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The Big 5: Saraki challenges Jega to list corrupt Senators, Health Minister insists no pay for striking health workers and other stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the new President of Sierra Leone, Mr Julius Maada Bio, of Nigeria’s support, including military assistance,…
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The Late 5: JAMB says it doesn’t need FG to pay salaries, Suicide bomber kills four in Borno and other stories
Here are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has said that it is capable of handling its staff salaries and other operational costs…
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The Big 5: Jega urges FG, INEC to go to court on elections reorder, Arsenal survive Ostersunds scare and other top stories
These are the top stories from Nigeria you should be monitoring today. The former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega urged the Federal Government, INEC…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 2nd of December
Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:
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There were names of trees, rivers on INEC register when I resumed office – Jega
Former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega has said there were names of trees on the voters register when he resumed office. Jega said this in…
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He is being used | Uwazurike cries foul of the activities of Nnamdi Kanu
The founder of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Ralph Uwazuruike has claimed that the federal government is using Nnamdi Kanu to destroy the…
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Melaye Recall: Mahmoud’s chance to be a Jega
by Alexander O. Onukwue The 2019 elections are going to commence in less than 20 months time. Politicians and political parties have began their scheming and in the months that…
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INEC chairmen should not be appointed by Presidents – Jega
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega has said the commission should be more independent, stating that the chairman should not be appointed by the President.…
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There were plans to kidnap Jega during 2015 election – Adeniyi
by Azeez Adeniyi Segun Adeniyi, former spokesperson to ex-President Musa Yar'Adua has said there was a plot to kidnap former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, during…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Fayose, Fani-Kayode storm Abuja court to support Nnamdi Kanu Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose and a former…
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How Jega disappointed me – Jonathan
by Azeez Adeniyi Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed his reservations about how Attahiru Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) handled the 2015 Presidential election. In a…
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#GhanaDecides: The significance of Ghana’s elections to Africa
Today, Ghanaians go to the polls in the 7th general elections since the return of democracy and civilian rule in 1992. Since then, Ghana have entrenched a system of a…
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Nigerian politicians believe they must always win – Jega
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega has said one of the problems the commission is facing is the mindset of politicians that they must win…
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Shaka Momodu: Is Buhari’s nepotism the worst in Nigeria’s history?
Fellow Nigerians, have you read the bombshell that was exploded in an interview in Saturday Punch published July 23, 2016, by the former Joint House Leader of the defunct Peoples…
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Nubari Saatah: Restructuring INEC and creating a transparent process (Y! Politico)
There is something about criticism in Nigeria; it spends more time trying to be theoretical about the numerous problems confronting her than deploying or suggesting practical steps in solving these…
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‘Don’t be a heartless politician’ – Attahiru Jega
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega has urged the stakeholders involved in the upcoming rerun elections in Rivers state, to put people's lives above…
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Nigerian politicians are ‘Militicians’ – Jega
Professor Attahiru Jega, the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, has described Nigerian politicians as being too desperate during electioneering. Jega said Nigeria's breed of politicians believe elections…
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This is what PDP has to say about Jega as he bows out
The Peoples Democratic Party says the outgoing Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, delivered credible elections and brought confidence back into the system. The party said President…
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Nigerians #CelebrateJega on Twitter as his tenure ends today
Oh Jega, we miss you already! The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega is set to vacate his office today, June 30, 2015. Jega was appointed…
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Stop behaving like Orubebe | APC appears to be telling Jega
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, has advised the outgoing Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC], Prof. Attahiru Jega, to be watchful of his unguarded utterances…
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Jega has only one regret as INEC Chairman
Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, says the only regret from his tenure was his inability to create a separate salary structure for INEC workers. Jega said this in…
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Conversation and Cakes: EbonyLife TV to host 100 young thought leaders with Attahiru Jega
Africa’s first Global Black Entertainment and Lifestyle network, EbonyLife TV is set to host 100 young leaders to an exclusive meeting with Professor Attahiru Jega, the chairman of Nigeria’s Independent…
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Jega is ‘very happy’ that doomsday prediction about Nigeria’s election failed
by Panshak Ibrahim Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, is thankful that the recently concluded general elections did not end the country. Jega stated that in spite of…
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Olu Onemola: Let’s recognise the ‘tree shakers’ who got Buhari elected
by Olu Onemola ...those that have worked to make Nigeria better – the activists, the vibrant academics, the ‘tell-the-truth-as-it-is’ journalists, the fearless politicians, and the everyday Nigerians that have wrestled…
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Just so you know – there were plans to abduct Prof. Jega during the elections (READ)
by Anike Jacobs News agency, Reuters has just revealed a plot by some powerful elements in the country to kidnap every Nigerian's man of the moment, Prof. Attahiru Jega. According…
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Opinion: Prof. Jega’s silence on Akwa Ibom is a crime against democracy
by Inibehe Effiong Prof. Jega should rise above any primordial consideration and defend the integrity of INEC and the electoral process in Akwa Ibom State. My first physical encounter with…
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Femi Aribisala: How Jega defeated Jonathan for Buhari in the election
by Femi Aribisala The innovation of the Permanent Voters Cards is designed to permanently disenfranchise the South. If this is not redressed immediately, the North will always determine the winner…
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INEC says Card Readers will be used for governorship election
by Kolapo Olapoju Anyone worried about the non-usage of Card Readers in the governorship election, can now take a chill pill. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that…
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Opinion: What if I told you Buhari’s victory wasn’t won at the polling booths?
by Adekoya Boladale Some may argue that the records of General Buhari and his undoubted anti-corruption stand gave him the edge against the President but these individuals must ask themselves…
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Obinna Akukwe: Opponents of INEC Card Readers are not agents of Jesus Christ
by Obinna Akukwe Those who antagonized the use of INEC Card Reader from the just concluded election which has been described as the freest and fairest presidential poll in Nigeria,…
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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