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Calls for interim government are a treasonable offence – Tambuwal
by James Sambo Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has urged politicians to accept the result of the forthcoming elections and "not oppose God and the will of…
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House of Reps warns Pres. Jonathan against sacking Jega
by James Sambo The House of Representatives has advised the Federal Government to against initiating moves to remove the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega. The House also…
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Jega may be removed tomorrow… he has refused to pick GEJ’s calls
by Godwin Akanfe Despite assuring Nigerians during the presidential media chat on February 11, that he had no plan to remove the INEC chairman, Attahiru Jega from office, YNaija has…
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Nigeria is too important to be toyed with – APC raises alarm over new plot to further postpone elections
by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) claims that the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan and the ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party, are pushing for a further postponement of…
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Here are the 4 INEC commissioners that MAY take over from Jega
by James Sambo Reports from reputable media outlets have it that the Federal Government may have shortlisted four national commissioners to succeed Prof. Attahiru Jega as the Chairman of the…
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Is there any arrangement between you and Jega? – PDP asks APC
by Kolapo Olapoju The Peoples Democratic Party has asked the All Progressives Congress (APC) to explain to Nigerians, the arrangement it has with the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral…
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YNaija Editorial: Dear INEC, we – and voters – are still waiting for you to do your job
Two weeks ago, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, in his presentation to the council of states, revealed the percentages of permanent voter cards,…
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We want elections to hold, but we don’t have full control – Jega laments
by James Sambo Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has informed the Senate that as a result of the security challenges bedeviling the nation, only…
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APC writes GEJ, Jega over the use of soldiers during elections
by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress has written a letter to President Goodluck Jonathan and the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Attahiru Jega, requesting full…
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No, we can’t postpone the elections again – Jega
by Panshak Ibrahim According to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega, a further postponement of Nigeria’s general elections beyond the rescheduled polling day of March 28…
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Egghead Odewale: Jonathan’s regime of confusion and unbridled deceits
by Egghead Odewale A president who touts separation of powers should be mindful that the exercise of certain powers are subject to the ratification of the relevant arms of…
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Opinion: What does Mr. President take us for?
by Taiwo Irebami ...are these people worthy of the certificate they claim to possess or is it us the citizens that lack the intelligence to understand and think critically. As…
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Postponed elections put Nigeria in a state of suspended animation – Civil Society
by Iyobosa Omoregie A coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria, insists that President Goodluck Jonathan lacks the constitutional power or authority to terminate the Chairman of the Independent National…
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INEC wasn’t ready for free and fair elections – PDP Chairman
by Panshak Ibrahim The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adamu Mu’azu, says that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), was never fully prepared for the general elections, hence…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: Pres. Jonathan has made a risky call
by Olusegun Adeniyi With a gamble there tend to be too many variables to complicate the picture down the road if things go wrong. The problem goes further, if you…
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Adeolu Oyebode: Letter to my President – That you may not be the last president of Nigeria
by Adeolu Oyebode My President, THAT YOU MAY NOT BE THE LAST PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA; AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF…
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Opinion: Jega must clear his name or face the consequence
by Chinedu Rylan Though these claims are yet to be substantiated, they are not to be wished away or dismissed by a mere wave of the hand. Election rigging is…
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INEC didn’t discuss election postponement with me – Jonathan
by Ranti Joseph President Goodluck Jonathan at the presidential media chat that was held on Wednesday, February 11 said that he was misquoted as saying that stealing is good. He…
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#PresidentialMediaChat: ‘Elections will hold on March 28,’ Jonathan assures Nigerians
by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has assured Nigerians that elections will hold on March 28 and a president will be sworn in on May 29, 2015. Jonathan said this today…
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Please allow Jega to do his job || Presidency says there’s no plan to sack INEC boss
by James Sambo The Presidency has refuted widespread rumours that the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Attahiru Jega, had been sacked by the Federal Government. A presidency…
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Jega won’t resign or go on terminal leave – INEC
by Damilola Jagun In spite of mounting pressure on him, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, says he has no intention to proceed on…
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Femi Aribisala: The end of Buhari’s presidential candidacy
by Femi Aribisala If we are going to deal with corruption, we must not fail to deal with the likes of Buhari, who are contemptuous of the laws of the…
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Opinion: 2015 elections and the impunity of the prince
by Kingsley Charles The change and transformation propagated by the political actors is the onus of every Nigerian—it is in our capacity. The Independent National Electoral Commission, which we considered…
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Opinion: On the stupidity of an election postponement
by Nkoyo Adibua You have to commend the excellent sense of timing on display here, and simultaneously wonder about the origin of this new found sense of urgency. We hope…
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We hear the Presidency isn’t too happy with Jega right now
by Kolapo Olapoju A rift may be brewing between the presidency and the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the supposed reason behind the postponement of the…
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Opinion: It’s the Presidency’s desperation against the people’s determination
by Ogundana Michael But the truth is, the people don`t care if the General is a PhD holder or not, or even if he has no certificates. They know he…
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YNaija Analysis: Yesterday’s postponement reminds us – we urgently need to restructure Nigeria
by Cheta Nwanze "There's a reason you separate the military and the police. One fights the enemies of the state, the other serves and protects the people. When the military…
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Full text of Attahiru Jega’s election postponement speech (READ)
by Jewel Stephen On Saturday, February 7, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Attahiru Jega, announced the postponement of Nigeria's general elections. Below is the full text of…
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Opinion: How reasonable is the election postponement?
by Ahanonu Kingsley It forces me to wonder what correlation has a military (or security) fighting insurgence has with elections. Do we require military in elections as to serve as…
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BREAKING: INEC postpones elections to March 28 (READ)
by Isi Esene The February 14 Presidential elections have been postponed to March 28, 2015. This information was made public by the Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) moments…
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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