LAGOS JANUARY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The United States of America (USA) has vowed to penalize any one who interferes the in the smooth democratic process in the coming Nigeria election. In a statement made available to NewsRangers, the US government reiterated that it is not in support of any candidate, adding that the conduct of the up…
LAGOS JANUARY 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Mixed reactions has emerged from Nigeria political leaders and associations over former President Olusegun Obasanjo against President Buhari’s administration. Among those who reacted were the PAN Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, Afenifere, Ohanaeze Ndigbo and some leading lights in politics and civil society. Buhari adopting Abacha strategy because he…
LAGOS JANUARY 22ND(NEWSRANGERS)-Olusegun Obasanjo, Former President, has attacked Ibrahim Idris, the immediate retired Inspector General of Police. Mr Obasanjo launching the attack said Mr Idris is known to rig election. The former president, however, thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for not extending the tenure of the former police boss. Mr Idris did not leave the force…
LAGOS NOVEMBER 7TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has affirmed that it will install trackers in all vehicles deployed for electoral duties, particularly those carrying sensitive electoral materials. INEC National Commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education, Festus Okoye, who stated this in Enugu, yesterday said it will enable the body to monitor…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Not Too Young To Perform (NTYTP) Group, a formidable young people-driven leadership development initiative has rejected the none use of cellphones at polling stations or voting cubicles by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), urging the commission to devise better ways of curbing vote buying. The body also described the high…
LAGOS AUGUST 31ST -(NEWSRANGERS) Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki has officially declared to run for the president of Nigeria come 2019 election. Saraki made his intention known during a dialogue with Youth and Young aspirants, held at Sheraton hotel, Abuja, on Thursday, august 30, 2018. According to him, he possesses a blend of executive and…
LAGOS AUGUST 17TH (NEWSRANGERS)–The Independent National Electoral Commission says the 23 newly registered political parties will not be allowed to participate in the September 22, 2018 governorship election in Osun State as the deadline for submission of candidates has passed. This is just as INEC announced that all political parties could on Saturday begin holding…
LAGOS JULY 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Barely 24 hours to the governorship election in Ekiti State, security Operatives have reportedly arrested the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Deputy governorship candidate, Deji Ogunsakin and three members of the State House of Assembly. The incident was confirmed by the State Governor, Ayodele Fayose who raise the alarm on Thursday night. In…