March 20, 2023
Nigeria: Soludo Denies N3.5bn Vote-Buying Allegation
A statement described the vote-buying allegation as "satanic, despicable and illogical". Read more »
Nigeria: Delta APC Rejects Election Result, Says Oborevwori's Victory Will Be Overturned
INEC on Monday declared Sheriff Oborevwori as winner of Saturday's governorship election in Delta State. Read more »
Guinea Bissau/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 Qualifiers - Iwobi, Five Other Players, Arrive Ahead of Guinea Bissau Ties
The majority of the remaining 17 invited players, including captain Ahmed Musa, are expected in Abuja on Monday. Read more »
Nigeria: Polls - Folarin Congratulates Makinde, Lauds Oyo Voters
The APC governorship candidate, however, appealed to party members and support groups to remain calm, as the results of the election were being studied. Read more »
Nigeria: All Progressive Congress' Singer's Kano Home Set Alight
The singer, was reportedly away when the incident happened. Read more »
Nigeria: It's Official - INEC Declares APC's Nwifuru Winner of Ebonyi Governorship Election
Mr Nwifuru of APC garnered a total of 199,131 votes cast across the 13 local governments in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau 2023 - LP Governorship Candidate Congratulates Governor-Elect
"We will continue to pray along with you...," he said. Read more »
Nigeria: Adeleke Congratulates Makinde On Reelection, Seeks Collaboration
Mr Adeleke called for economic and social affairs collaboration between Osun and Oyo states. Read more »
Nigeria: Adamawa Governorship - PDP's Fintiti Scores Majority Votes to Defeat Binani
After the announcement of results from Adamawa's 21 local government areas, Mr Fintiri polled more votes than Binani. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Governorship Poll - Party Calls for Removal of Electoral Officer
"In Kebbi State, which was declared inconclusive this morning (Monday), a similar case happened and the unbiased returning officer followed the dictates of the law," the party… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers 2023 - PDP's Fubara Extends Lead With Results From 21 Lgas
With just two local government areas remaining, it appears the PDP candidate is set to win the governorship election in Rivers State. Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Speaker Loses Seat to PDP Candidate
Mr Magarya of the All Progressives Congress (APC) scored 9,531 votes to lose the seat to Isma'ila Bilyaminu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who scored 11,231 votes. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Will 'Leave Outcome of Elections to God' - Kwara PDP Governorship Candidate
Mr Yaman also chastised some party members in some senatorial districts for their alleged acts of betrayal and anti-party activities. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Economy - the Case for Additional Reforms, By Uddin Ifeanyi
If we are to attract the investment needed to meet the sundry economic goals we have set ourselves, reforms to the laws have to be implemented in tandem with reforms to our… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Governorship - PDP Rejects Election Results
"So, I wish to inform you that we reject and condemn it, and we are going to court to challenge the entire exercise," a party official said. Read more »
March 19, 2023
Nigeria: Ruling Party Celebrates as Sanwo-Olu Secures Re-election as Lagos Governor
Mr Sanwo-Olu defeated his two main challengers in 18 out of the 19 local government areas where results have been declared. Read more »
Nigeria: Official Governorship Election Results From Local Govts
Governorship elections were held in 28 states while state legislative elections were held in all of Nigeria's 36 states. Read more »
Nigeria: One Killed, Unconfirmed Number of Election Duty Staff Abducted - Electoral Commission
INEC says it is still collating figures to ascertain the total number of its officials abducted, harassed or intimidated during Saturday's election. Read more »
Nigeria: Losing Presidential Candidate Accuses Electoral Body Chairman of Undermining Democracy
Atiku was reacting to an allegation by the immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, who said Mr Yakubu was recommended for re-appointment by a member of Bola… Read more »
Nigeria: It's Official - APC's Dikko Radda Wins Katsina Governorship Election
A total of 13 candidates took part in the Katsina governorship election. Read more »
Nigeria: INEC Postpones Collation of Ebonyi Results As APC Candidate Leads Comfortably
INEC had declared the results from 12 out of 13 local government areas of Ebonyi before postponing the collation of results on Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyo Assembly Speaker, Ogundoyin, Retains Constituency Seat
Oladeji said Mr Ogundoyin, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, scored 10,039 votes to defeat his closest rival, Adeolu Aderounmu of the All Progressives Congress (APC),… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Say They Have Restored Normalcy in Lagos Community
The intra-community clash, which broke out on Sunday, resulted in the destruction of property. Read more »
Nigeria: Guber Polls - IREV Portal Functioned Optimally - Yiaga Africa
He said that Yiaga Africa condemned acts of voter suppression fuelled by ethnic profiling, political thuggery and desperation to secure electoral victory at all costs. Read more »
Nigeria: Fintiri Vs Binani - Adamawa's Tough Contest Continues As Incumbent Sustains Lead After 18 LGs
Mr Fintri won in 11 out of the 18 local government areas' results announced so far. Read more »