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Anambra Votes Today as 2.8 Million Elect New Governor

No fewer than 2.8 million voters will today decide who governs Anambra State for the next four years.The governorship election is the first to be held under the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, who assumed office

November 8, 2025

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We’ll Beat Jonathan Easily -Says APC Spokesman

The APC’s Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, has confidently predicted the defeat of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the 2027 presidential race, regardless of the platform he runs on. Speaking amid rumors of Jonathan aligning with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ibrahim

by News Editor

October 5, 2025

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Wike Rallies Support For APC As 2026 FCT Area Council Polls Draw Near

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has openly declared support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the February 2026 Area Council elections, urging residents of Tunga Madaki and neighboring communities to stand with the ruling party at

by News Editor

September 30, 2025

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Araoye Rallies Ekiti APC Behind Oyebanji, Tinubu For 2027

A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Makinde Araoye on Sunday convened a strategic meeting of party stakeholders in Ekiti South West Local Government Area, aimed at consolidating unity within the party and building momentum for future electoral victories.

by News Editor

September 19, 2025

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Osun ALGON Alleges CBN, APC Plot To Hijack LG Funds

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State chapter, has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of illegally opening accounts for local councils with members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as signatories. Speaking at a press conference in

by News Editor

September 5, 2025

Politics·Elections

Anambra Guber: INEC Publishes Final Register, 2.8m Eligible Voters

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final register of voters for the November 2025 Anambra State governorship election, putting the total number of eligible voters at 2,802,790. The commission announced the figures in Abuja on Thursday after its weekly

by News Editor

September 5, 2025

Elections·Headlines

Rivers LG Poll: Tight Security as Voters Head to the Polls

Security has been tightened across Rivers State as voters head to the polls for today’s local government elections. The elections, taking place in all 23 local government areas, 319 wards, and over 6,800 polling units, come six months after the Supreme Court

by News Editor

August 31, 2025

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Rivers LG Poll: RSIEC Begins Distribution Of Election Materials

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) on Saturday began distributing materials for the local government elections across the state. By 9 a.m., party agents and ad hoc staff were seen at a registration centre in Elekahia, Port Harcourt City Local Government

by News Editor

August 31, 2025

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ADC Demands Forensic Audit Of INEC’s ‘Statistically Impossible’ Voter Data

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned that Nigeria’s 2027 general elections risk being compromised unless the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) urgently explains what it described as “statistically implausible” voter registration figures. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary,

by News Editor

August 29, 2025

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Oyebanji To APC: Brace Up, Avoid Violence Ahead Of 2026 Election

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has called on members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to intensify efforts in mobilising support for the party ahead of the June 2026 governorship election. Speaking in Ado Ekiti during

by News Editor

August 23, 2025

Politics·Elections

INEC Explains Why PVCs Are Only Issued At Official Offices

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) can only be printed and collected at its designated offices, even if applicants complete their pre-registration online during the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. INEC’s Director of ICT, Bayode

by News Editor

August 21, 2025

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PVCs Require Biometric Verification – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has emphasized that Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) can only be issued at its designated offices after biometric verification, regardless of online pre-registration through the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) portal. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief

by News Editor

August 21, 2025

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Soludo Declares Labour Party, ADC ‘Irrelevant’ In Anambra After APGA’s By-Election Victories

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has declared that the Labour Party (LP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) no longer have political relevance in the state, following the outcome of the recent by-elections held on Saturday. Speaking at a victory rally for

by News Editor

August 18, 2025

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By Elections: APC Dominates 12 Seats, APGA 2, PDP 1, NNPP 1

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) secured a commanding lead in the weekend’s by-elections, winning 12 out of 16 contested constituencies across 12 states. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) claimed two seats, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and New Nigeria

by News Editor

August 18, 2025

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Agencies Assure Readiness For Munya Bye-Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared full readiness for Saturday’s bye-election in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State. Speaking in Minna on Thursday during the presentation of sensitive materials to stakeholders at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the

by News Editor

August 15, 2025

Elections·Grassroots·Headlines

Pro-Democracy Group Calls for Immediate Suspension Of Planned August 30 LG Elections In Rivers

A pro-democracy coalition, Alliance of Civil Society Organisations for Expansion of Electoral and Democratic Space (ACCESS), has called for immediate suspension of the local government elections in Rivers, slated for Aug. 30. The pro-democracy group, in a statement issued by its Spokesperson,

by News Editor

August 6, 2025

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Elections

Anambra Votes Today as 2.8 Million Elect New Governor

We’ll Beat Jonathan Easily -Says APC Spokesman

Wike Rallies Support For APC As 2026 FCT Area Council Polls Draw Near

Araoye Rallies Ekiti APC Behind Oyebanji, Tinubu For 2027

Osun ALGON Alleges CBN, APC Plot To Hijack LG Funds

Anambra Guber: INEC Publishes Final Register, 2.8m Eligible Voters

Rivers LG Poll: Tight Security as Voters Head to the Polls

Rivers LG Poll: RSIEC Begins Distribution Of Election Materials

ADC Demands Forensic Audit Of INEC’s ‘Statistically Impossible’ Voter Data

Oyebanji To APC: Brace Up, Avoid Violence Ahead Of 2026 Election

INEC Explains Why PVCs Are Only Issued At Official Offices

PVCs Require Biometric Verification – INEC

Soludo Declares Labour Party, ADC ‘Irrelevant’ In Anambra After APGA’s By-Election Victories

By Elections: APC Dominates 12 Seats, APGA 2, PDP 1, NNPP 1

Agencies Assure Readiness For Munya Bye-Election

Pro-Democracy Group Calls for Immediate Suspension Of Planned August 30 LG Elections In Rivers

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