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Omoni Oboli has gone on Instagram to raise alarm after INEC officials allegedly refused to show up at the polling unit in VGC, Lagos.   The Nollywood actress is waiting to vote alongside others like motivational speaker, Fela Durotoye and wife, beauty entrepreneur, Tara Durotoye.   She released a video …

The controversial transport union boss has become a trending topic online following his warning to Lagos voters ahead of the election on Saturday. The Chairman of the Lagos Parks Management Committee, Musiliu Akinsanya, otherwise known as MC Oluomo, has sent a stern warning to anyone who intends to vote for …

On Tuesday, Kendrick Perkins got into a heated exchange with JJ Redick on First Take over Nikola Jokic potentially becoming the second-ever NBA player to win three consecutive MVP awards. The dispute was sparked by Perkins attempting to draw a connection between the fact that Jokic is white, the one …

The question is: why do celebrities have so much influence on elections in Nigeria, and what are the potential drawbacks of this trend? Firstly, it is important to acknowledge that celebrity culture is deeply ingrained in Nigerian society. Nigerians are known for their love of music, movies, and entertainment, and …

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has disclosed that the police have begun investigation into the killing of two voters in the state during the Presidential and National Assembly elections held on Saturday February 25.   Festus Idahosa, a 33, and a 43-year-old mother of three, Mrs Elizabeth Owie, were …

During the election proper on February 25, there were allegations of thugs disrupting the process by destroying voting papers and even seizing people’s phones to prevent them from recording. Recall that the election process has been littered with tribal and bigoted remarks online. Also, it was claimed in numerous online …

Five persons including children sustained injuries when Boko Haram insurgents fired shots targeting voters from Mandara Mountains in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.     Gwoza is located approximately 135 kilometres south-east of Maiduguri, the Borno capital.   Borno commissioner of police, CP Abdu Umar, who confirmed the …

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists stormed Goza town in Goza Local Government Area of Borno State, to disrupt voting.   The insurgents attacked while voters were participating in the ongoing presidential and parliamentary elections.   Emir of Goza, Mohammed Shehu Timta,confirmed the attack to Daily Trust, saying five persons were injured. …

Some voters are reportedly yet to cast their votes at Tedi Primary School as at 4:35pm.    A video obtained by LIB showed a large number of voters at the polling unit. The polling unit is close to Trade Fair Market in Ojo Local Government, Lagos.   Here’s a video …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that voters are prohibited from going into the voting cubicle with their phones.   Chairman of INEC, Mahmood Yakubu who spoke at a press conference today, February 23, said he is hopeful that all vices will be dealt with. Yakubu also disclosed …