LAGOS JULY 19TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has described as a death threat, Governor Monday Okpebholo’s warning to 2027 presidential aspirant, Peter Obi not to enter Edo State. The Governor had issued what could pass as a threat to Obi, warning him against entering the state without prior notification and approval from…
LAGOS FEBRUARY 24TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Seven people are feared to have died following a clash involving supporters of political parties in Kano state. TheCable had earlier reported that some youths, who identified themselves as Kwankwasiyya supporter paraded through the streets of Kano state with machetes and sticks. Kwankwasiyya supporters are persons backing Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate…
LAGOS OCTOBER 7TH (NEWSRANGERS0-The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it would pay special attention to the observance of limits on parties and candidates’ finances in the forthcoming 2023 elections. The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said this Thursday at the 2022 Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) 6th Annual Conference in Lagos….
By Ahmed Y. Hassan LAGOS JUNE 2ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Usually, elections everywhere in the world are clouded with divided interests and drama. As Abraham Lincoln once said, the ballot is stronger than the bullet. People who understand how powerful electioneering processes are, will do everything possible, either to exploit its loopholes or to ensure that the process…
LAGOS MAY 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reminded political parties on the need to adhere strictly to the timeline on the conduct of primaries. The Commission in a statement signed by INEC National Commissioner & Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye sighted by NewsRangers said given the importance of the exercise…
LAGOS APRIL 6TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has reiterated that political parties must adhere strictly to the principles of internal democracy, drawing from their constitutions, guidelines, the Electoral Act and other Regulations and Guidelines issued by the Commission. Issuing the warning in a press statement signed by National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and…
LAGOS DECEMBER 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu has reiterated that political parties must abide by the provisions of the law, INEC’s regulations and guidelines as well as their Constitutions and guidelines in choosing their candidates in future elections. Stressing that INEC will monitor the primaries as required by law,…
LAGOS OCTOBER 13TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) has affirmed that security remained its challenge in the coming Anambra State Governorship election. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu who made the statement in a remark at an emergency meeting of political parties and the Commission, held at Abuja recently said in a statement made available to NewsRangers that…