Nigerian Newspapers review for Wednesday, February 27: INEC declares Buhari winner of 2019 presidential election

The Nigerian newspaper review for Wednesday, February 27, leads with news that President Muhammadu Buhari of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared winner of the 2019 general election among other top stories.

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The Vanguard reports following the collation of results of the February 23 election the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate and incumbent president, Muhammadu Buhari as the winner of the 2019 Presidential election on Wednesday.

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The Guardian reports that Senate has again adjourned sitting till March 12, 2019 for failure to form a quorum.Only eight members, including the Senate president, Bukola Saraki, and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, were present yesterday.

Nigerian Newspapers review for Wednesday, February 27: INEC declares Buhari winner of 2019 presidential election
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The Nation reports that majority leader, Ahmed Lawan, had raised the point that the chamber could not continue the day’s legislative work because the constitutional quorum of one third of 109 members (37 lawmakers) was not formed.He explained that many legislators were still held back in their districts due to the delayed announcement of results by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

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