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2023 Elections: Court okays suit seeking to void nomination of all APC candidates; It’ll be difficult convincing voters PDP can rescue Nigeria – Wike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
2023 Elections: Court okays suit seeking to void nomination of all APC candidatesNSCDC CG Commander’s wife kidnapped in NasarawaFEC approves Nigeria’s first ‘sports as business’ policyIt’ll be difficult convincing voters…
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Accountability is Nigeria’s number one problem
If you've asked an average Nigerian the problems facing the country, their response would range from Venus to Mars. Everyone seems to have an opinion, based on personal experience or…
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For James Faleke, personal interest comes first and not the people
It is 2018, the year preceding the 2019 general elections and all parties are filling up candidates for all positions in accordance with INEC directives. In Lagos state, the ruling…
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OneVoice is asking you to join your voices in next year’s elections
‘The future of this vast country must depend, in the main, on the efforts of ourselves to help ourselves.’ - Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Nigeria’s First Prime Minister A year ago…
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We will protect you from IPOB | NOA tells Anambra voters
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has urged voters in Anambra to come out and vote during the forthcoming Anambra governorship election. This comes after the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) threatened…
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INEC orders removal of 109 foreigners from voter’s register
As part of its efforts to clean up the voter's register, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ordered the removal of names of 109 non-Nigerians. This was disclosed in…
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Is the White House really in chaos? Majority of voters in this poll think so
President Trump keeps trying to tell us there's no chaos, but we're not sure who he's trying to convince, Americans or himself? Voters in a new POLITICO poll disagree with…
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Move over Boss Nation! Team Debie-Rise is on ghost mode and they’re ready to steal the show
We all watched the Underdog story yesterday. Trust that we were just as shocked as you when Boss Nation released a video detailing TBoss' journey on the show with emotive…
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Buhari orders use of national identification number for voters’ authentication
Vice President, Yemu Osinbajo on Thursday revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered that the National Identification Number be used for voters' authentication in subsequent elections. Osinbajo who was represented…
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#OndoDecides: Card readers malfunction at some polling units
The Ondo gubernatorial election has kicked off peacefully in most polling centres across the state. But according to Premium Times, the failure of card readers appear to be slowing down…
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290 votes, N3bn | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
290 - the number of electoral votes gained by president-elect Donald Trump surpassing the 270 needed to win the election. Opponent, Hillary Clinton got 228 votes. 46.9% - the percentage…
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INEC worried over cash inducement to voters
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed worry over cash inducements to voters by political parties and their candidates. The commission’s deputy director on voter education and publicity, Nick…
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Opinion: Nigerian voters don’t decide who wins an election
In any democratic election, the electorates (voters) determine the outcome of such elections and because of this privilege, they are treated like mini gods by politicians in other more civilised…
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#NigeriaDecides: Ebonyi residents fail to leave their homes to vote – Here’s why
by Anike Jacobs The governorship and State House of Assembly election in Ebonyi State has witnessed a low turnout of voters as hundreds of eligible voters did not come out…
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No stopping him: Pres. Jonathan votes despite initial challenges (PHOTOS)
by Chinwe Okafor President Jonathan has finally casted his vote at Ward 13, Unit 39 Otuoke, March 28. It would be recalled that after a grueling wait and issues surrounding…
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Kole Omotosho: The trouble with government of the people, buy the people
by Kole Omotosho Political parties are blamed for buying people. What about blaming these royal fathers for allowing themselves to be bought? Who do they vote for on the polling…
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We’re ready for 2015 elections – Police boss
by Isi Esene The Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba has assured Nigerians of a hitch-free election as citizens go to the polls next year. Abba gave the assurance in…
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Nine nabbed in Delta for making away with permanent voters’ cards
by Azubuike Azikiwe The police in Delta State have arrested nine persons for allegedly stealing about 1301 permanent voters' cards meant for distribution in Ughelli South and Ethiope West local…
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And one more thing: Did you see the ‘Omisore groundnut oil’ for Osun voters (LOOK)
by Kolapo Olapoju Osunstate governor, Rauf Aregbesola shared odourless fufu, while the People's Democratic Party candidate, Iyiola Omisore was the better giver; sharing rice and cooking oil. Maybe Omisore…
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“People will be shocked when I win Osun election” | The Labour Party candidate is in another world
by Godwin Akanfe The Labour Party, LP, candidate in the August 9 governorship election in Osun State, Fatai Akinbade, has shrugged off his poor rating in a voters’ survey…
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Tunde Fagbenle: Why we must join the ‘voter-values volunteer force’
by Tunde Fagbenle Granted that Ayo Fayose had a peculiar appeal (some say “hold”) on his people, and granted that there were other factors that conspired against Dr.…
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‘The law does not frown against taking charms to polling booths’ – Aregbesola advises voters
by Zara Mustapha Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state has urged residents of the state to go to polling booths on August 9 armed with protection from charms to verses from…
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PHOTO: Tinubu visits Magnus Abe in London hospital
Bola Ahmed Tinubu, National Leader of the APC and Rotimi Amaechi by Akan Ido Leader of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu has visited the recuperating…
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WATCH: This is how the ‘Save Rivers’ rally got disrupted by police
by Adeola Balogun Reports were made earlier today as to how police officers in Rivers disrupted a rally organized by the All Progressives Congress. The "Save Rivers" rally was due…
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‘It’s not true, Magnus Abe was not shot’ – Police deny shooting senator
by Oge Okonkwo The Rivers State Police Command has denied allegations that an operative shot and wounded a member of the National Assembly, Magnus Abe. The command made this statement through…
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Opinion: Let’s face facts, Anambra election was not free and fair
by Moshood Isah No doubt, INEC is still far away from conducting a free and fair election in the country. There are little positives to take away from the Anambra…
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INEC must tell us who sabotaged Anambra election – Lai Mohammed
by Akintomiwa Agbaje The debate on the outcome of governorship election that held in Anambra state about a week ago continues to fester. [READ:“Where did they get the results?”: Scores…
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Opinion: Another election, another blunder by INEC!
by Levi Obijiofor Would Jega accept responsibility for the botched governorship election in Anambra State? No, he won’t. It is just not his style. He is too perfect to be…
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#AnambraElection: Drama as INEC drags 183 fake observers to court over forgery and possession of arms
by Akan Ido 183 people accused of forging observer accreditation materials and possession of arms have been arraigned before in Magistrate Court 2, Owerri, Imo State. The suspects were arrested…
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Okey Ndibe: INEC’s outing in Anambra is nothing short of awful
by Okey Ndibe If INEC couldn’t conduct a hitch-free, credible election in Anambra, what are the odds of its handling the fast-approaching 2015 nation-wide elections with any integrity? If the…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy