general elections

February 13, 2015

INEC wasn’t ready for free and fair elections – PDP Chairman

by Panshak Ibrahim The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adamu Mu’azu, says that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), was never fully prepared for the general elections, hence the postponement. Mu’azu also reiterated the confidence of the leadership of the ruling party and its governors in the chairman of the electoral commission, Prof.... Read More

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February 11, 2015

We will be impartial during the general elections – Army assures Nigerians

by Kolapo Olapoju The Defence Headquarters has guaranteed Nigerians that the military would endeavour to be unbiased while discharging their constitutional security responsibilities during next month’s general elections. An e-mail statement released by the Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen Chris Olukolade, on Wednesday, February 11, stated that the military remains committed to securing the... Read More

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February 11, 2015

Please allow Jega to do his job || Presidency says there’s no plan to sack INEC boss

by James Sambo The Presidency has refuted widespread rumours that the Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Attahiru Jega, had been sacked by the Federal Government. A presidency official told Vanguard on Tuesday, February 10, that “the rumoured sack of Jega is not from the Presidency, but part of the propaganda by the... Read More

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February 10, 2015

‘This election is a contest among brothers’ – President Jonathan wants you to know this

by Kolapo Olapoju President Goodluck Jonathan wants the world to know that the upcoming general elections is a contest between brothers and sisters. While advising Nigerians to speak good and peaceable words over the country, he pointed out that the forthcoming polls were contests among brothers and sisters from the womb of Nigeria. In his... Read More

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February 9, 2015

‘Accept election postponement, it’s the will of God – Gov. Yuguda tells Nigerians

by Panshak Ibrahim According to the Governor of Bauchi state, the postponement of the general election is the will of God. On Monday, February 9, Isa Yuguda, implored Nigerians to remain calm and take in good faith, the postponement of the nation’s general election. He made the statement in Bauchi, while speaking to journalists over... Read More

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February 9, 2015

The US is ‘deeply disappointed’ in Nigeria for postponing February elections

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the postponement of the general elections by INEC, the United States, has expressed it’s disappointment over the course of action. The US had earlier implored on Nigeria not to push forward the elections, however, on Saturday, February 7, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), announced a postponement of the polls. A... Read More

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February 9, 2015

This is what Fashola said as he picked up his PVC

by Damilola Jagun Finally, Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola, has collected his permanent voters card, Fashola picked up his card on Saturday, February 7, in Surulere LGA, where he expressed his disappointment at the postponement of the elections, which according to him, lacks merit. Fashola said the claim by the security agencies that they could... Read More

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February 8, 2015

Opinion: How reasonable is the election postponement?

by Ahanonu Kingsley It forces me to wonder what correlation has a military (or security) fighting insurgence has with elections. Do we require military in elections as to serve as defining factor to determine the holding or otherwise of elections? The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday announced the shift in the general polls... Read More

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February 7, 2015

BREAKING: INEC postpones elections to March 28 (READ)

by Isi Esene The February 14 Presidential elections have been postponed to March 28, 2015. This information was made public by the Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) moments ago at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega, says that the election was postponed because all... Read More

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February 7, 2015

But why are there soldiers, armoured trucks on Lagos roads? (See Photos)

by Kolapo Olapoju Following widespread speculations that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may have decided to postpone the forthcoming elections, soldiers and armoured personnel carriers have been sighted on the streets of Lagos. Several people on social media claim to have spotted convoys of military men and tanks on different parts of the metropolitan city.... Read More

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February 7, 2015

No, don’t delay Nigeria’s elections – US insists

by Kolapo Olapoju Following reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission may want to postpone Nigeria’s general elections, the United States insists for Nigeria’s presidential elections to be held as scheduled. A statement released by the Deputy State Department spokesperson, Marie Harf said: “The US supports peaceful, free, transparent and credible electoral processes in Nigeria and renews... Read More

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February 6, 2015

Doyin Okupe list reasons why Presidency wants elections postponed

by James Sambo The Presidency on Friday listed some of the reasons it feels that going ahead with the February dates for the general elections as scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission can “throw the country into turmoil and confusion.” The Presidency has stated some of its reservations against the holding of the general... Read More

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February 6, 2015

Finally, foreign journalists get go ahead to cover elections

by Andem Effiong Over 300 foreign journalists who applied to cover the forthcoming general elections have been accredited, ending speculations they might not be allowed to provide coverage. This was disclosed by the permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Folasade Yemi-Esan who confirmed the accreditation of the media professionals in Abuja. “In line with... Read More

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February 5, 2015

Boko Haram plans to unleash suicide bombers on polling centres – FG warns

by Panshak Ibrahim The Federal Government has warned Nigerians over an orchestrated scheme to use female suicide bombers to disrupt polling centres during the general elections. The information was disseminated by the Coordinator of the National Information Centre, Mike Omeri, on Thursday, February 5, during the weekly briefing on the war against terrorism in Abuja.... Read More

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February 4, 2015

Police set up special team to track election offences

by Andem Effiong Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, has established a Special Investigative Team to investigate electoral offences during the forthcoming general elections and the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Force Legal/Prosecution Department would head the team. In a statement signed by the Force spokesperson, Emmanuel Ojukwu in Abuja on Wednesday, February 4,... Read More

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February 4, 2015

GEJ vs GMB – Want to know whose side TB Joshua’s on? (WATCH)

by Temitope Onitiju A video has surfaced, which shows Pastor T.B Joshua, refusing to support any political lparty, while commenting on the upcoming elections. The incident occured during a church service in the Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN), in January. After prophesying about a marital challenge, a woman came out to say that her... Read More

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February 2, 2015

Our elections must be free and fair – OBJ warns INEC, Police

by Kolapo Olapoju Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, says Nigeria is being observed by the international community, and as such, urged the relevant stakeholders not to disappoint in their conduct of the general elections. According to Obasanjo, Nigeria cannot afford to fail to prosecute the elections in a free and fair manner, else the country will... Read More

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January 28, 2015

We’ll overcome all challenges before February – Jega says no shaking

by Kolapo Olapoju Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Attahiru Jega, has assured that the commission would overcome its challenges before the general elections commences on February 14. Jega expressed the commission’s determination to make certain that the general elections of 2015 comes out much better than that of the previous election. Speaking... Read More

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January 26, 2015

Charles Soludo: Neither Jonathan nor Buhari can deliver on election promises – here’s why

by Charles Soludo I need to preface this article with a few clarifications. I have taken a long sabbatical leave from partisan politics, and it is real fun watching the drama from the balcony. Having had my own share of public service (I do not need a job from government), I now devote my time... Read More

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January 20, 2015

INEC registers underage politicians to contest 2015 elections

by James Sambo Several underage politicians from about 13 political parties, have been listed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to contest the two arms of the National Assembly, the Senate and the House of Representatives, at the general elections on February 14. The electoral body released on its website, the final list of candidates for... Read More

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January 14, 2015

“Our nation will not disintegrate after the elections” – David Mark declares

by James Sambo Senate President, David Mark has assured Nigerians that the nation will not disintegrate after the general election in February. Mark urged the Federal Government and the Armed Forces to increase their efforts to rescue the Chibok girls abducted from a school in Borno State 8 months ago, and also to win the... Read More

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January 10, 2014

Opinion: Prophecies can solve all Nigeria’s problems in 2014

by Ayiba Tare Ojukosin If you’re outside Nigeria, you may mistake this as just a denomination’s declaration for the year, but it’s not. These are prophesies expected to come to pass within the particular year of course as these special preachers like to add, “we all as a country, fast and pray to avert them.’’... Read More

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