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US Elections 2016: Donald Trump Elected President of the United States
April 19, 2022
With results from most states declared, the final picture of the 2016 United States Presidential Elections seems to have been cast: Donald Trump, the Republican Party’s candidate, has been elected president of the United States. Latest results from the polls indicate that Donald Trump, the self-confident billionaire businessman whose campaign has been anything but conventional, … Continue reading US Elections 2016: Donald Trump Elected President of the United States
US Elections 2016: What You Need To Know
April 19, 2022
Today, citizens of the United States of America are going to the polls to decide who would be their next president. They have a choice of either Hilary R. Clinton or Donald J. Trump. This particular election has been filled with scandals and intrigues. While we await the next president of the United States of … Continue reading US Elections 2016: What You Need To Know
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5 Things Businesses Should Do Before the 2023 Elections
April 19, 2022
As the 2023 federal legislative and presidential elections draw closer, Nigerians are starting to plan for the momentous day. They are stocking up on household supplies and making sure that they have all the basic items they’ll need to get by. And you should too. Read more about Business If you’re a business owner, … Continue reading 5 Things Businesses Should Do Before the 2023 Elections
2023 Elections: Over 6 Million Nigerians Have Enrolled In The Continuous Voter Registration Exercise
April 19, 2022
With less than a year left until the general elections in Nigeria, citizens have expressed eagerness towards deciding the fate of their nation. Read more about Politics Ruling Nigerian electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has disclosed that over 6 million Nigerians have registered in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise in all … Continue reading 2023 Elections: Over 6 Million Nigerians Have Enrolled In The Continuous Voter Registration Exercise
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Institutional Lessons From US Democracy: Elections Are Conducted By Individual States (6)
April 19, 2022
If you are following this special series, you must have read the previous article on True Federalism! The 50 states which make up the U.S federation individually conduct elections which usher in a new government either within the state, Congress or as an aggregator for the presidential position. It is a sum of all … Continue reading Institutional Lessons From US Democracy: Elections Are Conducted By Individual States (6)
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Elections 2019: Nigerians versus the Polls
April 19, 2022
Despite the initial setback of the elections which was postponed from February 16th to Saturday, February 23rd, people still came out enmasse to exercise their franchise. This was not only surprising to many who had envisaged low voter turnout, it was a sign that Nigerians were beginning to trust the electoral process once again. Even … Continue reading Elections 2019: Nigerians versus the Polls
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ADDRESS BY INEC CHAIRMAN, PROFESSOR MAHMOOD YAKUBU, AT A MEETING WITH THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY ON PREPARATION FOR THE 2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS
April 19, 2022
The president of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Members of the LCCI National and Resident Electoral Commissioners of INEC Esteemed invited guests Ladies and Gentlemen I want to thank the president and members of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LLCI) for this meeting which is the first of its … Continue reading ADDRESS BY INEC CHAIRMAN, PROFESSOR MAHMOOD YAKUBU, AT A MEETING WITH THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY ON PREPARATION FOR THE 2019 GENERAL ELECTIONS
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Nigerian Diaspora Seeks Credible Elections Using Social Media
April 19, 2022
Social media powered civil society groups and the Nigerian diaspora are trying to help make the country’s ongoing election process credible. Election analysts are impressed, saying such efforts will help democracy establish itself across Africa.
NUC Orders Closure of Varsities for Elections
April 19, 2022
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has ordered the closure of all universities and inter-university centres from February 22 to March 14. During this shutdown, there will be no academic activities. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Deputy Executive Secretary (Administration), Chris Maiyaki. Read more about Politics The reason for this … Continue reading NUC Orders Closure of Varsities for Elections
Flutterwave Cleared of Fraud Accusations
April 19, 2022
Flutterwave, a Nigerian fintech company, has been acquitted of money laundering charges that were made against it by the Kenyan Asset Recovery Agency (ARA) seven months ago. The charges resulted in a freeze of around $56.7 million in the company’s account. The withdrawal of the charges has been confirmed by Robert Gitau, a lawyer … Continue reading Flutterwave Cleared of Fraud Accusations
Peter Obi and The Leadership of Righteousness
April 19, 2022
When the righteous are in power, the people rejoice. This is according to the Book of Proverbs 29:2, and this is what should influence the decisions of Nigerians in the forthcoming elections in 2023. As Africa’s most populous nation is set to go to the polls, many contestants have been embroiled in one ugly … Continue reading Peter Obi and The Leadership of Righteousness
8 Nigerian-Americans Win Major Elections in the United States
April 19, 2022
8 Nigerian-American politicians have been announced as winners in their respective elective posts in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and the District of Columbia (DC) in the ongoing US midterm elections. Read more about Politics They are Segun Adeyina, Gabe Okoye, Solomon Adesanya, Tish Naghise, Phil Olaleye, Carol Kazeem, Oye Owolewa and Esther Agbaje who won … Continue reading 8 Nigerian-Americans Win Major Elections in the United States
2023 Elections: Edo Stands Still For Peter Obi
April 19, 2022
In what has been described as a spectacular view, a mammoth crowd of supporters known as the #Obidients grounded vehicular activities in Benin City, Edo State to get a glimpse of Mr Peter Obi whose campaign train visited the state. It is no longer news that Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party is … Continue reading 2023 Elections: Edo Stands Still For Peter Obi
2023 Elections: Fresh Voter Registration Hits 10.4 Million
April 19, 2022
Nigerians have trooped to registration centres to partake in the exercise as they look towards deciding their future in 2023. Read more about Politics As Nigerians continue to partake in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that fresh registration hit 10,487,972 by 7:00 am on Monday, June … Continue reading 2023 Elections: Fresh Voter Registration Hits 10.4 Million
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Comparative Cost Of Party Nomination Forms In the UK, the USA, and Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Three days ago, eyes began to roll and heads began to spin where the ruling party of All Progressive Congress pegged its presidential nomination form at 100 million Naira. It did not go down well with a larger section of the country, however, the party chairman and other senior party chieftains had their justifications. Read … Continue reading Comparative Cost Of Party Nomination Forms In the UK, the USA, and Nigeria
