2019 Elections News, Photos, Gist & Gossip (Page 28)

I Would Rather Resign Than Postpone Elections - Prof. Jega

[size=9pt]«§» 5 February 2015[/size] The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega has threatened to rather resign his appointment than postpone the scheduled February general elections. He said nobody's demand, including that of the National Counc...
Breaking!!! Federal Govt to Postpone Elections, Gives New Date

Federal Government to postpone elections – the Federal Government is set to shift the election date., Citing the need to defuse the rising tension in the land, among other reasons, the Federal Government is set to shift the coming polls by six weeks. The presidential and National Assembly ...

Political Parties, Presidential Candidates Want Elections Postponed

AFTER series of protest, a total of 16 registered political parties and four presidential candidates yesterday joined the call for postponement of the forthcoming general elections. The presidential candidates, including Godson Okoye of the United Democratic Party (UDP), Sam Ekeh of Citizens Popula...
NLC Warns Against Postponement Of General Elections

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), yesterday warned the Independent National Electoral Commision (INEC) not to postpone the general elections slated for February.In a statement by the union, it argued that though the dangers in the land were unmistakably real, there were greater dangers in postponi...
February Elections: FG To Decide On Closure Of Schools Today

The Federal Government will today decide on whether to close both private and public schools in the country ahead of the general elections.There has been calls by students, parents and other stakeholders for the schools to shut for at least two weeks as recent developments within the country had cl...
Buhari Tells Jonathan To Call Asari Dokubo and Tompolo To Order Before Elections

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LOL: EU Mission Rules Out Monitoring Elections In Northeast

The EU Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) on Monday ruled out the possibility of monitoring the forthcoming general elections in the North-East part of Nigeria due to insecurity in the region.The Chief Election Observer for EU, Mr Santiago Ayxela, said this in Abuja during a courtesy visit to th...
2015 Elections: Jega And His Commissioners In A Shouting Contest [Photos]

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Jega Insist That Elections Will Hold As Earlier Scheduled

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Friday, rejected the call for the postponement of the presidential election and declared that Nigerians will vote their next leader on February 14.INEC Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, made the declaration in Abuja, at a workshop organised by ...
US Secretary Of State, John Kerry Plans To Visit Nigeria Over Upcoming Elections

America's Secretary of State, Senator John Kerry is scheduled to visit Lagos, Nigeria, tomorrow(25/1/2014) over the forth coming elections.During his visit, the American Senator will meet with presidential candidates, Pres. Goodluck Jonathan and Mjr. Gen. Buhari to discuss the importance of con...

Jonathan Plotting To Postpone Elections 'Cos Buhari Fills Him With Terror – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the call by the National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki, for the postponement of next month’s general elections, which he said would give the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), more time to distribute all Permanent Voters Cards ...
Nigerian Elections Debate Group Says There Will be a Presidential Debate

The Nigerian Elections Debate Group (NEDG), an independent coalition of radio and television broadcasters, media, and civil society groups has announced there will be a presidential debate afterall.According to reports, the group says the 2015 presidential debates would be held on January 28th and ...
LMAO! Ogun State, Gubernatorial Candidate Could Not Speak English At Elections Debate

A mild drama occurred on Tuesday at the political debate organised by the Committee for Defence of Human Rights, CDHR, Ogun State Chapter, for governorship candidates, as one of the contenders found it difficult to boldly face the public and attend to questions.The debate which took place at DLK Eve...
WHY? Don’t Hold Elections In Adamawa, Governor Begs INEC

The Governor of Adamawa State, Mr. James Ngilari, has begged the Independent National Electoral Commission not to hold elections in his state in February.He asked the commission to suspend all elections in his state till April.Ngilari spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at a stakeholders’ workshop on, ‘I...
Why Elections Are Rigged In Nigeria – Jega

The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega has described Nigerian politicians as “too difficult to handle,” as they cut corners, offering bribes and threats to officials of the commission because they see elections as investments and would do any...
Why I Can’t Cancel My February 14 Show Cos Of Nigerian Elections - Basket Mouth

Basket Mouth has stated why he cannot cancel his February 14 show billed to hold in London the same day Nigeria’s presidential elections will hold, despite people clamouring that the comedian must cancel the show and perform his civic duties by voting. Here’s the reason he stated to SaturdayBea...
2015 Elections: God Can Use His Enemy To Fulfill His Will

THE General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E.A Adeboye, has said only God knows Nigeria’s next president, adding that He can even use His enemy to fulfill his will.Adeboye made the submission on Thursday, at the just-concluded two-day Bible study programme organis...
Top Abuja Politicians Are Selling Their Lavish Houses To Fund Elections

In a desperate bid to raise funds ahead of February 2015 general elections, politicians seeking or sponsoring candidates for elective posts have started selling their property in major cities of the country such as Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. Investigation by PUNCH revealed that the development ...
INEC Chairman, Prof Attahiru Jega Falls Ill As Elections Draw Nigh

House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters had to yesterday postpone it planned meet with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and stakeholders due to the ill health of INEC Chief.INEC chairman, Prof Attahiru Jega has according to sources fallen ill.The committee led by...
Only The Courts Can Disqualify Buhari From Contesting In The Elections- INEC

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Plans To Rig 2015 Elections With Photochromic Ballot Papers Uncovered

In desperate bid to return President Jonathan back to power come May 29, 2015, a powerful delegation from the presidency on Wednesday met with officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja.The meeting which took at the commissions at about 12pm today discussed how photo...
2015 ELECTIONS: 10 Parties Withdraw Candidates – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that at the expiration of its deadline for the withdrawal and replacement of presidential and National Assembly candidates on Tuesday, 10 political parties have written to the commission indicating their readiness to withdraw some of th...
Meet The 11 Presidential Aspirants For The 2015 Elections As Released By INEC

