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Hausa extends its programming for special coverage of Nigeria's
elections
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Hausa will extend its regular programming to bring live broadcasts
of Nigeria's parliamentary elections tomorrow (Saturday 12 April)
and the presidential elections on Saturday 19 April.
Presenters
Umar Yusuf Karaye and Hindu Waziri, based in Abuja to cover the
elections, will keep listeners up-to-date with events as they unfold.
The
programmes will also be peppered with reports and updates from أغر؟´«أ½
correspondents throughout Nigeria and listeners will have the opportunity
to put their views across by text messaging +44 778 620 2009.
Isa
Abba Adamu, Editor of the أغر؟´«أ½ Hausa Service, said: "The elections
are very important to Nigerians.
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Hausa will give comprehensive coverage of this important stage with
up-to-the-minute reports, analyses and interviews and listeners
will be given the opportunity to air their views."
The
extended transmission times are 05.00آ–06.00, 13.30آ–14.30
and 19.30-20.30 GMT.
Notes
to Editors
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Hausa is an integral part of the global Hausa speaking community
with a source of credible and up-to-date information, news, current
affairs, sports and entertainment.
For
text and audio, go to
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