#ThatAwkwardMoment when Tinubu gets confronted at his polling unit (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, suffered an embarrassing encounter from a a man while doing his accreditation at polling unit 047 on Kaffi/Sunday Adigun Street, Alausa, Ikeja. The individual, identified as ‘Ise Aye’, shouted at the top of his voice that the former Lagos governor neglected himself and... Read More

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March 28, 2015

See what Gen. Buhari is doing at home right now… (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene After concluding his accreditation in the Daura area of Katsina, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari is reportedly at home waiting to return to his polling unit. Sources say Buhari, who got accredited in the presence of his wife, Aisha, is in high spirits, getting ready to cast his... Read More

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March 28, 2015

Opinion: The APC has a lot to thank Gov. Fashola for

by Kazeem Popoola There would have been no APC today without the performance of BRF After the 2003 elections, it seemed that the ‘progressives’ as they called themselves of the South West region of Nigeria had lost it all to the deceits of OBJ. Just Lagos and Bola Tinubu was able to withstand the pressure... Read More

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March 28, 2015

Oh no! Asari Dokubo’s PVC gets rejected in Rivers

by Anike Jacobs Former militant, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo has failed the voter’s accreditation process for the ongoing general elections. Asari Dokubo’s Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) was rejected by card reader at Bakana in the Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State. The ex-militant is a staunch supporter of President Goodluck Jonathan, whose card was also rejected.... Read More

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March 28, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: Can the streets of Lagos just look like this everyday?

by Chinwe Okafor The 2015 presidential elections kicked off today and contrary to popular belief made ‘popular’ as a result of social media, not many people have shown up at their polling units for accreditation or voting. From observation, it could be seen that most people at certain polling units are mostly the older generation... Read More

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March 28, 2015

She’s a winner: Lady gets proposed to at INEC polling unit (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor I guess one chap has decided already. While Nigerians are busy deciding who would be their next leader of the giant of Africa, one lucky chap has decided who he is going to spend the rest of his life with and he decided to pop the question at a polling unit while... Read More

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March 28, 2015

“Didn’t we warn you to stay away from the election” – Boko Haram attacks polling unit in Gombe

by Panshak Ibrahim Not less than two people have been killed in a suspected Boko Haram attack on polling stations in Gombe. The attacks reportedly occurred in the villages of Birin Bolawa and Birin Fulani in the Nafada district of Gombe state. According to an election official, the insurgents arrived the area screaming: “Didn’t we... Read More

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March 28, 2015

INEC reacts after getting hacked by the NCA (TWEET)

by Chinwe Okafor The Independent National Electoral Commission’s website got hacked a few minutes ago by a group called the Nigerian Cyber Army and the body has come forth to confirm the claims. INEC took to its Twitter page to confirm the news saying they are aware of the breach and are currently investigating the... Read More

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March 28, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: This is the car that exploded in Enugu (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor A bomb blast was reported to have gone off during an accreditation exercise at one of Enugu’s polling unit on Saturday. According to the police: “The Enugu state command of the Nigeria Police Force through its operatives working in partnership with other sister security agencies in the state on 28/03/13 averted what... Read More

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March 28, 2015

BREAKING: INEC website hacked by ‘Nigerian Cyber Army’ (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) website has been hacked amidst the ongoing presidential elections. The hackers, identified as Nigerian Cyber Army, left a message saying the INEC site has been struck by them and that “security is just an illusion”. See more pictures of the hacked website below;

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March 28, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: 2face Idibia, Banky W, Mercy Aigbe & more celebs troop out to get accredited (See Photos)

by Anike Jacobs Some celebrities are not just talking the talk but they’re also walking the walk. The likes of Banky W, Omoni Oboli, Mercy Aigbe, 2face Idibia, Pasuma, Faze and many others are already out trying to exercise their franchise. We would keep updating with photos as we have them.

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March 28, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: Explosion rocks polling booth in Enugu

by Anike Jacobs A car bomb explosion at the WTC Primary School polling booth in Enugu North LGA at about 7:38am on Saturday has just been reported. No casualty recorded. The experts defused the second bomb which was reportedly timed to explode during the voting and detonated it at 8:45am. As shocking as it might... Read More

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March 28, 2015

Opinion: Please remain peaceful, this election is not worth your blood

by Fejiro Oliver “Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism – how passionately I hate them!” – Albert Einstein Anyone who tells you that the June 12 1993 election was as tough and heated as the 2015 election is only deceiving him or herself and... Read More

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March 28, 2015

Enough is Enough Nigeria creates election application ‘ReVoDa’ [DOWNLOAD]

by Damilola Jagun Tomorrow, Nigerians go to the polls to elect a president to lead the nation for the next 4 years. We will also be voting for 109 Senators and 360 members of the House of Representatives to the National Assembly. In the words of Larry J Sabato, “Every election is determined by the... Read More

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March 28, 2015

Buhari’s running mate, Prof. Osibanjo gets accredited in Lagos (PHOTO)

by Chinwe Okafor Prof. Yemi Osibanjo, the vice-presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has just arrived at his polling unit in Victoria Garden City, Lekki area of Lagos state to get accredited by the INEC officials. The running mate to the presidential candidate for the APC, Gen. Muhammedu Buhari was spotted in a relaxed native... Read More

