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On course: Edo election is peaceful so far

by Isi Esene The Edo election have gone off to a peaceful start. There is a high voter turnout and materials were supplied by early by INEC in many polling…

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Massive deployment of soldiers: As Edo decides on governor today

by Isi Esene There is a massive deployment of armed men in the streets of Edo State in preparation for the governorship poll which takes place today. The military men…

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I want to vote too – Prof. Jega protests

by Stanley Azuakola The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, has said that allowing electoral officers to vote will give the electoral process more credibility.…

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Conflict of interest? PDP to host INEC auditors with N13 million

by Stanley Azuakola We cannot know for sure how much is squirreled away in the coffers of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). One thing we do know is that the party’s National Auditor,…

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Move over, INEC! Boko Haram postpones elections in Borno

by Hauwa Gambo It's a 'hell no' from the Borno State government on the prospects of conducting local government elections in the state anytime soon. The reason? Well, this is…

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Sticks and stones? Convoy of INEC boss stoned in Jigawa

by Lekan Olanrewaju The streets of Jigawa aren't safe if you're the head of the electoral board of the country. Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Attahiru Jega…

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: INEC says “2015 elections will be the best in history”

by Lekan Olanrewaju Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, asserted that the 2015 elections will be "the best in the history of the country". Speaking Thursday in Paris, at…

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Sacked governor wins re-run election in Kebbi …. We will not contest result, says CPC

by Lekan Olanrewaju Former governor of Kebbi state, Saidu Dakingari was yesterday announced as the winner in the governorship re-run election held yesterday. According to the Chief Returning Officer of…

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“There are still enormous tremendous challenges ahead of us”- INEC boss tells new Commissioners

by Lekan Olanrewaju The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega has sworn in five newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners. At the inauguration ceremony which took place on Monday,…

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