Politics

2023 Election Review: Nigerians Adjugde Polls as Swayed by Personal Bias

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By Olaitan Oye-Adeitan It was just a month ago that the 2023 general election ended with the conduct of Governorship and House of Assembly elections, precisely on the 18th of March, 2023. The election began with the Presidential and National Assembly elections with the presidential fielding Continue Reading

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Fayose Blames Nigeria’s Woes on Politicians

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A former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has blamed stakeholders and politicians for a majority of the problems facing the country currently. He said this on Thursday while speaking on “The Morning Show” of a TV station in Lagos. Fayose disclosed that there is a lot wrong with Nigeria, adding that nothing had changed […]Continue Reading

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2023 Presidential Election! How Far?

Web News 1 March 2023 412 0

Join Dayo Adenuga & Belinda Qadri this morning on Mid-week Cruise, a Radio Nigeria South West program. Guest- Jide Bamgbose, Senior Programs Officer, Democracy and Human Rights Program Justice Development and Peace Commission Ibadan.Time 9am, On- Premier 93.5fm ibadan, Positive 102.5fm AkureGold 95.5fm ilesa, Progress 100.5 Ado ekiti94.5 FM Abeokuta, Tune and make your Continue Reading

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Blackout Disrupts Early Collation of Results in Oyo North

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By Rotimi Famakin Heavy rainfall and non availability of electricity, on Saturday, disrupted the early collation of election results at Oyo North senatorial district collation centre situated at Iseyin. The challenges, according to our correspondent made the adhoc staff and INEC returning officers from the University of Ibadan to frown at the poor preparations of […]Continue Reading

Crime

EFCC Arrests Lecturer with N306,700 at Polling Unit

Web News 25 February 2023 359 0

By Olaolu Fawole Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, monitoring the presidential and national assembly polls, on Saturday, made some arrests of suspected vote buyers. According to a statement on the official Facebook page of the commission, Dr. Cletus Tyokyaa, a lecturer with the Sarwuan Tarka University (formerly known as the University […]Continue Reading

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Elections: Makinde Declares Friday half-working Day

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By Iyabo Adebisi Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared Friday, February 24 as half-working day, to allow public and civil servants who may need to travel to perform their civic responsibilities in the Presidential/National Assembly Election, holding on Saturday, February 25. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, […]Continue Reading

Education

2023 Elections: NUC Orders Closure of Universities

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The regulatory agency for universities in Nigeria, the National Universities Commission, NUC, has ordered the closure of universities across the country to enable students to participate in the 2023 general elections. In a letter addressed to Vice-Chancellors of all universities and directors of Inter-University Centres, the NUC noted that the directive was based on the Continue Reading

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2023 election dates remain sacrosanct – INEC Boss

Web News 8 February 2023 538 0

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Wednesday said the February 25 and March 11 elections will hold despite the fuel scarcity and the limited availability of Naira notes nationwide. Yakubu revealed this to State House Correspondents shortly after briefing President Muhammadu Buhari and others members of the Continue Reading

Religion

Don’t elect religious bigots – Shafaudeen

Web News 23 January 2023 603 0

By Nafiu Busari Nigerians need to elect leaders that are Godly and not religious bigots for good governance, unity and development of the country. This was the submission of the Founder and Spiritual leader of Shafaudeen in Islam Worldwide, Professor Sabit Olagoke during the activities marking the 40th Annual Shafaudeen International Convention ‘Ishrat 2023’ Theme: Shaping Continue Reading

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2023 Polls: Any Way Around For Essential Workers?

Web News 19 January 2023 969 0

By Olaitan Oye-Adeitan In about a month from now, eligible voters in Nigeria will head to the polls to elect candidates of their choice in the 2023 general elections but then, not all eligible voters find it easy to exercise their franchise due to the essential nature of their jobs. Journalists, medical practitioners and security […]Continue Reading

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2023 elections will be free, fair – NOA

Web News 1 January 2023 404 0

Oyo  State Director of  National  Orientation Agency ( NOA), Mr Kayode Odedokun, has urged  electorates to use their voting powers rightly and assured that  the forthcoming elections shall  be free and fair. In his new year greetings he personally signed and  made available to the press in Ibadan on Saturday,  Mr Odedokun welcomed the people […]Continue Reading

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2023: Promote good governance – NYSC Tells Corps Members

