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 9, 2015

No (more) shaking: Pres. Jonathan says handover date is sacrosanct

by Kolapo Olapoju In spite of the shift in election dates by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), President Goodluck Jonathan, insists that his commitment to the handover date of May 29, 2015, remains unwavering. INEC had on Saturday, February 7, pushed forward the general elections from February 14 and 28 to March 28 and... Read More

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February 8, 2015

YNaija Analysis: Yesterday’s postponement reminds us – we urgently need to restructure Nigeria

by Cheta Nwanze “There’s a reason you separate the military and the police. One fights the enemies of the state, the other serves and protects the people. When the military becomes both, then the enemies of the state tend to become the people.” The above quote was made by the fictional character, Rear Admiral William... Read More

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February 8, 2015

Full text of Attahiru Jega’s election postponement speech (READ)

by Jewel Stephen On Saturday, February 7, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Attahiru Jega, announced the postponement of Nigeria’s general elections. Below is the full text of Jega’s address: Introduction We invited you here today to make known the position of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the timetable for the... 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

Tolu Ogunlesi & Japheth Omojuwa go in on ‘election postponement talk’ (TWEETS)

by Kolapo Olapoju Ever since the report of ‘possible election postponement’ was dropped through the grapevine, the internet has gone into overdrive with conversation, protest, arguments, counter-arguments on the subject. Two of the most vocal Twitter users harping on the election postponement brouhaha, are award-winning journalist, Tolu Ogunlesi and public speaker and columnist, Japheth Omojuwa.... Read More

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February 7, 2015

21 INEC RECs say no to election postponement

by Isi Esene Reports from Premium Times indicate that about twenty one Independent National Electoral Commission Residential Electoral Commissioners (RECs) have expressed their opposition to alleged plans by the Commission to postpone the February 14 elections for a few weeks. With 37 RECs covering Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja – this... Read More

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February 7, 2015

Exclusive: Buhari reacts to rumours of election postponement

by Isi Esene The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) has reacted to speculations over the postponement of the elections scheduled to hold on February 14, 2015. Buhari who has, alongside his party, expressed opposition to any form of postponement, spoke with YNaija.com moments ago to reiterate his opposition... Read More

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February 7, 2015

The AP is reporting INEC’s postponement as a forgone conclusion (READ)

by Damilola Jagun According to Associated Press (AP), the general elections has been postponed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). While many Nigerians are still trying to ascertain the validity of the report, AP, insists that the postponement is already a foregone conclusion… a done deal. Below is the report on the postponement as written... Read More

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February 7, 2015

The PDP chairman is begging for a postponement (TWEETS)

by Damilola Jagun While the Associated Press (AP), is reporting that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has postponed the general elections, the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Adamu Mu’azu, is urging the commission to “do the right thing.” He put out a couple of tweets on his Twitter page, saying that 34.5%... Read More

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February 7, 2015

INEC pushes back / We have not (yet) postponed elections

by Kolapo Olapoju Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has reacted to the report by Associated Press (AP), saying the general election has been postponed. AP had reported that an official of the commission disclosed that the polls had been pushed forward. However, INEC, through its Twitter page, maintained that it had not yet made any... Read More

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February 7, 2015

AP Report: INEC will postpone the elections

by Kolapo Olapoju According to a report by Associated Press, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has concluded to postpone the February 14 presidential and legislative elections. The report stated that the postponement, which is for six weeks, is to give ample time for the multinational forces time to secure northeastern areas under the hold... Read More

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February 7, 2015

We can’t ensure security unless elections are postponed – Military (Report)

by Anike Jacobs Military service chiefs say they will not provide security on the 14th of February for the election poll if it is not postponed. In a letter sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the military said soldiers will not be available to provide security anywhere in the country if it goes... Read More

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February 7, 2015

“I’m optimistic that I won’t lose,” says Buhari

by James Sambo According to the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), “It will be too bad” if the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yields to pressure and goes ahead to push forward the general elections.” In an interview published on Reuters on Friday, February 6, Buhari expressed his optimism... 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

INEC is still meeting to decide if elections will hold o…

by James Sambo The chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, is to meet with the national electoral commissioners and with the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory on Friday, February 6, and Saturday, February 7, respectively. The purpose of the two meetings is for... Read More

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February 6, 2015

APC govs are cool with the outcome of yesterday’s Council meeting

by James Sambo The governors of the opposition party, All Progressives Congress, under the aegis Progressive Governors Forum, have expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the Council of State meeting which held on Thursday, February 5, at the State House, Abuja. Their reaction was communicated via a communiqué signed by Gov. Rochas Okorocha, Chairman of the... Read More

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February 6, 2015

We’re confused, why are govs Mimiko & Okorocha saying different things on election postponement? (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju During the Council of State meeting held on Thursday, February 5, members of the council were believed to have been divided over the possibility of the elections holding as scheduled on February 14 and 28. After the seven-hour meeting, a news conference addressed by Governors Olusegun Mimiko (Ondo); Rochas Okorocha (Imo); and... Read More

