Imo Poll: ‘Some Armed Men Took Away Result Sheets’, INEC Officer Cries Out
AN official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the Oguta Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo State, on Saturday, claimed that some...
‘Security Agents Playing On PDP’s Side’, Sylva Alleges
THE candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 11, 2023 governorship poll in Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, has accused the Peoples...
INEC Alleges Sabotage In Kogi Guber Poll
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Vote-Buying Allegation, Voter Apathy Mar Imo Gov Poll
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Suspected SDP Thugs Gun Down APC Chieftain, Umar Hassan In Anyigba
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LP Candidate Achonu, Wife Vote At Omunumo PU In Imo
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We Are Investigating Allegation Of ‘Fake Result Sheets’ In Kogi – INEC
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Gunshots As Armed Thugs Chase Away Voters In Bayelsa
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Scrap Off-Season Elections, Jonathan Urges National Assembly
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Military Intercepts Three ‘Unidentified’ Vehicles, Arrests Occupants
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Kogi INEC Officials Stranded, Still Awaiting Buses
OFFICIALS of the Independent National Electoral Commission deployed to various polling units across Lokoja are currently stranded at the Ajayi Crowther Memorial School.The officials...
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NLC Demands Immediate Reversal Of New Fuel Pump Price
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Edo 2024: Election Materials Inspection Shifted To Thursday On APC’s Request
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Ondo Governor Sacks Political Aide Over Bribery Allegation
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