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Election 2015, Elections, Latest Politics, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency
Wednesday, February 11th, 2015
The Campaign Organisation of President Goodluck Jonathan has described the endorsement of the Presidential candidate of the rival All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) by former President Olusegun Obasanjo as unfortunate. It nevertheless said that the former President should know that he has only one vote. The campaign organisation was reacting to the […]
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Election 2015, Elections, General Politics, Headlines, INEC Politics, Top Stories
Tuesday, February 10th, 2015
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has said he does not have any plan to embark on terminal leave. This was contrary to unsubstantiated report that Jega would proceed on a forced terminal leave on March 1. But Jega’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kayode Idowu, denied this saying his boss […]
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Armed Forces, Election 2015, Elections, INEC Politics, Latest Politics
Wednesday, February 4th, 2015
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, yesterday, adduced reasons armed military men should be allowed to mount sentry around polling centres during the forthcoming general elections. Speaking at a dialogue session the commission held with Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, accredited observers and political parties […]
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Election 2015, Elections, Headlines, INEC Politics, Nigerian Police
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2015
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba, has directed the Special Protection and Counter Terrorism Units of the force to provide special security for INEC officials during and after the forthcoming elections. The directive is contained in a statement issued by Mr Emmanuel Ojukwu, the Police Public Relations Officer in Abuja on Tuesday. The statement […]
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Articles, Columnists, Election 2015, Elections, Leonard K. Shilgba, PhD, NNP Columnists
Monday, February 2nd, 2015
By Dr. Leonard Karshima Shilgba | Yola, Nigeria | Feb. 2, 2015 – I am deeply concerned that at this time of political campaign, as it usually happens, the word “Christian” is loosely used in reference to certain candidates for elective offices in Nigeria. The church stands the risk of being used for very indecent […]
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Election 2015, Elections, Headlines
Monday, February 2nd, 2015
Football stars Joseph Yobo and Nwankwo Kanu were among the sportmen that supported the campaign of President Goodluck Jonathan in Port Harcourt, Rivers state on Wednesday. The former captains of the Super Eagles urged Nigerians to re-elect Jonathan on February 14. It will be recalled that an assembly of top sports stars and personalities across […]
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Election 2015, Elections, General Politics, Latest Politics, Presidency
Monday, February 2nd, 2015
The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), retired Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday said he would take practical steps to strengthen Nigeria’s economy if elected. Buhari made the pledge during a meeting with members of the Organised Private Sector at the Lagos State Government House, Marina, in Lagos. Reports showed that the […]
