Forceful arrests in Nigeria: Experts weigh balance between national security, constitutional rights
By Precious Enaike & Tolu Folorunsho Across Nigeria, forceful arrests have become one of the most visible and controversial features of law enforcement. Dramatic scenes of security operatives scaling fences, breaking gates and forcing their way into homes increasingly dominate public discourse. Read Also: PFIPC: Police arrest Adeyemi’s father amid ongoing forgery probe From ordinary […]
My fears about military involvement in elections – Mbazulike Amaechi
Chief Mbazulike Amaechi is a foremost nationalist . He belongs to the class of the late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe who fought for Nigeria’s independence. The self-professed link between the old and current politicians was also the First Republic Aviation Minister. He spoke on the alleged militarisation of elections in Nigeria and the consequences for the country.
Tension in Kano as Ganduje wins; PDP rejects results
There was palpable tension in the bustling city of Kano yesterday, as the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, announced Governor Umar Ganduje of the All Progressives Congress, APC, winner of the governorship election which was concluded on Saturday. He polled 1,033,695 votes to beat his Peoples Democratic Party, PDP opponent, Alhaji Abba Kabir-Yusuf, who got 1,024,713 votes.
Benue APC rejects Ortom’s victory, heads to tribunal
The Benue chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has rejected the outcome of the Governorship election declared on Sunday, in favour of Gov Samuel Ortom of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Breaking: APC’s Ganduje wins Kano governorship elections
The ruling All Progressive Congress APC has emerged winner of the governorship election in Kano with a margin of 8,982 votes ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
How Tambuwal was re-elected with 342 votes
After a tough political fight with his former deputy, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal was on Sunday re-elected for a second term in office with the slimmest margin of 342 votes over that of his challenger, Ahmed Aliyu of the All Progressives Congress.
