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

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 27, 2015

Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how this election will be conducted tomorrow

by Adedayo Ademuwagun People have been talking about the election date for the past seven weeks now, with rumours flying around about an indefinite postponement. But now the big day is tomorrow and it’s time for the Nigerian people to decide who will run this country for the next four years. A lot of people... Read More

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March 27, 2015

Opinion: Is President Jonathan ready for defeat?

by Emmanuel Ugwu News of a defeat will shake the foundation of Jonathan’s sense of personal identity. It will devastate him mentally and emotionally. And the wounded loser and his reflexes, at that level, will generate chaos. Few months ago, President Goodluck Jonathan had a fairly good reason to believe he will have a blowout.... Read More

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March 26, 2015

15 things that may get you locked up on election day

by Kolapo Olapoju Dear voters and stakeholders, you’re advised to behave yourselves on Saturday, March 28 and other election days, or the men of the Police force will lock you up. According to the Force spokesperson, Emmanuel Ojukwu, the Nigerian Police would arrest and prosecute anyone who violates 15 electoral offences on election days. Here are... Read More

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March 26, 2015

Why I’m being attacked over Card Readers – Jega reveals

by James Sambo Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Attahiru Jega, has explained why he’s being attacked over the use of the Smart Card Reader machines for the conduct of the general election. Jega stated this on Wednesday, March 25, while unveiling the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room in Abuja. The INEC Chairman... Read More

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March 24, 2015

Peaceful Patience has a thing for ‘expired drugs and Ebola’ – 6 things we learnt from her speech yesterday

by Kolapo Olapoju Wife of the President, Patience Jonathan, spoke in Onitsha on Monday, March 23, at a Peoples Democratic Party rally. During the course of her address, she directed her vitriol to the opposition party, All Progressives Congress and its presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, From her animated speech, we managed to grasp 6 things:... Read More

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March 23, 2015

” Keep the peace, no matter who wins” – Obama sends message to Nigerians ahead of elections (WATCH)

by Kolapo Olapoju US President, Barack Obama, has released a message to Nigeria ahead of the upcoming general elections. In the video message, released by the White House on Monday, March 23, Obama stated that all Nigerians must cast their votes without intimidation or fear, while urging politicians to warn their supporters from engaging in violent... Read More

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March 22, 2015

Here’s why politicians are shoving those provocative documentaries and adverts in your face

by Adedayo Ademuwagun The daisy girl advert run by Lyndon Johnson’s campaign in 1964 is probably the most famous mudslinging ad in history. Johnson ran against Barry Goldwater in that year’s US presidential election. His team put a scary ad on TV to portray Goldwater as a nuclear war extremist who’s a danger to the... Read More

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March 19, 2015

Must Reads: Everything you need to know about protecting your passwords, The company you work for is not your friend + more

The company you work for is not your friend. Life Hacker Here’s what a close friend of the Clintons said about them in his diary. Mother Jones Hillary Clinton starts running — against the Republican Congress. Washington Post An Israeli election turns ugly. NY Times (Almost) everything you need to know about protecting your passwords.... Read More

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March 16, 2015

“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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March 15, 2015

Kole Omotosho: The trouble with government of the people, buy the people

by Kole Omotosho Political parties are blamed for buying people. What about blaming these royal fathers for allowing themselves to be bought? Who do they vote for on the polling date? On the day the elephant is brought down, multiple are the sizes of the knives at its butchering. Same with the day of election... Read More

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March 15, 2015

Dele Momodu: Why it is hard to envy Gen. Muhammadu Buhari

by Dele Momodu I foresee a landslide that would make it difficult for troublemakers to practise their trade. The Buhari Movement has finally ignited and spreading at the speed of sound. Fellow Nigerians, let me confess that I do not envy General Muhammadu Buhari at this moment. I will explain what I mean very shortly... Read More

