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Electoral Update: Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa Suffer From Violence And Accusations Of Manipulation

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Electoral Update: Kogi, Imo, Bayelsa Suffer From Violence And Accusations Of Manipulation....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Residents in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa states turned out to vote in the off-season governorship elections on Saturday amidst incidents of violence and alleged electoral manipulation…CONTINUE READING

 

 

A total of 5,169,692 eligible voters collected their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVC) for the elections across the 10,470 polling units in the three states. However, the electoral process was marred by thuggery and accusations of manipulation.

INEC had previously indicated that the elections would not take place in two polling units in Bayelsa and 38 in Imo due to security concerns.

Despite instances of violence and reported attempts at manipulation, such as the alleged discovery of pre-recorded result sheets in Kogi State, the elections proceeded. Notably, Senator Dino Melaye of the PDP raised concerns about tampered result sheets in Ogori/Magongo local government areas of Kogi State.

In response to irregularities, INEC suspended the election in nine wards of Ogori/Magongo Local Government Area.

Bayelsa State witnessed an INEC official’s kidnapping in Sagbama Local Government Area, and a violent clash between APC and PDP supporters in Yenagoa resulted in a fatality.

Thugs were reported to have stolen election materials in Sagbama Local Government Area, while an ad-hoc INEC staff and a corps member were attacked and materials were taken in Yenagoa Local Government Area.

Imo State experienced disruptions at Amaimo Central School, Ikeduru LGA, following reported gunshots. There were accusations of security forces aiding electoral manipulation in the state.

Armed thugs, allegedly associated with APC, seized ballot boxes in Ngor Okpala LGA, and armed robbers in Owerri North LGA stole N1.5 million designated for vote buying.

Kogi State, despite police assurances of a peaceful election, saw violence and incidents aimed at snatching electoral materials. Military operatives arrested the council chairman in Igalamela LGA for possession of ammunition and cash.

Fake policemen armed with AK-47s were apprehended, and the governorship candidate of the Action Alliance, Olayinka Braimoh, was arrested in Kabba for allegedly having materials in his car.

A public affairs analyst criticized INEC and security agencies, alleging that the electoral process was marred by violence, manipulation, and high levels of vote buying, surpassing previous elections in February and March.

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Nigerian Soldier Shares Hilarious Experience Dating Shuwa Arab Woman In Maiduguri.

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A Nigerian soldier, Adediwuraola Ishola, has recounted a humorous experience he had while dating a Shuwa Arab woman named Falmata in Maiduguri, Borno State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to Ishola, his girlfriend had a habit of carrying a small knife whenever she visited him, leaving him curious about why she always had the weapon with her.

Initially, the soldier assumed she carried the knife for self-defence, considering the security challenges in the region. However, his perception changed after he jokingly asked her about it and received an unexpected response.

Falmata reportedly told him that he would discover the knife’s purpose if he ever attempted to end their relationship.

Sharing the story in a Facebook post on Friday, Ishola recalled how the incident made him reconsider his romantic relationship.

“As a soldier, I discovered something in Maiduguri that still makes me laugh whenever I remember it,” he wrote.

He continued:

“I was dating Falmata, a beautiful Shuwa lady.

“She would visit me regularly and somehow, she’s always with a small knife.

“At first, I assumed it was for self-defence because of the insecurity in Maiduguri.

“One day, I jokingly asked her, ‘Falmata, why do you always carry this knife?’

“She said, ‘Try breaking up with me and you will understand.’ Breaking up with you ke? I no dey mad!”

The soldier added that his girlfriend’s response prompted him to make a quick decision.

“That same week, I quickly applied for a course in Lagos. My love for Falmata was strong, but my love for life was stronger,” he added.

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Tragedy In Edo As Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Man Over Murder Of Girlfriend He Met Online.

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The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man, identified as Michael Samuel, over the alleged murder of his girlfriend, whom he reportedly met through social media.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The state Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, disclosed that the suspect and the deceased initially connected online and developed a friendship after communicating for several months.

According to Daaor, Samuel later invited the woman to his residence in the Ahor area of Benin City, where he allegedly stabbed her to death with a knife.

The police commissioner stated that the suspect had been taken into custody and would be charged in court after investigations were concluded.

However, Samuel has offered a different account of the incident, claiming that the woman was injured during a struggle over a knife following an argument between them.

Speaking in an interview, the 21-year-old insisted that he did not intend to kill her.

“I didn’t mean to kill her, but she got injured in the process of struggling with her for the knife during an argument,” he said.

The suspect explained that he had met the woman on social media and that their friendship developed over several months of online conversations before she decided to visit him.

He said they were initially having a discussion at his residence, but the conversation eventually escalated into an argument.

“On the day she came to my house, we were discussing, but the discussion snowballed into an argument. In the process, she picked up a knife and intended to stab me,” he claimed.

Samuel further alleged that the woman sustained an injury to her neck while they were struggling over the knife.

He maintained that he attempted to save her after she was injured but was unable to prevent her death.

“I didn’t mean to kill her. I tried to save her after she was injured, but she died,” he said.

The police are expected to conclude their investigation before proceeding with the case in court.

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Kano Hisbah Arrests Popular TikToker, Two Other Women Over ‘Immoral’ Dance Videos.

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The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested popular TikTok creator Amani Ishaq and two other women over allegations of sharing social media videos deemed contrary to Islamic teachings and moral standards.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The board’s Deputy Commander, Dr Mujahid Aminuddeen, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

The other women arrested alongside Ishaq were identified as Hauwa Khamis and Sa’adatu Muhammad.

According to the statement, the three suspects were brought before Magistrate Court No. 5 on Court Road in Kano.

The Hisbah Board disclosed that the case remains ongoing, with investigations continuing to determine the next steps.

The board specifically accused Ishaq of posting dance videos on TikTok that allegedly contradicted the principles of proper upbringing and the teachings of Islam.

It said the content was considered offensive to public morality and inconsistent with the religious and social values the agency seeks to uphold in Kano State.

The arrests form part of the Hisbah Board’s ongoing enforcement of moral and religious regulations, particularly concerning online content it considers obscene or contrary to Islamic teachings.

In a related development, the board had earlier arrested another TikTok content creator over alleged obscene videos after receiving intelligence that he had entered Kano State.

The Deputy Commander-General said the individual was taken into custody and that investigations into the matter were continuing.

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