Ayo Balogun, Lagos – For three straight days, the private residence of the national leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has been under surveillance by battle-ready and helmet-wearing soldiers. A statement by Tinubu’s media aide, Sunday Dare said numbering close to 30 and riding in three patrol vans and an army […]
By Niyi Adeyi, Lagos – Against the background of the rife speculations over the likely sack of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has cautioned the Presidency against the move, saying the action if carried out, will confirm the suspicion that the present administration is not […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos – The All Progressive Congress (APC) Lagos Governorship candidate, Akin Ambode and his opponent in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Jimi Agbaje have signed a non-violence deal ahead of the April 11 governorship election in the State. The two governorship candidates signed the deal at the official residence of the United States […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos – Following the postponement of the election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the collection of the Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) to 8 March to allow more people to obtain their cards. This was contained in a statement issued by the body and signed by its Secretary, Augusta Ogakwu on […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen – Following Justice Ademola Adeniyi of an Abuja High Court last week’s ruling granting prayer that its Presidential candidate, Gen Muhammadu Buhari (rted), be served via substituted means on the eligibility or otherwise to contest March 28 election, the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), has filed parallel suit to challenge the ruling. […]
By Ignatius Okpara (Enugu), Funmi Adeyi (Lagos) – Nigerian service chiefs have come under serious attack over their involvement in the postponement of the Nigeria’s general elections. Despite assurances from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that It is ready to conduct the Saturday’s polls, the military however forced the electoral body to shift the polls […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji – Following the sudden postponement of the February general elections, Nigerians have been advised to remain resolute, resist provocations, as well as sustain trust in the entire democratic process and the country’s electoral body – the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC). The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (rted) […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola has said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was ambushed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Federal Government which led to the postponement of the polls. Fashola expressed disappointment at the rescheduling of the General Elections by INEC on grounds of insecurity, describing […]
By Prof R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria – In the late hours of Saturday February 7, 2015 Prof Athahiru Jega, the Chairman of the Nigeria’s electoral board INEC, officially announced the shift of election timetable by six weeks. The announcement came after a prolong meeting we understand that had taken place between INEC officials […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The United States of America has expressed disappointed by the decision to postpone Nigeria’s presidential election by six weeks. This was contained in a statement issued by US Secretary of State, Mr John Kerry. He noted that Political interference with the Independent National Electoral Commission is unacceptable. “It is critical that […]
Ayo Balogun, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the postponement of the February 14 elections describing it as a major set back for the country’s democracy. The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Attahiru Jega who had insisted that the commission was ready for the election announced the shift […]
*Presidential, National Assembly Elections To Now Hold March 28 *Governorship Polls Hold April 11 Ayo Balogun, Abuja – Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Athahiru Jega has officially announced shift in the election timetable, with the Presidential and National Assembly election now to hold on March 28. Addressing a news conference around 11.00pm Saturday […]
Support Group for Ambode 2015 condemns the destruction of billboards of the All Progressives Congress candidate Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode by gangsters masquerading as Federal Task Force in recent times. For instance, two weeks ago, an illegal body unknown to outdoor regulation in Nigeria, Federal Task Force pasted notices on outdoor advertisement on the Third Mainland […]
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has denied reports in a section of the media that he shunned a debate organised by the State Joint Labor Congress yesterday in Ilorin. Speaking through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Dr. Muyideen Akorede, Governor Ahmed said on the contrary he was unable to participate in the debate […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The last may not have been heard on election postponement as the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC is due to meet with leaders of all registered political parties and state electoral commissioners on Saturday. A statement by the media aide to the INEC Chairman, Kayode Idowu on Friday said that the […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – Ahead of the February 14 presidential polls, Northern states chapter of Afenifere, a Yoruba socio-political organization has thrown its weight behind other groups drumming support for the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan. In a statement issued after its Executive meeting and made available to AFRICAN EXAMINER ONLINE in Jos the Plateau […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau – First, I must confess that this week to me, as a columnist in the recent times, is the most tasking, brain-cracking and engaging, with respect to the issue to pick on, as well as coming up with an ‘inclusive’ caption – headline. What I am driving at, […]
Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola has declared Friday a work-free day for public servants who are yet to collect their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) to do so. The governor also called on private sector employers to release their workers early to enable those of them who are yet to collect their PVCs in their various […]
*Council of State Decision Is Nation Triumphs -APC By Ayo Balogun, Abuja – After several hours of meeting, the Council of State has concluded that elections must hold in the nation as scheduled. They refused that the elections be postponed as being canvassed by President Goodluck Jonathan and his party, the PDP. The meeting which […]
By Mr. O. N. Edozien, a former Executive Director of Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited With long hours without light and expensive petrol and diesel self-generation still a day-to-day reality for Nigerians, electricity remains a vexing national challenge. As it is in other countries, we want the light to come on anytime you turn […]
