Author: Isa Isawade
Don’t overheat the polity, APC warns opposition parties
"Our attention has been drawn to some incendiary comments by spokespersons of the opposition parties, notably the Peoples Democratic Party…
Late Alao-Akala’s son Olamiju wins Ogbomosho Federal Constituency
The Returning Officer for the constituency, Prof. Akeem Salami said Olamiju Akala having polled total votes of 33,268 is declared…
INEC declares Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Reps election inconclusive
“The ADC candidate polled 13,867 while the APC polled 13,605 leaving just 262 votes difference, whereas the number of PVC…
EU observer lauds INEC election officials, ad hoc staff
“My Big respect to INEC officials, they have been able to manage the polling centres well.
PDP wins Ife Federal Constituency seat in Osun
The INEC Returning Officer, Prof. Abdulfatai Makinde, declared Ajilesoro, who polled 53,078 votes as winner at the Ife Central Collation…
U.S. bans export of smartphones to Russia, Belarus
The sanctions list also includes TVs, printers, sound recorders, grillers, vacuum cleaners, electronic calculators, keyboards and air coolers.
APC wins Okitipupa/Irele Fed. Constituency seat
“I, Prof. Olatubosun, by the power conferred on me as the INEC’s Returning Officer for this election and having scored…
Saturday’s violence: 23 suspects arrested in Lagos
Hoodlums and unknown gunmen allegedly attacked some polling units and disrupted the elections in the Mafoluku area and burnt ballot…
Lagos residents praise INEC over Saturday’s polls
Mr Laja Omolaja, another resident of Lagos who resides in Ikorodu, attributed the success of the Feb. 25 elections to…
Police warn against circulating election results not announced by INEC
“The Nigeria Police hereby warns those who are spreading these alleged/fake election results to desist from such mischievous acts and…
Putin models war as battle for Russia’s survival
“They have one goal: to disband the former Soviet Union and its fundamental part – the Russian Federation,” Putin told…
Market Fire: Zulum announces N1bn emergency support for victims
“We woke up today with a very sad and unfortunate fire disaster at the Maiduguri Monday market. This is very…
Polls: Jimoh Ibrahim praises Akeredolu
“I commend Akeredolu for creating an enabling environment for the peaceful election to thrive."
2023 Elections, Headlines, News
Election violence: SERAP writes Biden, seeks visa bans, property sanctions against perpetrators
The letter, read in part: “The recommended travel bans, asset freezes and property sanctions should also cover anyone who may…
PFN to INEC: Repeat elections in problem areas
“Other areas where elections should be cancelled and repeated should include polling units or states where ballot papers did not…
Update on Alimosho Polling Unit 026 BVAS’ failure
The voter, Yetunde, who spoke with P.M.NEWS said, "we thank God that INEC later fixed the problem and we have…
Elections: What we experienced at polling stations – Ikola residents
“The process has been peaceful. I think the aim of government to checkmate vote buying has been achieved because since…
Breaking: Maiduguri Central Market on fire
“We have fully deployed to contain the situation,” Kirawa said.
Ebonyi LP guber candidate Nkwegu commends INEC on BVAS
He described the voter turnout as impressive, adding that Nigerians had begun to build confidence in the process.
INEC may cancel results of crisis-ridden areas in Kogi – REC
“You know the electoral Law says that where there are disruptions to the process, the result will be cancelled, the…
Election: Voting to continue in parts of Plateau on Sunday
“As I speak to you this night some polling units in Jos North, Jos South and Mangu LGA’s are still…
Duplantis breaks own pole vault world record
It was Duplantis’ third attempt at breaking his own world record of 6.21m which he cleared at the World Athletics…
Polls: Ikola records large voter turnout
However, the situation became very rowdy at Polling Unit 154 as voters who could not get accredited after hours of…
Alimosho Polling Unit 026 electorate disenfranchised as BVAS fails
"We learnt the BVAS machine is faulty. And they have just taken it away. Some people got here 7 am…
Zulum, Uzodimma vote, laud process, BVAS initiative
“I just cast my vote here at my polling unit, and based on what I have seen so far, the…
Osinbajo, wife cast votes in Polling Unit 14 in Ikenne
Osinbajo and wife arrived at the unit at 9:54a.m; got successfully verified by the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) at…
Two hours behind schedule INEC officials not yet at Tinubu’s polling unit
When contacted, an INEC official who spoke to P.M.NEWS on condition of anonymity blamed the situation on the late arrival…
FCT satellite towns witness large turnout of voters
”I can’t afford to sit at home today, I have to choose a president that will rule the country for…
Police confirm attack on INEC ad hoc staff in Gombe
"They were attacked by suspected hoodlums. It is very unfortunate, the ad hoc staff moved with materials ahead of the…
1 year into invasion, Ukraine mourns dead, vows victory
Tens of thousands of Ukrainian civilians and soldiers on both sides are believed to have died since Russian President Vladimir…