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Nigeria election 2019: Bishops urge Nigerian politicians to accept results

The World Bishops’ Council (WBC) has urged Nigerian politicians to accept the results of Saturday’s elections. The country’s electoral commission cancelled them last week, just as the polls were about to open. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) blamed logistical problems for

February 23, 2019

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Nigeria Election 2019: Live Updates & Results

Nigerians head to the polling units across the nation’s 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Abuja, to elect a President today, February 23, 2019.

February 23, 2019

Nigeria

Nigeria Elections 2019: Multiple explosions rock Maiduguri on elections day

A series of explosions was heard in the northeast Nigerian city of Maiduguri on Saturday, just hours before the opening of polls in presidential and parliamentary elections. Multiple blasts were heard at about 6:00 am (0500 GMT). There was no immediate indication

February 23, 2019

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Nigeria election: Atiku Abubakar challenges Muhammadu Buhari

Nigerians finally go to the polls on for the country’s general election on Saturday following a last-minute postponement of the vote a week ago. The main challenger to President Muhammadu Buhari, 76, is the former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, 72. Whoever wins

February 23, 2019

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Voting Materials left out in the rain; is Nigeria ready for elections?

Just as the embattled Independent National Election Commission of Nigeria has been doing the best it can to assure the nation that it is in control and ready for tomorrow’s presidential and legislative elections, with all the election materials in place. It

February 22, 2019

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American Embassy in Nigeria shuts down to allow voting

The United States Embassy in Nigeria announced temporary closure of its offices in Abuja and Lagos in response to the Federal Government of Nigeria’s declaration of Friday 22 February 2019 as a holiday. The American embassy has allowed its local employees an

February 22, 2019

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President Buhari promises safety for rescheduled vote

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday sought to calm fears about election security, promising Nigerian voters they would be able to cast their ballots in safety. “Do not be afraid of rumours of violence and unrest. Our security agencies have worked diligently

February 22, 2019

Nigeria

#NigeriaDecides: INEC vows Nigeria election will not be postponed again

Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria makes a second attempt to hold presidential and parliamentary elections this weekend, after a last-gasp postponement that angered voters and stoked the political temperature. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will on Saturday try again to stage Africa’s

February 22, 2019

Nigeria

Nigerian Police arrest three suspects with election card readers in Lagos

The upcoming Nigerian election has been fraught with corruption and irregularities. Just a few days ago Police ceased a man who had election results a day before the poll was postponed. Political observers and pro-democracy groups have heavily criticised the Independent National

February 21, 2019

Nigeria

Muhammadu Buhari holds an emergency meeting with service chiefs amidst mounting tension over elections

President Buhari of Nigeria is currently meeting with service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu The meeting, the the top security chiefs, is at the President’s office in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Report Focus News can confirm that governors

February 19, 2019

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Nigeria election 2019: Bishops urge Nigerian politicians to accept results

Nigeria Election 2019: Live Updates & Results

Nigeria Elections 2019: Multiple explosions rock Maiduguri on elections day

Nigeria election: Atiku Abubakar challenges Muhammadu Buhari

Voting Materials left out in the rain; is Nigeria ready for elections?

American Embassy in Nigeria shuts down to allow voting

President Buhari promises safety for rescheduled vote

#NigeriaDecides: INEC vows Nigeria election will not be postponed again

Nigerian Police arrest three suspects with election card readers in Lagos

Muhammadu Buhari holds an emergency meeting with service chiefs amidst mounting tension over elections

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