We would strive to strengthen Nigeria’s unity – Buhari

Being full text of the statement by President Muhammadu Buhari on the outcome of the February 23, 2019 Presidential Election “My Dear Nigerians, First and foremost, I give thanks to Almighty God Who has spared our lives to witness another victory for Nigerian democracy and victory for our party APC. 2. I thank the millions […]

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Atiku rejects Buhari’s victory, heads to court

Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate in last Saturday’s elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has rejected the official results of the presidential poll announced early Wednesday morning by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. He added that he would be challenging the results in court. Reacting in a statement signed by him, he accused the APC of […]

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100 houses razed, many feared killed in Kaduna

•El-Rufai condemns attack, visits President Barely two weeks after a violent crisis that claimed lives of many citizens in Kajuru Local Government area of Kaduna State, there were reports of fresh attacks in some villages in the Kajuru and Kachia local government areas. Kaduna State Governor Nasir El Rufai was at the State House yesterday. […]

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Senate scorecard: APC 60, PDP 34, YPP 1

11 seats yet to be declared  Three inconclusive With 60 seats already won by its candidates at last Saturday’s National Assembly election, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to maintain dominance in the Ninth Senate. The number will give the APC numerical strength in the Red Chamber. It will also enjoy a simple […]

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Buhari won 19 states; Atiku victorious in 17, FCT

Muhammadu Buhari has won the presidential election. Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Mahmood Yakubu at exactly 4:39am declared Buhari winner of last Saturday’s election. The President won 15,191,847 votes to retain his job. His closest rival, Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scored 11,262,978. Buhari, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate won […]

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PDP rejects presidential poll result, considers legal action

The Peoples Democratic Party  (PDP) has rejected the result of the Presidential election. President Muhammadu Buhari was declared winner having scored 15,191,847 votes as against its candidate, Atiku Abubakar of the PDP who scored 11,262,978. Reacting to the declaration of Buhari as the winner, PDP presidential collation agent, Osita Chidoka said his party does not […]

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Buhari thanks Nigerians, promises all inclusive government

President Muhammadu Buhari around 5.19a.m on Wednesday delivered his acceptance speech at the Campaign Headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He was declared winner of the 2019 Presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the early hours of Wednesday. He scored 15,191,847 votes while the People’s Democratic Party candidate, Atiku Abubakar […]

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PDP Rep-elect, Expensive Omolafe thanks Akure people

A member of the House of Representatives elect, Mr Adedayo Omolafe, Expensive, has thanked the people of his Akure North/Akure South Federal Constituency for electing him in last Saturday’s elections. Omolafe, who was elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said in a statement titled “Sincere appreciation – a new dawn for […]

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