Okowa and the beasts of our nation
KEN UGBECHIE… Not many people still remember George Stephanopoulos. He was the cute, charming media aide to President Bill Clinton. George had known Clinton before he joined the President’s campaign…
New twist may nail Nigerian brothers in US attack
Attorneys for Jussie Smollett say there is no truth to reports that the “Empire” actor played a role in an assault on him last month by what he described as…
INEC: No more campaigns, says no compensation to parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says there is no more room for political campaigns or collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in spite of the postponement of elections by…
US, ECOWAS, others want INEC to adhere to new date
The U.S. fully supports the decision of the heads of ECOWAS and other international missions on the postponement of the election in Nigeria, the country’s mission in Nigeria says. In…
UK backs international observers on 2019 polls; urges patience
The UK Government has urged Nigerians to be patient and support the democratic process following the postponement of the general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a…
EU, AU, UN, Other Observer Missions Urge INEC to Adhere to New Election Dates
Election Observer Missions of the European Union (EU), African Union (AU), United Nations (UN) and others have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to finalise all preparations and…
Two Killed, Buses Burnt in Akwa Ibom As Hoodlums Attack INEC Office
Burnt INEC buses Two persons have been reportedly shot dead and buses destroyed on Friday night after some hoodlums attacked office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in…
Activities Resume at Seme Border After Election Postponement
Seme Border Commercial activities remained low at Seme border on Saturday following the reopening of Nigeria-Benin Republic border after last minute postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly elections. The…
Election: Postponement Solely Due to Logistics Problem and Not Political Pressure- INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has attributed the issue of logistics challenge and sabotage on the commission efforts, as some of the reasons responsible for the one…
Election Postponement: LASG Effects Change in School Calendar
Following the postponement of the scheduled election dates by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) the Lagos State Government has effected change in the School Calendar. The Deputy Gov….