DSS arrests ‘gunrunner’ in Zamfara, recovers 190 rounds of GMPG ammunition
The Department of State Services (DSS) has warned against acts of electoral violence during the elections. Peter Afunanya, the DSS spokesperson, spoke on Thursday during a joint security briefing on the general election at the defence headquarters in Abuja. Afunanya said the DSS is working with other security agencies to ensure the […]
FG not in breach of supreme court order on naira policy, says Malami
Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), says President Muhammadu Buhari has not acted in breach of the supreme court’s injunction restraining the federal government from imposing a deadline on the use of old naira notes. Speaking at the 67th ministerial press briefing at the state house on Thursday, the AGF said there […]
Benue varsity student found dead — days after declared missing
Erekaa Naomi Dooshima, a 300-level student of Benue State University (BSU), has been found dead — a few days after she was declared missing. Source: Top Stories
#NigeriaDecides2023: Vote-buying made easy? How naira redesign may boomerang
The Nigerian currency was redesigned apparently to curtail vote-buying in the 2023 general election — but there are indications that it may now be cheaper to buy votes as a result of the resultant hardship The decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to redesign naira notes just before the 2023 general […]
Newspaper Headlines: INEC distributes sensitive election materials as candidates sign peace accord
Reports on the conduct of the upcoming presidential and national assembly elections dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories
Gunmen kill, burn LP senatorial candidate and supporters in Enugu
Gunmen have killed Oyibo Chukwu, the candidate of the Labour Party (LP) for Enugu east senatorial district. Chukwu was reportedly killed at Amechi Awkunanaw in Enugu south LGA of Enugu on Wednesday when gunmen opened fire on his convoy. The gunmen were also said to have killed five of his supporters who […]
IGP: Why governors can’t be prosecuted over alleged inciting comments on naira redesign
Usman Baba, the inspector-general of police (IGP), says governors cannot be prosecuted over alleged inciting comments on the naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Baba spoke on Wednesday with journalists after the national security council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. Governors such as Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna […]
Bawa: Some politicians planning to buy votes by sharing items instead of cash
Abdulrasheed Bawa, the chairperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says some politicians are planning to buy votes by distributing items instead of cash. Speaking on Wednesday in an interview on Channels Television, Bawa said the anti-graft agency is ready to arrest those caught buying votes during Saturday’s polls. Ahead […]
US to Nigerians: Your elections matter to the world | Make your voices heard
The United States of America has asked Nigerians to use the forthcoming general election to make their voices heard. The US’ position was shared in a video that featured Antony Blinken, US secretary of state; Samantha Power, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) administrator; and Linda Thomas-Greenfield, US ambassador to the United […]
BREAKING: IGP orders nationwide restriction of movement on election day
Usman Baba, the inspector-general of police (IGP), has ordered the restriction of movement across the country on the day of the presidential election. Muyiwa Adejobi, force spokesperson, in a statement on Wednesday, said the restriction will be from 12am to 6pm. The presidential and national assembly elections are scheduled for February 25. […]