Elections
Maiduguri residents accuse members of the civilian joint task force of illegal acts in the run-up to the elections
Some residents in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, are angry and have accused some members of the civilian joint task force (CJTF) of committing illegal acts, such as supporting particular political parties or candidates
Internally displaced persons who remained in Maiduguri after camps were closed don’t know where – or even if – they will be able to vote
Internally displaced persons (IDPs), who remained in Maiduguri after the Borno State government shut down all the official IDP camps in the capital city, are worried that they might not be able to vote because they are now living
Nigerians say attempted hacks on INEC’s database could lead to instability, disunity, violence and rigged voting in the coming general elections
Nigerians have reacted with dismay at the news that there have been attempted hacks on the Independent National Electoral Commission’s computer database, saying such attacks could result in political instability, disunity, violence, as well as rigged
Buying and selling Permanent Voters Cards is an offence and those caught doing so will face the wrath of the law
Would-be voters in the Jere Local Government Area of Borno State who sold their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) for money and food are now regretting it and want them back because they want to participate in the February 25 general elections.
Peace is priceless: An election is not a war and it’s not a do-or-die affair
The Network of Civil Society Organisations of Borno State organised a two-day meeting last week to encourage peaceful behaviour during the elections in 2023. The theme was “Voter education as […]
