March 2023

Election: Gov Ganduje lauds INEC for adequate preparation

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for providing required electoral materials in the ongoing election exercise in the state. Ganduje told newsmen in Kano that the election exercise is going on smoothly…

Obi votes, decries low turnout of voters in Anambra

The Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has descried the low turnout of voters for the Saturday’s governorship and state houses of assembly elections in Anambra. Obi lamented the situation after casting his vote at Amatutu Polling Unit 019,…

Atiku votes, scores INEC low

The PDP Presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, says he has lost confidence in the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC on the conduct of the 2023 general elections. Atiku expressed his feelings at his Ajiya 012 polling unit, Yola, Adamawa, when…

HoA election: Low turnout mars exercise in Ile-Ife

By Jeleel Olawale Reports by Nigerian NewsDirect has revealed that the House of Assembly (HoA) elections in Osun State is being marred by low turnout of voters. Our correspondent who monitored the exercise reports that various polling units visited were…

Sanwo-Olu casts vote, assures voters of security

The Governor of Lagos State and Gubernatorial Candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured voters of safety in the ongoing elections in the state. Sanwo-Olu said this after casting his vote at his…

Military personnel block Sagamu-Abeokuta expressway

Military personnel blocked the Sagamu-Abeokuta expressway, stopping motorists and travellers from travelling in and outside Abeokuta, the State capital. They were prevented from travelling because they defied the order of the Inspector General of Police, IG Aikali Baba, on restriction…

VP Osinbajo commends voting process

By Bankole Taiwo The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has described the ongoing governorship and state assembly elections as very peaceful and pleasant. According to the Vice President, residents have been able to cast their votes without any problem. Prof…