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March 15, 2015

Opinion: To my friends in the dining hall of APC

by Gimba Kakanda Let me start with a reference to the political brotherhood that binds us, and for which we struggle, day in, day out, these past days, to defeat a marked monster. We’ve no disagreement, whatsoever, in our understanding of the Jonathan-led government as a tragically failed one. This realisation is what has instigated... Read More

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March 12, 2015

Opinion: In God’s name, Mr. President leave peacefully and don’t cause further harm

by Ogundana Michael Rotimi It is high time to put an end to your sitting in the Villa, which you have dishonored by your contempt of all virtue. You have defiled every legal practice and broken every legal institution to please yourself and the selfish cronies that surround you. You have become the enemy of... Read More

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March 11, 2015

Prof. Soyinka is unimpressed with politicians, blasts Presidency for vulgar abuse of language

by Damilola Jagun Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has lambasted the Presidency for being at the forefront of the use of crudity and vulgar abuse of language in the ongoing political campaigns. According to Soyinka, never before in the history of Nigeria has there been so much vitriol in electioneering. The Professor mas the statement... Read More

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March 5, 2015

Don’t believe GEJ, he’s a serial promise breaker – APCPCO warns Yoruba leaders

by Ranti Joseph The presidential campaign organization of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday called on leaders in the South-west not to believe the promise by President Goodluck Jonathan concerning the implementation of the recommendations of the National Conference report. The APCPCO in a statement signed by Garba Shehu, its Director of Media and... Read More

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March 5, 2015

PDP accuses APC of paying monies into accounts of INEC officials

by Ranti Joseph The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday said the string of false alarms and outright lies that characterized Wednesday’s press conference addressed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) has clearly justified its profiling as a party of one week, one lie. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh in a statement said Nigerians... Read More

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March 5, 2015

We will swing votes in 26 states, Buhari’s campaign coordinator boasts

by Ranti Joseph Lagos State coordinator of the Buhari-Osinbajo Presidential Campaign Organisation, James Abiodun Faleke on Wednesday said All Progressives Congress (APC) has done vigorous political campaign to swing the polls in 26 states of the federation in the forthcoming presidential election scheduled for March 28. Speaking at a press conference to herald one million... Read More

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March 4, 2015

You can’t do anything if GEJ removes Jega – Fayose taunts APC

by Ranti Joseph Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Wednesday described the outbursts of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the possible removal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Attahiru Jega, as mere comedy. Fayose, who advised the opposition party to stop acting as if Nigeria belonged to the party said, President Goodluck... Read More

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March 3, 2015

Sule Lamido gives one reason why South-west voters will dump Buhari

by Ranti Joseph Sule Lamido of Jigawa State on Tuesday predicted that the South-west would not vote for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari because that would place the APC national leader, Bola Tinubu, as the leader of the Yoruba race. Lamido said this while speaking exclusively with ThisDay Newspapers.... Read More

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March 1, 2015

GEJ promises Nigerian women 45 per cent of political appointments if re-elected

by Ranti Joseph President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday promised Nigerian women a new deal of 45 per cent political appointment if he is re-elected president for a second term in office in the March 28 election. This was disclosed at the gathering of women of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, to support... Read More

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February 28, 2015

Jang drags INEC to court over skewed distribution of PVCs

by Ranti Joseph Governor of Plateau State, Jonah David Jang on Saturday said he has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to court over lopsided distribution of Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) to his state, and warned INEC not to destroy the hard-earned democracy. Speaking with newsmen in Jos, Jang, who expressed disappointment with the... Read More

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February 27, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Finally GEJ gets Northern elders endorsement | Buhari says witch hunting is not really his thing | Senate wants to create parallel budget office | More stories

As you count down to the March General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Finally Jonathan gets Northern elders endorsement for second term. Leadership IBB, others pay last respect to Gimba. Leadership Court says there’s nothing wrong with Confab report. Leadership Group wants military to keep the peace during... Read More

