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DIRECT E-TRANSMISSION OF ELECTION RESULTS FROM THE POLLING UNITS IS MANDATORY, NOT DIRECTORY, UNDER NIGERIA’S ELECTION LAWS; NON-COMPLIANCE MAY BE CONSIDERED FUNDAMENTAL, FATAL.

NewsDeskNgFeb 28, 2023February 28, 20230

By Sylvester Udemezue Before I start, and for the avoidance of doubts, may I respectfully refer to my earlier declaration, which remains my position:“…President Buhari has obviously worked hard and spoken hard … to make the 2023 elections free, credible, peaceful, hitch-free and successful in producing a winner whose victory...

Genk forward, Arokodare to miss games with injury

NewsDeskNgFeb 28, 2023February 28, 20230

Genk forward, Tolu Arokodare will spend time on the sidelines as a result of a knee injury. Arokodare sustained the injury in Genk’s 3-0 win against KV Oostende last weekend. The Nigerian was replaced by Tanzania international Mbawama Samatta. The 22-year-old was signed last month as replacement for compatriot, Paul...

PDP wins Niger South Senatorial District seat

NewsDeskNgFeb 28, 2023February 28, 20230

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared Mr Peter Ndalikali of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as winner of the Niger South Senatorial District election. Declaring the results, Prof Abubakar Muhammad-Bitagi, Niger South Senatorial District Returning Officer, said the PDP candidate won with 100,498 votes. Batagi explained that Ndalikali defeated...

PDP wins Birnin Kebbi, Kalgo, Bunza Fedederal Constituency

NewsDeskNgFeb 28, 2023February 28, 20230

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared Ibrahim Muhammad winner of Birnin Kebbi, Kalgo, Bunza Federal Constituency in the Feb. 25 election in Kebbi. The Returning Officer, Prof. Adamu Aliyu, made the declaration in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. He said the PDP candidate polled 50,783 votes to defeat his...

Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency: INEC declares Musa Agah of PDP winner

NewsDeskNgFeb 28, 2023February 28, 20230

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday declared Musa Agah of the PDP winner of the Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency seat in Plateau State in the recently conducted National Assembly polls. Agah polled 87, 609 votes to defeat his closest rival and current member, Gwani Alkali of the PRP...

International Observers Say INEC Didn’t Meet Citizens’ Expectations

NewsDeskNgFeb 28, 2023February 28, 20230

An Election Observation Mission (IEOM) consisting of the International Republican Institute (IRI) and National Democratic Institute (NDI), Observation Mission has said the 2023 general election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, fellow below the expectations of Nigerians. The delegation led by Her Excellency Dr Joyce Banda, former President...

Hoodlums burn two to death in Kano, invade INEC collation centre

NewsDeskNgFeb 27, 2023February 27, 20230

At least two persons were burnt to death in the violence that hit Kano during the parliamentary and presidential elections. The New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, campaign office in Tudun Wada Local Government Area of Kano State has also been burnt down. Kano State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP...

Labour Party supporters storm INEC office in Ebonyi over alleged rigging

NewsDeskNgFeb 27, 2023February 27, 20230

Over 100 supporters of the Labour Party, LP, especially in Abakaliki/Izzi and Ohaukwu/Ebonyi federal constituencies on Monday protested the alleged rigging, mutilation of election results and connivance of INEC officials with politicians to award figures to the candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The protesters who stormed INEC headquarters...

Obi’s campaign council demand end to announcement of results, call out INEC

NewsDeskNgFeb 27, 2023February 27, 20230

The Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, has demanded the suspension of the ongoing announcement of the results of Saturday’s presidential elections. The campaign wants the irregularities in Imo, Edo, Rivers, and Northern States resolved, immediately advising the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to redeem its image. A statement on...

Abba Moro retains senatorial seat in Benue South

NewsDeskNgFeb 27, 2023February 27, 20230

Senator Patrick Abba Moro of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has retained his seat in the Benue South senatorial election. Moro floored his closest challenger, Dan Onjeh of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to retain his seat in the Red Chamber. Joe Ojobo of the Labour Party came third after...