In a surprising twist, the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof Attahiru Jega, would have been abducted as plans to announce the results of the 2015 Presidential poll were on. The revelation: Jega was to be forced to resign or declare the election as inconclusive. Part of that plan was an attempt... Read More

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August 25, 2016

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Former INEC boss, Attahiru Jega has some advice for Buhari, Nigerians

The former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, on Wednesday said Nigerians must not allow themselves be held hostage by the recklessness of the past. Jega said this in a keynote address on “Broadcasting, Democratisation and the Challenge of the New Nigeria” at the National Broadcasting Commission’s Second Annual Lecture Series... Read More

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May 2, 2015

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Enemies within… and Jega | According to Bode George, this is why PDP lost

by Temitope Onitiju Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George, is of the opinion that enemies within the party and external factors like INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, were responsible for the subpar election performance After a meeting of the leaders of the PDP in the South West, George read out a communique, saying... Read More

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February 12, 2015

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Did APC have secret meetings with Prof. Jega? Well, the PDP seems to think so

by Ranti Joseph The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, of working with the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been holding secret meetings in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates and other unnamed cities to rig the forthcoming general elections. They were accused of... Read More

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February 9, 2015

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PDP wants INEC to address PVC distribution complaints nationwide

by Andem Effiong The PDP has called on INEC to use the shift of election dates to address complaints surrounding the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across the states. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, by the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, who reaffirmed the party’s readiness for the polls, adding... Read More

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September 15, 2014

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Jega on the hot seat: Ijaw group want him sacked

by Godwin Akanfe In reaction to the proposed additional 30,000 polling units to be created by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2015 general election, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, has called on the Presidency to sack the Commission’s Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, over an alleged gross misconduct in compliance with section... Read More

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August 21, 2014

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2015: Lagos, Kano have the highest number of registered voters

by David Cyril The National Electoral Commission (INEC) has put the current total number of registered voters in Nigeria at 70,383,427, of which Lagos with 5,426,391 has the highest number of registered voters in the country. Kano is said to have about 4,751,818, which makes it the second highest of registered voters in Nigeria, 2010... Read More

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December 8, 2013

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Edo names water project, school after Iyayi

by Oke Efagene Former ASUU president, Festus Iyayi, who passed away last month was yesterday laid to rest in his home town in Ugbegun, Edo State. To honour Iyayi, the Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, announced plans to immortalize the late activist and writer. The governor made this announcement during the reception held at Ugbegun... Read More

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November 17, 2013

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Salihu Lukman: Why ex-ASUU president, Prof. Iyayi made that ill-fated trip

by Salihu Lukman May the death of Prof. Iyayi awaken all of us to the need to discover new ways and methods of solving all our societal problems especially those created by the irresponsible conducts of our governments and leaders. The name Festus Iyayi symbolizes struggle for academic freedom, democratization of our educational system, national... Read More

‘How scheme to abduct former INEC Chairman, Jega, failed’

Former INEC boss, Attahiru Jega has some advice for Buhari, Nigerians

Enemies within… and Jega | According to Bode George, this is why PDP lost

Did APC have secret meetings with Prof. Jega? Well, the PDP seems to think so

PDP wants INEC to address PVC distribution complaints nationwide

Jega on the hot seat: Ijaw group want him sacked

2015: Lagos, Kano have the highest number of registered voters

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Edo names water project, school after Iyayi

Salihu Lukman: Why ex-ASUU president, Prof. Iyayi made that ill-fated trip

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