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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Abdulrahman Abba: A tribute to the social media army of change in Nigeria
by Abdulrahman Abba “Social media are a catalyst for the advancement of everyone’s rights. It’s where we’re reminded that we’re all human and all equal. It’s where people can…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,”…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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