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Anambra By-election: APGA, APC Accused of Vote Buying

  • August 16, 2025
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An observation of multiple polling units in Nnewi South, Nnewi North, Ihiala, and Ekwusigo Local Government Areas unveiled allegations that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has been purportedly engaging in vote buying, offering sums between N10,000 and N25,000 per vote to voters and potential voters.   Beyond these allegations of electoral malpractice, the election […]

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Ansaru Terrorist Leaders Captured,.Reveals NSA Ribadu

  The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Saturday, confirmed the arrest of the leadership of the Ansaru terrorist organisation, otherwise known as Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan, Nigeria’s Al-Qaeda affiliate, alongside the leaders of the Mahmudawa terror group.   Ribadu, while addressing journalists in Abuja, described the arrests as a “major breakthrough” […]

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Ogun Police Probe Alleged Arrest of PDP Chairman, INEC Officials Over Vote-Buying

  • August 16, 2025
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The Ogun State Police Command says it is investigating the alleged arrest of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman in the state, Abayomi Tella, alongside two staff members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), over suspected vote-buying in the ongoing Remo Federal Constituency by-election. The Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, disclosed this on Saturday […]

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Oyo By-Election: ADC Candidate Akin-Alamu Alleges Large-Scale Vote Buying

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election, Femi Dexter Akin-Alamu, has raised the alarm over what he described as “large-scale vote buying” during Saturday’s exercise.   Speaking shortly after casting his ballot at Ward 11, Polling Unit 38, University of Ibadan, Akin-Alamu alleged that voters across several polling units […]

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Pre-Thumbprinted ADC Ballot Papers Seized in Anambra By-Election

Security operatives on Saturday intercepted pre-thumbprinted ballot papers already marked in favour of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at Aguata High School, Ekwulobia, Anambra State.   The materials, reportedly prepared for smuggling into ballot boxes during the ongoing Anambra South Senatorial by-election, were confiscated before they could be deployed.   Donald Amamgbo, the ADC candidate […]

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Tinubu Appoints Opeyemi Agbaje as Chairman of PENCOM

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of strategic policy analyst and economist, Mr. Opeyemi Agbaje, as the new Chairman of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM).   Mr. Agbaje confirmed the appointment in a statement to Peoples Gazette on Saturday, disclosing that he was officially notified earlier in the week.   “On Monday, August […]

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First Lady Disburses N250m to Empower 500 Women in Bauchi

  • August 16, 2025
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The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has disbursed a grant of N250 million to empower 500 women in Bauchi State under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Economic Empowerment Programme. Each beneficiary received N50,000 to either start or expand their businesses, with the initiative aimed at boosting women’s social and economic well-being. The programme is being […]

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Protests, Missing Materials Stall Enugu South By-Election Again

The Enugu South Urban Constituency by-election on Saturday was marred by protests, logistical failures, and political tension, leaving the exercise inconclusive for the fourth time.   Despite a large voter turnout at the designated polling venue, Uwani Secondary School, no ballot was cast as of 3:20 p.m.   Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission […]