Feyi Fawehinmi: The sins of 1999 must not be repeated in this election

by Feyi Fawehinmi If we made mistakes back then, it only becomes unforgiveable if we make the same mistake this time around again. My friend used to tell me about a guy who went on to become a Governor of one of the South West states in the 1999 election. Before he got the Alliance... Read More

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March 22, 2015

Opinion: Let’s discuss the PVC and the Card Readers

by Adetayo Adegbemle Needless to say that the introduction of the Card Readers by INEC is a novel idea and that it would go a long way to make the election rigging free, it is also important to critically analyze issues surrounding the use of the technology, especially taking into consideration the Nigerian environment and... Read More

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March 22, 2015

Opinion: Card Reader – Doing the right thing at the wrong time

by Umar Hassan A wise person never lets what he wants to happen to becloud the reality on ground. My people have a saying down here in the North-You can start to tell how good a Friday will be on a Wednesday. A wise person never lets what he wants to happen to becloud the... Read More

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March 19, 2015

Olusegun Adeniyi: What shall become of us when the madness is over

by Olusegn Adeniyi …politicians are no paragons of virtues anywhere in the world and it is not only in Nigeria that you see them demonise one another. But it is perhaps only in our country that such would become the only item on the campaign agenda… In October last year, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ)... Read More

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March 15, 2015

Simon Kolawole: ‘Petropathetic’ Syndrome – That’s what Nigeria has been suffering from

by Simon Kolawole Has anything changed today? Have we learnt any lessons? Have we changed our ways? I am sad to report that the petropathetic syndrome has even worsened. You have probably checked your dictionary and could not find the word “petropathetic” anywhere inside. I’ll be honest with you: I made it up. But “petropathetic”... Read More

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March 15, 2015

Opinion: My dear GEJ, of what use are the heavy books in your presidential goody bag?

by Adekoya Boladale As if there isn’t enough salt on my injury, when the waiters started distribution of the heavy goody bag, to my utmost dismay the contents were books, pamphlets and compact disc of the achievements and strides of the Jonathan administration. I hissed. ‘Yahaya, how are you doing?’ I asked. ‘Fine, oga’ he responded.... Read More

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March 11, 2015

5 grudges Gov. Akpabio has against card readers, INEC

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has expressed its reservation towards the use of card readers for the March 28 and April 11 general elections. The governors of the ruling party, who met in Lagos on Tuesday, March 10, also criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission and its chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega,... Read More

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March 3, 2015

Jega may be removed tomorrow… he has refused to pick GEJ’s calls

by Godwin Akanfe Despite assuring Nigerians during the presidential media chat on February 11, that he had no plan to remove the INEC chairman, Attahiru Jega from office, YNaija has reliably gathered that the Presidency is planning to remove Jega this week. President Goodluck Jonathan will force Jega to embark on terminal leave to pave... Read More

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March 1, 2015

Nigeria is too important to be toyed with – APC raises alarm over new plot to further postpone elections

by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) claims that the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan and the ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party, are pushing for a further postponement of the 2015 general elections. The opposition party stated that the PDP plans to manipulate the elections by forcing out Prof. Attahiru Jega, the Chairman of... Read More

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March 1, 2015

INEC Commissioner says politicians, ICT experts are in league to rig elections

by Iyobosa Omoregie A Resident Electoral Commissioner, has alleged that certain ICT experts and some desperate politicians have colluded to rig the forthcoming general elections. The REC in question, Mike Igini, who is in charge of Edo state, claims that the afformentioned groups have connived to truncate the efforts of the Independent National Electoral Commission... Read More

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February 28, 2015

Egghead Odewale: Election postponement – When logic is illogical

by Egghead Odewale Those who want to hide their mass behind one finger can continue to wager their lucks but the illogicalities of their actions, nay intentions, are not lost on those of us who are patriotic and ready to move the nation truly forward. Preparations for the coming General Elections have now reached fever-pitch... Read More

