#Nigerian Election

[gonegrlwheredidugo]

man i love this place but it's breaking my heart everyday

obongjayar, wind sailor

how im feeling abt this absolute sham of an election going on. like do we count for anything whatsoever?

[biglisbonnews]

Shorties: this powerful animation commemorates the lives lost in Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests Shorties spotlights films with bold ideas and fresh perspectives via an exciting new generation of POC filmmakers. Nigeria has long been a country fraught with political turbulence met with public outrage. From the #EndSARS (Special Anti-Robbery Squad) protests and online campaigns at the end of 2020, to the assiduous cost of living crisis, and a […] The post Shorties: this powerful animation commemorates the lives lost in Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests appeared first on gal-dem. https://gal-dem.com/shorties-the-days-to-follow/

[nirvnabj]

Photo of the week: Keep moving forward

Perspective Nigeria – Bauchi Road – Eyes of a Lagos Boy It has been a nail biting wait, filled with a lot of back and forth exchanges on social media and beyond in the aftermath of the voting exercise of Nigeria’s general election. There are currently winners and losers in the Senate- House of Representatives, while Citizens stand by for the main results to be announced as votes are still being…

[benjaminwatchworld]

Rants on the Watch 4

If you have contacts in Nigeria you must most likely think Peter Obi is going to win the election this weekend. The youth think he is their man because he is in his early 60s and the youngest out of the 18 presidential candidates of which only 1 is female in Africa’s most populous country. If we are to go by the regional theory in the sense of Nigeria we can’t have anyone getting 50%+1 in the…

[idontcarecarebear]

I hate being a woman; as the world goes on, all I want to do is rip my breast and ovaries from my flesh and live as a thing so I may finally be safe.

[chrisevansmentee]

y'all the general elections in my country is tomorrow and i'm nervous. this election is a really good thing, it's like a dream come true please pray for us.

[morganablenewsmedia]

Simon Ekpa Arrest: Finland-based Nigerians Panic

Simon Ekpa arrest: Finland-based Nigerians panic as search for collaborators intensifies In recent days, reports of Simon Ekpa’s arrest has brought great relief to Nigeria Government, which in months, has been militated by the havoc caused in Southeast Nigeria. Ekpa’s arrest came following diplomatic pressure instigated by Nigeria Government on the Finnish counterparts. Following his arrest, many…

[gurutrends]

2027 Elections Will Be Nigerians Vs APC — Makinde

The Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde believes the 2027 general elections will be a contest between Nigerians and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Makinde made the remark in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Saturday during the commissioning of the South-West zonal secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).   Earlier today, we commissioned the Soji Adagunodo House which will…

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Edo Decides 2024: Battle for Obaseki's Successor Unfolds

A thrilling 3-way race unfolds in Edo Decides 2024 as 2.249 million voters choose Obaseki’s successor Touchaheart – As the sun rises over Edo State, the stage is set for a political spectacle that will shape the future of this vibrant Nigerian state. Today, Edo Decides who will succeed Governor Godwin Obaseki, with 2.249 million eligible voters poised to make their voices heard across 4,519…

[sageglobalresponse]

Meet 4 British-Nigerians who won UK parliament seats

The British citizens on Thursday, July 4, 2024, trooped out to the polling units to elect members of parliament that will form a new government.

In the election, the Labour Party won overwhelmingly to secure 412 seats out of 650 to end the 14-year rule of the Conservatives, reports Saturday PUNCH.

Consequently, the Labour leader, Keir Starmer has been officially appointed as the British Prime Minister, after Rishi Sunak conceded defeat and resigned as Tory leader.

Presenting, four prominent British-Nigerians were victorious at the polls:

Kemi Badenoch returns as Tory MP despite Conservatives’ ouster

Renowned British-Nigerian in the United Kingdom Parliament, Kemi Badenoch, won her seat in North West Essex in the July 4 Parliamentary elections.

Badenoch was re-elected as a Conservative Party member of Parliament despite a landslide loss of the Tories to the Labour Party.

She won with 19,360 votes defeating her main challenger, Labour’s Issy Waiter, who garnered 16,750 votes.

Speaking shortly after her victory at the polls, Badenoch said, “Many of my friends and colleagues have lost their seats. They have served their country with distinction. Their service will never be in vain. But the public have spoken and they have said loud and clear that the Conservatives have lost their trust.”

Born on January 2, 1980, Badenoch served as Britain’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade from 2023 to 2024. She also served as the President of the Board of Trade and Minister for Women and Equalities from 2022 to 2024.

Resilient, bold and diligent, Badenoch was tipped to succeed the immediate past UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, as she showed interest after Liz Truss resigned in October 2022.

The 44-year-old British politician has been in the UK Parliament representing Saffron Walden as an MP from 2017.

