The United States says Nigeria’s 2019 general election and a peaceful transition in government remains its major priority.The US Department of State said this during a briefing on the first trip of Rex Tillerson, US secretary of state, to Africa.It said the election is its priority in view of the country’s strategic position in the African region.The department expressed hope that [...]
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The house of representatives has amended the electoral act, 2010.The lawmakers proposed that presidential election should be held last after state governorship and house of assembly elections.The first election to be conducted, in the new order, would be that of the national assembly.The amendment followed the adoption of the report of the committee on electoral matters chaired by Aisha Dukku, [...]
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