Nigerian govt. reveals threats to Ekiti, Osun 2018 polls
By OakTV
27 June 2018 |
3:34 pm
Ahead of the 2018 Ekiti and Osun governorship elections, the National Orientation Agency (NAO) has expressed concerns over the heightened security situation in the country.
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