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Jega honoured with 2 major international awards (PHOTOS)

Former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega has been honoured with two international awards for his role in the 2015 general election. Jega was on Tuesday, honoured with the 2015 Charles Manatt democracy award by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems, in Washington. He was also awarded with an integrity award by US-based Nigerian... Read More

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January 4, 2013

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“Excessive spending causes political violence” – IFES Country Director

by Emmanuel Okubenji The Country Director for the International Federation for Electoral Systems (IFES), Mr Charles Lasham, has attributed excessive spending during electioneering campaigns as one of the causes of political violence in Nigeria. Lasham said this earlier today in Abuja. He also said that the practice had also resulted in loss of lives, destruction... Read More

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