D-Day: INEC Set To Decide The Fate Of February 14 Presidential Election Today

Nigeria's election commission will on Saturday announce whether or not it will postpone national polls set for February 14, a spokesman said.The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, met Nigeria's powerful Council of States on Thursday to discuss the country's...

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Football Rumour For Saturday: Dani Alves To Sign For Manchester United, Di Maria To PSG.

The agent of Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 21, believes he will break Cristiano Ronaldo's £80m transfer record if he leaves the Italian club this summer. (Daily Express) Chelsea are considering a surprise move to bring Wolfsburg midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, 23, back to the club. (Sportwereld - in...

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Election 2015: The Winner Takes All Election, By Akin Osuntokun

Politics is inherently conflict-ridden with a dual and contradictory potential to either serve as a conflict resolution mechanism or generate a momentum for the escalation of conflict to crisis and ultimately to catastrophe.The election of Barack Obama, the first African-American, to the office of the...

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Just In: Elections Petitions Tribunal Sitting In Osogbo Begins Delivering Its Judgement

The Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Osogbo over matters arising from Osun State governorship election held on August 9th 2014, has begun delivering its final judgment. The Chairman of the tribunal, Justice Elizabeth Ikpejime and other members of the panel filed into the courtroom at High Court...

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Exclusive: Election Postponement And The Position Of The Law By Peace Njoku

As we approach the February 14 commencement of elections in the Federal Republic Of Nigeria, there has been speculation in certain quarters that elections should be shifted to another date. But, what are the possible implications of election postponement?This article highlights four among many:1. Only...

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‘Democracy is All About Freedom’ - President Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan promised Nigerians they would continue to enjoy freedom as contained in the law of the country under his leadership, if re-elected.  President Jonathan made this pledge at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign in Dutse, Jigawa on Wednesday. Jonathan made it clear...

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2015 Poll: Globally Respected Think-Tank, Brookings Predicts Victory For Jonathan

The world's most influential think-tank based in the United States, Brookings, have projected a President Goodluck Jonathan victory over the opposition candidate's Gen. Muhammadu Buhari in the forthcoming general elections which it suggests would be keenly contested.According to a statement, the analysis,...

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Truth And Consequences In Nigeria – Focus On Buhari By Sara Kavemi

If you care about human rights and if you care about democracy, you need to be watching the upcoming Nigerian presidential election very closely. You should also take note that the Western media's coverage of the election has largely, without explanation, omitted a few critical facts. And as Nigerians...

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Presidential Debate: General Buhari’s Boycott Is Disappointing – By Chekwas Okorie

Presidential candidate of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Chekwas Okorie, has stated that the boycott of the scheduled presidential debate being put together by the Broadcast Organisation of Nigeria (BON) and Nigeria Election Debate Group (NEDG) by the All Progressives Congress' (APC) presidential...

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Just In: Lagos State Government Declares Today A Work-Free Day For Its Workers.

The Lagos State Government has declared Friday (today) a work-free day for its workers, The PUNCH reports. A statement by the Head of Service, Mrs. Oluseyi Williams, said the government was desirous of ensuring that all public servants in the state participated in the voting process. The statement...

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