Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) connived with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the Ondo governorship polls with malfunctioning card readers. Mimko also said the APC and other opposition parties were inducing voters. The governor was allowed to vote at Unit 20 Ward 07 in... Read More

#OndoDecides, APC, Card readers, INEC, Olusegun Mimiko

November 26, 2016

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#OndoDecides: Akeredolu, Oke raise concern over malfunctioning card readers

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been urged to resolve issues bothering on the malfunctioning of its card readers. In separate statements on Saturday, candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rotimi Akeredolu and his Alliance for Democracy (AD), Olusola Oke called on the electoral body to find a solution so no voter will... Read More

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AD, APC, Card readers, Olusola Oke, Ondo election, Rotimi Akeredolu

November 26, 2016

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#OndoDecides: Security agents watched as APC chieftain campaigned for Akeredolu – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused security agents of providing “security cover” for a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Tunji Light-Ariyo, as he campaigned for the party’s candidate, Rotimi Akeredolu. In a statement titled, “Ondo Decides: Early Observations from the Election – PDP” and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Dayo Adeyeye,... Read More

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Card readers, INEC, Ondo Decides, PDP, Rotimi Akeredolu, TUnji Light-Ariyo

November 26, 2016

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#OndoDecides: Card readers malfunction at some polling units

The Ondo gubernatorial election has kicked off peacefully in most polling centres across the state. But according to Premium Times, the failure of card readers appear to be slowing down the voting pace. INEC officials and voters arrived at polling units several minutes before the 8 a.m. start time for accreditation and voting. The card... Read More

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Card readers, INcident form, Ondo Decides, voters

September 28, 2016

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#EdoDecides: ‘There are reports of stolen card readers and sporadic shooting’ – Oshiomhole

Edo State governor Adams Oshiomhole says even though the election has been peaceful so far he has received reports of card readers being stolen, as well as cases of sporadic shooting, Daily Times reports. Oshiomhole said this after casting his vote at Unit 1, Ward 10, Iyamho Primary School in Etsako West Local Government Area of the state.... Read More

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Adams Oshiomhole, Card readers, Edo election, Godwin Obaseki, Pastor Ize-Iyamu, sporadic shooting, Voting

September 20, 2016

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Edo Tracker: INEC withdraws card readers for reconfiguration ahead of election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday said it has started withdrawing its card readers for reconfiguration ahead of the Edo State governorship election on September 28. The commission’s Assistant Director on Voter Education and Publicity in Edo State, Priscilla Sule said this while addressing newsmen in Benin. Sule said the card are being withdrawn... Read More

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Card readers, Edo governorship election, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, reconfiguration

February 6, 2016

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Supreme Court explains rationale behind Rivers, Abia, Akwa Ibom rulings (READ)

Following the rulings of the Supreme Court on the governorship elections in Akwa Ibom, Abia, Ebonyi and Rivers states- heavy criticism emanated from various quarters as to why the apex court did not take the reports from Card Reader Machines into consideration before issuing judgments on the matters. The Supreme Court had simply issued its... Read More

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Card readers, judgment, supreme court, voters register

May 7, 2015

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FRSC considers use of card readers to fish out fake licenses

by Ranti Joseph After all the opposition and negative reaction the card reader got during the just concluded elections, it still recorded success and has made FRSC wants to consider its use as the Head, Administration and Human Resources, Federal Road Safety Commission, Ogun State Sector Command, Steve Ayodele, said the commission will soon introduce... Read More

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Card readers, fake driving license, frsc, Ogun State

April 11, 2015

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Patience Jonathan missing, Card Reader works as GEJ got accredited (See Photos)

by Damilola Jagun Unlike the Presidential and National Assembly elections of March 28, this time around, Card Readers worked while President Jonathan got his accreditation done. Earlier on Saturday, the President did his accreditation bereft of hitches at Ward 13, Unit 39, Otuoke, Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa. Meanwhile, First Lady, Patience Jonathan nor the President’s mother failed to accompany... Read More

Bayelsa, Card readers, Otuoke, Petience Jonathan, President Goodluck Jonathan

April 6, 2015

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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 Card Readers will be used for the governorship elections of Saturday, April 11. INEC says that that it has reviewed the operation of the Card... Read More

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Attahiru Jega, Augusta Ogakwu, Card readers, governorship election, INEC, Osun State Governorship elections

March 29, 2015

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‘It’s a national embarrassment’ || Let’s just say PDP is not pleased with Card Reader issues

by Ranti Joseph The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) described as “a huge embarrassment” the Card Reader issues experienced by President Goodluck Jonathan while getting accredited yesterday at his Otuoke Ward in Bayelsa state. This is contained in a statement issued by Olisa Metuh, the party’s National Publicity Secretary in Abuja on Saturday. The statement added... Read More

Card readers, elections, PDP expressed displeasure on the card reader glitch says it's a national embarrassment

March 29, 2015

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#NoChill: APC still wants Card Readers used for elections on Sunday

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) insists that Card Readers should be used across the country for the extended Presidential and National Assembly elections on Sunday, March 29. According to the party, there should only be an exception in cases where the card readers fail to work. The party expressed its position in... Read More

APC, Card readers, INEC

March 28, 2015

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#NigeriaDecides: They tested all my fingers but it didn’t accept – Gov. Obiano laments

by Isi Esene The governor of Anambra State, Dr. Willie Obiano has expressed his displeasure at the conduct of the presidential elections in his state. Obiano who spoke this evening with ChannelsTV program dedicated to the coverage of the 2015 elections said the usage of the controversial Card Readers by the Independent National Electoral Commission... Read More

anambra, APC, Card readers, Goodluck Jonathan, INEC, PDP, Politics, Willie Obiano

March 28, 2015

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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

Aisha buhari, Card readers, Goodluck Jonathan, katsina, Muhammadu Buhari, nigeria, Otueke

March 28, 2015

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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

#NigeriaDeides, Bayelsa, Card readers, election, elections2015, Goodluck Jonathan, INEC

March 24, 2015

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Opinion: Still undecided? Here’s what I’d like you to know about #Elections2015

by Eloho Omame Undecided isn’t good enough. Millions of us are counting on you. Please spend the next few days deciding whom you will vote for and be bold enough to see it through. Your vote is important, your vote is strategic and it would be silly not to use it. If you’ll bear with... Read More

Attahiru Jega, Card readers, Nigeria Decides, President Goodluck Jonathan, PVCs, Remi Sonaiya

March 22, 2015

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Opinion: Let’s discuss the PVC and the Card Readers

by Adetayo Adegbemle Needless to say that the introduction of the Card Readers by INEC is a novel idea and that it would go a long way to make the election rigging free, it is also important to critically analyze issues surrounding the use of the technology, especially taking into consideration the Nigerian environment and... Read More

Attahiru Jega, Card readers, election 2015, Permanent voters card, PVC

March 19, 2015

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This may be the first GEJ supporter to approve Card Readers for election

by Ranti Joseph The Minister of Police Affairs, Jelili Adesiyan, said there is nothing wrong with the use of electronic card readers for the forthcoming elections, provided the intention behind it is not to disenfranchise some voters or to rig the election. Adesiyan said this in Osogbo on Thursday at the campaign rally to drum... Read More

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Card readers, elections, INEC, PDP, police minister approves card readers for 2015 polls

March 16, 2015

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“Nobody has asked me to resign” – Jega is not scared of losing his job

by Ranti Joseph The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Attahiru Jega, denied allegations that he is under pressure to resign. Jega on Monday said this at a town hall meeting organised by REINVENT Media and some stakeholders in Abuja. Jega said the protests and calls for his resignation by some groups would not... Read More

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Card readers, election, INEC, Jega, Jega says nobody has asked him to resign

March 16, 2015

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“PDP has hired an Israeli to jam card readers” – APC makes a new allegation

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) said it has uncovered a plot by the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to render card readers ineffective on Election Day. This was contained in a statement in Lagos on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed. It says this... Read More

