The Igbo Improvement Union (IIU) has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against rigging the elections. In a communiqué issued after its meeting signed by its President General, Ugochukwu […]
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Nigerians and the politics of endorsements
Months and weeks to the presidential election, the polity has been bombarded with news of political endorsements from political parties, civic groups, socio-cultural groups, and even individuals who believe they […]
Journalists in last-minute scramble for INEC’s scarce accreditation forms
There was strong indication yesterday that many journalists from the print and electronic media, might not get accreditation to cover the presidential and National Assembly elections holding tomorrow in several […]
Sowore lays out three economic action plans at Lagos forum
The candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), Mr. Omoyele Sowore, has laid out his economic blueprint, as campaigns wind down ahead of tomorrow’s presidential and National Assembly elections. The post […]
Abia REC moves to check arson threats
Following arson attacks at some INEC offices nationwide and two weeks ago in Abia state, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Chief Joseph Iloh, has moved to check the menace even […]
Niger Delta Avengers backs Atiku for president
A rebel group in southern Nigeria that has carried out dozens of attacks on the oil industry declared its support on Thursday for the main opposition candidate in this weekend’s […]
Simultaneous accreditation, voting is invitation for rigging
This is not the first time I am contesting. I tried it for the first time in 2007; so this is my second attempt. I am an indigene of this […]
‘Let’s stop politics of money, vote-buying’
Deputy Chairman, All Progressives Congress’s (APC) Progressives Network, Awwal Garba, has urged politicians to desist from monetary inducement, saying this would… The post ‘Let’s stop politics of money, vote-buying’ appeared […]
Candidates, electorate’s health suffers as campaigns intensify ahead of polls
The elections are here again. On Saturday, February 16, 2019, Nigerians will choose whether to reelect President Muhammadu Buhari or to vote him out with their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs). […]
The magic of elections
Everyone must have observed around him a flurry of activities alias dividends of democracy with elections just next door! A case in point: Lagos-Badagry Expressway. The post The magic of […]