#NigeriaDecides: Collation of Results Begins 12pm Monday – INEC
As Nigerians await the announcement of result of the ongoing Presidential election in Nigeria, the electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says “Collation of results will begin at 12pm tomorrow.” The chairman of INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega made…
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…
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…
Elections: INEC In Sensitive Material Mix-up Controversy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been accused by political parties of mixing up materials for Saturday’s presidential election. In Nasarawa State, participating political parties in election have raised alarm over what they called a “mix-up” in the distribution…
#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…
MI Showers Manager With Car Gift
Multiple award winning rapper MI Abaga has given a car gift to his manager. The Africa’s number one rapper gave his manager a brand new Camry. MI shared the photo on Instagram with caption, “My manager gave his car to…
Igbo Youths Call For Presidential Election Boycott
Youth of Igbo extraction under the aegis of Igbo Youth Congress (IYC) on Thursday urged Ndigbo to boycott Saturday’s presidential over what the group described as inability of the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari’s…
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…
Project Nigeria Mobilises Leaders In Event of Post-election Logjam
The national intervention group of Project Nigeria Movement led by two leading; Elder statesmen Prof Ben Nwabueze, SAN and Alhaji Maitama Sule has said it has commenced nationwide mobilization of its leaders of conscience to secure Nigeria’s hard won civil…
