INEC to extend voting time by hours lost
The commission says many states recorded 100 per cent opening of polls as of 12 noon Saturday.
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The commission says many states recorded 100 per cent opening of polls as of 12 noon Saturday.
The thugs arrived the two polling units close to each at about 11 a.m. to threaten voters and INEC officials.
The ad-hoc staff, numbering about 300, accused the state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of excluding them in the process.
The YPP presidential candidate laments failure of card readers at his Anambra polling unit.
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The candidate decries non-performance of card readers in his ward in Anambra.
The four people were killed in one local government area of Rivers State.
Election observers assess the process.
The presidential candidate expresses hope that Nigerians' votes would count in the elections.
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Mr Saraki commended the peaceful atmosphere surrounding the exercise
Voters complained of delay in the commencement of the process.
The vice president and his wife voted in Victoria Garden City, Lagos.
Explosions were heard in Maiduguri on Saturday, just hours before the polls.
El-Rufai praised the turnout of voters
The intervention of elderly voters, security agents saved the day
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The police had earlier issued a similar assurance.
Mr Sani is seeking re-election to the senate on the platform of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).
The lawmaker who arrived his polling unit 004 in Karu, at about 10:00 a.m. addressed journalists after casting his vote.
The security aide to Governor Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom was reportedly arrested last night.
The police commissioner commended the turnout of voters for the election saying this is as a result of the security ...
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An official says there were no challenges in terms of logistics and conduct of the electorate.
Mr Saraki voted at his PU 003 Agbaji ward of Ilorin West Local Government Area.
The lawmaker commends the security agencies for maintaining peace and order.
Mr Abubakar, the candidate of the PDP, voted in his home state, Adamawa.
Voting commenced at the polling unit, 10. 34 a.m. due to the late arrival of officials.
Charms, a motorcycle, and other items were recovered from the suspects.
