Bayelsa Guber: Crisis Hits APC As Former Minister Challenges Lyon's Candidacy

All is not well within the All Progressives Congress, APC in Bayelsa State ahead of the November 16 governorship election, as the former Minister of State for Agriculture, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri has dragged the party to court, challenging the emergence of David Lyon as the flag bearer of the party.

Police Deploys 25,000 Operatives For Kogi Election

The Nigeria Police Force has said about 25,000 police officers will be deployed to Kogi State for the November 16 governorship election. The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu disclosed this in Lokoja on Thursday during a stakeholder-meeting with the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu.

Kogi Election: INEC Cautions Journalists Against Fake News

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC on Wednesday appealed to journalists to eschew publication of fake news and work within the rules of the profession to ensure a successful conduct of the November 16 governorship elections in Kogi State.

Guber Poll: INEC Deploys 26,000 Ad Hoc Staff To Kogi, Bayelsa

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday said it has deployed 26,000 ad hoc staff for the Nov. 16, Kogi and Bayelsa governorship poll.

Senate To Reduce Political Parties From 91 To 5

The 9th Senate has on Wednesday, 9th October 2019 announced that it would reduce the number of political parties in the country from the current INEC registered of 91 parties to 5.

Gov. Fintiri Knows Fate On Friday As Tribunal Delivers Judgment

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Adamawa State has fixed Friday to give its verdict on a petition against the election of Rt Hon Ahmadu Fintiri as governor of the state.