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February 19, 2015

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, PVC, collection in the respective states. A look at the percentage of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) that have been collected according to Mr. Jega’s presentation... Read More
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February 17, 2015

Youth group accuses Mu’azu of being behind Jonathan’s woes

by Ranti Joseph Youth in the Niger Delta region on Monday have accused the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adamu Mu’azu, and governors elected on the platform of the party of being behind President Goodluck Jonathan’s poor rating ahead of the general elections. The youth who spoke under the umbrella of the Niger... Read More
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February 16, 2015

ECOWAS tells Jonathan, others to respect the Constitution

by Ranti Joseph The Economic Community of West African States Commission (ECOWAS) has on Monday appealed to President Goodluck Jonathan and all authorities to ensure that the nation’s constitution is respected. President, ECOWAS Commission, Kadre Desire Ouédraogo, disclosed this to State House correspondents shortly after leading a delegation to a meeting with Jonathan behind closed-doors... Read More
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February 15, 2015

5 things we learnt from Jonathan’s response to OBJ

by Ranti Joseph President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday in a statement issued by his special adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, reacted to the allegation made by former president Olusegun Obasanjo of his maladministration. From his response to the allegation, we learnt a few things; Firstly, rather than address the issue... Read More
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February 12, 2015

Arrest and prosecute anyone caught buying PVCs – APC tells INEC

by Ranti Joseph All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River on Thursday, February 12, enjoined the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to lead the arrest and prosecution of persons purchasing permanent voter cards (PVCs) from members of the electorate in the state. APC said relevant law enforcement agencies must rise up to the task of... Read More
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Chimamanda
February 10, 2015

10 things we learnt from Chimamanda Adiche’s article on ‘The Atlantic’

by Kolapo Olapoju Nigerian author of ‘Americanah’, Chimamanda Adichie, wrote an article about the Nigerian presidential elections and the recent postponement of the general elections. In the piece which was published on ‘The Atlantic’, Adichie, among other things, stated that Nigerians are generally unenthusiastic about both candidates, but would rather vote for the lesser evil.... Read More
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February 10, 2015

‘It’s difficult to be optimistic’: Nigerians air their views on election postponement

by Adedayo Ademuwagun It’s a momentous period for Nigeria right now with seven weeks to the new date for the presidential election. The expectation is getting more serious. Many people are apprehensive about the way things are getting on. It looks like there’ll be some crisis, and a lot of people are concerned about the... Read More
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February 6, 2015

Jonathan, Boko Haram and how this whole thing affects the rest of us

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Many people believe conspiracy theories even though they’re often baseless and almost certainly nonsense. But if there’s any conspiracy theory that resonates more with a lot of Nigerians, it is that Boko Haram was created by some disgruntled people in high places to make Nigeria “ungovernable” for Goodluck Jonathan. It has to... Read More
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January 28, 2015

PDP, Presidency are pushing for election postponement – APC insists

by Kolapo Olapoju As the agitations for election postponement heightens, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Presidency are behind the ongoing calls for the polls to be pushed forward. The opposition party stated that in spite of “serial denials and the phantom assurances” by the ruling... Read More
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January 24, 2015

‘The opposition must stop this desperation’ – David Mark condemns attack on GEJ

by Panshak Ibrahim While condemning the back-to-back attacks on President Goodluck Jonathan and the campaign train of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senate President, Senator David Mark, has warned against turning the elections into a battle. According to Mark, election is not a do or die affair, and as such, politicians should be allowed to... Read More
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January 13, 2015

Are you a politician? The EFCC has this message for you (READ)

by Chidi Okoye The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned Politicians to stop sending false petitions against their opponents to the graft body. The Commission revealed that in recent time, it has received series of fake and frivolous petition against ‘leading political figures’. Politicians were also warned by the EFCC to refrain from... Read More
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January 8, 2015

EIE Nigeria introduces the Peoples’ Debate ahead of 2015 elections

by Chidi Okoye Ahead of the elections in February, advocacy group, Enough Is Enough Nigeria is organising a Presidential and Governorship election debate series called ‘The Peoples’ Debate’. “The Peoples’ Debate”, hosted by EIE Nigeria in partnership with GenVoices, GEMSTONE and the Nigerian Global Shapers Hubs (Lagos, Abuja, Calabar, Ibadan & Kano) will hold in Lagos, Plateau, Kaduna,... Read More
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January 7, 2015

2015 election: No sirens, no weapons – Police in Sokoto is not joking with politicians

by James Sambo Sokoto State police command has warned candidates of political parties contesting in the 2015 general elections to refrain from making use of sirens. According to the police spokesperson in the state, Al-Mustapha Sani, there have been several complaints about the use of sirens by some candidates. In a statement released on Wednesday,... Read More
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December 25, 2014

Pray for peaceful elections next year – Gov. Okorocha

by Nnamdi Akpa Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha has urged Nigerians to use the Christmas season to pray for peaceful conduct of the general elections in 2015. Okorocha made the call in his Christmas message in Owerri on Wednesday. He also urged Nigerians to pray for divine intervention over insurgency that had claimed many innocent... Read More
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December 18, 2014

Chinwe Okafor: 5 reasons APC will clinch the presidency in 2015

by Chinwe Okafor Truth is no matter what Jonathan tries to do in the north with all the propaganda and PR campaign, he won’t win their votes. Same goes for GMB in the South-south. General Muhammadu Buhari announced his running mate as Yemi Osinbajo early today and I did get the scoop earlier than that... Read More
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December 16, 2014

No shaking: Mimiko assures GEJ of South-west votes

by Kolapo Olapoju   Ondo state governor, Olusegun Mimiko has said that President Goodluck Jonathan will get the South-West votes at the presidential election of February 2015. On Tuesday, December 16, Mimiko stated that even if the All Progressive Congress (APC) fields a yoruba as Muhammadu Buhari’s running, President Goodluck Jonathan will sweep the votes... Read More
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November 11, 2014

My political future is unknown to me – @TundeFashola

by Kolapo Olapoju As the expiration of his tenure as Governor of Lagos state draws to an end, Babatunde Fashola says he ‘honestly’ as no idea what his next political sojourn willl be. During an interview with Channels TV, Fashola declared that his party, the All Progressives Congress, would retain Lagos State in 2015, in spite of the efforts... Read More
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November 5, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Atiku scores GEJ (very) low | ‘Bring it on,’ Fayemi dares Fayose |IBB hosts OBJ, Atiku in Niger | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today.   Fayemi tells Fayose to bring it on. Punch We’re not trying to impeach Tambuwal – PDP Reps Leadership Low blow: Atiku says all APC presidential aspirants are better than GEJ. Premium Times IBB hosts... Read More
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October 28, 2014

Kwankwaso declares interest in running for Nigeria’s Presidency

by Aminu Tukur The Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has formally declared his intention to contest for the Presidency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. Kwankwaso made the declaration at the old parade ground in Abuja, while telling the mammoth crowd that he has worked ceaselessly to ensure infrastructural development in his state, as... Read More
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October 22, 2014

Why should I step down for Buhari and Atiku? – Kwankwaso

by James Sambo Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has denied speculation that he was under some form of pressure to step down for former Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the run up to the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries. Kwankwaso who is expected to formally declare... Read More
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October 17, 2014

“I won my reelection” – Ibinabo Fiberesima returned as AGN President

by Kolapo Olapoju Nollywood actress, Ibinabo Fiberesima has been re-elected as the President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria. The former beauty queen was sworn-in on Thursday, 16 October, at the AGN National Secretariat, for her second spell as the head of the body, after she was voted for by majority of the state chapters.... Read More
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