Category Nigeria News

Thugs disrupt elections in parts of Port Harcourt

Suspected political thugs disrupted Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections in parts of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The affected polling units include Ward 5 Unit 43 Elelenwo and Ward Nine Unit…

IPC condemns attacks on journalists covering elections

At International Press Center (IPC), Lagos, is deeply concerned about the reported attacks on journalists and other media professionals covering the current presidential and senatorial elections. Information reaching the IPC-JURNALISTS-ELECTION-DAY-SAFETY-ALERT DESK indicates that no fewer than three journalists and media…

Finally, Shettima casts vote in Maiduguri

After initially leaving the voting unit due to the late arrival of voting materials and officials, the vice presidential candidate from All Progressive Congress (APC), Kashim Shettima, finally voted in Shettimari unit. After voting, Mr. Shettima said he was optimistic…