Newspaper Headlines: Buhari yet to receive Tinubu’s shortlist of running mates
The murder of three persons by gunmen in two churches in Kajuru LGA of Kaduna state dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories
‘Lunatics have taken over the asylum’ — Peter Obi asks Nigerians to take back their country
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), says Nigerians need to “take back” their country. He said this on Sunday at the ‘Men of Valour’ conference, organised by the Revival House of International Church (RHOGIC), Abuja. The conference had the theme ‘Navigating the Corridors of Power, the Church, and the […]
‘It’s embarrassing’ — NNPP denies report on Kwankwaso becoming Obi’s running mate
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has dismissed reports that Rabiu Kwankwaso, presidential candidate of the party, has accepted to be the running mate to Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP). Earlier on Sunday, there were reports making the rounds on social media that Kwankwaso had accepted to be vice-presidential […]
‘We’ll challenge outcome’ — SDP, ADP reject Ekiti guber poll result
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) and Action Democratic Party (ADP) have described the results of the just-concluded Ekiti governorship election as “unacceptable”. Biodun Oyebanji, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was announced winner of the election on Sunday. Oyebanji secured 187,057 votes, defeating his two closest challengers — Segun […]
Three killed as gunmen attack churches in Kaduna
Three persons were confirmed dead on Sunday, following an attack by gunmen on two churches in Kaduna state. Confirming the incident which occurred on Sunday in Kajuru LGA of the state, Samuel Aruwan, Kaduna commissioner for internal security and home affairs, said two other persons sustained injuries. “On a sad note, security […]
Fayose’s influence waning… Segun Oni’s base strong — six takeaways from Ekiti election
Biodun Oyebanji, former secretary to the state government (SSG), was declared winner of the Ekiti governorship election on Sunday. A total of 365,438 voters were accredited to participate in the election, but 360,753 cast their ballots. At the conclusion of the election, Oyebanji received 187,057 votes, defeating his two closest challengers, Segun […]
‘I wish you God’s guidance’ — Ekiti PDP guber candidate congratulates Oyebanji
Olabisi Kolawole, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Ekiti governorship election, has congratulated Biodun Oyebanji, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for his victory at the polls. TheCable reported that Oyebanji was declared winner of the Ekiti governorship election in the early hours of Sunday by Kayode Oyebode, returning officer […]
Ekiti election: Official results reflect votes cast at polling units, says YIAGA
YIAGA Africa, a civil society organisation (CSO), says the official results released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the Ekiti governorship election, reflect the votes cast at the polling units. The organisation said this in a process and results verification report released on Sunday. The report was signed by Samson […]
Lawyer: Removal of Machina’s name for Lawan’s shows APC supports illegality
Pelumi Olajengbesi, human rights lawyer, says the submission of Ahmad Lawan’s name as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Yobe north senatorial district shows the party has no “respect for constitutional democracy”. TheCable had reported that Lawan, senate president, was listed as the APC senatorial candidate for Yobe north, without […]
Buhari: Oyebanji’s victory good omen for APC in 2023 elections
President Muhammadu Buhari says Biodun Oyebanji’s victory in the Ekiti governorship election is a good omen for the APC in the 2023 elections. Buhari said this in a statement on Sunday. Oyebanji, former secretary to the state government (SSG), was declared winner of the June 18 Ekiti governorship election at 3:05am on […]