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Osogbo, Nigeria — Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has cast his vote in the highly disputed local government election, which has sparked political and legal controversies across the state. The election, held on Saturday, follows weeks of heightened tension between the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). The dispute…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Universities Commission (NUC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Daimlas Corporation, a global AI leader, to develop a robust artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem across Nigerian universities. The partnership aims to equip academic institutions with advanced AI resources, foster research, and provide a structured platform for AI-driven education. Speaking…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has officially been relocated from Benin City to the National Judicial Institute (NJI) in Abuja, Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory. The announcement was made in a notice dated January 24, 2025, signed by the Tribunal Secretary, Mu’azu Ibrahim Bagudu, Esq. The notice informed all parties involved…
The Katsina State Government has disbursed over N1.9 billion to clear outstanding bursary allowances for students across the state, marking a significant investment in education. Governor Umaru Dikko Radda announced the initiative at the official launch of N744.1 million in bursary payments for 2022/2023 new students and 2023/2024 continuing students. The event, held at Umaru…
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the presidential candidate of Ghana’s ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has conceded defeat in the 2024 elections, congratulating former President John Dramani Mahama on his victory. In a concession speech delivered on Vic[ez-toc]e Sunday, Mr Bawumia acknowledged that internal data from his party indicates the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has…
As collation of results commences in the Ondo State governorship election, security measures have been heightened at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) collation centre in Akure, the state capital. To ensure a secure environment ahead of the arrival of results, the Nigeria Police Force has deployed a surveillance aircraft to monitor the area, according to…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended the people of the state for their peaceful conduct during Saturday’s local government elections, describing it as a reflection of their readiness to elect leaders of their choice. However, the Labour Party (LP) in Ogun has rejected the exercise, calling for its cancellation over alleged irregularities. Governor…
As the Ondo State governorship election approaches on November 16, 2024, the Inclusive Friends Association (IFA), a non-governmental organization, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to make special provisions to ensure that persons with disabilities (PWDs) can vote comfortably and without hindrance. Speaking in Akure, Ondo State’s capital, IFA’s Director of Programmes, Molly…
The three players Lionel Messi, Ronaldo de Lima, Luka Modric and Karim Benzema voted for in the 2024 Kopa Trophy have been revealed. Recall that Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal recently won the Kopa Trophy for the best young player in the world. https://azscore.com/news/football/2042249-ballon-d-or-2024-voting-insights-from-messi-ronaldo-modric-and-benzema-in-kopa-trophy The Spain international won the prize ahead of Real Madrid’s Arda Güler…
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made headlines on election day by stating that he would accept the outcome if the election process was fair. Casting his vote in Florida, Trump spoke to reporters, saying he would “be the first to acknowledge” a loss if it results from a legitimate process, adding that his supporters are…
President Bola Tinubu who is observing his leave in the United Kingdom has reacted to the just concluded local government elections in Rivers State. While reacting to unfolding tensions following last Saturday’s local government council election, the President expressed deep concern over reports of arson and explosions in the state. According to Tinubu all political…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has called for the immediate cancellation of the just concluded Local Government (LG) polls in Benue. The Benue Chairman of APGA, Mr Joseph Ogli, made the call in an interaction with newsmen on Monday in Makurdi. Ogli said that APC winning all 23 local government areas in the election…
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olukayode Egbetokun has affirmed that the actions of the Nigeria Police Force during the recent Rivers State local government election were in full compliance with a subsisting court order. This clarification comes in response to criticism following the police’s refusal to participate in the elections and the subsequent tension between the…
Several election observer groups monitoring the Edo State governorship election have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to use its authority under Section 65 of the Electoral Act 2022 to review any poll results that were declared under questionable circumstances or violated electoral regulations. In a joint statement issued by groups including the…
