Emir urges Nigerians to be peaceful after announcing results
The Emir of Nafada, Alhaji Muhammadu Dadum-Hamza, on Saturday urged people of Gombe State to remain peaceful after announcing the Governorship and State House of Assembly election results.
Voting commences in Yobe
After a hitch free accreditation, voting commenced at exactly 1:30 pm, in most polling units in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital.
Ethiopians badly burned in S. Africa anti-foreigner violence
Two Ethiopian nationals suffered serious burns when their shop in a South African township was set alight by a mob, police said Saturday, as violence against foreign immigrants spread.
VP Sambo seeks support for Buhari’s administration
Vice-President Namadi Sambo on Saturday urged Nigerians to support the incoming administration of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari to ensure peace and development across the country. Sambo made the call after casting his vote in the Governorship and House of Assembly elections in Kaduna.
Woman delivers baby after voting in Tambuwal
Malama Aishatu Abubakar of Anjannaje ward in Tambuwal local government area of Sokoto state delivered a baby girl shortly after casting her vote.
Lamido, Tanimu hail INEC for overcoming card readers challenges
The Minister of Special Duties, Alhaji Kabiru Tanimu, on Saturday commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for overcoming challenges of Card Readers in the Governorship and House of Assembly elections.