Web News 22 November 2022 524 0

Ahead of the 2023 general election, the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC has advised corps members who will participate in the poll to be guided by good conscience, the training received during their orientation course and the relevant laws of the land towards ensuring credible exercise. The Osun State Coordinator of the NYSC, Mrs Abduwahab […]Continue Reading

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Police Warn Politicians against Hate Speech

Web News 19 November 2022 374 0

Ogun State Police command has set up a political campaign and rally monitoring team towards preventing break down of law and order during the electioneering period.   State Commissioner of Police, Mr Lanre Bankole who made this known in Abeokuta at a conference for senior police officers, said the police would safeguard all venues of political […]Continue Reading

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2023 Elections: INEC to Print 187 Million Ballot Papers

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Less than 100 days to the 2023 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission has said that it will print a total of 187million ballot papers. This was made known by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye on Friday. Okoye who spoke at a Roundtable with Bureau Chiefs/ Editors […]Continue Reading

Education

1457 Corps Members Begin Orientation in Oyo

Web News 8 November 2022 941 0

As the 2023 general election draws nearer, corps members participating in the election have been advised to be security conscious and adhere strictly to the rules guiding their conduct during the polls. Director-General, National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier General Muhammad Fadah gave the warning during the swearing in ceremony of the 2022 batch C […]Continue Reading

News

2023: Fervent prayers will usher in worthy leaders – Alatoye

Web News 8 November 2022 349 0

Sincerity and trustworthiness have been identified as some of the ways to move the nation forward. The Amir, Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamat of Nigeria , Alhaji Abdulazeez Alatoye stated this at the 2022 National Exhibition of the Ahmadiyyah Muslim Jamat Society of Nigeria held at the University of Ibadan. “The exhibition is one which is aimed […]Continue Reading

Politics

INEC Holds Roundtable on Nipping Vote Buying in the Bud

Web News 11 August 2022 362 0

As part of measures to root out vote trading, and achieve free, fair, credible and acceptable 2023 elections in Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has sought the support of critical stakeholders including the academia, Civil Society organizations and the media. This was the focus of the roundtable organized by the Electoral Institute, the […]Continue Reading

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INEC Makes Public Details of Candidates for 2023 Elections

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC in Oyo State has published personal particulars of Governorship, Deputy Governorship and House of Assembly candidates of the eighteen political parties in the state.     INEC Administrative Secretary, Alhaji Biodun Onikate-Amosu made this known in a statement in Ibadan.     Alhaji Onikate-Amosu Continue Reading

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Shun Sentiments, Prioritize Competence in Electing Next President – Bayo Shittu

Web News 24 June 2022 434 0

Nigerians have been advised to make the right choice in the 2023 presidential election by voting for a leader who has the capacity to make Nigeria’s greatness a reality.   The Director-General, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu Presidential Campaign Organization, an amalgamation of over 80 youth-based support groups, Alhaji Bayo Shittu made the call during a news […]Continue Reading

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Presidential Ambition: Remove CBN Gov now, Akeredolu tells Buhari

Web News 7 May 2022 363 0

Ondo State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Arakunrin Olúwarotimi Akeredolu had onFriday lambasted the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, for his brazen act of running for the 2023 Presidency whilst in office. Akeredolu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, declared Emefiele’s action as odd and  illegal. The Ondo governor […]Continue Reading

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PDP NWC Adjusts Activities Timetable for 2023 Elections

Web News 5 May 2022 336 0

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has updated the party’s timetable and schedule of activities for the 2023 general elections. The party disclosed this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, in Abuja on Wednesday According to Ologunagba, the Local Government Area (LGA) Congress to elect one […]Continue Reading

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Let accuracy be your watchword – Experts Tell Journalists

Web News 27 April 2022 781 0

Journalists should be accurate, fair, skilled, credible, and competent in their reportage before, during and after 2023 elections. This was the submission of a veteran Journalist, Dr Segun Aderiye, at a day workshop organized by the First Television Media Training Center in collaboration with Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan. Among other qualities of […]Continue Reading

Housing Politics

2023: Ogun INEC Seeks Support to Conduct Credible Election

Web News 26 April 2022 626 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has called for sustainable collaborations between the Agency and relevant stakeholders in the efforts to ensure the successful conduct of the 2023 general elections. INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ogun State, Mr Niyi Ijalaye made the call at the official opening of a new prototype office building for the Continue Reading