#NigeriaDecides2023: Will fortune smile on Atiku on his third presidential bid?
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar made his first attempt to run for the presidency in the build-up to the 1993 general election – but he lost the Social Democratic Party’s ticket to Moshood Abiola, business mogul and presumed winner of the election. Since then, he has contested six times for presidential tickets and this […]
FACT CHECK: Viral audio of Atiku, Tambuwal and Okowa plotting to rig election is doctored
An audio of Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), plotting to rig the general election that is hours away has gone viral. In the said recording, Ifeanyi Okowa, vice-presidential candidate of the PDP, and Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto and director-general of the party’s presidential campaign council, could also […]
Memorable images from the presidential campaigns
It is less than 24 hours before the presidential election and as required by the law, the campaigns have come to a halt. While it lasted, the top four presidential candidates crisscrossed Nigeria to canvass support and these moments were captured in colourful images showcasing supporters, culture, and creativity. Here are some outstanding […]
Report: UK to ban foreign students from bringing family unless on ‘high-value’ degrees
International students will be barred from bringing their spouses and children to the United Kingdom unless they study “high-value” degrees, The Times (UK) reports. Degrees considered important to the UK government include science, maths, and engineering The report said UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman, the home secretary, are becoming more […]
FAKE NEWS ALERT: No one will be allowed to vote without PVC, says INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says no one will be allowed to vote during the elections without a valid permanent voter card (PVC). In the last few days, a message stating that registered voters who could not get their PVCs can still vote in the elections has been circulating. “Even if […]
Newspaper Headlines: Military, police begin raids on hoodlums’ hideouts ahead of elections
Reports on the build-up to the Saturday’s presidential and national assembly elections dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories
#NigeriaDecides2023: Tinubu, Atiku, Obi and RMK in battle royale
On a good day, presidential elections in Nigeria are a straight fight between the candidate of the ruling party and that of the leading opposition party. Not this year. What many thought would be a head-to-head battle between Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Atiku Abubakar of the […]
‘Movement continues’ — LP reacts as state chairpersons threaten boycott over logistics funds
The national leadership of Labour Party (LP) says the party’s focus is on people voting with their conscience rather than expecting money im exchange for support. Earlier on Thursday, chairpersons of the party across states had threatened to withdraw support for the party over alleged non-availability of mobilisation funds. “We have never […]
Elections: FG orders closure of ALL land borders
The federal government has ordered the closure of all land borders ahead of the general election. The presidential and national assembly elections have been fixed for February 25. In a statement on Thursday by Tony Akuneme, spokesperson of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Isah Jere, the NIS comptroller-general, said the border closure […]
Seven feared dead, 63 arrested as political party supporters clash in Kano
Seven people are feared to have died following a clash involving supporters of political parties in Kano state. TheCable had earlier reported that some youths, who identified themselves as Kwankwasiyya supporter paraded through the streets of Kano state with machetes and sticks. Kwankwasiyya supporters are persons backing Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate […]