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“The acronym APC is our intellectual property” – CPC vehemently denies plans for name change
by Rachel Ogbu With the All Progressives Congress and the African People’s Congress bearing the same acronym, the APC, there are hints that former is considering a name change. The…
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Politics 101: Between dummies and neophytes, contenders and pretenders
by Ayokunle Odekunle On the last issue for determination, going by the above explanations, it is clear here that APC2 are DULY registered under the Law. While the APC2…
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Analysis: Time to enforce campaign finance laws
by Joachim MacEbong In the PDP, for example, to pick a nomination form for the State House of Assembly, you must part with the princely sum of N1m. Yes, N1m.…
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Lagos State Appeals Tribunal upturns Obanikoro’s victory, declares ACN candidate winner
by Akan Ido The decision by the lower election petition tribunal declaring Babajide Obanikoro (PDP) the winner of the 2011 chairmanship election in Obalende/Ikoyi Local Council Development Authority has being…
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Constitution violation: INEC could de-register ANPP
by Chi Ibe The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is yet to decide on a query issued to the All Nigeria Peoples Party, ANPP over constitution violation an offence which…
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Chukwuma Soludo: What Obasanjo and Yar’Adua told me
by Charles Chukwuma Soludo The president cut in, and pointing in my direction remarked: “We shall pray as you have requested but the problem with you people from Anambra is…
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There will be no room for multiple voting in 2015 – INEC
by Akan Ido The 2015 election is firmly in focus with several political parties jostling to be in poll position for the contest which promises to be a defining one…
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How fire burnt INEC HQ’s voter registry (PHOTOS)
by Isi Esene There was panic yesterday at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in Abuja, as fire gutted its registry department. The fire, which started…
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Square pegs – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze While it behoves me to point out that all the sources of this information appear to be Nigerian, I'd rather focus on the huge lesson we ought…
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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…
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New Year, new trees, new streets – and more, in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze One thing that is definitely not obeying the age-old economic laws of demand and supply however, is President Jonathan's much vaunted "second term". Happy new year to…
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Joy to the world! I saw Jesus when I was 3 years old – Kris Okotie
Okotie by Akan Ido Pastor Chris Okotie, the Senior Pastor of the Household of God, is always on the pages on newspapers and soft-sell magazines over one issue or the…
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No longer FRESH: INEC deregisters Kris Okotie’s party, 27 others
by Isi Esene The Independent National Electoral Commission yesterday deregistered 28 political parties including Fresh Party promoted by Pastor Kris Okotie. Also on the list of deregistered parties are Balarabe…
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Simon Kolawole: Obama is an inspiration, any day
Nigeria is like this today because the enemies of progress have been calling the shots in critical positions. No, no, no. I am not about to write a tribute to…
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#OndoElection: ACN, Accord party question Mimiko’s victory, head to election tribunal
by Isi Esene If you think opposition to the victory of Olusegun Mimiko's at the polls in the just concluded governorship elections in Ondo is dead and buried, then think…
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You’ve been served – Ex-corps member takes NYSC, INEC to court for negligence
by Rachel Ogbu Catherine Nzegwu, an ex-member of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has sued the NYSC and Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC for allegedly abandoning her following an…
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Ondo polls: Army, police declare readiness, threaten to deal with election thugs
by Isi Esene The Nigeria Police and the Army have threatened to decisively deal with any form of violence or breach of peace during Saturday's gubernatorial elections in Ondo State.…
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Eye on Ondo: “My party is 70 per cent on ground in the state” – Gov. Mimiko
by Isi Esene The Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has expressed his confidence in emerging victorious in the forthcoming gubernatorial elections in the state. The governor reportedly made this known…
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Nasir El-Rufai: Electoral Reforms (1) – To be or not to be!
The flaws in the electoral system are known to almost every politically conscious Nigerian. Massive bribing and rigging, thuggery, insecurity during elections and the incompetence of the Independent National Electoral…
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Edo State: Missing body of dead INEC staff found after weeks of search
by Isi Esene The missing body of the INEC staff who was involved in a boat mishap while on the way to performing his official duties during last month's…
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“Professor Jega must bear the full responsibility” – Oshiomhole reiterates criticism of INEC
by Adeniyi Abdul Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole has spoken on the reasons behind his strong criticism of the Independent National Electoral Commission at the start of the polls during…
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#EdoHasDecided: “I am encouraged to do better,” says Oshiomhole
by Isi Esene The winner of Saturday's governorship poll in Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that his victory will encourage him to do more for the people of the state.…
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#EdoHasDecided: “I won’t congratulate Oshiomhole yet” – Airhiavbere
by Isi Esene Many people in Edo State defied the rain showers and ran into the streets in wild jubilation after the current governor and ACN candidate, Adams Oshiomhole, was declared winner…
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#EdoDecides: We don’t have anything to say – PDP
by Isi Esene Many observers expected the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to release a statement throwing in the towel and accepting their loss when the results of yesterday's governorship elections…
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“PDP will win in Edo State” – See a timeline of Top 7 #EdoDecides quotes from this week
by Adeniyi Abdul The Edo State gubernatorial elections have come and gone with Adams Oshiomhole emerging victor and retaining his position. The elections weren't characterised as your typical Nigerian political…
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#EdoDecides: “Frenzied and desperate” – PDP spits venom at Oshiomhole
by Adeniyi Abdul It looks like it's business as usual with the PDP and ACN in Edo State, with the former accusing the latter of “frenzied and desperate antics of…
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#EdoDecides: “INEC is an embarassment” says Oshiomhole; alleges plot to frustrate voters
by Adeniyi Abdul Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomole has ripped into the Independent National Electoral Commission, declaring that the body had failed in several aspects regarding the conduct of the…
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#EdoDecides: Unofficial poll results
by Isi Esene Exit polls obtained from voters on ground in Edo State suggests a landslide win for Adams Oshiomhole of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN). Observers report a…
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#EdoDecides: Election results start to trickle in
by Isi Esene True to his words, the governor of Edo State after voting in Iyamho, his hometown has headed straight to Benin, the Edo State capital in a convoy…
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#EdoDecides: Voters complain of fake INEC registers
by Isi Esene The overall peaceful conduct of the Edo State gubernatorial elections is still being maintained. According to reports, from Benin City to Okada, accreditation of voters have been…
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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