Tag: 2023 Elections

2023 ELECTIONS: IGP orders restriction of movement, ban on VIP Aides, Escorts, State Security outfits

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered a restriction of all forms of vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation, from 12 am to 6 pm on election day with the exception of those on essential services such as INEC Officials, Electoral Observers, Ambulances responding to medical emergencies, firefighters, etc. The order which is part of measures emplaced to ensure a safe, secure, and conducive environment for the conduct of elections, is aimed at ensuring public order management, the safety of electorates, as well…

2023 Elections: Be objective in your reportage, MMPN charges Journalists

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Ahead of 2023 general elections, the Muslim Media Practitioners of Nigeria (MMPN) has advised journalists to fear Allah in their reportage of the elections by being objective irrespective of their political leanings. MMPN in a statement issued in Abuja by its National President, Abdur-Rahman Balogun reminded Journalists of the ethics of the profession which preaches objectivity and accuracy. Balogun also reminded Muslim Journalists especially, to have at the back of their mind, the motto of the Association, which says:” Say the truth even if it affects you “. “It is…

Niger Police receives Anti-Riot Equipment, confirms readiness for election ……. AS IGP deploys AIG, others to the State .

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In view of the forthcoming general elections, Niger State Police Command receives an Anti-Riot Water-Cannon Vehicle from the Force Headquarters, Abuja to boost the capacity of the Command in curtailing any situation of violence before, during and after the general elections in the State.   Similarly, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has deployed AIG Election Niger State, AIG Isaac O. Akinmoyede from Zone9 Headquarters Umuahia, Abia State to oversee and supervise security arrangements for the election in the State. Three other senior police officers have been…

2023: Peter Obi is next President of Nigeria – POSN

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The Peter Obi Support Network ( POSN) , declared on Wednesday that the Labour Party Presidential Candidate,Mr Peter Obi will be elected by Nigerians as President of Federal Republic of Nigeria in the forthcoming Presidential election. POSN made this declaration at a world press conference held in Abuja.The group alleged that the ruling All Progressives Party ( APC) and the main opposition party,Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP), were jittery of the imminent defeats awaiting their Presidential candidates . Speaking at the World Press Conference , the Co- Convener, Peter Obi…

Shun inducements during elections – DG warns Corps Members

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The Director General,National Youth Service Corps NYSC,Brig Gen Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed,has warned Corps Members to avoid financial and material inducements that may put them in trouble during the forthcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections.   Brigadier General YD Ahmed gave the warning today while addressing the Corps Members during a sensitization in Abuja.   The sensitization was held concurrently in all States of the federation.   The DG, who urged them to be part of history as good ambassadors of their institutions, families and NYSC also assured them of adequate…

NCC dedicates Toll-Free Number 622 as Presidential Election Incident Hotline

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In view of the importance attached to the upcoming Presidential election, the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has dedicated its Consumer Toll-Free Number 622, to serve as 2023 Presidential Election Incident Hotline to enable voters and members of the public across Nigeria, to report any issues that may affect them, or others, during the elections on Saturday, February 25, 2023. This step according to the Commission is to support the National Electoral Commission, INEC, in its patriotic commitment towards the conduct of hitch-free elections in Nigeria. The Toll-Free Number 622 is…

2023: DG reiterates NYSC commitment to free , fair Elections …. deploys over 200,000 Corps Members as ad-hoc staff ….. Unveils Distress Call Center

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The Director General, National Youth Service Corps NYSC,Brig Gen Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed has assured that participating Corps Members that will serve as ad-hoc staff for the 2023 Elections will remain apolitical to ensure an hitch free exercise. General YD Ahmed said over 200,000 serving Corps Members representing seventy five percent of ad-hoc staff for the 2023 general elections have been deployed to serve as electoral officers in the 2023 Elections that will commence Saturday 25th February,2023. The NYSC DG stated this today Tuesday 21st February,2023 while briefing Journalists on the…

Party Agents: No cause for alarm; LP, Obi poised for victory on Saturday — POSN declares

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Peter Obi Support Network POSN has said that official list of party agents released on Monday by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed that victory is sure for the Labour Party (LP) in Saturday’s presidential election.   The group in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Strategic Communications Directorate noted that a careful analysis of the INEC figures indicated that LP has the largest number of agents among the 18 contesting political parties and is thus well positioned to protect its votes in Saturday’s elections and subsequent ones.…

2023: INEC accredits 1,500,000 party agents, 18 parties in 176,974 polling units

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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finally released 1,500,000 list of Party Agents registered by 18 Political Parties in 176, 974 Polling Units for the 2023 general elections slated for February 25 and March 11, respectively.   The statistics of agents from the prominent parties shows Obi’s LP (Obi) has 134,874 Agents, ADC (Obi) has 96,034, Atiku’s PDP has 176,974 Agents, Tinubu’s APC has 176,974 Agents and other 14 Parties have altogether 1,081,358.     Recall earlier the ADC endorsed Peter Obi as their candidate which makes a sum of…

2023: Yoruba Leaders of Thought endorse Tinubu, laud APC over power shift

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Five days to the Presidential Election, Yoruba Leaders of Thought on Monday formally endorsed the All Progressives Congress Candidate, Asíwájú Bola Tinubu, for the poll, said he is the most qualified of all the candidates. The leaders, who met with Asiwaju Tinubu at an interactive session at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, also commended the APC, particularly the party’s governors, for embracing power shift to promote unity and belongingness in the country. Speaking at the event, the Convener of the group, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, said Asíwájú Tinubu had…