…of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise, Leke Joseph Abejide, has dismissed allegations that the purported appointment of Deputy Comptroller I.D. Olorunfemi as the next Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service would trigger the forced retirement of senior officers. In a statement on Sunday, the law…

Election observer group says the poll was largely peaceful but identified procedural lapses and allegations of voter inducement that could undermine confidence in the process.

…former representative, Senator Godiya Akwashiki. INEC has yet to respond to the allegations raised by the NDC as of the time of filing this report. NDC rejects Nasarawa North by-election result, demands fresh poll

…occurred across several polling units and wards in the senatorial district. Among the allegations were reports of mass thumb-printing of ballot papers in favour of the APC candidate, multiple printing of ballot papers at Alushi Watch School, and the alleged disruption of voting activities at Angwan Zaria polling unit b…

…votes cast to 382,109. The election was largely peaceful, though reports of vote-buying allegations, voter suppression concerns and technical glitches involving the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) were recorded in some areas. Oyebanji, who first assumed office in 2022, will now continue for a second term foll…

…District by-election held on Saturday in Enugu State. The declaration came amid allegations of electoral irregularities, violence and voter intimidation by opposition parties, which have threatened legal action. Announcing the result, the Returning Officer, Professor Christian Ezeibe of the University of Nigeria, Nsukk…

…the amount to N150 million during negotiations. Public anger intensified following allegations that a pregnant woman and a ransom bearer were killed despite efforts to secure the release of the captives. While celebrations had broken out in parts of Igboho following reports that the victims had been freed, both the Oor…

Allegations of vote-buying, voter intimidation and other electoral malpractices trailed Saturday's governorship election in Ekiti State, despite reports by election observers that the exercise was generally peaceful across the state. The candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dare Bejide, alleged that vote…

…we assisted them when those materials were left on the road with staff. There were also allegations of INEC officials relocating to private hotel accommodations to manipulate results". Fabeke alleged that "INEC was accused of facilitating vote buying, allowing materials to be taken to private homes, and instructing pol…

…the Independent National Electoral Commission had not issued an official response to the allegations of BVAS malfunction or other reported irregularities, while collation of results was ongoing. Nasarawa North by-election: Gov Sule praises process, Maku alleges irregularities

…the figure to N150 million during negotiations. Tension escalated further following allegations that a pregnant woman and a ransom courier were killed during the incident, claims that fueled anger in the community and prompted Igboho's intervention. In a series of viral videos, Igboho accused criminal elements of turni…

…to N150 million during negotiations. The incident further heightened tensions following allegations that a pregnant woman and a ransom bearer were killed despite efforts to secure the victims' freedom. The reported killings drew a strong reaction from Sunday Igboho, who accused criminal elements of turning the ancient…

…on relevant authorities to investigate the claims. According to the group, if such allegations were established, they would amount to a grave violation of Nigeria's electoral laws and a dangerous threat to the credibility of the democratic process. "The circulation of these videos has generated widespread public concer…

…concluded a closely watched contest marked by reports of technical challenges and allegations of irregularities in some locations.

…broad-brush Brown, Bwala's interviewer, one of Ibadan's best broadcasters, with baseless allegations of collusion with the state government. The charge is simply infantile. It does not wash. It is akin to the wonky belief that any pretty lady is a slut. Next time, those who sent Bwala should send someone else who knows…

The Movement for Credible Elections has called for urgent investigations into allegations of vote buying, pre-thumbprinted ballot papers and the suspected distribution of uncollected voter cards during Saturday's Ekiti governorship election.

…and senator representing Ekiti South Senatorial District, Yemi Adaramodu, has refuted allegations that members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were involved in vote-buying during the governorship election in Ekiti State. Adaramodu described the allegation as false and mischievous, claiming it was being pr…

…of the public to rely on verified information rather than speculations, noting that allegations should always be verified.

…wins and you save your money. This nonsense needs to stop.” Meanwhile, there have been allegations of electoral malpractice in the ongoing gubernatorial election in the state. The African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dare Bejide, alleged vote-buying and money sharing in his polling u…

…any further interruption. The drama unfolded amidst a wave of massive vote-buying allegations rocking the governorship race across different parts of Ekiti State. Watch video Ekiti Decides: EFCC operatives reportedly chased off as vote buying continue [VIDEO]

…on the Honest Bunch podcast, where he spoke about their failed marriage and made allegations against actor Yul Edochie. The actress who is Yul's second wife is now defending him publicly, warning critics to stop insulting him. According to her, Yul was "God-sent" to her and her two children after Obasi abandoned them.…

"I have gotten reports in all of the 177 polling units. I can assure you that the election, so far, is going very well, very peaceful, transparent and, of course, the people are working together with the relevant security agencies," Mr Sani said.

…the complaint of intimidation by the candidate of the PDP, Oyebanji said it remains an allegations. "He who alleges must prove, so it's in the realm of an allegation."

…in Gusau by his chief of staff, Abdullahi Abdulkarim Tsafe, Senator Yari described the allegations as false, mischievous, and politically motivated. The statement reads in parts […]

…was enough to fix all the bad roads in Ekiti. He condemned the act. Responding to the allegations, APC chieftain Makinde Araoye dismissed the claims and maintained that the election was being conducted peacefully across the state. Araoye told journalists that the electoral process had been smooth, noting that improveme…