7 h. ago Obiora Okonkwo Drops Out Of APC Primary In Anambra Over Electoral Controversies

Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, a leading aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship race in Anambra, has announced his withdrawal from the party’s primary election. His decision comes amid growing controversy surrounding the authenticity of the delegates’ list. The primary, scheduled to hold at the Dora Akunyili Women’s Development Centre, was supposed to begin at […] The post Obiora Okonkwo Drops Out Of APC Primary In Anambra Over Electoral Controversies appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago John Nwosu Steps Down From Anambra LP Governorship Race Amidst Allegations Of Election Fraud

John Nwosu, the governorship aspirant of the Labour Party (LP) for the upcoming November elections in Anambra State, has withdrawn from the party’s primary election. Nwosu cited serious irregularities in the delegates’ list, which included alterations and falsifications of names. He further expressed concerns that the list was only submitted shortly before the primary election, […] The post John Nwosu Steps Down From Anambra LP Governorship Race Amidst Allegations Of Election Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Anambra Guber: Moghalu Unopposed As Nwosu Withdraws From LP Primary Election

One of the two aspirants for the ticket of the governorship ticket of Labour Party (LP) for the forthcoming November 8, 2025 Anambra State election, Mr. John Nwosu, has withdrawn from the party’s primary election slated this weekend. Nwosu, in a press statement made available to journalists, alleged that several irregularities have trailed the plannings […]

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3 d. ago JUST IN: Edo Tribunal strikes out Accord Party’s petition against Gov Okpebholo’s election

Tribune Online JUST IN: Edo Tribunal strikes out Accord Party’s petition against Gov Okpebholo’s election The tribunal noted that while the petitioners alleged corrupt practices and non-compliance with the Electoral Act in the September 21, 2024 election, they did not present specific details of polling units or wards where the alleged irregularities occurred. JUST IN: Edo Tribunal strikes out Accord Party’s petition against Gov Okpebholo’s election Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Senator Natasha Accuses Akpabio, Yahaya Bello Of Plot Murder Her

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has made a shocking allegation that President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, plotted to kill her. This recent allegation follows her previous claims against Yahaya Bello, whom she accused of orchestrating an attack on her during the March 2023 senatorial election. Akpoti-Uduaghan alleged that Bello’s […] The post Senator Natasha Accuses Akpabio, Yahaya Bello Of Plot Murder Her appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago INEC guiding APC on petition for my recall – Senator Natasha

Suspended Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is guiding the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the petition for her recall. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who defied the Kogi government’s curfew by holding her scheduled rally on Tuesday, made the allegation while addressing supporters at the homecoming gathering. According to her, INEC […] The post INEC guiding APC on petition for my recall – Senator Natasha appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Canadian PM Mark Carney accused of Oxford plagiarism as election nears

Tribune Online Canadian PM Mark Carney accused of Oxford plagiarism as election nears Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is facing allegations that he plagiarized parts of his 1995 doctoral thesis at Oxford University. As he campaigns for re-election ahead of Canada’s April 28 vote, a National Post report claims he copied sections of his thesis, The Dynamic Advantage of Competition, without proper attribution. The National Post consulted three […] Canadian PM Mark Carney accused of Oxford plagiarism as election nears Tribune Online

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6 d. ago “Since You Became Edo Governor, No Peace” – Isreal DMW Tells Okpebholo To Resign, Give Mandate To Ighodalo

Social media personality and Davido’s logistics manager, Isreal DMW, has stirred controversy with a strong-worded post on Instagram, demanding the immediate resignation of Edo State Governor Okpebholo. In his post on Sunday, Isreal claimed that Asue Ighodalo was the true winner of the Edo governorship election, alleging that the election was rigged in Okpebholo’s favour. […] The post “Since You Became Edo Governor, No Peace” – Isreal DMW Tells Okpebholo To Resign, Give Mandate To Ighodalo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Anambra 2025: Moghalu scales through LP screening, faces primaries April 5

The two Labour Party aspirants for the Anambra governorship election, Chief George Moghalu and Sir John Nwosu, have been screened and confirmed for the party’s primaries slated for April 5. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Obiora Ifoh, made this known in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports Read More

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7 d. ago Anambra 2025: Muoghalu scales through LP screening, faces primaries April 5

The two Labour Party aspirants for the Anambra governorship election, Chief George Moghalu and Sir John Nwosu, have been screened and confirmed for the party’s primaries slated for April 5. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Obiora Ifoh, made this known in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports Read More