Badenoch studied Computer Systems Engineering at the University of Sussex and got a Master’s degree in 2003. She also studied Law at Birkbeck, University of London.

She got married to Hamish Badenoch in 2012 and is blessed with three children.

Businessman Bayo Alaba wins Newcastle for Labour Party

British-Nigerian businessman, Bayo Alaba, won the Southend East and Rochford for Labour Party.

Alaba won with 15,395 votes against the Conservative Party’s candidate, Gavin Haran with 11,368 votes.

Widely known as a successful former Parachute Regiment soldier, and youth mentor, Alaba is currently serving as the first black councillor for the London Borough of Redbridge.

Born and raised in Forest Gate, east London, Alaba is a Board Trustee for Phoenix Resource Centre, a sustainable charity with operations in the UK and abroad.

Commenting on his victory, Alaba said, “The people of Southend East Rochford have put their trust in our changed Labour Party. Now is the time to deliver.

“This will be the greatest thing of my life. I will work every day to repay the trust you put in me,” he added.

Former Shadow Minister, Taiwo Owatemi who staged comeback

A former Member of Parliament of Nigerian descent, Taiwo Owatemi, also won the UK Parliament election in Coventry North West for the Labour Party.

Owatemi polled 19,696 votes to defeat her main rival, Tom Mercer from the Tories, who secured 8,522 votes.

She served as the Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities from September 2021 to September 2022.

Born on July 22, 1992, Owatemi who grew up in Plumstead was first elected into the UK Parliament in 2019.

The 31-year-old politician got a Master’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of Kent. She worked at a cancer unit in Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust before venturing into politics.

Owatemi was a member of Labour Friends of Israel and part of the delegation that travelled to the country in February 2023.

After her victory in the election, Owatemi, who was a spokesperson for the Medical Research Council, said, “Words cannot express my gratitude to the people of Coventry North West. Your trust in me, in our shared vision, for a brighter future, is truly humbling.”

“It is the honour of my life to represent you and I will continue to work tirelessly to ensure your voices are represented,” she added.

Chi Onwurah continues winning streak

Chi Onwurah has been re-elected as an MP to represent Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West for the Labour Party in the UK Parliament election.

Onwurah came victorious with 18,875 votes on July 4 as the Labour Party recorded a landslide win that unseated the Tories.

Before the election, Onwurah born on April 12, 1965 was the Shadow Minister for Industrial Strategy.

The 59-year-old born in Wallsend, who was first elected into the UK Parliament in 2010, defeated her closest opponent Ashton Muncaster of the Reform Party who had 7,815 votes.

She attended Kenton School, Newcastle and got a degree in Electrical Engineering from Imperial College London.

In her remarks after the secured victory, Onwurah said, “Thank you from the Labour team to everyone in Newcastle Central and West for putting your confidence in Labour and electing me as your Member of Parliament. We will not let you down!”

[legalattorneyblog]

The final list of candidates for the 2024 NBA general elections has been published.

The Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) has published on its website the final list of candidates qualified to contest in the forthcoming 2024 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) General Elections and the offices/positions they are vying for. Meanwhile, today, June 3, 2024, is the last day for verifying voter data. To confirm your details on the Voters’ List, kindly click the…

[ekechi]

Freedom: My 2 Kobo Reflections On Nigeria's Chequered History

What does freedom mean to you? [Random Thoughts of what freedom means to me in Nigeria. Culled from various notes.]As some one living in Nigeria, our understanding and practice of freedom is somewhat skewed, selective and absurd sometimes. Although we claim to be a democratic nation, the reality is far from the ideal. Our freedom is restricted by government corruption, oppression, and lack of…

[canadianabroadvery]

“ ... we must examine is the failure of the left to articulate and bring into public critique the neoliberal model that all the candidates fully endorsed. Many young Nigerians believe if Nigeria works, it will work for everyone, and that “good governance” is the answer to the myriad problems the country faces. The politics of disorder and the intentionality of chaos are often overlooked in favor of the “corrupt leader” indictment. The left was divided between the Labor Party, whose presidential flag bearer ran on a neoliberal rather than pro worker or socialist platform, and the African Action Congress, who ran on a socialist manifesto, but failed to capture the imaginations of young people or win them over to socialist politics and ideology ...”

The Elephant - Explaining Society to the People

[morganablenewsmedia]

"The Story Behind Headlines: The Hidden Reality behind Local government  Polls" in Kano and Kaduna State".

There’s need for electoral reform in Nigeria’s Local Government Polls, this seek an immediate intervention by the federal Government of Nigeria In Nigeria’s recent local government elections, the results from states like Kano and Kaduna have sparked widespread concerns. In these regions, the ruling party secured every single local council seat, raising serious questions about the fairness and…