Suspected hoodlums have attacked the camp of ad hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at Tudunwada Primary School in the Gombe metropolis. No fewer than three phones, backpacks, and power banks were carted away by attackers. Three persons have been also rushed to the hospital having sustained machete cuts, while others are nursing varying injuries in the …

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has taken into custody one Hassan Ahmad in possession of N2 million cash allegedly meant for a politician in Gombe. In a statement in Abuja, ICPC’s spokesperson, Mrs Azuka Ogugua said the cash was in both old and new notes She said that the suspect was arrested on Friday by …

Fifteen suspected party agents have been detained by the police in Katsina State for allegedly plotting to hack the result of the presidential and National Assembly elections. The spokesman of the police command in Katsina, Superintendent Gambo Isah, who disclosed this to the medai, said that the suspects had in their possession several electronic gadgets, laptop computers, and other tools …

Residents in Rivers State woke up on the eve of election day to the news of attacks on residences of two politicians by suspected assailants. The Guardian reports that hoodlums allegedly threw dynamite at the residence of an immediate past Commissioner for Water Resources, Dr Tamunosisi Jaja. The source said that one of the assailants, Destiny Iganibo, who is said …

The Director Voter Education and Publicity of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mr Victor Aluko has emphasised that no one will be allowed to vote without presenting a Permanent Voter Card (PVC). On Channels Television’s The 2023 Verdict  on Friday evening, Aluko said that the commission had not reviewed its position, describing as fake news, reports that people could …

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday in Abuja launched its situation room for the 2023 general elections. Additionally, the centre will attend to human rights violations across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) during the elections. The short code for reporting human rights abuse, vote buying, and police brutality is 6472 while the toll-free line …

The Ooni of lfe, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to justify citizens’ confidence in the commission with credible, transparent and acceptable elections. The monarch also called on the citizens, particularly the youths to be civil, law-abiding and eschew all forms of violence that might undermine the credibility of the exercise. Addressing newsmen at …

A staunch member of the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nkechi Amadi has charged the people of the state to be wary of buying into the deception around the political expediency being promoted by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in order to justify its recent adoption of the APC presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for …

Voting is an essential aspect of democratic governance, as it is the only way through which the people can exercise their power to choose their leaders and shape their future. Nigeria, a country blessed with abundant human and natural resources, is poised for another democratic exercise as her citizens head to the polls to elect their leaders. It is time …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended Senate Chief Whip Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia North) over suspected anti-party activities and other violations, Kalu is APC candidate in Saturday’s senatorial election in the district. In a letter announcing Kalu’s suspension, the APC stated that the sanction took place immediately. Due to claims that the former Abia State governor was undermining and …