishing plasticity has attracted a response from a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose.
Buhari and APC Leaders
Fayose took to twitter on Tuesday to criticize Buhari over a statement he made in Ekiti…General Election: President Buhari’s Mental Health Is Still A Question
*Describes court’ decisions as double victory for Amaechi, APC and Rivers people
As the Appeal Court ruled Monday to restore the rights of candidates on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state to contest this year’s general elections, the Independent…Appeal Court Verdict: Eze Charges INEC to Immediately Obey Court Orders
Different groups from major regional blocs in the country have come together under the auspices of Joint Progressive Action Group (JPAG) to declare support for the leading socio-cultural groups which recently met in Abuja and endorsed the candidature of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the…We Stand with Ohanaeze, Afenifere NEF, others on Atiku – Groups
The N2.2bn fraud trial of the immediate past Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, resumed on Monday with his former ally and former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, testifying against him.
Obanikoro
However, while being cross-examined by the second defence counsel, Mr…It’s Painful To Testify Against Fayose – Obanikoro
In less than two weeks, Nigerians will go to the polls to elect new sets of leaders to pilot the affairs of the country for the next four. Never has the choice before Nigerians been so neatly divided as in this election. Never has the lines been so clearly spelt out. Whichever way one looks at…February 16 Is A Referendum On Buhari, By Peter Claver Oparah
#2019Debate: KOWA party candidate: ‘We will probe OBJ over missing $16bn power projects’
Presidential candidate of KOWA Party, Sina Fagbenro-Byron, has vowed to “set up an Independent Body of Investigators with specific powers to reopen the alleged missing $16 billion meant for electricity proje…#2019Debate: KOWA party candidate: ‘We will probe OBJ over missing $16bn power projects’
Chief Medical Director of Central Hospital Benin City, Dr Philip Ugbogada has urged the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)
Osibanjo crash: Lack of Medical Facilities Scandalous, Says Dr. Ugbogada
You committed mass murder, slaughtered the faithful, indulged in genocide and supported ethnic cleansing.
You impoverished my people, sacrificed young Leah Sharibu, locked up your enemies and tormenented the innocent.
You persecuted my Church, bullied the weak, stole from the poor, destroyed the…A Final Warning From The Living God, By Fani-Kayode
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Minister of Power, Works and Housing Mr Babatunde Fashola SAN over “failure to disclose specific names and details of contractors and companies that allegedly collected money for electricity projects but failed to execute any p…SERAP asks court to compel Fashola to name contractors who disappeared with project money
Oladimeji Ramon
Twenty Senior Advocates of Nigeria, under the aegis of The Justice Reform Project, have described the corruption allegations against the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, as “a manifestation of deeper malaise” in the nation’s judiciary.
Justice Walter Samuel Nkan…Onnoghen’s Trial Is A Proof Of Deeper Malaise in Nigeria Judiciary – SANs
A chopper conveying Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo to a campaign rally in Kogi State, crash landed in Kabba.
According to a tweet by his spokesman, Mr Laolu Akande, the VP and all the occupants of the chopper are safe.
He said the VP continued on his campaign trip after the incident.
“VP O…Osinbajo escapes death as helicopter crash lands in Kabba
