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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…
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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…
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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…
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‘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…
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‘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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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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