Michael Olugbode

EU Observer Mission Monitoring Voter Turnout Across Nigeria

"We have more than 100 observers across the country. Our long- term observers have been deployed since late January."

2 years ago

Nigeria Closes All Land Borders Ahead of Presidential Election

"All command comptrollers especially those in the Border States are to ensure strict enforcement of this directive.”

2 years ago

US Ambassador Says All Nigerians Have Role to Play in Peaceful Elections

“It is important to know that democracy is not about elections but about a conversation between the citizenry and their…

2 years ago

Former Kenya President Kenyatta Asks Nigerians to Keep Faith in Democracy

He said Africa and the world is watching and hoping that the outcome of the elections will bring all parties…

2 years ago

Nigeria, Canada Strengthen Ties to Fight Human Trafficking

They vowed to scale up their efforts.

2 years ago

2023 Election: Commonwealth Observer Group Calls For Peaceful, Credible Polls

“This month’s elections will be Africa’s largest democratic exercise. The outcomes of the elections will be significant not only for…

2 years ago

US Embassy Issues Security Alert on Nigeria’s Elections

In a notice on its website, the Embassy advised its nationals to avoid rallies as “they can turn violent with…

2 years ago

2023 Election: ECOWAS to Deploy Observation Missions in Nigeria

It also deliberated on the establishment of a regional force against terrorism.

2 years ago

UN: Nigeria’s North East Needs $1.3bn Humanitarian Assistance for 6 Million People

“An estimated 2.4 million people are in acute need – impacted by conflict, disaster and disease – and require urgent…

2 years ago

Nigeria Unveils Diplomatic Duty Free Village

This statutes provide for the exemption of diplomats from all duties and taxes, whether national, regional or municipal.

2 years ago

2023 Election: US Confident in Nigeria’s Electoral Process

"You have a good history from 1999 that you get stronger after each election and we are very proud of…

2 years ago

Nigeria: FG Expresses Total Commitment to Safe School Initiative, Promises Timely Release of Funds

"We must therefore ensure that every child is able to learn in a safe environment where they can get the…

2 years ago

Nigeria: Yobe Governor Buni Denies Being Attacked at Political Rally

“Governor Buni walked freely through the crowd acknowledging cheers from the supporters as he walked to the podium."

2 years ago

2023 Elections: Promote Peace, Hate Speech Causes Violence, UN Warns Candidates

“We know that peaceful elections in Nigeria start with peaceful elections in Local Government Areas and the States."

2 years ago

2023 Elections: We Will  Protect NYSC Members and INEC Officials, Says NSCDC

The CG called for more public support to security agencies charged with the responsibilities of delivering secure and credible elections.

2 years ago

Transcorp Hotel Hosts Media Representatives to Cocktail

Transcorp Hotel Hosts Media Representatives to Cocktail EXCERPT: Head of E-Commerce of the hotel, Ms Ijeoma Osuji,, gave a quick…

2 years ago

NDLEA Arrests Church General Overseer, Theology Student Over Dubai-Bound Drugs

NDLEA operatives attached to the SAHCO export shed of the Lagos airport on the same day intercepted a cargo going…

2 years ago

Nigeria, France Sign €1.2M Agreement to Improve Agriculture

The grant will finance a one-year technical assistance program to assist in the design of a national agrifood market development…

2 years ago

ECOWAS to Deploy Election Observers to Nigeria

It also plans to deploy observer missions to the elections holding in Sierra Leone in June and Liberia in October.

2 years ago

2023 Elections: Tighten Nigeria’s Borders, Interior Minister Aregbesola Directs Immigration Service

"We don't want a situation whereby those who are not qualified to vote in Nigeria will come into our nation…

2 years ago