Prominent senators, governors who lost out in Senate race
Based on INEC’s official result, some of the strong pillars in the eight Assembly have been rejected by their constituencies.
Tag: 2019presidentialelections
How Nigerians reacted to Buhari’s victory
Some Nigerians advised the president on what to do in the next four years.
Election Result: Don’t go to court, Agbakoba advises Atiku
He also advised Mr Atiku to take up the opportunity and build a third force in the Nigerian polity.
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China congratulates Buhari on re-election
China says Nigeria is its strategic partner of cooperation in Africa.
11 Nigerian incoming senators facing corruption probe
About 10 per cent of the newly elected Nigerian senators are facing corruption probes
2019 presidential election leads 2011, 2015 with voided votes
Invalid votes constitute 4.5 per cent of the total 28,614,190 votes cast in the election and are more than the ...
#NigeriaDecides2019: Group condemns attacks on journalists
The Media Freedom Project recognises that attack on journalists and observers covering the elections is a crime against democracy.
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Atiku takes wide lead in Anambra
The PDP vice presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is from Anambra state.
INEC declares PDP winner of Akwa Ibom South Senatorial seat
The APC has, however, in a statement called for the cancellation of the result.
2019 Election: Northern Nigeria’s only female senator loses seat
The senator lost in Adamawa to Ishaku Cliff of the PDP.
APC calls for cancellation of elections in Akwa Ibom
The APC in Akwa Ibom said the elections did not meet the requirements of the Electoral Act 2010.
Gunmen kill policeman accompanying election results in Ogun
The police is investigating the incident.
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Buhari clinches Nasarawa State
President Buhari polled 289,903 votes to beat Mr Abubakar who got 283,847
APC wins two senatorial, eight Reps seats announced in Kano
In Kano North, Mr Jibrin won the senatorial seat with 286,419 votes. Ahmad Bichi of PDP scored 155,638 to come ...
Buhari crushes Atiku in Yobe: 497,914 votes to 50,763
Mr Buhari has 444,039 more votes than his PDP challenger, Atiku Abubakar.
Atiku takes early lead in Rivers
The results from 13 other LGAs are to be announced. The state is an Atiku stronghold.
‘Under duress’, INEC official declares Okorocha winner of senatorial election
Mr Ibeabuchi, a professor, said he was “forced” to declare the results.
Electoral Officer rejects results of Rivers’ LGA won by Buhari
The officer says he had no confidence in the results.
Buhari leaves Daura for Abuja
Mr Buhari left at about 10.47a.m.
Buhari wins 9 of 23 LGAs in Sokoto, Atiku 3
Mr Buhari is projected to win the North--West state that has a PDP governor.
PDP senator wins re-election in Akwa Ibom
Bassey Albert, who represents Akwa Ibom North-East, defeated his main challenger, Bassey Etim of the APC.
Atiku takes early lead in Benue
Fourteen local government areas have been declared while nine are expected.
It’s Official: Ajimobi loses Senate election to PDP in Oyo
Kola Balogun of PDP won the election ahead of Mr Ajimobi.
After 16 local governments, Atiku leads Buhari in Adamawa
Results from 16 out of 21 local government areas are now in.
Atiku maintains lead in Adamawa
Results from 16 out of 21 local government areas are now in.