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We have created a strategic plan covering 2017 to 2021 – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will deploy technology in coming elections in Nigeria. The Senate had approved electronic voting and moved to legalised the existing electronic voter…
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Continuous voter’s registration will still commence in April – INEC
by Azeez Adeniyi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the proposed Continuous Voter Registration will still hold in April as scheduled. Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said…
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Buhari will win if he runs for president again – Femi Adesina
by Dolapo Adelana Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, has expressed confidence that his principal will come out victorious should he decide to contest election…
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BREAKING: Ahmad Ahmad beats Hayatou to become CAF president
by Dolapo Adelana Ahmad Ahmad is the new president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Ahmad, who is from Madagascar beat Cameroonian Issa Hayatou by 34 to 20 votes…
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Supreme Court upholds Niger governor, Bello’s election
by Dolapo Adelana The Supreme Court in Abuja has upheld the election of the Niger State governor, Abubakar Sani Bello. Delivering its judgment on Friday in a case prepared by…
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EFCC to prosecute INEC director for allegedly collecting N16m from Diezani
by Dolapo Adelana The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to prosecute Gogo Anderson Waribo, a Deputy Director of INEC in Akwa Ibom, and former Electoral Officer in…
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Presidency: Igbos are political slaves in Nigeria – MASSOB
by Dolapo Adelana The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, on Tuesday said Igbos are political slaves in Nigeria. In a statement signed in Enugu by MASSOB…
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PDP wins Rivers legislative re-run election
by Azeez Adeniyi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Peoples Democratic Party winner of the Rivers legislative re-run elections in Rivers State. The re-run elections were conducted…
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INEC, Police, APC will announce election results from Abuja one day – Fayose
by Dolapo Adelana Ekiti Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies, especially the police are complicit for their “roles” in the Edo and…
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Why my husband became President – Aisha Buhari
by Dolapo Adelana The First Lady Mrs Aisha Buhari, says a lot can be learnt from the life of her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari. She said her husband's emergence as president…
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PDP lost in 2015 because it chose Jonathan – Former Senator
by Dolapo Adelana Senator Grace Bent who represented Adamawa South in the Sixth Senate says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lost the 2015 election because of its decision to field…
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Rivers rerun: Police recover millions allegedly paid to INEC officials by Wike (PHOTOS)
The Nigeria Police Force has recovered millions of naira allegedly paid to INEC officials during the Rivers rerun election by Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike, according to Sahara Reporters. The Inspector…
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Gambia: President-elect, Adama Barrow to be inaugurated in Senegal
Gambia's President-elect, Adama Barrow has said his inauguration as leader of the West African country would take place today at the Gambian embassy in Dakar, Senegal. Barrow made the announcement…
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‘Gambian President, Jammeh hiring mercenaries after election defeat’
Gambian president Yayha Jammeh has begun recruiting mercenaries since his defeat at the polls, according to reports from Buzzfeed. Reports say that Jammeh has been in contact with fighters used by…
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YNaija Editorial: What President Buhari must do in 2017
At the start of every new year, there is a burst of hope and optimism that the year will be better than the ones before it. Goals are set and…
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ECOWAS troops on standby to kick out Gambia’s Jammeh
Following the refusal of Gambian president, Yayha Jammeh to step down after his defeat at the polls, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), says its troops are on…
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Nobody persuaded me to concede defeat to Buhari – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday said he conceded defeat to President Muhammadu Buhari after the 2015 presidential poll on his own volition and without any external influence. Jonathan stated…
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#RiversRerun: Wike ‘declares’ PDP winner of Rivers East and Rivers West senatorial districts
The Governor of Rivers Nyesom Wike, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to release the results of Rivers East Senatorial District and Rivers West Senatorial District without tampering…
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U.N. Security Council condemns Jammeh for rejecting polls
The United Nations Security Council on Saturday condemned Gambia President Yahya Jammeh's rejection of election results announced last week. Jammeh on Friday who spoke with the country's state TV, demanded for fresh…
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#RiversRerun: Result collation will hold at constituencies – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that collation of results would be held at the constituencies were elections held. The electoral body made the announcement on Saturday via…
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#RiversRerun: 1 killed in Gokana
Armed men suspected to be operatives of the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) have killed one person in Bodo, Gokana LGA, Rivers. According to The Punch the operatives stormed the Saint…
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The Thread: After conceding defeat, Gambia’s Yahya Jammeh rejects results
Last week, The Gambia held its election. The victor of that election was Adama Barrow. Just days after conceding defeat to Adama Barrow, incumbent President Yahya Jammeh says he is…
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“This election has taught me that the hate of corruption can win” | 10 quotes from President John Mahama’s concession speech
The people of Ghana have made the historic decision to unseat John Mahama as president. New Patriotic Party's veteran politician and lawyer, Nana Akufo-Addo is the president-elect of Ghana and…
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Buhari orders use of national identification number for voters’ authentication
Vice President, Yemu Osinbajo on Thursday revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered that the National Identification Number be used for voters' authentication in subsequent elections. Osinbajo who was represented…
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BackStory: Ghana’s Hillary Clinton, the former first lady and first woman to run for president
The presidential election in Ghana, for most, may not be the most remarkable political event in 2016 and though most of the attention has been on the two candidates who…
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This is actually Donald Trump’s third appearance on TIME Magazine’s cover this year
Life truly has its way of pulling surprises on us. But of a fact, president-elect Donald Trump's emergence as TIME Magazine's Person of The Year does not come as a…
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#GhanaDecides: Here’s everything you should know about Ghana’s two major presidential candidates
Ghanaians are at the polls today and making their voting choices for most may not be burdensome as, though there are seven candidates running in the election, only two are significant and…
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Timeline: NYSC has endangered more lives than you know #NYSCAbuse
The recent deaths of corps members in three separate orientation camps across the country have sparked anger, unending debates and renewed calls for a total scrap of the scheme. With the…
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Police have withdrawn my CSO – Wike
Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike has raised an alarm that his Chief Security Officer has been withdrawn by the Police. According to The Punch, Wike said his CSO was withdrawn on…
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The moment dictatorial Gambian President conceded defeat (WATCH)
Gambian President, Yahya Jamme who has ruled the small West African country for 22 years conceded defeat to Adama Barrow after losing his fifth reelection bid. The move had surprised…
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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