The Institute of Election Management Services in Africa (IEMSA), says the Electoral Commission’s (IEC) broader voter education campaign of getting young people involved, would be a success if 2-million youth register to vote this weekend.
The Institute’s Executive Chairman Terry Tselane says the campaign has been largely driven to try to get as many young voters to participate.
“Those are the people who when you check your voters roll you find that the majority of them are not registered. So, if IEC is able to get at least two million people registered in these two days, I think that will be a milestone. Hopefully this campaign will be able to bear fruits. Young people mostly are unemployed. They don’t actually see how the democratic project has yielded any fruit for them.”
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<h2>Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has reportedly tested negative for a doping test.</h2>
<p><strong>Naija News</strong> reported earlier that the <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/01/29/victor-osimhen-other-nigerian-players-undergo-doping-tests-in-2023-afcon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Napoli forward was subjected to multiple doping tests</strong></a> at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d'Ivoire due to his efforts so far at the tournament.</p>
<p>Osimhen has always been known for his unlimited display of stamina, unwavering strength, and readiness to go the extra mile for his team.</p>
<p>The 25-year-old player has maintained this outstanding performance at the 2023 AFCON, though he has not scored as many goals as he regularly does.</p>
<p>Osimhen has scored just a goal and provided two assists in the Eagles’ last four <strong><a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/afcon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AFCON games</a></strong>, but his overwhelming team play has caught the attention of many.</p>
<p>Due to the enormous energy he poured into Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Guinea-Bissau on January 22, the reigning African player of the year was reportedly subjected to multiple doping tests.</p>
<p>Though initial reports claimed that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) subjected him to doping tests after Nigeria’s 2-0 win over Cameroon on January 27, <strong>Naija News</strong> gathered that the tests took place after the Super Eagles’ game against Guinea-Bissau.</p>
<p>Reports emerging on Tuesday revealed that not only Osimhen, but two other Super Eagles players who were tested for the drug test came out negative.</p>
<p>The two other players tested from Jose Peseiro's squad are forward, Ademola Lookman and captain William Troost-Ekong.</p>
<p>The Super Eagles are scheduled to play their quarter-final match against Angola on Friday.</p>
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