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‘Unfair to Judge Based on Few Glitches’ – INEC Responds to EU Report on General Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a response to the European Union (EU) election observation mission's final report on Nigeria's recently concluded general election. Festus Okoye, INEC's national…
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OceanGate Tragedy: All Passengers Aboard Titanic Submersible Feared Dead; DSS Uncovers Terrorist Plot to Attack Worship Centers| 5 Things That Should Matter Today
OceanGate Tragedy: All Passengers Aboard Titanic Submersible Feared Dead Tribunal: Witness Alleges INEC Deleted Election Results on BVAS NAFDAC Clears Nigerian Noodles as Safe for Consumption INEC to Hold Comprehensive…
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I’ll work hard for Nigeria – Tinubu tells Buhari at APC rally finale; Vote buyers now collecting account numbers – Shehu Sani | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
I’ll work hard for Nigeria - Tinubu tells Buhari at APC rally finale Vote buyers now collecting account numbers – Shehu Sani NRC suspends train services for general elections Malami,…
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Britain holds snap general elections
The United Kingdom has opened polls less than two months after Prime Minister Theresa May called a general election. According to CNN, more than 46 million people are eligible to…
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Definitely, the PDP will spring back | President Jonathan sings a bullish tune
by Kolapo Olapoju President Goodluck Jonathan has declared that if the Peoples Democratic Party remains committed to the vision of its founders, the party will return to power at the…
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Analysis: What does the PDP need to do to survive?
by Godwin Akanfe The outcome of the recent elections swept away the PDP's sixteen-year dominance of Nigeria's political life, and and has remodelled the party as an opposition party, albeit…
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‘We saw it coming…’: Gov. Aliyu explains why PDP lost
by James Sambo Of late, several top members of the PDP have come out to give different theories as to why their party lost woefully during the general elections. The…
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INEC staff arrested ‘for tampering with result sheets’ in Ondo
by Damilola Jagun The Collation Officer assigned to Ondo state has been arrested by the police for allegedly tampering with election result sheets. The INEC official reportedly tampered with the result…
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‘Failure of Card Readers surprised us’ || 21 things we learnt from Jega’s press conference (TWEETS)
by Kolapo Olapoju Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has held a press conference where he addressed issues related to the ongoing general elections. From the…
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‘Whatever goes wrong, I take responsibility’ – GEJ talks to BBC about election, Chibok girls and Boko Haram (WATCH)
by Damilola Jagun President Goodluck Jonathan has taken responsibility for the menace of Boko Haram in Nigeria. In an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation on Friday, March 20, the…
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If Jega is eventually removed, what will be the impact?
by Cheta Nwanze Now, don't sweat it, there is a very real plot to have INEC boss, Attahiru Jega removed from office. Over the next ten days, the rhetoric will…
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If recaptured towns aren’t ready for elections, does this mean another postponement?
by James Sambo After a Security Council meeting presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minimah, stated that the North-East communities liberated from…
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‘If you don’t bring adverts, we won’t publish your stories’ – Online publishers threaten politicians
by Godwin Akanfe Journalists who have taken to online publishing in Nigeria have resolved to boycott the activities of the presidential campaign organisations of the two main political parties in…
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If the elections are not free and fair, Afenifere believes this will happen
by Damilola Jagun The Afenifere Renewal Group has warned that if the forthcoming general elections are not free and fair, it may lead to a break-up of the country. According…
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Bishop Oyedepo says Nigeria needs saving… but from who?
by Damilola Jagun Bishop David Oyedepo is of the opinion that Nigeria needs to be rescued. While urging Christians to fervently pray for God's choices to emerge at the forthcoming polls,…
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Calls for interim government are a treasonable offence – Tambuwal
by James Sambo Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal, has urged politicians to accept the result of the forthcoming elections and "not oppose God and the will of…
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Jega may be removed tomorrow… he has refused to pick GEJ’s calls
by Godwin Akanfe Despite assuring Nigerians during the presidential media chat on February 11, that he had no plan to remove the INEC chairman, Attahiru Jega from office, YNaija has…
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Buhari will face ICC over 2011 post-election violence – PDPPCO
by James Sambo Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation, (PDPPCO), yesterday disclosed that the Federal Government has concluded arrangements to drag the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu…
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Is there any arrangement between you and Jega? – PDP asks APC
by Kolapo Olapoju The Peoples Democratic Party has asked the All Progressives Congress (APC) to explain to Nigerians, the arrangement it has with the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral…
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I was misquoted by the media || AIG, Joseph Mbu, sings a familiar tune
by Azubuike Azikiwe Assistant-Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Lagos, Joseph Mbu, says he was misquoted in the media that he ordered policemen to kill 20 civilians…
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#20LawsOfDemocracy: All you need to know before voting at the next elections (Part 2)
by Damilola Jagun The Nigerian general elections is imminent, and quite a number of people are really interested in making sure their votes count, this time around. In view of…
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It’s all about money: PDP lawmakers will only support GEJ on these conditions…
by James Sambo Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers in the Federal House of Representatives have tabled some demands to President Goodluck Jonathan as conditions for supporting him ahead of the…
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A party formed less than 1 year ago cannot win elections – PDP says APC has no chance
by Azubuike Azikiwe The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has vowed to floor the main opposition party, All Progressives Congress (APC), in the South-West. The ruling party stated that it would…
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Jonathan has a right to deploy soldiers for elections – Fayose doesn’t give two hoots about court order
by Kolapo Olapoju In spite of a court order barring the use of soldiers in the conduct of the elections, Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, insists that President Goodluck…
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We want elections to hold, but we don’t have full control – Jega laments
by James Sambo Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has informed the Senate that as a result of the security challenges bedeviling the nation, only…
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APC writes GEJ, Jega over the use of soldiers during elections
by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress has written a letter to President Goodluck Jonathan and the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Attahiru Jega, requesting full…
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Any voter with fake PVC would land in jail – INEC is serious about the elections
by Damilola Jagun The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo State, Ambassador Rufus Akeju, says the commission will prosecute any voters caught with fake Permanent Voter Card (PVC) during the…
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YNaija visited Delta, Enugu & Ebonyi – and this is how they will be voting
by YNaija The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recently confirmed reports and rumours by postponing the general elections from February 14th and 28th, 2015 to March 28th and April 11th…
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Boko Haram is not restricted to the north-east – IBB
by Panshak Ibrahim Erstwhile head of state, Ibrahim Babangida, has enjoined Nigerians against viewing the insurgency in the country as a northern problem. Babangida said the insurgency is not restricted to…
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Mbu is a lawless policeman – APC goes hard on Police AIG
by Damilola Jagun The main opposition party, All Progressives Congress (APC) has described Joseph Mbu, the AIG in charge of Zone 2 Command, as a lawless policeman. The APC was…
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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