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Nigeria: UK to Sanction Perpetrators of Violence in Edo, Ondo Elections
This Day, 15 September 2020
The United Kingdom on Tuesday warned that it will sanction individuals who plan to cause violence during the Edo and Ondo State governorship elections. Read more »
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Nigeria: Edo, Ondo - UK Threatens Visa Ban, Seizure of Overseas Assets of Offenders
Vanguard, 16 September 2020
The United Kingdom has threatened to ban anyone guilty of electoral violence ahead of the Ondo and Edo governorship elections which come up on September 19 and October 10… Read more »
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Nigeria: UK Threatens Sanctions Against Violence Sponsors in Edo, Ondo Polls
This Day, 16 September 2020
The United Kingdom yesterday said it would deploy observers in Edo and Ondo States to monitor the governorship elections, and threatened sanction, including a travel ban to the… Read more »
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Nigeria: U.S. Govt Imposes Visa Restrictions on Nigerians 'Undermining Democratic Process'
State Department, 15 September 2020
The United States is a steadfast supporter of Nigerian democracy. We commend all those Nigerians who participated in elections throughout 2019 and have worked to strengthen… Read more »
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Nigeria: U.S. Imposes Visa Ban On Some Nigerians Over Edo, Ondo Guber Polls
Premium Times, 14 September 2020
The Edo and Ondo governorship polls are scheduled to hold on Sept. 19 and Oct. 10. Read more »
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Nigeria: U.S. Slams Visa Ban On Election Riggers
Leadership, 15 September 2020
The US said it has imposed visa restriction on some individuals for their actions during the Kogi and Bayelsa states governorship elections. Read more »
U.S.,UK Impose Visa Restrictions On Nigerian 'Election Riggers'
The United States and United Kingdom have imposed visa restrictions on a number of people in Nigeria accused of undermining democratic principles ahead of elections in Edo and Ondo States. The U.S. state department did not name the individuals but urged authorities to ensure free and fair elections. Last year, the U.S. government announced visa restrictions on individuals involved in elections in two other states that were marred by violence. The Edo and Ondo governorship polls are scheduled for September 19 and October 10, 2020, respectively.
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The U.S. government says it will consider consequences "for individuals responsible for undermining the Nigerian democratic process or for organizing election-related violence". ... Read more »
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The U.S. government has maintained that only once Nigeria improves on its data intelligence and information sharing systems, making it easier to investigate any immigrant wishing ... Read more »
