Nigeria Shuts All Land Borders Over Elections

Vehicular movements to be restricted nationwide by 12 midnight on Friday- Inspector General of Police   The Nigerian Govenment has ordered the closure of all land borders ahead of the general elections fixed for February 25, Platforms Africa reports. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Comptroller-general, Isah Jere communicated this in a statement on Thursday by NIS Spokesperson, Tony Akuneme. READ ALSO: Nigeria Customs Tightens Noose On Smugglers, Deploys Drones, Cameras To Borders PLATFORMS AFRICA, LYGEL, OTHERS PARTNER FOR NIGERIA ELECTIONS’ MONITORING Minister, NUPRC Boss Divided Over Nigeria’s Oil Revenue Losses…

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