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Opinion: Integrity – The True Loser of 2019 Presidential Polls

27Feb

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Opinion: Integrity – The True Loser of 2019 Presidential Polls

Even before the polls were counted, president Muhammadu Buhari was 100% confident he was going to win. From where will that confidence be in a nation hardly thriving from division, disunity and economic woes? It’s definitely not from his performance and competency. The Economy, security and corruption in the nation have been worst in relative terms and places. The nation is plagued with more youth unemployment, more ethnic killings, more kidnappings nationwide, more poverty and widespread corruption in every small corner. The only source of his assurance therefore remains the INCUMBENCY FACTOR or precisely the offical corruption. From TraderMoni implemented in few months to election, to EFCC harassment of opposition finances, vote buying, use of public funds in mobilization for ca...

Nigeria: INEC Postpones Election Result Announcement to 11am Monday

24Feb

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Nigeria: INEC Postpones Election Result Announcement to 11am Monday

The Independent Electoral Commission has postponed to opening of the national collation center to 11am Monday morning. The commission had earlier told reporters that the collation center will be opening bu 6pm on Sunday 24th February 2019. With this shift, Nigerian's are concerned about what could happen to the results in the intervening hours. According to Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the reason for the postponement was because no state returning officer had gotten to Abuja with their results. In a different post, a concerned Nigerian, Jude Ndukwe had made a suggestion to INEC. He said "It was not easy, but Nigerians braved the odds, including intimidation and threats to their life, to come out and cast their votes for their preferred candidates at the 2019 presidential/national assemb...

Breaking News: Elections not Postponed – INEC

16Feb

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Breaking News: Elections not Postponed – INEC

Following a rumour that INEC might be thinking of postponing the Presidential and house of assembly elections, INEC has come out to refute the rumour. According to Mr. Festus Okoye, a National commissioner in charge of voter education, elections will hold as planned. he called on voters to ignore the rumour and come out for the elections. According to him, the meeting with stakeholders had nothing to do with a possible decision to postpone the elections. He said "Yes we are in a meeting but we have not taken such decision. We are in an election period, and as commissioners we have to meet every time”.

Breaking News: Nigerian Presidential Elections may be Postponed!

15Feb

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Breaking News: Nigerian Presidential Elections may be Postponed!

There are indications that the presidential and national assembly elections slated to hold tomorrow may be postponed. News reaching us has it that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is currently in a crucial meeting with stakeholders to determine the way forward. It is suspected that the reason for this may not be unconnected with the recent logistic issues INEC has suffered in various states. It will be recalled that some INEC offices had suffered fire incidences that destroyed critical electoral materials. Details of the outcome of the meeting will be made available as they emerge.

Nigeria: Tompolo Denies Endorsing Buhari

13Feb

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Nigeria: Tompolo Denies Endorsing Buhari

Following an earlier report that the one-time militant, Tompolo along with others endorsed the candidacy of Buhari for presidency, he has come out to deny this claim. In a short statement, Tompolo dubunked the claim, saying he knew nothing about the endorsement signed by Ebikabowei Victor Ben, a.k.a. Boyloaf. His statement which was released by his media adviser, Paul Bebenimibo read: "It must be pointed out that Tompolo has not been in touch with Boyloaf since 2015. Tompolo is not into endorsement politics. Tompolo is presently troubled with the way and manner his kinsmen in Gbaramatu kingdom are being harassed and intimidated by President Muhammadu Buhari’s military on a daily basis. “This same military harassed, brutalised and killed his father, Chief Thomas Ekpemupolo, in 2015...

Nigeria: Atiku not Constitutionally Qualified to Contest, He was Born in Cameroon

12Feb

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Nigeria: Atiku not Constitutionally Qualified to Contest, He was Born in Cameroon

Only natural born citizens by birth are valid and eligible source of producing a president in Nigeria. In an interesting twist, a news brought to the fore by Nnamdi Kanu regarding Atiku's birth appears to have brought up a constitutional concern. Following this revelation, a bishop wrote an article on Facebook explaining the constitutional implication of this. "People of God.. When someone talks, try and listen, understand and assimilate before you vomit a reply.. . Atiku Abubakar is a Fulani man as he said. He is from Adamawa state. He is a Nigerian today. He is the presidential aspirant of the PDP.. No one is taking all these a way from him.. . A referendum was held in British Cameroons on 11 February 1961 (today Marks it 58years) to determine whether the territory should join n...

Nigeria: Afenifere Endorses Atiku for President

12Feb

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Nigeria: Afenifere Endorses Atiku for President

Afenifere, the leading pan Yoruba group has in a communique released yesterday endorsed the candidacy of Atiku Abubakar. The communique is published below: At the General Meeting of the AFENIFERE held at Akure Ondo State at the Residence of the LEADER Chief RF FASORANTI OFR on Monday, 11th February 2019, it was Resolved as follows: 1. That we affirm the Resolution of the Leaders of Nigeria, consisting of the leadership of Afenifere, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Middle Belt Forum, Northern Elders Forum endorsing the candidacy of the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar GCON, Former Vice-president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and his Running Mate, Mr Peter Obi and recommending them to Nigerians in the Presidential ...

Breaking News: Ezekwesili Drops Out of Presidential Race to Give Room for a Coalition

24Jan

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Breaking News: Ezekwesili Drops Out of Presidential Race to Give Room for a Coalition

Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili has announced her withdrawal from the Presidential race. Her reason for withdrawing is to give room for a proper coalition that will have the muscle to defeat the People's Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress in the forth coming elections. The announcement was made through Ozioma Ubabukoh, the Obiageli Ezekwesili Presidential Campaign Organisation. According to the statement, this decision was reached after due consultations with Nigerians at home and abroad. A critical examination of Nigeria's electoral reality after the presidential debate which held on Saturday the 19th of January 2019 also influenced the decision. She said "This decision followed extensive consultations with leaders from various walks of life across the country over the past f...

Nigeria: Pst Chris Okotie Declares Intention to Contest the 2019 Presidency

15Jul

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Nigeria: Pst Chris Okotie Declares Intention to Contest the 2019 Presidency

Popular Nigerian Pastor, Chris Okotie has officially declared his intention to contest for the 2019 Presidency. Speaking in his Church today, he said his decision was based on the obvious need for intelligent and capable leadership in the country. He added that it was time to save the Nigerian dream from further worsening. On the issue of the party he would be contesting on, he said he had written to the ruling party APC and the main opposition party the PDP to adopt him as their candidate. He said "In sincere consideration I humbly and sincerely ask that the APC adopt me as the presidential candidate. I have extended the same gesture to the APC too. This is the time to demonstrate our love for this country."