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APC, Card readers, elections, PDP, PDP plans to sabotage card readers on election day APc alleges

March 11, 2015

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Err, is the ruling party dieting? || Okorocha says PDP has lost some weight

by Azubuike Azikiwe In this election season, a lot of metaphors, idioms and wordplay has been employed by politicians. The latest person to register his contribution is Rochas Okorocha, who says the Peoples Democratic Party has “lost some weight”. Okorocha’s statement was in response to the opposition of the PDP governors to the use of... Read More

Card readers, imo state, INEC, PDP, Rochas Okorocha

March 11, 2015

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5 grudges Gov. Akpabio has against card readers, INEC

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has expressed its reservation towards the use of card readers for the March 28 and April 11 general elections. The governors of the ruling party, who met in Lagos on Tuesday, March 10, also criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission and its chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega,... Read More

Card readers, Godswill Akpabio, INEC, lagos, PDP Governors Forum, PVC

March 9, 2015

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APC gives INEC thumbs up on card readers

by Ranti Joseph The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, March 9, congratulated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on its decision to use the card reader for the forthcoming elections. This is disclosed in a statement by Dele Alake, Director of Strategic Communications of the party’s Presidential Campaign Organisation. APC said that with INEC’s... Read More

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APC, APC gives INEC thumbs up on PVCs card readers, Card readers, INEC, PVCs

March 7, 2015

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INEC’s Card Readers tested fine today but how well will it do on election day?

by Ranti Joseph Pre-election trial of the card reader devices by the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) was held in some states on Saturday. There was a high turnout of registered voters in some centres while others recorded had few voters. Reports say residents of Egwa-Gwada area of Shiroro Local Government Area started coming out as... Read More

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Card readers, INEC, NEC holds card readers pre election trial, pre-election

March 6, 2015

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Test Card Readers before using them for elections – PDP insists

by James Sambo The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) has stated that it was not against the use of electronic card readers by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, during the coming general elections. The ruling party says that contrary to the perception in some quarters, it was not opposed to the technology, but however, insists... Read More

APC, Ayo Fayose, Card readers, PDP, Uche Secondus

February 19, 2015

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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 the service chiefs can guarantee if/when the rescheduled elections will hold. Jega made the comments on Wednesday, February 18, while being interviewed by the Senate... Read More

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Attahiru Jega, Card readers, Election postponement, general elections, INEC, PVC, senate, Service Chiefs

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#OndoDecides: Akeredolu, Oke raise concern over malfunctioning card readers

#OndoDecides: Security agents watched as APC chieftain campaigned for Akeredolu – PDP

#OndoDecides: Card readers malfunction at some polling units

#EdoDecides: ‘There are reports of stolen card readers and sporadic shooting’ – Oshiomhole

Edo Tracker: INEC withdraws card readers for reconfiguration ahead of election

Supreme Court explains rationale behind Rivers, Abia, Akwa Ibom rulings (READ)

FRSC considers use of card readers to fish out fake licenses

Patience Jonathan missing, Card Reader works as GEJ got accredited (See Photos)

INEC says Card Readers will be used for governorship election

‘It’s a national embarrassment’ || Let’s just say PDP is not pleased with Card Reader issues

#NoChill: APC still wants Card Readers used for elections on Sunday

#NigeriaDecides: They tested all my fingers but it didn’t accept – Gov. Obiano laments

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

Pres. Jonathan gets accredited after Card Reader issues

Opinion: Still undecided? Here’s what I’d like you to know about #Elections2015

Opinion: Let’s discuss the PVC and the Card Readers

This may be the first GEJ supporter to approve Card Readers for election

“Nobody has asked me to resign” – Jega is not scared of losing his job

“PDP has hired an Israeli to jam card readers” – APC makes a new allegation

Err, is the ruling party dieting? || Okorocha says PDP has lost some weight

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APC gives INEC thumbs up on card readers

INEC’s Card Readers tested fine today but how well will it do on election day?

Test Card Readers before using them for elections – PDP insists

We want elections to hold, but we don’t have full control – Jega laments

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