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February 27, 2015

‘He’s not qualified…’: 18 APC lawmakers oppose Obanikoro’s ministerial screening

by Ranti Joseph Eighteen senators of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Thursday opposed the nomination of Musiliu Obanikoro by President Goodluck Jonathan for a ministerial position. The lawmakers cited Obanikoro’s alleged involvement in the rigging of the Ekiti elections as a reason for their decision. The APC senators led by... Read More

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February 26, 2015

23 parties want INEC to postpone elections in Borno

by Ranti Joseph The Borno state chapter of the Inter-Party ‎Advisory Council (IPAC) on Thursday called for the postponement of elections in the state by five months. The council cited the insecurity in the state and a charged political climate as reasons for the call. IPAC, which comprises all registered political parties in the state,... Read More

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February 26, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Bring back our girls alive, not Shekau | PDP chieftain says GEJ’ll always be Nigeria’s best | FG never underrated Boko Haram – Okupe | More stories

As you count down to the March General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Oshiomhole doesn’t trust the PDP one bit. Leadership APC says they want the girls alive, not Shekau Leadership Jonathan will always be Nigeria’s best – Ondo PDP chairman Leadership House wants the NNPC audit report... Read More

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February 25, 2015

All the gallant soldiers who liberated Baga will be promoted – Army chief

by Ranti Joseph Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Kenneth Minima, on Wednesday said that elections could be held in territories recovered from the Boko Haram insurgents. He said he was impressed with the feat achieved by the soldiers and pledged that more Nigerian territory still being controlled by the insurgents will be retaken. Minima said... Read More

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February 25, 2015

#20LawsOfDemocracy: All you need to know before voting at the next elections (Part 1)

by Damilola Jagun The Nigerian general elections is imminent, and quite a number of people are really interested in making sure their votes count, this time around. In view of this, we bring you 20 Laws of Democracy – all you need to know about the forthcoming general elections. 1. register to vote Register so... Read More

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Pres. Jonathan gets accredited after Card Reader issues

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

Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how this election will be conducted tomorrow

Opinion: Is President Jonathan ready for defeat?

15 things that may get you locked up on election day

Why I’m being attacked over Card Readers – Jega reveals

Peaceful Patience has a thing for ‘expired drugs and Ebola’ – 6 things we learnt from her speech yesterday

” Keep the peace, no matter who wins” – Obama sends message to Nigerians ahead of elections (WATCH)

Here’s why politicians are shoving those provocative documentaries and adverts in your face

Must Reads: Everything you need to know about protecting your passwords, The company you work for is not your friend + more

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

Kole Omotosho: The trouble with government of the people, buy the people

Dele Momodu: Why it is hard to envy Gen. Muhammadu Buhari

Opinion: The social media crowd will count for nothing in this election

Opinion: To my friends in the dining hall of APC

Opinion: In God’s name, Mr. President leave peacefully and don’t cause further harm

Prof. Soyinka is unimpressed with politicians, blasts Presidency for vulgar abuse of language

Don’t believe GEJ, he’s a serial promise breaker – APCPCO warns Yoruba leaders

PDP accuses APC of paying monies into accounts of INEC officials

We will swing votes in 26 states, Buhari’s campaign coordinator boasts

You can’t do anything if GEJ removes Jega – Fayose taunts APC

Sule Lamido gives one reason why South-west voters will dump Buhari

GEJ promises Nigerian women 45 per cent of political appointments if re-elected

Jang drags INEC to court over skewed distribution of PVCs

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Finally GEJ gets Northern elders endorsement | Buhari says witch hunting is not really his thing | Senate wants to create parallel budget office | More stories

‘He’s not qualified…’: 18 APC lawmakers oppose Obanikoro’s ministerial screening

23 parties want INEC to postpone elections in Borno

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Bring back our girls alive, not Shekau | PDP chieftain says GEJ’ll always be Nigeria’s best | FG never underrated Boko Haram – Okupe | More stories

All the gallant soldiers who liberated Baga will be promoted – Army chief

#20LawsOfDemocracy: All you need to know before voting at the next elections (Part 1)

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