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INEC office burnt, two killed in Kano, Ondo

The office of the Independent National Electoral Commission in the Takai Local Government Area of Kano State has reportedly been burnt down. It was gathered that the incident happened around 9.30am on Saturday when some suspected political thugs invaded the…

Election: NSCDC lauds personnel’s coordination

Dr Ahmed Audi, Commandant-General (C-G), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commended personnel’s conduct during the Presidential and National Assembly elections. Mr Olusola Odumosu, NSCDC’s Director of Public Relations, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, commended officers…

Oba of Benin warns against election violence

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has cautioned politicians and other stakeholders in Nigeria against election violence. Oba Ewuare II, gave the advice when the delegation of European Union Mission Long Term Observers monitoring the general elections paid him…

Ex-IPAC Sec-Gen commends INEC’s performance

Mr Israel Ayeni, a former Secretary General of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Ondo State, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the conduct of presidential and national assembly elections across the country. Ayeni, who spoke on…

NSCDC lauds conduct of Enugu electorate during elections

Th.e Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commended the Enugu State electorate and residents for their “peaceful and obedient disposition” during Saturday’s  elections in the state. The Commandant of NSCDC, Enugu State Command, Mr Mohammed Dada, gave the…

Matawalle signs Anti-thuggery bill into law

Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara has signed into law, the Bill establishing the state Anti-thuggery Agency. This is contained in a statement issued in Gusau on Sunday by the Press Secretary to the Governor, Jamilu Iliyasu. Matawalle had in February…