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“The elections have been rigged” – 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)
by Kolapo Olapoju 1. Muhammadu 'Honest' Buhari Sule Lamido is pretty upset with some ungrateful politicians who defected from the PDP to APC... but then, he believes Buhari is a…
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“Our reserve is depleted” – 10 quotes from OBJ on President Jonathan, the economy and 2015 election
by Kolapo Olapoju Of recent, former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has become increasingly vocal about the performance of President Goodluck Jonathan. On Monday, January 5, while hosting the South-West women leaders at his…
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#Tech2015: APC to distribute mobile phones to monitor elections
by Muyiwa Matuluko Opposition party, the All Progressive Congress (APC) has announced its plans to utilize mobile phones as monitoring tools during the 2015 General Elections in February. The mobile…
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We have your back: President Jonathan says oil prices won’t affect poor Nigerians
by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan says his administration has taken steps to make certain that poor, low and medium income earning Nigerians will not be adversely affected by…
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Yemi Osinbajo emerges APC presidential running mate
by Godwin Akanfe The former Attorney-General of Lagos state, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has been picked by the All Progressives Congress, APC, to run alongside its presidential candidate, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari,…
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Opinion: Jonathan will win in 2015 and we will lose again
by Olu Akinmade “In my early days in school I had no shoes, no school bags. I carried my books in my hands but never despaired, no car to take…
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Elections will hold across Nigeria, including North-East – President Jonathan
by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians that elections will hold in all parts of the country, even in the volatile North East. Stakeholders, analysts and observers in…
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2015: Jonathan picks Sambo as running mate
by Christian Oshie President Goodluck Jonathan has named Vice President Namadi Sambo his running mate for the presidential election on February 14 next year. The president made the announcement in…
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@Delemomodu: Goodluck Jonathan’s camp is prepared for war
by Dele Momodu Speak to anyone in President Jonathan’s camp and you are likely to get a glimpse of the danger ahead. They’ve made up their minds that the President…
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Our campaign will be based on issues and nothing else – @PDPNigeria
by Godwin Akanfe The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reiterated its commitment to issue-based campaign devoid of statements capable of inflaming passions and overheating the system.…
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@peddykal: Goodluck to the Igbos on Goodluck Jonathan
by Kalu Pedro “Whether this will be the supreme sacrifice required to gain the trust and loyalty of its Niger Delta Neighbours or perhaps the beginning of a new socio- political…
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@TundeLeye: 2015 elections- There will be no excuses for Jega (Y! FrontPage)
by Tunde Leye The freest and fairest election in the history of Nigeria had a 35% voter turnout. We need to let that sink in. Quoting American observer Peter Lewis,…
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Presidential aspirants that spend above N1 billion on campaigns risk jail
by James Sambo Following the lifting of bans on election campaigns, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has taken measures to track campaign expenses incurred by political parties.…
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In 2015, Nigeria will remain one indivisible nation – Sultan of Sokoto
by James Sambo The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar has said that Nigeria will not break up in 2015, despite the fact that crisis is being forecasted during next…
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Federal government may divert $1 billion loan for 2015 election – Femi Falana
by Kolapo Olapoju Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, is apprehensive over the $1bn loan demanded by the Federal Government to fight insurgency in the country. At a national symposium to commemorate the first memorial anniversary…
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@PDPNigeria will never rig elections again in #Katsina – @APCNigeria guber aspirant vows
by James Sambo Gubernatorial aspirant of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Katsina State, Ahmed Kabiru Abdullahi has emphatically declared that ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party "will never rig elections in Katsina…
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Ndume wants people displaced by #BokoHaram to vote
by James Sambo Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has said that there is a need for the Electoral Act to be amended to allow people from the North-East of the…
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@SimonKolawole: 2015- Jonathan stands a chance in the North
by Simon Kolawole I have been listening to comments and reading analyses on the 2015 presidential election with rapt attention. There is nothing unanimous in the predictions and projections, but…
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Buhari is feeling sorry for himself, says he can’t afford N27 million
by Kolapo Olapoju To many, it's quite surprising that a Nigerian politician can say he doesn't have in his coffers N27million to purchase his party's Presidential nomination form, but alas,…
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“PDP is finished” || “2015 election will be tough” – Buhari and Oyegun have some words to share with you
by Azubuike Azikiwe As the year draws to a close, and the 2015 elections become the subject matter among Nigeria's political circles and beyond, politicians have begun to engage in…
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The APC got this! Tell Jonathan to forget about 2015 – Rochas
by Chris Onyeoso Ahead of the 2015 Presidential elections, Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to start writing down his handover notes, as the All…
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Witches declare GEJ as the winner of 2015 Presidential election
by Damilola Jagun An association of witches, 'Inner Coven Society Worldwide', has declared that President Goodluck Jonathan will be re-elected as the President of Nigeria at the 2015 elections. The…
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This APC politician can’t spell, but wants to get elected in 2015 (LOOK)
by Kolapo Olapoju Everything counts; if you're aiming to run for public office and represent enlightened people in a political capacity, regardless of what level you aspire to contest for.…
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Believe it: Atiku Abubakar will contest for President in 2015
by Azubuike Azikiwe Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria has officially declared his intention to run for the office of the President of Nigeria at the 2015 elections. He…
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Is Nasir El-Rufai running for Governorship of Kaduna state? (TWEETS)
by Kolapo Olapoju Circling through the grapevine are reports which insinuate that former FCT Minister, Nasir el-Rufai, has intentions to contest for the governorship of Kaduna state at the 2015…
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Carry on: NANS endorse President Jonathan for second term
by Azubuike Azikiwe A delegation of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS has given President Goodluck Jonathan the green light to run for a second term in office.…
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“We will sack PDP in Abia!” | “You are not a Messiah!” || Governors Okorocha and Orji throw verbal punches [DETAILS]
by Kolapo Olapoju Abia State governor, Theodore Orji, has emphatically declared that major opposition party, All Progressives Congress (APC) cannot win a single polling booth in his state in the…
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Please vote for me! Politician goes on his knees during campaign [LOOK, READ]
by Kolapo Olapoju These are really desperate times indeed! A photograph of a House of Reps member, Samson Osagie, has gone viral. In the picture, the politician is kneeling down…
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2015: What you missed from Goodluck Jonathan’s speech at the interfaith conference
by S'ola Filani President Goodluck Jonathan, has said those predicting and prophesying doom for the country on the basis of the 2015 general election would be disappointed. Jonathan stated this…
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Power pass power: Guess who Nasarawa Governor, Al-Makura met yesterday…
by Kolapo Olapoju He seems to be calming down. Governor Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has held a meeting at the Presidential villa, Abuja, with President Goodluck Jonathan over the…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy