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#AnambraElection: APGA’s Obiano thanks INEC for providing a level playing ground
The flag bearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Willie Obiano described the November 16, governorship election as a sign of great things to come to the state. Chief Obiano…
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#Anambra Election: I did not rig alone, I was used and dumped – Arrested INEC official confesses
An electoral officer, Okeke Chukwujekwu, in charge of Idemili North local government area of Anambra State, is currently in police detention over his role in the November 16, governorship election in the…
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Okey Ndibe: INEC’s outing in Anambra is nothing short of awful
by Okey Ndibe If INEC couldn’t conduct a hitch-free, credible election in Anambra, what are the odds of its handling the fast-approaching 2015 nation-wide elections with any integrity? If the…
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INEC refuses to declare APGA’s Obiano winner after clinching majority votes
File photo The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has refused to declare APGA’s Willie Obiano winner of the Anambra gubernatorial election with majority votes of 174,710. This was because the…
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We screwed up – Jega admits INEC official compromised Anambra election
by NAN Police has confirmed the arrest of the Electoral Officer accused of deliberately compromising Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra state. In an interview Sunday, Attahiru Jega, chairman of the…
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#AnambraDecides: “INEC acted out a script” – APC gives reasons for calling for total cancellation
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded a total cancellation of Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State based on the massive disenfranchisement of people across the state, caused by the…
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“INVALID VOTES is scoring more than Ifeanyi Ubah” – See top 10 tweets on the LP candidate’s looming loss
by Chi Ibe The votes have not been counted, but it is clear, Labour Party candidate and business-man Ifeanyi Ubah is clearly not winning this election, save for some miracle.…
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INEC, refund my money – Anambra candidate, Ifeanyi Ubah is not even playing
by Chi Ibe Ifeanyi Ubah on AIT today The Labour Party candidate for governor in Anambra, Capital Oil boss Ifeanyi Ubah, is clearly disappointed in the election’s outcome (though yet…
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“Where did they get the results?”: Scores of women protest in Anambra, dare police to shoot (PHOTOS)
Hundreds of women Sunday marched on the streets of Awka, Anambra State capital, protesting alleged disenfranchisement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the governorship election. The women, most…
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Just In: INEC suspends final collation of results in Anambra
File photo The final collation of results of the Anambra elections which held yesterday has been suspended. This is due to the postponement of voting exercise in 65 polling units in…
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#AnambraDecides: Why I’m disappointed by INEC – Ngige
by Oge Okonkwo Governorship candidate in Anambra state under the umbrella of the All Progressive Congress (APC) , Chris Ngige has expressed his disappointment with the way Saturday's election was conducted.…
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Opinion: Tony Iredia and his hatchet job in Edo
by Andrew Igbinovia But like all bad losers, ever since, Oga Tony would not allow any opportunity pass without seeking to vent his anger and frustration on Oshiomhole even if…
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SNAPSHOT: Tight security in Anambra, APCs, police helicopters on standby
by Akan Ido As the Anambra governorship election takes place today, security formations in the state have been put on high alert to combat any form of disorderliness during the…
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Opinion: Is Justice Salami really a hero (or just for the APC)?
by Hakeem Baba-Ahmad Could the career-long, difficult personal relations between former Chief Justice Katsina-Alu and Justice Salami have survived all the checks and balances in the judicial system to have…
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Opinion: Revisiting Amaechi’s 2007 mandate
by Jite Ogunye There is a political crisis in Rivers State and obviously the PDP wants Amaechi out of power. The PDP will wish to have a deus ex machina.…
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Court of Appeal orders 10 Katsina legislators to vacate seats
by 'Jola Sotubo The tenures of some legislators in Katsina State have been forcefully terminated after the Court of Appeal in Abuja declared that they had held the positions wrongfully.…
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PDP crises: Double blow for ‘New PDP’ as INEC withholds official recognition
by Adeola Balogun The attempt by the new faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the leadership of Abubakar Kawu Baraje to seek official recognition from the Independent National…
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Dino Melaye: A Nation in dangerous rift
by Dino Melaye ...we are more shocked by the open confession of our own President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan at a Church service in Abuja that the alleged members of the…
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PDP crisis: Remove Oyinlola as National Secretary – Court orders
by 'Jola Sotubo The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have been ordered by an Abuja Federal High Court to remove the name of former…
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Opinion: Atiku, ‘new PDP’ and their crude antics
by Ocheme Eneoche But, even more worrisome is the motivational similarities of an agbero “takeover” with the Atiku led “putsch”. In terms of motivation, the first criterion for an agbero…
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Opinion: Gen. Buhari versus Buhari
by Bayo Oluwasanmi Before I’m mauled by angry Buhari apologists and censors and willing agents of secrecy and repression, hear me out. So don’t shoot me yet. At last, the…
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“Its constitution is forged and invalid”: New PDP faction wants INEC to deregister party
by 'Jola Sotubo The crisis plaguing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a turn for the worse yesterday as the recently created faction under the leadership of Abubakar Baraje…
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PDP crisis: The tearing umbrella and the intriguing story so far
President Goodluck Jonathan and Dame Patience Jonathan by Isi Esene The crisis rocking the ruling Peoples Democratic Party does not seem to be abating as dissenting characters in the party…
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Opinion: Is the ruling party gradually ruining or completely ruined?
by Emmanuel Onwubiko Why should an elected president of the federation or state governors be recognized as party leaders respectively in their zones of political influences even when the…
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Opinion: PDP, Jega and his conscience
by Ado Umar Mohammed The registration of the APC, a conglomeration of some opposition parties that seeks to wrest power from it, was certainly enough headaches for the PDP. That…
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BREAKING: Supreme Court upholds Mimiko’s election
The supreme Court has upheld the election of Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State. The Supreme Court has upheld the election of Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State and dismissed the…
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INEC gets registration applications from 10 parties, denies registering VOP
by 'Jola Sotubo The Independent National Electoral Commission yesterday issued a statement saying it had received applications to register 10 new political parties. Mr. Kayode Idowu, Chief Press Secretary to…
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#Anambra2013: Police arrest 100 ‘imported’ voters
by 'Jola Sotubo In a bid to curb electoral malpractice in the state, the Anambra State Police Command has apprehended more than a 100 people suspected to be "imported voters"…
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Opinion: Now that the APC has been registered…
Ahmed Razaq Oluwasanjo It is also important that APC should understand that the ultimate is not just dislodging the ruling party from power, but, crumbling their sophisticated system characterized by…
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Opinion: Why I am happy for the APC (even though I am not a member)
by Ose Oyamendan Whatever happens, the war drums are out now, 2015 is going to be the political war of all wars. Get your cameras ready and buy some earplugs…
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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