Nigerian Army Assures Imo Residence Of Peaceful Elections

The 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Obinze, Owerri, says it remains committed to the security of lives of Imo electorate during and after the 2023 elections. The Brigade Commander, Brig.-Gen. Sani Sulaiman, said this on Saturday during the 2022 edition of the West African Social Activities (WASA) at the Obinze Barracks.

2023 Elections: INEC To Conduct Mock Accreditation Exercise

In preparation for the 2023 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) disclosed that it would conduct mock accreditation exercises at selected polling units across the country to test the integrity of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). This was made known on Tuesday during a media interaction at the Chatham House, London by the Commission’s Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu.

Gunmen Attack INEC Office In Enugu, Kill Police Officer

The office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Enugu south LGA has been attacked by gunmen. INEC national commissioner and chairman, information and voter education committee, Festus Okoye, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, said attackers who came around 9:12pm on Sunday could not gain access to the main building due to the “rapid response from the police and army personnel.” During the attack the security gatehouse of the office was razed down. One of two police officers deployed to protect the facility was killed while another sustained injuries and is currently receiving medical attention.

#NigeriaDecides2023: Sultan Of Sokoto Denies Endorsing Obi

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has denied endorsing the Labour Party presidential candidate, LP, Peter Obi. Abubakar described the reported endorsement of Obi as false.

ICPC: President Buhari Seeks Senate Confirmation of 7 Nominees

President Muhammadu Buhari is seeking the Senate’s confirmation for the reappointment of 7 Board Members of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), adding that the request for a confirmation is in accordance with provisions of section 3(3) and 7 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000. The President’s request which was contained in a letter was read during Tuesday’s plenary by the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan.

2023: Cardinal Onaiyekan Cautions politicians Against Election Rigging

His Grace, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, has cautioned politicians against any attempt to rig the forthcoming general elections. “With the current yearnings of the people for a better country, the election will no longer be business as usual,” Onaiyekan said on Saturday during the celebration of his 40th anniversary as Bishop, at the Holy Trinity Church, Maitama, Abuja.