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7 d. ago Anambra Police Arrest 10 Suspects, Rescue Four Kidnapped Victims

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects for various crimes and rescued four kidnapped victims. Ikioye Orutugu, the state Commissioner of Police, made the statement while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Awka on Friday. He stated that the rescued victims included a Catholic reverend father, Stephen Echezona, who was kidnapped at […] The post Anambra Police Arrest 10 Suspects, Rescue Four Kidnapped Victims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Alleged 2023 election funding: Atiku rubbishes link with Sanwo

Tribune Online Alleged 2023 election funding: Atiku rubbishes link with Sanwo-Olu   • I have never met him, I had no transaction with him • Money transfer allegation aimed at sacking Lagos gov Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar reacted to reports linking him to a secret funding arrangement by the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, ahead of the 2023 presidential election, declaring that he has […] Alleged 2023 election funding: Atiku rubbishes link with Sanwo-Olu Tribune Online

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1 week ago Ohanaeze Ndigbo wades into allegation against INEC recalling Senator Akpoti

Ohanaeze Ndigbo wades into allegation against INEC recalling Senator Akpoti From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Apex Igbo Sociocultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has waded into allegation against Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of making move to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi central, saying the unfounded allegation is undemocratic that could jeopardise the neutrality of the […] The post Ohanaeze Ndigbo wades into allegation against INEC recalling Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Niger APC Kicks As Allegations Of Inducement Mar Consensus For LG Election 

As Niger State All Progressives Congress (APC) settled for consensus candidates for the local government elections, allegations of financial and executive inducement and manipulations have cast doubt on the process. LEADERSHIP gathered that some stakeholders are being accused of collecting money to work for their preferred candidate in the local government areas while some people in high positions […]

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1 week ago Police rescue abducted Anambra priest, recover suspects’ vehicle

The Anambra State Police Command has rescued Reverend Father Stephen Echezona, abducted by gunmen at a petrol station in Ichida, Anaocha Local Government Area. The assailants, operating in a white Lexus SUV without a plate number, took the priest in his own vehicle after abandoning theirs during a gun exchange with security operatives who responded Read More

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2 w. ago Court bars INEC from receiving alleged ‘fictitious’ petition for Senator Natasha’s recall

Tribune Online Court bars INEC from receiving alleged ‘fictitious’ petition for Senator Natasha’s recall The Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja has granted an interim injunction restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from receiving, accepting, or acting on any petition allegedly containing “fictitious signatures and names” aimed at initiating a recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In the ruling delivered on Thursday, March 20, 2025, Justice Isa H. […] Court bars INEC from receiving alleged ‘fictitious’ petition for Senator Natasha’s recall Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Election dispute: Imo community in turmoil as new youth leader killed

There was outrage on Sunday when a faction of a youth body allegedly attacked and murdered a newly elected youth leader in Imo State. The incident occurred at about 9 pm in Umusi/Olokwa community in the Owerri West Local Government Area of the state. The victim, Stanley Nwoke was allegedly killed two months after he Read More

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3 w. ago Ekiti Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over Transformer Vandalism, Cable Theft

The Ekiti State Police Command has taken 12 suspects into custody for allegedly stealing and vandalising electric cables and transformers in Ado Ekiti and other parts of the state. Sunday Abutu, the Police Public Relations Officer, disclosed in a statement on Wednesday that the suspects were apprehended at several criminal hideouts both inside and outside […] The post Ekiti Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over Transformer Vandalism, Cable Theft appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Kano Sharia court remands man for stabbing neighbour over electricity bill

A Sharia Court in Kano State on Wednesday ordered the remand of a 29-year-old man, Abduljabar Nura, in a correctional facility for allegedly stabbing his neighbour during a dispute over an electricity bill. The defendant, who resides in the Fagge Quarters, was charged with causing grievous hurt. “When the charge was read in court, he Read More

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3 w. ago Police Arrest 12 For Alleged Vandalism, Theft Of Electrical Equipment In Ekiti

Twelve persons have been arrested by the operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command for alleged vandalisation and theft of electrical equipment. The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Ekiti State Police Command apprehended the suspects in collaboration with some local security outfits. The arrested suspects include Kabiru Abubakar, 20; Kamarudeen Adekunle, 38; Sukurana Amodu, […]

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