Tag: elections
Obi Decries Attacks on Adeboye; Elections are over, Sheathe your sword, Shettima tells PDP, LP | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss Obi Decries Attacks on ...
It’s unfair to say presidential election was fraudulent, most credible since 1999 – Dele Alake; MC Oluomo warns Igbos in Lagos to vote for APC or stay home | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: It’s ...
Yoruba actors endorse Tinubu as Presidential candidate 2023
Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has received an open endorsement from Nollywood Yoruba actors. ...
#GhanaDecides: Political violence is an African reality that must die by fire
Africa’s exemplary democracy – Ghana, as it turns out is only exemplary because of the depth of rot all around ...
Stakeholders affirm FG’s commitment to Electoral Reforms
Nigeria has long struggled with getting elections right. Because of this many of our election milestones have come in the ...
The Big 5: Herdsmen attack Atagu community in Benue, kills 16; FG declares Friday public holiday, excludes bankers, others | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Imo, Lagos, Kano result sheets found in Gombe, Kwara, Oyo Some ...
The Late 5: NIP candidate Eunice Atuejide withdraws from race, supports Atiku; N30,500 to be paid to ad-hoc staff corps members – INEC | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Akwa Ibom state government launches Ibom Air The Akwa Ibom state government ...
Accountability is Nigeria’s number one problem
If you’ve asked an average Nigerian the problems facing the country, their response would range from Venus to Mars. Everyone ...
The Big 5: Police arrests six suspects in Kajuru killings, Kaduna; APC, PDP defy INEC, vow to continue campaigns | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Police arrests six suspects in Kajuru killings, Kaduna Nigerian Police said ...
Visionary Leadership Or Change: The choice before Abians in 2019 gubernatorial elections
Abia State voters must be careful not to acquiesce to the same predicament London-based The Economist magazine (which endorsed President ...
Is the Trader Moni scheme in Osun a boon for traders or a gamble for the elections?
A few days ago, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was at Iwo in Osun state to launch Trader Moni, a social ...
Opinion: President Buhari’s 2018 budget illustrates Nigeria’s problem with planning to fail
President Buhari has signed the 2018 Appropriation Bill (9.12 trillion naira expenditures higher from 2017 by 22.6%), that is our ...
Nigerian youth undergo masterclass sessions at The Nigerian Senate
An Advocacy group ‘The Public Senate’ recently gave Nigerian lawmakers the opportunity to sit with the people most affected by ...
Nigerian Youth – The Real Third Force
More than one year into the 2019 general elections, the political manoeuvring has earnestly commenced. In fact, in Nigeria today, ...
Opinion: How to choose your president in 2019
1. The 2019 elections are upon us: Politicians are in full swing, making their rounds. A documentary by the president’s ...
After initially rejecting results, Dokpesi congratulates Secondus
After allegations of induced votes and rejecting the results, Raymond Dokpesi has congratulated Uche Secondus, the winner of the PDP chairmanship election. ...
Redeem yourself from inconclusive elections | PDP tells APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the Anambra State governorship election will determine if the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ...
The Sexuality Blog: America just elected its first transgender lawmaker
What a difference a year can make. It has been approximately a year since President Donald Trump was elected into office ...
Chude Jideonwo: Nigeria is the Federal Republic of Rumour Mongering
by Chude Jideonwo It was my baptism of fire into the workings of Nigerian governance. Our firm had just begun ...
Why money cannot be separated from politics and elections – Fashola
Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has said the issue of money cannot be eradicated from politics, due ...
Yorubas, Hausas no longer need Igbos to win elections – Okorocha
Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has said other ethnic groups no longer need the help of the Igbos to win ...
Anambra 2017: Dr Tony Nwoye’s manifesto
by Tony Nwoye One of the best ways to tackle youth unemployment and support economic and social growth is ...
Opinion: Lessons Nigeria should take away from Kenya’s Supreme Court decision
by Jide Ojo Last Friday, September 1, 2017 the unprecedented happened in the East African country of Kenya. The Supreme ...
Samson Itodo: Liberalizing the electoral process with Independent candidature
by Samson Itodo The Nigerian National Assembly recently passed the independent candidature bill in the ongoing constitutional amendment. This ...
Fake news now influences outcome of elections – Osinbajo
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said with advances in technology, Nigeria has to adjust its realities. Osinbajo said this at ...
Should Nigeria adopt the 6-year single tenure proposed by Goodluck Jonathan?
by Tosin Adesina Shortly after the 2011 Presidential election was concluded, former President Goodluck Jonathan on the 18th of July ...
Sean Spicer says he would ‘proudly’ work for V.P. Pence if he runs for president in 2024
Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer says he would “proudly” help in any capacity for Vice President Mike Pence ...
[The Alausa Blog]: List of the new LGA & LCDA Chairmen & Vice Chairmen in Lagos State
This is a comprehensive list of the newly elected Local Government and Local Council Development Area Chairmen and Vice Chairmen ...
We have no business with calls for secession, boycott – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said threats by pro-Biafran groups would not stop it from conducting elections ...
[The Alausa Blog]: Local Government election results to be declared at collation centers
The Chairman, Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Hon. Justice Ayotunde Phillips has said that results of elections into Chairmanship ...
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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