#NigeriaDecides: Police Arrest INEC Officials, Party Agents in Sokoto Over Electoral Offences
The Nigerian Police have arrested six suspected electoral offenders including officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), party agents in Sokoto State. Zone 10 Police Command, comprising Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states said it arrested the six suspects over…
Dysfunctional Card Readers: We’re Vindicated, Says PDP
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said reports of challenges with the use of voter card readers across Nigeria have vindicated its opposition to the deployment of the device in a general election. While card readers functioned smoothly at…
INEC Website Hacked, Restored
Website of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been hacked. The website was hacked by a group that parade itself as Nigerian Cyber Army. The hacking was confirmed by INEC on its Twitter handles,  @inecnigeria @INECalert “We are aware of…
#NigeriaDecides: Underage Voting, Malfunctioning Card Readers Characterise Polls
As Nigerians vote today, there reports of underage voting in parts of northern Nigeria, even as the card readers deployed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) malfunctions in parts of the country. Some citizens on the social media accuse…
Saturday Elections: Protect Each Other, Oritsejafor Urges Christians, Muslims
President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Ayo Oritsejafor, has admonished Nigerians to eschew violence as the Africa’s largest democracy goes to poll Saturday. Oritsejafor, Friday, in a statement, stressed the need for citizens irrespective of “their religious, ethnic and…
#NigeriaDecides: Behave Responsibly, Environment Minister Urges Youths
The Minister of Environment, Mrs. Laurentia Mallam, on Friday urged youths to behave responsibly during the conduct of the general elections beginning on Saturday. She made the appeal at the end of a Unity and Peace Soccer Competition she organised…
#Nigeria2015: Group Condemns Hate, Blackmail Campaign By Politicians
A Muslim rights group chided politicians for engaging in hate speeches, blackmail and violence, even leading to death, in the build up to Saturday’s presidential election. The body, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), in a statement by its Director, Professor Ishaq…
Nigerian Troops Recapture Boko Haram Gwoza Caliphate
Nigerian troops on Friday recaptured the town of Gwoza from Boko Haram. The town was said to serve as the headquarters of the insurgents after the Boko Haram declared the town their “caliphate” last year. “Troops this morning captured Gwoza…
KOWA Party Presidential Candidate Meets Soyinka in Lagos
The presidential candidate of KOWA Party in the upcoming 2015 general elections, Remi Sonaiya, has visited Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, at his Freedom Park office in Lagos, Premium Times reports. While thanking Professor Soyinka for making time to receive her,…
Return Jonathan for Stability, Goodluck Support Groups Tell Electorate
Nigerians have been urged to vote en-mass for President Goodluck Jonathan in the March 28 Presidential election as his return to power will ensure the stability and progress of Nigeria. At a Pro-Jonathan mega campaign rally held in Abeokuta, Ogun…
Free, Fair Election, Key Determinant For Better Nigeria – Says Group
A group, Coalition For A Better Nigeria on Thursday urged all hands to ensure the elections were not rigged in favour of any candidate as only a free and fair polls would ensure the emergence of a better Nigeria. The…
