2019 elections – Viva Naija

Why Atiku’s petition against Buhari is good for Nigeria, Akirika

Ariyike — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 08:10:08 +0000

The Publicity Secretary of the Atiku/Obi Election Council in Anambra State, Okoli Akirika, has said the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, is challenging the outcome of the February 23 election in court for posterity. According to him, Atiku would have made the worst mistake in history if he had heeded […]

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PDP, Atiku: INEC’s server shows we beat Buhari with 1.6 million votes

Ariyike — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 07:45:19 +0000

Atiku is not letting this go, is he? Well, we certainly hope not. After Atiku Abubakar’s surprising but expected loss to Muhammadu Buhari during the 2019 Presidential Election, Atiku would not accept defeat, especially as he knew Buhari’s desperate moves to win cost him this loss. Atiku Abubakar filed complaints and recently, a petition against […]

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No nation can grow with rigged elections —Obi

Ariyike — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 10:25:11 +0000

Tell me something I don’t know. Elections have been rigged for years, the greedy government depriving citizens of everything, except bad governance. In the 2019 Presidential election, we were given a chance to redeem ourselves and choose the better government, taking a step forward to having a great future as citizens of Nigeria, but more […]

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Inconclusive elections, a consequence of politicians’ misconduct

Ariyike — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 08:30:52 +0000

Having endured an avalanche of criticisms following the initial postponement of the presidential election, the Independent National Electoral Commission was also not spared after the conduct of the elections came with logistical and security issues. The controversy that followed the declaration of the presidential election result also left the electoral commission at the mercy of […]

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Memo to Mr. President

Ariyike — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 15:23:25 +0000

A kind fellow from Lagos has written to our President, Muhammadu Buhari, congratulating him on his re-election into the state. Mr. Boniface in detail, explained all that is expected of Buhari in the next 4 years, pointing out areas he should concern himself with, and advising him where he felt the need to. Words from […]

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Nasarawa Electoral chair arrested over ballot paper snatching

Ariyike — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 07:45:21 +0000

The police in Nasarawa State say they have arrested the chairman of the state Independent Electoral Commission, Mr Henry Omaku, for allegedly snatching ballot papers during Saturday’s Governorship and State House of Assembly elections in Doma Local Government Area of the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Bola Longe, confirmed Omaku’s arrest during an interview […]

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Oyo State Police seek help to arrest Sugar’s Killers

Ariyike — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 07:40:36 +0000

There was a lot of heat in Oyo State last weekend due to the 2019 Elections. People were afraid to step out of their homes, due to the shootings and harassment by some thugs. The most unfortunate thing that occurred was the killings. A few people died, and amongst them was popular member of the […]

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Sanwo-Olu in early lead as announcement of results continues in Lagos

Ariyike — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 14:49:06 +0000

Again, APC is aggressively headed for the win in Lagos State, with Sanwo-Olu currently leading 44 other candidates in the governorship election held yesterday, Saturday, 9th March 2019. Results are still being collated, but APC candidate, Sanwo-Olu looks to be far ahead. As of 2pm, results of 15 local government areas have been announced by […]

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Nollywood star Desmond Elliot wins re-election to Lagos Assembly

Ariyike — Sun, 10 Mar 2019 08:57:33 +0000

Nigerian Actor, Desmond Elliot surprised most people when he declared his intentions for politics. He was not taken seriously from the start, rather he was mocked. Trust Nigerians to make a good laugh out of something serious. But, that didn’t stop Desmond. In fact, he contested again for a re-election and has won brilliantly. You […]

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Tinubu upset about violence report in Lagos

Ariyike — Sat, 09 Mar 2019 14:00:03 +0000

The National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said the logistics for the Saturday elections was quite good as materials were delivered to the local governments on time. He spoke shortly after voting at ward 003, polling unit 047 at Alausa, Lagos. Tinubu said, “They are doing quite well, They brought […]

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