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March 28, 2015

Update: Jonathan advises voters to remain patient as card reader malfunctions

by Isi Esene After a glitch getting himself accredited at the Otazi Plaground in his hometown of Otueke, Bayelsa State, President Goodluck Jonathan has appealed to all voters around the country be patient while carrying out their electoral duties. Jonathan who was at the polling unit in the company of his wife, Patience Jonathan failed... Read More

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March 28, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: One person killed as violence erupts in Osun

by Chinwe Okafor The 2015 presidential elections have kicked off and so far it has been going on peacefully except in some states such as Enugu and Osun state. Currently, while a bomb blast is said to have gone off in Enugu at a polling boot, Osun has been reported to be witnessing some violence... Read More

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March 28, 2015

Pres. Jonathan gets accredited after Card Reader issues

by Isi Esene After a gruelling wait, President Goodluck Jonathan was accredited at his hometown in Otueke, Bayelsa State. The President who was at his polling centre with a retinue of aides has issues getting accreditation with the INEC officials. Pres. Jonathan who arrived at the centre 9:19am got accredited after four Smart Card Readers... Read More

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March 28, 2015

The military isn’t lying about liberating Gwoza, is it?

by James Sambo Earlier in the week, President Goodluck Jonathan assured Nigerians that the town of Gwoza in Borno state, would be liberated from Boko Haram before or on Friday, March 27. And on Friday, the Defence Headquarters announced via its Twitter page and official website that the town had indeed been recaptured from the... Read More

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March 28, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: Have you seen the Google Doodle today? Check it out

by Chinwe Okafor It is oh-so-pretty. Google is in the habit of using Doodles to commemorate an event taking place. It is also used to mark anniversaries of sorts. Today is the Nigerian presidential elections and in their usual fashion, the default Google Doodle for the Nigerian domain, www.google.com.ng is a spinning ballot box painted... Read More

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March 28, 2015

Dele Momodu vs Reuben Abati on Instagram: See how they brought the bible into the elections

by Kolapo Olapoju After an exhausting campaign period filled with calumny, propaganda, verbal and physical personal attacks, it is only right to use the bible to sway voters, no? Ovation publisher, Dele Momodu and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Reuben Abati, are the culprits of this electioneering stunt. Both parties, who are... Read More

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March 28, 2015

Opinion: The momentum has clearly shifted to Pres. Jonathan

by Emeka Okoroji Unfortunately for Buhari and the APC, while they were snoozing, President Goodluck Jonathan was actively building bridges from Yola to Lagos to Kano to Ogun. Two days to the general elections in Nigeria, the big question is: which of the two main presidential candidates has the momentum and support at the... Read More

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March 28, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: Buhari and his wife, Aisha, gets accredited in Katsina (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) arrived at his polling unit in Daura, Katsina State to get accredited by the INEC officials. Buhari, who is the major contender running against the incumbent president, Goodluck Jonathan arrived at his polling unit at 8:40am in the company of... Read More

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March 28, 2015

Adebayo Coker: Does the ‘D’ in D-day really stand for doom?

by Adebayo Coker There is no fence to sit on anymore as that has been pulled down by the continued bastardization of our nation state. You will only continue in delusion if you think the fence still exists. Kindly slam that song Natural Mystic by Bob Marley into your stereo and let it roll as... Read More

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March 28, 2015

Gimba Kakanda: Our biggest fears as Nigerians head to the polls today

by Gimba Kakanda The elections are already here, and yet again nothing has been done to mitigate our fear of the outcomes. The apparition of the post-election violence, as witnessed four years ago, is here again. Our fears aren’t mitigated and it is not because of the people’s lack of faith in the security agencies now combing major towns and cities across the country in armoured tanks and... Read More

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March 28, 2015

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March 28, 2015

Femi Falana: The ‘dollarization’ of the Nigerian economy must be stopped

by Femi Falana Nigeria has become the largest importer of the United States dollars in the world neither the International Monetary Fund (IMF) nor the World Bank has ever questioned the reckless devaluation of the economy. In an address which I delivered last Saturday (March 21, 2015) at the Life Theological Seminary, Ikorodu, Lagos State I criticized... Read More

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March 28, 2015

Falcons star, Chi-chi Igho takes off her clothes on Instagram (LOOK)

by Anike Jacobs Former Falcon star and designer, Chi-Chi Igho, has just showed off her designer err… panties on Instagram. Shutting down negative comments on the controversial post, she wrote. “PLEASE bear in mind, I’m not here to please anyone!! I’m trying to stay happy and positive for myself and if they rub off on... Read More

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March 28, 2015

Denrele is getting married soon… and he’s got his wedding outfit picked out

by Anike Jacobs On air personality, Denrele Edun has just revealed that he is tying the knot any day now. The media personality who has been the subject of a lot of talk about his sexuality says he has found someone he loves and wants to spend the rest of his life. And he even has... Read More

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March 28, 2015

Nigerians will get result of presidential election 48 hours after voting ends

by Anike Jacobs The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has just said it will announce the result of tomorrow’s Presidential elections within 48 hours after the polls close…so the winner should be announced at the very latest on Monday, March 30. This information was given by Prof. Attahiru Jega the INEC chairman, on Friday, in Abuja during a joint press briefing... Read More

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