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Ebonyi Restricts Movement as Residents Head to Polls for Local Government Elections. By Adaeze Nwosu City Pulse News Abakaliki | Saturday, August 22, 2026 Residents of Ebonyi State woke up to a temporary restriction on human and vehicular movement today as the much-awaited local government elections take place across all 13 Local Government Areas. Governor Rt.  Hon. Bldr.  Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru directed that movement be restricted between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The order aligns with the official voting hours set by the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC). Security agencies have been mandated to enforce strict compliance. Only individuals on essential duties or services are exempt.  These include EBSIEC officials, accredited journalists and election observers, emergency medical responders, health workers, and authorised security personnel. The directive was announced on Friday by Barr. Chief Ikeuwa Omebeh, Honourable Commissioner for Information and S...

  Peter Obi Launches 2027 Campaign With Promise to Make Nigeria More Productive By City Pulse News August 22, 2026 Category: Nigeria Politics Peter Obi has formally stepped up his campaign for the 2027 presidential election, promising to focus on production, economic growth and reducing government waste. Former Anambra State governor and 2027 presidential candidate Peter Obi has intensified his political campaign with a message centred on transforming Nigeria from a consumption-driven economy into a more productive one. Obi, who is running under the Nigerian Democratic Congress, has presented economic production, investment protection and government efficiency as major parts of his political agenda. His campaign comes as political activity increases across Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general election. Obi's economic argument Obi has argued that Nigeria's economic problems cannot be solved simply by increasing government spending. His proposed approach focuses on encouraging prod...

  Nigeria Enters Election Campaign Season as Tinubu Faces Second-Term Test By City Pulse News August 22, 2026 Category: Nigeria Politics Nigeria's political atmosphere is intensifying as parties begin campaigning ahead of the 2027 presidential election, putting President Bola Tinubu's record under increasing public scrutiny. Nigeria has entered an increasingly competitive political period as political parties and presidential hopefuls begin positioning themselves ahead of the country's next general election. President Bola Tinubu is seeking another term in office, but his administration faces questions over the economy, living costs, security and whether Nigerians believe reforms have improved their daily lives. The political contest is expected to become more intense as the election approaches. Tinubu's economic reforms One of the biggest issues likely to shape the election is the economy. Since taking office, Tinubu's administration has implemented major economic ...