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February 27, 2015

Stupidity is when you go to London to campaign for people without PVCs – Duncan Mighty

by Chinwe Okafor Duncan Mighty is angry. He is angry with APC’s presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari who spoke at the Chatham House in London on Thursday, and he expressed that anger via his Instagram page. He posted a picture of himself with this caption, ”

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February 27, 2015

‘They hate the card reader’ – Oshiomhole likens PDP to armed robbers

by Azubuike Azikiwe Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state has stated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loathes Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs), and therefore is averse to its use in the forthcoming election. The governor also accused the ruling party of being petrified by the use of PVC because it would expose their alleged rigging... Read More

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February 25, 2015

YNaija Editorial: This is what the election postponement continues to cost Nigeria

Prior to the postponement of the general elections, speculation about a possible breakdown of law and order as well as social security had been mounting all over the country, a development which made a lot of citizens relocate from urban areas to their ancestral communities. The delayed elections have thus brought some relief to the... Read More

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February 19, 2015

Rev. Uma Ukpai bans church members without PVCs from taking holy communion

by Mark Bassey In a move to ensure that his members pick up their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), Rev. Uma Ukpai of the Victory Cathedral Fellowship Center in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, has announced that communion would not be served to those who don’t have theirs. Rev. Ukpai said this during a church service, stating that... Read More

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February 19, 2015

We want elections to hold, but we don’t have full control – Jega laments

by James Sambo Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has informed the Senate that as a result of the security challenges bedeviling the nation, only the service chiefs can guarantee if/when the rescheduled elections will hold. Jega made the comments on Wednesday, February 18, while being interviewed by the Senate... Read More

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February 16, 2015

Any voter with fake PVC would land in jail – INEC is serious about the elections

by Damilola Jagun The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo State, Ambassador Rufus Akeju, says the commission will prosecute any voters caught with fake Permanent Voter Card (PVC) during the general elections. Akeju made the disclosure to journalists on Sunday, February 15, in Ibadan, where he stated that INEC would not allow any form of... Read More

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February 16, 2015

PDP is using Igbo groups to buy PVCs – APC alleges

by Azubuike Azikiwe The Lagos state chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party, of using various groups and non-governmental organisations to purchase permanent voters cards from registered voters. The party made the allegations, while reacting to the claims made by the ruling party, saying that the opposition party planned to... Read More

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February 15, 2015

PVC Collection: Prove your allegations – INEC dares Fani-Kayode

by Kolapo Olapoju The Independent National Electoral Commission has implored the the Director of Media and Publicity of the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation, Femi Fani-Kayode, to go ahead and back his claim that the commission was deliberately preventing Nigerians from getting their permanent voters cards. Fani-Kayode made the allegation at a press conference... Read More

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February 14, 2015

Opinion: The role of youth in ensuring credible elections

by Yusuf Goje Our youth must understand the powers embedded in our votes and reject any enticement to sell it or engage in political apathy by not coming out to cast our votes or vote base on cheap sentiments. The run-up to this year’s general election has so far been replete with desperation, inordinate ambitions,... Read More

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February 12, 2015

Adeolu Oyebode: Letter to my President – That you may not be the last president of Nigeria

by Adeolu Oyebode My President, THAT YOU MAY NOT BE THE LAST PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA; AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA. Introduction: Permit me to share this heartfelt letter via this medium and for general public consumption. The challenge of giving & confirming the certainty... Read More

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February 12, 2015

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 10, 2015

PDP is buying PVCs with N10,000 – APC alleges

by Damilola Jagun The All Progressives Congress (APC) has claimed that suspected agents of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have begun purchasing permanent voters cards for the sum of N10,000. The party issued a statement on Tuesday, February 10, through its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, who also revealed that a company, Agro-Allied Communities Service... Read More

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February 9, 2015

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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February 9, 2015

This is what Fashola said as he picked up his PVC

by Damilola Jagun Finally, Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola, has collected his permanent voters card, Fashola picked up his card on Saturday, February 7, in Surulere LGA, where he expressed his disappointment at the postponement of the elections, which according to him, lacks merit. Fashola said the claim by the security agencies that they could... Read More

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February 6, 2015

PVC collection: Private sector advised to close early, as Lagos declares public holiday

by Ranti Joseph The Lagos State Government has declared Friday, February 6, as a work-free day for its workers. This was disclosed in a statement by the state Head of Service, Oluseyi Williams. The government also urged private sector employers to release their workers early to enable those of them who are yet to collect... Read More

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February 5, 2015

Vote the Naija love party this Valentine [DETAILS]

by Jewel Stephen You can now finally join a party that allows you express your love this Valentine regardless of the elections. It is your constitutional right to love and be loved so exercise it! Introducing, the Naija Love Party (NLP). The NLP is one that that promises to shower you with love and gifts.... Read More

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February 3, 2015

2015: Niger declares 2-day holiday for PVC collection

by Ranti Joseph Niger State Government has declared February 5 and 6 as work-free days to enable eligible voters collect their Permanent Voter Card ahead of the general elections. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Israel Ebije on Tuesday, February 2. The government said the holiday... Read More

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February 3, 2015

Ogun gov’t to declare public holiday for PVC collection

by Janet Joseph Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun on Monday, February 2, promised to declare a public holiday to enable eligible voters collect their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs. He made the announcement at Ajebo ward 11 in Obafemi/Owode Local Government Area of the State during his re-election campaign rally. He said the state government would not... Read More

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February 2, 2015

INEC explains why Fashola, Sultan of Sokoto haven’t received PVC

by Kolapo Olapoju The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the initial loss of data from its machine is behind the loss of finger prints of some Nigerians. According to the Commission, the loss is one of the reasons why the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, among others... Read More

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Feyi Fawehinmi: The sins of 1999 must not be repeated in this election

Opinion: Let’s discuss the PVC and the Card Readers

Opinion: Card Reader – Doing the right thing at the wrong time

Olusegun Adeniyi: What shall become of us when the madness is over

Simon Kolawole: ‘Petropathetic’ Syndrome – That’s what Nigeria has been suffering from

Opinion: My dear GEJ, of what use are the heavy books in your presidential goody bag?

5 grudges Gov. Akpabio has against card readers, INEC

Jega may be removed tomorrow… he has refused to pick GEJ’s calls

Nigeria is too important to be toyed with – APC raises alarm over new plot to further postpone elections

INEC Commissioner says politicians, ICT experts are in league to rig elections

Egghead Odewale: Election postponement – When logic is illogical

Stupidity is when you go to London to campaign for people without PVCs – Duncan Mighty

‘They hate the card reader’ – Oshiomhole likens PDP to armed robbers

YNaija Editorial: This is what the election postponement continues to cost Nigeria

Rev. Uma Ukpai bans church members without PVCs from taking holy communion

We want elections to hold, but we don’t have full control – Jega laments

Any voter with fake PVC would land in jail – INEC is serious about the elections

PDP is using Igbo groups to buy PVCs – APC alleges

PVC Collection: Prove your allegations – INEC dares Fani-Kayode

Opinion: The role of youth in ensuring credible elections

Adeolu Oyebode: Letter to my President – That you may not be the last president of Nigeria

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

PDP is buying PVCs with N10,000 – APC alleges

PDP wants INEC to address PVC distribution complaints nationwide

This is what Fashola said as he picked up his PVC

PVC collection: Private sector advised to close early, as Lagos declares public holiday

Vote the Naija love party this Valentine [DETAILS]

2015: Niger declares 2-day holiday for PVC collection

Ogun gov’t to declare public holiday for PVC collection

INEC explains why Fashola, Sultan of Sokoto haven’t received PVC

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