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April 29, 2017

You’re to blame for your defeat, Ijaw groups tell Jonathan

by Dolapo Adelana Prominent Ijaw groups and elders, Friday, said former President Goodluck Jonathan had himself to blame or his defeat in the 2015 Presidential election, The Nation reports. According to the leaders, Jonathan should stop heaping his woes on the north come clean on the issues that led to his ouster from the Presidency. The former... Read More
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April 26, 2017

How Obama aided Buhari’s victory in 2015 – Jonathan

by Azeez Adeniyi Former President Goodluck Jonathan had said he lost the 2015 Presidential elections due to conspiracy by the United States of America, Britain and France. Jonathan reminisced on his defeat in a new book, “Against The Run of Play”, which is authored by the Chairman of ThisDay Editorial Board, Mr. Olusegun Adeniyi. Jonathan... Read More
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April 17, 2017

Conducting census ahead of elections could lead to political manipulations – Dogara

by Dolapo Adelana The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has kicked against conducting the National Population Census in 2018. According to Dogara the census should be conducted after the 2019 elections to avoid manipulations by politicians. Dogara, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mr Turaki Hassan, on... Read More
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April 6, 2017

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 accreditation system. The National Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made this known on Thursday when he led the management team of the electoral umpire... Read More
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April 5, 2017

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 this on Wednesday in Abuja. Mahmood said the commission was making arrangements to ensure that the exercise commences at the scheduled time. Yakubu said that... Read More
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April 3, 2017

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 again. Adesina said this as a guest on Sunday Politics, a programme on Channels Television.   Seun Okinbaloye, anchor of the programme, had asked, “Do... Read More
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March 4, 2017

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 the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, the apex court said the appellant, Mustapha Babangida, lacked merit. It said Babangida did not participate in... Read More
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INEC
March 1, 2017

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 Rivers. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday by the commission’s Spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC said Waribo would be arraigned for allegedly collecting... Read More
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February 28, 2017

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 leader, Comrade Uchenna Madu, entitled ‘We insist on Biafra through non-violence, not Igbo presidency’, the pro-Biafra group said Igbos have no chance of ruling Nigeria.... Read More
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INEC
February 27, 2017

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 in Etche/Omuma federal constituency seat and Etche state constituency 2 seat. According to Professor Shola Omotola, Jerome Eke of the  PDP polled 15,221 votes against... Read More
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February 23, 2017

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 Rivers states elections. The governor said revelations coming from the Edo State Governorship Election Tribunal were a pointer to the open display of support for... Read More
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February 21, 2017

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 in 2015 was due to his doggedness, persistence and compassion for the masses. She said this in Abeokuta on Tuesday in Abeokuta during the launch of... Read More
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February 17, 2017

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 Jonathan as its candidate, The Nation reports. Speaking on zoning, Bent said, “Of course, it did. In all fairness, Jonathan should not have had the... Read More
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February 7, 2017

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 General of Police, Ibrahim Idris set up an investigative panel to look into irregularities said to have occurred during the election. But Wike said Rivers... Read More
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January 19, 2017

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 on his Twitter account on Thursday. He wrote, “You are all welcome to my inauguration today 4pm at The #Gambian embassy in #Dakar.” The President-elect... Read More
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January 5, 2017

‘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 former Liberian president Charles Taylor. A former commander who fought for Taylor said, “Jammeh is ready to fight to the teeth and spend money to... Read More
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January 2, 2017

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 plans are made to make the hopes of a great year a reality. The year 2016 was a pretty rough one for Nigeria: for the first... Read More
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December 23, 2016

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 standby to force him out of power. Speaking on the decision, ECOWAS Commission’s President, Marcel de Souza, said, “We have put standby forces on alert... Read More
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December 18, 2016

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 this at the 4th, 8th and 2nd combined convocation and 10th anniversary of Bingham University, Nasarawa State, while delivering his speech. The university honoured the... Read More
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December 12, 2016

#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 with it. The governor, who declared that the candidates of the PDP had already won both elections based on results from polling units, also called... Read More
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December 10, 2016

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 elections. “(Security Council members) called on him to respect the choice of the sovereign People of The Gambia, as he did on 2 December 2016,... Read More
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December 10, 2016

#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 its Facebook page. The statement read, “Collation of the Rivers Re-run elections will take place in the respective constituencies where such elections took place and... Read More
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December 10, 2016

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 rejecting the results of that election in its totality. Watch: https://cdn.theguardian.tv/mainwebsite/2016/12/10/161210GambianPresident2_desk.mp4 This, despite the fact that his concession call was captured on video. See reactions... Read More
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December 10, 2016

“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 his win has triggered celebrations across the country. Soon to be former president, John Mahama has since called Akufo-Addo to concede defeat and congratulate him.... Read More
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December 9, 2016

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 by Ade Ipaye, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, said this while addressing a policy roundtable on identity at the Banquet Hall of... Read More
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December 8, 2016

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 are in the lead in the presidential race, there is ONE candidate who has rewritten Ghana’s political history as the first woman to run in... Read More
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