Tag: elections
We have your receipt: Between Fayose and the APC – 2018 is just around the corner
Since the PDP’s failure to retain their dominance of Ondo state, Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state who unfortunately remains ...
Opinion: APC’s ‘Change’ and the politics of slogans
by Stephen Oloh Writing in Mein Kampf about how to manipulate people and win power, Adolf Hitler said that since the average ...
Lekan Olanrewaju: Civic duty [NEW VOICES]
by Lekan Olanrewaju One of the most persistent revelations of any election cycle is the nature of the Undecided Voter. ...
The Backstory: Between Prof Ayo Soremekun, the returning officer and the PDP
There’s a very scathing statement out there today by Ayo Fadaka, publicity secretary Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Ondo State rejecting ...
Opinion: #NotTooYoungToRun | The dynamics of power
by Jude Feranmi At the New Media and Governance Conference a few weeks ago, (That event where Bobrisky was invited to ...
“Everybody is sad when their side loses an election” | 10 quotes from President Barack Obama’s speech yesterday
Few hours after Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton delivered her powerful and memorable concession speech yesterday, President Barack Obama addressed ...
#AmericaDecides: Florida and everything you missed overnight
There was a fun conversation here within the YNaija editorial team on Monday morning. We had joked about Florida (calling ...
Opinion: #IStandWithBuhari/#GoForwardwithGoodluck | Enough of this foolishness
by Ugochukwu Nnamdi Ukamba Political engagement by citizens is critical to ‘deepening’ democracy. The idea is that where majority of ...
Opinion: Jimoh Ibrahim | A man with a rare midas touch
by ‘Káyọ̀dé Oyèró According to Greek mythology, Midas was a king of Phrygia in eighth century B.C. He was very ...
Opinion: Preaching to the devil
by Andrew Obuoforibo Preaching to the devil forms Part 1 of the series “How To Build A Party For The ...
Opinion: You told me so | You warned me about Buhari
by Andrew Obuoforibo They warned me about Buhari. Now that’s all they want to talk about. My fellow Nigerians, before the ...
Opinion: Ondo poll |Coalition tasks INEC to defend democracy
by Ariyo Dare Ahead of the release of the final list of governorship candidates for Ondo State, a Pro-Democracy Coalition ...
Opinion: National security and the politics of election postponement
by Yushau A. Shuaib It is no more news that national security and security threats have been cited to justify ...
Opinion: Before another census
by Anthony Ademiluyi The origin of headcounts or census in Nigeria can be traced to 1866 in the then colony of ...
4 lighthearted moments you missed from the US presidential debate (WATCH)
This second United States presidential debate was as funny as it was laughable. We have extracted the four most lighthearted ...
#Debate: Hillary Clinton is going to jail once Trump becomes president
The second United States presidential debate has just ended and it turned out to be a more heated face off ...
Deji Adeyanju: This is the worst Independence Day since 1960
by Deji Adeyanju October 1st is typically a day of celebration for Nigeria and Nigerians. It signifies the day Nigeria ...
The Thread: #EdoDecides but the PDP is not having it
Even before the conclusive results of the Edo elections were officially announced, results trickling out from various ward showed APC in ...
5 things to look forward to at the US Presidential debate tonight
For those of us keeping up with the US elections, this is the beginning of the most memorable moments that ...
Donald Trump may very well be on his way to winning the election BUT… (WATCH)
The United States presidential elections are only eight weeks away and the most recent polls are taking a somewhat definitive ...
Opinion: Is Buhari the worst President Nigeria ever had?
by Ikechukwu Amaechi I have two confessions to make from the outset. I am an incurable optimist. I am a ...
“I can’t guarantee conclusive elections in 2019″ | See the top 10 quotes from last week
From discussions on the the budget padding scandal in the House of Representatives to the #Immigration2000, Nigerians were vocal as ...
My enemies are worried… I’ve found my original certificate – Obaseki
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Edo state, Godwin Obaseki on Wednesday disclosed that he has found ...
Opinion: Why Donald Trump will defeat Hillary Clinton in historic U.S. election
by Chineme Uzo I will tell you why I believe Hillary Clinton will not be elected President of the United ...
#YNaijaTwitterInterview: ‘I don’t get my hands dirty because of my calling’ | PDP’s Ize-Iyamu goes all out
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the forthcoming Edo state gubernatorial election, Osagie Ize-Iyamu spoke to YNaija in an intense ...
PDP blasts INEC over postponement of Rivers rerun election
The Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the indefinite postponement of the Rivers re-run election by the Independent National Electoral Commission, ...
Amaechi, Wike, others meet over Rivers re-run elections
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi were today in attendance at a meeting to chart ...
This is the schedule INEC released for Edo and Ondo elections
As the governorship elections of sister sister states, Ondo and Edo draw near, the Independent National Electoral Commission has released ...
This love-note billionaire, Ifeanyi Ubah just wrote his wife is TOO sweet
Today, he is not frothing at the mouth over scarcity of petrol products or refund of the money he used ...
‘Elections in Nigeria are much better, votes now count’ – INEC chairman
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, says that having two strong political parties is ...
The September Standard
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- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
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