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Politics

August 16, 2025

Zamfara by-election records high voter turnout

Voting at Kyambarawa, Kasuwardaji, Magaji, Maguru, and Kagarafalau polling units took place in an orderly manner amid a high turnout of voters.

A polling unit
August 16, 2025

Ogun By-election: PDP candidate alleges harassment by APC

He flayed the APC for allegedly unleashing political thugs against members of the opposition and causing violence, in order to rig the election.

PDP
August 16, 2025

Anambra By-Elections: Gov Soludo accuses APC of violence, assaulting commissioner

The governor alleged that the APC governorship candidate in Anambra took a truckload of police and thugs around polling units, beating up people.

APGA/Governor Chukwuma Soludo
August 16, 2025

Kano By-Election: Police nab 288 suspected thugs

The police commissioner assured residents of their safety.

Police officers on election duty used to illustrate the story
August 16, 2025

Low turnout mars Edo Central, Ovia by-elections

Ekiadolor market was filled to the brim with traders transacting, despite the ongoing civic exercise.

Scanty Polling Unit
August 16, 2025

Voting underway in Jigawa by-election

A cross-section of the voters commended the peaceful conduct of the election.

A polling unit
August 16, 2025

Edo Bye-Election: Gov Okpebholo faults malfunction of BVAS machine

He urged the electorate in the senatorial district to participate fully in the process and defend their votes.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
August 15, 2025

Ogun police warn against vote-buying, thuggery ahead of Saturday bye-election

The CP urged security operatives to remain professional, civil, and neutral.

Armed Policemen
August 15, 2025

NNPP decries INEC delay uploading national executive’s names

The NNPP described INEC’s refusal to comply with court orders on the new executive of the NNPP as disappointing.

New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP)
August 15, 2025

We’re reviewing Canadian court judgment accusing us of terrorism: PDP

“We have read the story by Peoples Gazette on the matter,” Mr Ologunagba said. “It is a big story, and it just broke yesterday…we have to take our time to look into it.”

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