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February 4, 2015

It’s a lie! INEC refutes Reuters’ report of election postponement

by Kolapo Olapoju The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has refuted a report by Reuters, which insinuated that Nigeria may delay the general elections if permanent voters card distribution is too low. Reuters had quoted the National Commissioner of INEC, Amina Zakari, as making a statement about the potential postponement of the polls. A statement... Read More

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February 3, 2015

Police promise special protection for INEC officials, materials

by James Sambo The Inspector General of Police, IGP Suleiman Abba, has directed Special Forces in the Police, which include officers and men of Special Protection Unit (SPU) and Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) to provide special security for INEC materials and officials as well as its Ad-hoc staff during and after February, 2015 general elections.... Read More

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February 3, 2015

2015: Niger declares 2-day holiday for PVC collection

by Ranti Joseph Niger State Government has declared February 5 and 6 as work-free days to enable eligible voters collect their Permanent Voter Card ahead of the general elections. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Israel Ebije on Tuesday, February 2. The government said the holiday... Read More

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February 3, 2015

Ogun gov’t to declare public holiday for PVC collection

by Janet Joseph Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun on Monday, February 2, promised to declare a public holiday to enable eligible voters collect their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs. He made the announcement at Ajebo ward 11 in Obafemi/Owode Local Government Area of the State during his re-election campaign rally. He said the state government would not... Read More

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February 2, 2015

INEC explains why Fashola, Sultan of Sokoto haven’t received PVC

by Kolapo Olapoju The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the initial loss of data from its machine is behind the loss of finger prints of some Nigerians. According to the Commission, the loss is one of the reasons why the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, among others... 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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February 1, 2015

Haven’t gotten your PVC? Don’t worry, INEC has just the right solution

by Damilola Jagun As a result of the high number of registered voters without permanent voters card, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for collection till Sunday, February 8. The new date is a one-week shift from the earlier stipulated deadline of Januray 31st. The postponement was communicated ina statement by... Read More

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January 31, 2015

14,000 Permanent Voters Cards have been stolen in Rivers

by Azubuike Azikiwe As it stands, Rivers state has recorded the highest number of missing permanent voters card The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC in Rivers, has declared that about 14,000 PVC’s have been stolen. Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Gesila Khan, disclosed this on Friday, January 30, in Port Harcourt, saying that some... Read More

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January 30, 2015

2015: Presidency, PDP aren’t planning an election postponement protest, are they?

by Kolapo Olapoju In a bid to force a postponement of the general elections, the presidency and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have reportedly finalised plans to stage a series of protests against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to Presidency and PDP sources who spoke to Premium Times, women and youth groups across... Read More

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January 29, 2015

2015: Party leaders turn INEC briefing into a shouting match

by Kolapo Olapoju It was supposed to be a meeting to brief parties on the preparations for next month’s general elections on Wednesday, January 28, when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) met with the parties’ leaders in Abuja. INEC invited the parties for briefing on its preparations for the election, including the status of the distribution... Read More

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

This is what Fashola said as he picked up his PVC

No (more) shaking: Pres. Jonathan says handover date is sacrosanct

YNaija Analysis: Yesterday’s postponement reminds us – we urgently need to restructure Nigeria

Full text of Attahiru Jega’s election postponement speech (READ)

Opinion: How reasonable is the election postponement?

BREAKING: INEC postpones elections to March 28 (READ)

Tolu Ogunlesi & Japheth Omojuwa go in on ‘election postponement talk’ (TWEETS)

21 INEC RECs say no to election postponement

Exclusive: Buhari reacts to rumours of election postponement

The AP is reporting INEC’s postponement as a forgone conclusion (READ)

The PDP chairman is begging for a postponement (TWEETS)

INEC pushes back / We have not (yet) postponed elections

AP Report: INEC will postpone the elections

We can’t ensure security unless elections are postponed – Military (Report)

“I’m optimistic that I won’t lose,” says Buhari

Doyin Okupe list reasons why Presidency wants elections postponed

INEC is still meeting to decide if elections will hold o…

APC govs are cool with the outcome of yesterday’s Council meeting

We’re confused, why are govs Mimiko & Okorocha saying different things on election postponement? (READ)

It’s a lie! INEC refutes Reuters’ report of election postponement

Police promise special protection for INEC officials, materials

2015: Niger declares 2-day holiday for PVC collection

Ogun gov’t to declare public holiday for PVC collection

INEC explains why Fashola, Sultan of Sokoto haven’t received PVC

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

Haven’t gotten your PVC? Don’t worry, INEC has just the right solution

14,000 Permanent Voters Cards have been stolen in Rivers

2015: Presidency, PDP aren’t planning an election postponement protest, are they?

2015: Party leaders turn INEC briefing into a shouting match

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