INEC begins collation of results in Anambra Governorship poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started the collation of results from local government councils, hours after the conduct of the Anambra governorship election.
Security report predicts peaceful guber polls in Anambra
A Pre-Election Security Assessment report has predicted that the Nov 18, Anambra Governorship Election would be generally peaceful.
Nzeribe faults Obiano’s claim on PHNC Transmission Line project
Former member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Chuma Nzeribe has refuted claims by Governor Willie Obiano that the Anambra State Government under him facilitated the 33 KVA PHCN Transmission Line between Awada and Ihiala in the state.
Nwoye thanks Ekwunife for support, says he will not disappoint
The Dr. Tony Nwoye Campaign Organisation has welcomed last weekend’s endorsement of its campaign by Senator Uche Ekwunife saying that her desire for change in Anambra State would not be disappointed with a Nwyoe administration in power.
Re-run elections: IG deploys AIG, three CPs to Rivers
IN a bid to ensure free and fair re-run elections in Rivers State and checkmate allegations of planned electoral violence, Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, has directed the Assistant Inspector-General in charge Zone 6, Baba Bolanta, to relocate from Calabar, Cross River State, to Port Harcourt.
Fela Kuti nephew jailed over Boko Haram arms case
A senior Nigerian army officer and nephew of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti has been jailed for six months for allowing weapons to fall into the hands of Boko Haram Islamists during a deadly attack, his lawyer said on Friday.
Egbema youths rally support for Dickson’s 2nd term bid
Hundreds of youths under the aegis of Egbema Youth Front, EYF, have, thronged Ogbotobo community, Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, to canvass support for the re-election bid of Governor Seriake Dickson in the December 5, 2015 election.
Team Nigeria goes for gold as All Africa Games begin
After the woeful performance of her athletes at the recently concluded IAAF World Athletics Championships in Beijing, Team Nigeria’s contingent to the 11tth All Africa Games starting today in Brazzaville, will be seeking a better outing at Africa’s premium multi-sports competition.
Four yrs not eternity, APGA chieftain tells APC, Saraki, Dogara
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in Abia State, Dr. David Onuoha-Bourdex, has told the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to bear in mind that the four years mandate given to them is not eternity.
Anambra election: Ngige goes to court
TO prove his allegations that the November 16 Anambra State governorship elections were flawed and should be cancelled, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Chris Ngige, has headed to the law courts.
Anambra: Thrills and frills of a controversial election
THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has formally declared the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, candidate, Chief Willie Obiano as winner of the Anambra State governorship election after last weekend’s supplementary poll. INEC had declared the first exercise held on November 16, 2013 inconclusive because the difference in votes scored between Chief Obiano who polled 174,710 votes and Comrade Tony Nwoye of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who came second with 94,856 votes, was more than 113113 registered voters in areas where the commission cancelled election after the first exercise.
