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March 23, 2019

I-G orders speedy investigation into death of NSCDC personnel

March 23, 2019

By Joseph Edeh #TrackNigeria: The acting Inspector-General of Police ( I-G ), Mr Mohammed Adamu, has ordered a comprehensive and speedy investigation into the death of late Ogar Jombo,a personnel of the Nigerian Security and […]

Kano rerun: DIG debunks reports of killings in Gama ward

March 23, 2019

By Tukur Muntari #TrackNigeria: A Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Anthony Ogbizi Michael has debunked social media reports of killings in Gama ward in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Kano during the supplementary election on Saturday. […]

Rerun polls: YIAGA expresses worry over possession of arms by thugs

March 23, 2019

By Angela Atabo #TrackNigeria: YIAGA AFRICA, a Civil Society Organisation has expressed worry over possession of small and light arms by political thugs during Saturday’s supplementary election in some states. Dr Hussaini Abdu, Chair, YIAGA […]

PDP alleges plot to arrest its leaders in Bauchi

March 23, 2019

By Emmanuel OloniruhaThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) was planning a mass arrest of top PDP leaders in Bauchi State through compromised security personnel. A statement issued by […]

“I want justice,” mother of girl killed in Ikorodu by Taskforce policeman cries out

March 23, 2019

By Adepote Arowojobe Mrs Janet Anifowose, mother of a 17-year-old girl killed by trigger- happy policeman at Akoun, Ikorodu, Lagos State, has demanded justice over death of her daugher. Anifowose, in an interview with the […]

Sen. Lawan rules out crisis in APC over 9th NASS leadership

March 23, 2019

By Harrison Arubu #TrackNigeria: Leader of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, has ruled out the possibility of crisis in the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the leadership of the 9th National Assembly. Lawan made the remark […]

Lawan indicates interest in Senate Presidency, promises bi-partisan chamber

March 23, 2019

By Cecilia Ijuo The Leader of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has indicated interest to contest for the seat of President of the Senate in the 9th National Assembly. Lawan, who made this known while briefing […]

Sen. Mark tasks INEC on inconclusive elections

March 23, 2019

By Nicholas Dechi #TrackNigeria: Former President of the Senate, Mr David Mark, has advised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to avoid declaring elections inconclusive. Mark disclosed this when he spoke with newsmen on Saturday […]

Enugu residents want Buhari to reduce official pump price of petrol

March 23, 2019

By Ifeoma Aka A Cross section of Enugu residents has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to reduce the official pump price of fuel to reduce the plight of the masses in the country. They also […]

Re-election: Meduoye, Foursquare General Overseer, tasks Buhari on unity, security, power

March 23, 2019

By Grace Alegba and Clara Egbogota #TrackNigeria: The General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria, Rev. Felix Meduoye, on Saturday advised President Muhammadu Buhari, to embrace all Nigerians, tackle insecurity and power challenges […]

“I believe in the power of the ballot to elect credible leaders,” says Abba Moro

March 23, 2019

By Nicholas Dechi A Senator-elect, Mr Abba Moro, said on Saturday that he is a firm believer in the power of the ballot as a credible option for electing responsible leaders in a democracy. Moro, […]

Plateau Rerun: Barkin-Ladi LG boss debunks alleged security challenge in polling unit

March 23, 2019

By Martha AgasMr Dickson Chollom, the Chairman of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area in Plateau, has debunked the rumours that there are security challenges in Barkin Joji, the only polling unit participating in the Saturday […]

Shun misinformation on GMO – NBMA DG tells media

March 23, 2019

By Abdallah el-Kurebe, Editor Against alleged misinformation against the activities of the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA), its Director General (DG), Dr. Rufus Ebegba has called on media practitioners to be more investigative in their […]

Alleged Importation of thugs: Kano APC dismisses PDP’s allegation

March 23, 2019

By Tukur Muntari #TrackNigeria: The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has dismissed the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)’s allegation on the importation of political thugs from neighbouring states. The Acting State Chairman of the […]

PDP condemns attack on agents, members in Kano supplementary election

March 23, 2019

By Emmanuel OloniruhaAbuja, March 23, 2019(NAN) The Peoples #TrackNigeria: Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned attacks on its agents and members by thugs at the ongoing supplementary governorship election in Kano State. The party made the […]

INEC ends voting, commences sorting, counting of votes in Lagos

March 23, 2019

By Yemi Adeleye#TrackNigeria: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced sorting and counting of ballots at the ongoing supplementary election in Ibeju-Lekki State Constituency I on Saturday. A correspondents of the News Agency of […]