6 d. ago Nasarawa Governor Sule Decries Low Turnout In Ongoing Voter Registration

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has lamented the poor turnout of residents in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The governor made this known on Wednesday in Lafia, during the official flag-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) grassroots sensitisation and voter education campaign on […] The post Nasarawa Governor Sule Decries Low Turnout In Ongoing Voter Registration appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Gombe records low turnout in voter registration, says INEC REC

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Gombe State has stated that only 4,603 applications have been recorded so far in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, far below figures from other states such as Osun and Yobe which have surpassed 30,000 each. This was disclosed by the Resident Electoral […] The post Gombe records low turnout in voter registration, says INEC REC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago INEC Partners Gombe Emirate OnVoter Registration, PVC Collection

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has intensified its voter mobilisation drive in Gombe State with a call on traditional and religious leaders to support the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and ensure the collection of their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). The resident electoral commissioner (REC) for Gombe State, Dr. Sa’ad Umar, made the appeal during […]

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8 d. ago Rivers Administrator Ibas Swears In Newly Elected LG Chairmen

On Saturday, the Rivers State Independent National Electoral Commission (RSIEC) held the local government elections across over 6,000 polling units. The post Rivers Administrator Ibas Swears In Newly Elected LG Chairmen appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Rivers LG Polls: RSIEC Issues Certificates Of Return To 23 Chairmen

RSIEC Chairman, Michael Odey, restated the commission’s commitment to due process and transparency. The post Rivers LG Polls: RSIEC Issues Certificates Of Return To 23 Chairmen-Elect appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Wike denies backing APC in Rivers LG polls, says he only campaigned for PDP

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has denied allegations that he supported the All Progressives Congress (APC) read more Wike denies backing APC in Rivers LG polls, says he only campaigned for PDP

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8 d. ago Rivers LG Polls: I’m Disappointed Fubara Surrendered To Federal Might — CUPP Scribe

The National Secretary of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Peter Ameh, has expressed disappointment in the suspended Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, over his handling of the recent local government elections in the state. Speaking on Channels Television breakfast show, ‘Sunrise Daily’ on Monday, Ameh accused Fubara of surrendering to federal pressure rather […]

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8 d. ago Rivers LG Polls: Wike Mocks Critics, Says ‘I Ensured PDP Victory In My Local Govt’

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has openly mocked his critics following the recent local government elections in Rivers State, stating that he successfully influenced the outcome in his own local government area of Obio/Akpor. Wike made this known during his monthly media chat with select journalists in Abuja on Monday. While […]

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8 d. ago Reject Rivers LG poll results, Atiku tells opposition parties

Tribune Online Reject Rivers LG poll results, Atiku tells opposition parties "I will also call on all opposition parties in Rivers State to reject the local government election on Reject Rivers LG poll results, Atiku tells opposition parties Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Rivers LG Polls A Democratic Scam, Totally Illegal — Jake Epelle

Epelle also warned that the council elections were a looming constitutional crisis in the state as they would be challenged in court. The post Rivers LG Polls A Democratic Scam, Totally Illegal — Jake Epelle appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Reject Rivers LG Polls Conducted By ‘Occupation Govt’, Atiku Tells Opposition

Leading opposition figure and former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the August 30 local government elections in Rivers State, describing it as ‘awful absurdity and travesty’ to plural democracy, conducted by what he called the ‘Occupation Government’ even as he called on the opposition parties in the State to reject the outcome. Atiku, who […]

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9 d. ago Rivers LG Polls: RSIEC Declares APC Winner In 20 LGs, PDP Wins Three

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) announced the results of the Local Government Area (LGA) chairmanship elections held on Saturday. The results declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) winners in 20 of the 23 LGAs, marking a significant victory for the party across the state. Meanwhile, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured wins […] The post Rivers LG Polls: RSIEC Declares APC Winner In 20 LGs, PDP Wins Three appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago “LG Polls Will Stabilize Grassroots Governance In Rivers” – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the ongoing local government election in Rivers State. Wike, who voted at Polling Unit 007, Ward 9 (Rumuepirikom Kingdom), Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, commended the turnout of voters across the state and lauded the Rivers State Independent Electoral […] The post “LG Polls Will Stabilize Grassroots Governance In Rivers” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers Conducts Council Elections In 23 LGAs, Residents Await Results

The elections are expected to produce elected local government chairpersons and councilors to replace the council administrators appointed in April 2025. The post Rivers Conducts Council Elections In 23 LGAs, Residents Await Results appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Rivers LG Polls: Coast Now Clear For Lifting Of Emergency Rule, Says Wike

In March, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in the state over a months-long impasse between Wike and his successor, Fubara, suspending the latter, his deputy and the state lawmakers. The post Rivers LG Polls: Coast Now Clear For Lifting Of Emergency Rule, Says Wike appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Low Voter Turnout, Late Arrival Of Materials Mar Rivers LG Polls

Low turnout of voters as well as late arrival of voting materials at various polling units marred the ongoing local government elections in Rivers State. LEADERSHIP observed that most residents remained indoors within Port Harcourt metropolis where young people of voting age were seen playing football instead of going to the polling units to cast […]

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1 week ago ‘Rivers LG Polls Peaceful, Coast Clear For Lifting Emergency Rule,’ Says Wike After Voting

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hailed the conduct of the Rivers State local government elections on Saturday, describing the exercise as peaceful and successful. Wike, a former governor of the state, cast his ballot around 11:15 a.m. at Rumepirikom, Ward 9, Unit 007, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, where […]

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1 week ago ‘I Don’t See Democracy,’ Electoral College Director Faults Conduct Of Rivers LG Polls

He argued that the suspension of “democratic structures” by the president declaration of a state of emergency raises a mistrust about the conduct of the local government elections. The post ‘I Don’t See Democracy,’ Electoral College Director Faults Conduct Of Rivers LG Polls appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago LIVE UPDATES: [LG Polls] Voters In Rivers Elect Chairmen, Councillors

Saturday’s elections come months after the Supreme Court nullified earlier  LG polls in the oil-rich state.  The post LIVE UPDATES: [LG Polls] Voters In Rivers Elect Chairmen, Councillors appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago LIVE UPDATES: [LG Polls] Voters In Rivers Elect Chairpersons, Councillors

The exercise has already commenced in most parts of the state but there is low turnout of voters in several areas.  The post LIVE UPDATES: [LG Polls] Voters In Rivers Elect Chairpersons, Councillors appeared first on Channels Television.

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