Neusroom 2019

Coverage of the 2019 Nigerian general elections.

#NigeriaDecides2019: INEC finally breaks silence on the outcome of the elections

The electoral body revealed that the election is still ongoing in some parts of the country.

WATCH: Election violence witnessed in Lagos as thugs destroy ballot boxes

There were incidents of violence at some polling units in Lagos State during the elections on Saturday.

#NigeriaDecides2019: Suspected hoodlums destroy INEC office in Osun

Suspected hoodlums attacked an INEC office at Oriade LGA, Saturday midnight.

‘It’s nobody’s headache how I spend my money’ – Tinubu responds to allegations of vote buying

APC chieftain Bola Tinubu said it was nobody’s business if he was sharing money to people at his residence.

#NigeriaDecides: Buhari wins at Atiku’s polling unit in Adamawa

President Buhari has reportedly recorded more votes than Atiku Abubakar at his polling unit in Adamawa.

#NigeriaDecides: President Buhari Casts Vote In Daura

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has cast his vote as he seeks re-election a second term.…

#NigeriaDecides2019: A crucial battle between the old order and the status quo

This battle is between the old order which is PDP and the status quo which is APC.

#NigeriaDecides: Do not be afraid of rumours of violence and unrest – Buhari

President Buhari has again addressed the nation ahead of Saturday’s election.

FG grants visa fee waiver to observers ahead of rescheduled election

Minister of Interior Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.) approved the visa fee waiver as a gesture of goodwill.

Police, not military, to be in charge of security at polling units – INEC boss

Mahmood Yakubu said the police would be saddled with the responsibility of ensuring that the election goes peacefully.

WATCH: Osinbajo dismisses rumours of his resignation as propaganda

VP Yemi Osinbajo has dismissed rumours of his planned resignation as President Buhari’s partner.

FG declares work-free day ahead of crucial election

A work-free day has been declared by the Federal Government in preparation for Saturday’s crucial poll.

#NigeriaDecides2019: Atiku’s lawyer arrested for alleged $2m money laundering

A lawyer linked to Atiku Abubakar has been arrested by the EFCC in connection with a $2m money laundering case.

INEC boss Mahmood Yakubu disagrees with Buhari over killing of ballot box snatchers

INEC boss Mahmood Yakubu has differing opinions on the treatment of election riggers.

#NigeriaDecides2019: Fear of bias as police operatives endorse Buhari’s second term

Police officers have been pictured endorsing President Buhari’s second term in office.

WATCH: Buhari comes under intense criticism for declaring ‘instant death’ on election riggers

Buhari has come under intense criticism for declaring instant death for anyone who dares to disrupt Saturday’s poll.

WATCH: ‘Anyone who tries to snatch ballot box will pay with his life’ – Buhari talks tough

President Buhari has warned that he will not tolerate any attempt to disrupt or rig Saturday’s poll.

Counting the cost, implication of the postponed election

Many people had plans that were disrupted and this has affected their initial readiness and enthusiasm for the election.