Nigeria Decides

Abraham Ogodo: Now that Buhari has accepted the devil’s offer for dinner

by Abraham Ogbodo The crowd currently building around President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, is not unusual. His victory wasn’t a fluke according to the narrative. It was carefully planned and delivered. At all stages, men, women and huge resources were involved. People invested heavily in the Buhari victory, and since it has turned out fruitful, investors... Read More

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Analysis: 10 things Jonathan did to unseat himself

by Prosper Ahworegba The seed for Jonathan’s failure was sown in 2011 when the opposition wore him the tags of ‘cluelessness’ and ‘kindergarten president’; tags that his media team miserably failed to take down. Dr. Goodluck Jonathan is the first Nigerian President to lose an election. It is a strange phenomenon in this clime... Read More

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Opinion: Where are the men who vowed to die for Jonathan?

by Tayo Ogunbiyi One vital lesson to be learnt from the loss of President Jonathan at the poll is the temporary nature of political power. If only we could allow this to properly sink in, no one would substitute God for a political leader who is here today, gone tomorrow. The March 28 presidential poll... Read More

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Linda Thomas-Greenfield: Dear Nigeria, thanks for making us proud

by Linda Thomas-Greenfield Despite some technical glitches, it is clear that technology and use of social media — INEC’s online posting of results for each polling unit, live tweeting of results, the use of biometric permanent voter cards and electronic card readers—improved efficiency and limited fraud. The world takes notice when Nigerians, citizens of Africa’s... Read More

Nigeria Decides

Opinion: 2015 – A dramatic end to a well-contested race

by Adisa Adeleye …in the midst of jubilation and gyration of party faithfuls in multi coloured dresses and the sorrowful stance of the election losers, one name remains golden in saving the soul of the country. President Goodluck Jonathan has turned to be a remarkable Statesman at the crucial moment. The dreaded 2015 elections have... Read More

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Opinion: These are the constitutional alterations that may soon be law in Nigeria

by Eze Onyekpere As we celebrate the successful conclusion of the presidential poll and the emergence of a President-elect in Muhammadu Buhari, it is imperative that we do not forget the matters of the moment and challenges that need to be addressed before the handover to a new President in May. These are matters of... Read More

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How democracy won Nigeria’s presidential election

It`s so important to say that this victory is not just for General Buhari and Professor Osinbajo alone, nor is it for the All Progressives Congress (APC) party alone. It is a victory for Nigeria. It is a victory both for those that lost the election and for those that won the election. It... Read More

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Opinion: How Igbo politics affects the rest of us

by Niran Adedokun Those who accuse the Igbo of not voting right in the last elections advocate a collaboration of the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria and that would have amounted to a conspiracy of the majority and an inherent entrenchment of the injustice that trails the history of this country. Since the... Read More

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Opinion: Counting the lives lost in election violence

by Kayode Komolafe The costs of the elections are not anymore limited to time, energy and money. Now, the costs could also be measured in blood and tears. This is a dark side of the nation’s political reality. There is justifiable euphoria in the land. The obvious reason is that the prediction of doom about... Read More

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Opinion: Prof. Jega’s silence on Akwa Ibom is a crime against democracy

by Inibehe Effiong Prof. Jega should rise above any primordial consideration and defend the integrity of INEC and the electoral process in Akwa Ibom State. My first physical encounter with the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega was on Saturday December 6, 2013 at Ugbegun in Esan Central Local Government Area... Read More

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Opinion: Is Pres. Jonathan’s concession really heroic?

by Jude ‘Feranmi “Defeat may serve as well as Victory, to shake the soul and let the glory out” – Edwin Markham The singular act of President Goodluck Jonathan of calling the now President Elect Muhammadu Buhari to concede defeat and wish him the best has generated so much debate that I consider it necessary... Read More

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Tunde Fagbenle: And Nigeria escapes the seemingly inevitable cataclysm

by Tunde Fagbenle Let no one be deceived that the probable horrendous cataclysm that has just been averted in Nigeria came merely because “it was never going to happen anyway,” as some would say; or because those beating the drums of war had no stomach for it. And without attempting to take away from the... Read More

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Simon Kolawole: Why Jonathan should hold his head high

by Simon Kolawole But Jonathan does not have to be ashamed of anything. He does not need to go back home with his head bowed. He does not have to cook up any excuses. He does not need to harbour any bitterness. Frankly, I felt for President Goodluck Jonathan after the results of the March... Read More

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Opinion: 10 reasons why Jonathan lost the election

by Muhammad Malumfashi In summary his 5 years would be remembered as one of the worst in the history of this nation. For ‘Corruption’, ‘Insecurity’, ‘Economy’. Nigerians can’t afford 4 more years of this administration. No way!! Jonathan: The man himself masterminded his own defeat it was clear that the Goodluck in Jonathan Goodluck was... Read More

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Opinion: Humour me, is Pres. Jonathan a hero or a villain?

by Abubakar Evuti It is true that many African leaders cling to power long after their mandates expires. And it is true that what President Jonathan did is uncommon and commendable but let us not behave as if in conceding defeat he did anybody, but himself, a favor. The anniversary of the sudden end of... Read More

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Opinion: Gen. Buhari’s long walk to victory

by Adams Abonu It was long in coming. The distance of the walk, the hindered pace and the hitherto lone path all made the walk long and lonely. But in the end, the finish line of victory was breasted to the expectation of believers in the New Nigeria project and the chagrin of naysayers... Read More

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Opinion: #NowThatYouAreThere – An open letter to Gen. Buhari

by Onyeka Ibeanusi I belong to the class of seemingly faceless Nigerians in the majority, who have always dreamed of a greater Nigeria; although we are not there yet, I know that we have taken a giant stride, a step further in the right direction of nation building. Dear General Muhammadu Buhari, First of all... Read More

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Opinion: Nigeria doesn’t need oversea voting… at-least not yet

by Adeleke Omotayo We might be miles behind crawling compared with West Europe & North America but certainly, Nigeria is on course. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in 2014 Turkish polls won his country’s first direct presidential election. About 2.7 million registered Turks in the diaspora were eligible to perform their civil right. It was the first... Read More

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Ralph Egbu: Who will give Abia a sound development master plan? (Part 1)

by Ralph Egbu Given the level of our social and economic development, some interventions from notable quarters can sometimes be counterproductive because of the level of emotions that can be stirred up. Today’s discourse was done many days before Saturday’s presidential election, yet, many things can be accurately foretold such as avoidable discrepancies marring what... Read More

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Abdulrahman Leme: For the love of country, keep voting for change

by Abdulrahman Leme Life as a Nigerian was promising, I was raised in a multi-cultural neighbourhood where respect for one another, discipline and tolerance were the hallmark of our peaceful co-existence. I had a passion for patriotism burning in me, each day I was looking at ways that I can contribute to make Nigeria better,... Read More

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#NoTime: PDP says Elder Orubebe is completely on his own

by Anike Jacobs The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has responded to the recent outburst of Elder Godsday Orubebe, its agent at the collation centre for election results. Orubebe caused a scene at the Abuja centre after he accused Attahiru Jega, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of bias. In response to the... Read More

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#NigeriaDecides: We can tell you what Gov. Fashola is doing right now… (LOOK)

by Anike Jacobs Lagos state governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola, sat glued to his TV set as Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission announce results. In a photo posted on Instagram, Fashola was spotted relaxing and making calls as results trickled in. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega announced preliminary results of... Read More

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Opinion: The probability of Mr. Fani Kayode’s 23 states claim is very low

by Abdulmumin Ajia, Ola Adeola Both of the two major gladiators in this contest would most probably meet the constitutional threshold but the candidate with the majority vote between the two would end up being duly elected President. First off, why does Mr. Fani – kayode need to insult his opponents in order to get... Read More

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Michael Ogundana: While we officially await the final results…

by Ogundana Michael …comparing this election to previous elections that had been conducted in the country since the beginning of the 4th republic, one can possibly say, that the country`s electoral process has improved and our democratic system is getting better. The voting process in the long awaited Nigerian presidential election has come and... Read More

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#NigeriaDecides: This is the House of Reps candidate ‘caught in possession of 4,000 PVCs’

by Anike Jacobs PDP reps candidate, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ujam, for Nkanu East/West Fed. House of Reps under PDP was allegedly caught yesterday by the military with 4,000 PVCs at Ozalla , Nkanu East Lga Enugu State. According to reports, he was apprehended by soldiers on Sunday at Ozalla, Nkanu East local government area of the state.... Read More

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Tolu Ogunlesi: #NigeriaDecides – Election lessons from Nigeria

by Tolu Ogunlesi …democracy is a “skill” that can only be mastered through constant practice. There’s still plenty for us to learn… Sometime today, barring any cataclysm, the Independent National Electoral Commission will announce the results of last Saturday’s elections, and declare winners. I shall resist the temptation to comment on the possible outcome.... Read More

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Opinion: Nigerian politicians suffer from a trust deficit

by Odusote Oluwakayode Our experience so far has shown that some citizens are more reluctant to experience the doubt, anxiety, and loneliness of distrust than an endorsement of candidates’ qualities In this recent political process, we have already witnessed the incursion of entertainers into partisan politics. This involvement and attachment to political parties has unfortunately... Read More

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Peregrino Brimah: Dear ruling cabal, disappear, for the masses are coming

by Peregrino Brimah Nigeria is about to experience a new day where our oil yield, 100%$ of it is for the masses; where our land is owned by the people and not cabal; where we farm natural seeds and not cabal GMO’s, where the masses decided and achieve in totality; where hooligans are no longer... Read More

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6 (other) things to do if you aren’t out there voting now

by Chinwe Okafor These set fall in numbers. Because it is either you weren’t able to get your PVC [a lot of people fall under this as well] or you do have your PVC and it your centre isn’t as close to you as your PVC is in your pocket or you just can’t be... Read More

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