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Postponement of election done in good faith - Observer group

- The Centre for Transparency Advocacy called on INEC to stick to the rescheduled election date - The observer group said the postponement has caused problems for Nigerians - The group howveer said this was better than an inconclusive election An election observer group, the Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA), has called on Nigerians to be peaceful and stop trading blame following the last-minute postponement of the presidential and National Assembly election. The election was postponed in the early hours of Saturday, February 16. READ ALSO: Busybodies trying to deny Kajuru killings - El-Rufai replies critics Vanguard reports that the election observer group said it was better that the election was postponed instead of Nigerians witnessing an “inconclusive election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC).” CTA called on INEC to ensure that it sticks to the rescheduled dates. The group however noted that the postponement which was done five hours

INEC REC reveals those who contributed to postponement of presidential election

- Politicians have been blamed for the postponement of 2019 general election - The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Akwa Ibom, Mike Igini, claimed that a plethora of petitions against the commission with regards to primaries was one of the main reasons - Igini also accused politicians of not sticking to INEC’s timetables Mike Igini, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Akwa Ibom has revealed that the failures of political parties to stick to INEC’s timetables and a plethora of petitions against the commission with regards to primaries, was one of the main reasons why the 2019 general elections was postponed. Igini made this known when he appeared as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. READ ALSO: Busybodies trying to deny Kajuru killings - El-Rufai replies critics “Today within this period we are talking about, we have had a total of 640 cases joining INEC, and a total of 14 court orders either asking INEC to add or remove a name,” Igini s

Linda Ikeji reveals her problem, says she is wondering which car to drive out (photo)

It is no longer a surprise that Linda Ikeji is a woman with money. After starting a blog the young lady made brand into a household name that no one in Nigeria would claim not to have heard of. Linda Ikeji is one of top bloggers in Nigeria and she continues to surprise us with new ideas and exceptional projects from time to time. The media girl had got lots and lots of money and she loves to show off her hard earned money by buying herself expensive things like millions of naira worth mansion , 120 million Bentley for her son and many more. Now, when you are that rich, your problems may not be on the same level like any regular Nigerian. For someone like Linda Ikeji, her problem right now is wondering which car to drive out. READ ALSO : Linda Ikeji shows off son Jayce as he sits in his N120m Bentley a month ago The media mogul had taken to social media to share her problem with her fans and followers on Instagram. PAY ATTENTION: Read best news on Nigeria's #1 news ap

Chelsea, Man United renew rivalry in pick of the bunch 5th round FA Cup tie at Stamford Bridge

- Chelsea vs Manchester United will be the game of the fifth round of the FA Cup - Both sides will be fighting for the last slot in the quarter finals of the tournament - The match will be played at Stamford Bridge as the Blues will be having the advantage Chelsea vs Manchester United will be the final fixture of the fifth round FA cup tie at Stamford Bridge. It will also be a repeat of the last season's final where Antonio Conte's men got the better of Jose Mourinho's by 1-0 at the Wembley Stadium. This time, it is a tie between two different managers entirely as Maurizio Sarri will be meeting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men since he took over from Mourinho last December. READ ALSO: The Undertaker reportedly retires from WWE after Wrestlemania snub Going into the game against United, Chelsea suffered their biggest defeat since 1991 losing to Manchester City few days after they were humbled 4-0 by Bournemouth. The Blues got their confidence back in the slim 2-1 wi

Nigerian newspapers review for Monday, February 18: PDP, APC vow to continue campaign

Political parties in the country are vowing to resume election campaigns following the postponement of the presidential and National Assembly elections which have been scheduled to hold on February 23. Vanguard newspaper for Monday, February 18, reports that INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, at a press conference on Saturday, February 16, noted that campaigns and collection of Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) remained closed. Front page Vanguard newspaper for Monday, February 18 Source: Original But the political parties are insisting on resuming campaigns, citing Section 99 of the electoral act which allows them to campaign up till 24 hours before the polling day. READ ALSO : APC demands 7 things from INEC ahead of rescheduled elections The Punch newspaper for Monday, February 18, reports that two main political parties, the APC and the PDP have noted that the electoral laws allowed for campaigns to go on until 24 hours before polls. Front page The Punch newspaper for Monday, Fe