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Election 2019

Voice of Nigeria

Nigerian Elections Postponed

Last week, the Nigerian elections which were scheduled for February 16 were unexpectedly canceled at the last minute. The postponement of the elections proved quite overwhelming for many Nigerians who took to social media to express their sentiments about the turnout of events. The elections have however now been scheduled for February 23 and Nigerians are in earnest preparation.

Nigerians Not Happy About Turnout Of Events

Some Nigerians Want To Move To Canada

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https://twitter.com/SundayTyricha/status/1096759814041100288

Amina Zakari Considered To Replace Magmood Yakubu As INEC Chairman

https://twitter.com/AMADICHIMA/status/1096837758042210304

Baba Suwe

Veteran Nigerian actor Babatunde Omidina popularly known as Baba Suwe was reported to be gravely ill and in critical condition. The actor who is said to be battling diabetic conditions was interviewed on radio where he recounted the experiences leading to his ailment and pleaded for financial support from Nigerians. Since his ordeal was made known on social media, several discussions have been raised concerning his treatment and there has been significant progress.

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https://twitter.com/SubDeliveryZone/status/1097838362222911488
https://twitter.com/iSlimfit/status/1097803413587484678

Atiku Pledges To Privatise NNPC If Elected

Nigerian presidential aspirant Atiku Abubakar has pledged to privatise Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) which he branded as a “mafia organisation”. In his words, “I am committed to these privatisations, as I have said. I swear even if they are going to kill me, I will do it”. He also made reference to his previous attempt to end the NNPC when he was vice-president under Olusegun Obasanjo from 1999 to 2007.

https://twitter.com/iSlimfit/status/1098494086741401600
https://twitter.com/miss_ayomide/status/1098563101190950912
https://twitter.com/ChangeHasComee/status/1098514178590035969

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