[size=25pt] VIEW FULL LIST HERE [/size] As 2015 general election draws nearer, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have released the list of the candidates to contest for 2015 Presidential election.The submission of the names to INEC closed on December 25 and Nigerians have seve...
APC Assure Nigerians Violence-free Elections, Urges PDP To Do Same

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has assured Nigerians and the international community that it will do all in its power to make sure the 2015 general election is violence-free, saying the rising apprehension about the polls among the populace is inimical to the conduct of a successful election.I...
2015 Will Be Worse Than 2011 Elections: Jonathan, Buhari Must Sign MOU - Akinyemi

The attendant violence that will follow the 2015 general election will be horrendous and worse than the aftermath of the 2011 elections, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, has predicted. He hinged his forecast on the illegal massive importation of arms and ammunition.He stat...
2015 ELECTIONS: Jonathan Receives N21.27bn Donations To Campaign Against Buhari

President Goodluck Jonathan’s reelection bid received a major boost on Saturday, as businessmen, multinational organisations, interest groups and individuals donated the sum of N21.27bn to support his campaign for the 2015 presidential election.The naira rain was at the Peoples Democratic Party ...
HURRAY! Nigerian Prison Inmates Now Have The Priviledge To Vote During Elections

Justice Mohammed Lima of the Federal High Court in Benin, Edo State, yesterday ruled that inmates of all prisons across Nigeria have the right to vote in all elections conducted in the country.The suit was filed by Victor Emenuwe, Onome Inaye, Kabiru Abu, Osagie Iyekepolor, Modugu Odion (for and on...
2015 ELECTIONS: Obanikoro Wins As Court Stops Agbaje As PDP Guber Candidate

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to maintain status quo on the contentious gubernatorial primary election held in Lagos over a week ago.The court has fixed December 23, for INEC and the PDP...
Divine Politics?: Buhari Asks Pastor Adeboye To Pray For Him Ahead Of Elections

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2015 ELECTIONS: APC Leaders Still On The Search For Buhari’s Running Mate

A marathon meeting by the leaders of the All Progressives Congress ended in the early hours of Tuesday (today) without a consensus on the running mate for the party’s presidential candidate, Maj.Gen. Muhammadu Buhari.PUNCH reports that unlike the national convention/ primary which produced Buhari...

2015 ELECTIONS: Buhari Tells Tinubu To Decide On Who To Pick As Vice-President

Former Head of State and flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2015 presidential election, Muhammadu Buhari has given party leader the prerogative to choose his running mate, according to a report by online news platform, TheCable.Although the closeness of Rivers State Governor...
2015 Elections: Atiku Abubakar Has Declared He Will Be Running for Presidency

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar formally declared his intention to contest for the upcoming 2015 presidential elections on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made this declaration yesterday at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja.In his speech, Atiku acknowledged the struggles of ...
Association of Witches- Jonathan has won 2015 elections in the spiritual realm

Inner Coven Society Worldwide, a non-political affiliate and association of witches, said there was no vacancy in Aso Rock, come 2015 presidential election.According to the society, it had been revealed that the election had been concluded in the spiritual realm and won by President Goodluck Jonath...
PDP's Candidate Ayo Fayose Beat APC's Kayode Fayemi To Win Ekiti State Elections

Few hours after the candidate of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, was declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as the winner of the June 21 governorship election in Ekiti State, western Nigeria, the incumbent governor, Kayode Fayemi has released a ...
SSS Arrests Asari Dokubo Over Inciting Comment On 2015 Elections

After series of deliberations by PDP agents in Abuja on whether or not he should be arrested since he is one of those speaking in favour of President Goodluck Jonathan, the SSS on Thursday finally summoned courage to pick up Niger Delta Militant leader, Asari Dokubo, and took him to their office for...
CORRUPTION: INEC Registered A Plate Of Rice As A Voter In Anambra Elections [Pix]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presented a bowl of rice as one the registered voters during the recently concluded gubernatorial election in Anambra State. The bowl of rice pictured in INEC’s voter’s roll was registered as a 37 year old male voter in Umuerodili towns...
I Rigged The Senatorial Elections In Favour Of My Candidate - Gov. Akpabio

Akwa Ibom State Governor Godswill Akpabio has confessed to manipulating the result of a 2007 Peoples Democratic Party senatorial primary election in the state by single-handedly replacing the winner with the name of his preferred candidate. Akpabio, who is also the PDP Governors Forum c...
CONGRATS!! Barrack Obama Obama Wins USA Presidential Elections

The Results are in. Congrats to the president! I am GLAD to post that US President, President Barack Obama, has emerged the winner of the 2012 US Presidential Elections! The father of two defeated Republican candidate, Mitt Romney, in what what a close race all through. The President is yet to giv...
Comrade Adams Oshiomole Beats PDP In Edo State Guber Elections

Oshiomhole Projected Winner of Edo Gov ElectionGovernor Adams Oshiomhole has been projected the winner of the Edo State governorship election. The ACN candidate secured 431,536 votes from 17 of the 18 LGAs in Edo State results so far released. Major General Charles Airhiavbere of the PDP was a dista...
Three Policemen, INEC Officer Die In Boat Capsize During Edo State Elections

«§» 14 July 2012[size=11pt] Three policemen including two inspectors and one constable and an adhoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, have reportedly died in Ethiope River while taking electoral materials to riverine communities in Ologbo, Ikpoba Okha Local Government...