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Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
April 19, 2022
1. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Public Health, Dr. Yewande Adeshina has said that Nigeria will be polio-free by October this year and everyone must put in his/her best to make it happen. 2. The 11th All-Africa Games final qualifying round, return leg match between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and the Senior … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
President Jonathan Congratulates Nigerians
April 19, 2022
Despite losing his re-election bid at the just concluded March 28 presidential election, President Goodluck Jonathan – in a broadcast message to Nigerians – commended the nation on the peaceful outcome of the election. Below is his official statement: Fellow Nigerians, I thank you all for turning out en-masse for the March 28 Presidential … Continue reading President Jonathan Congratulates Nigerians
#NigeriaHasDecided: And the Winner is …
April 19, 2022
The long wait is finally over! The All Progressives Congress candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari was declared the winner of the 2015 Presidential elections on 1st April, 2015 at 3 a.m. “Muhammadu Buhari having satisfied the requirement of the law and scored the highest number of votes is hereby declared the winner.” This official statement was made … Continue reading #NigeriaHasDecided: And the Winner is …
The New Election Disease: Orubebetisis
April 19, 2022
31st March, 2015 will forever be etched in the memory of many Nigerians for three reasons: 1. The day an old dictator became the democratic leader of Nigeria. 2. The day Orubebelysis/ Orubebetisis was diagnosed. 3. The day Jegaquin was discovered. Confused about the last two? During the collation of the presidential results, the former Minister … Continue reading The New Election Disease: Orubebetisis
#NigeriaDecides: Presidential Election Results (Update)
April 19, 2022
In the previous election article, it was stated that the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega would confirm the winner of the 2015 Nigeria Presidential elections after the announcement of state results by collation officers. In an interesting turn of events, the press briefing was temporarily suspended at approximately 11.10 p.m yesterday and scheduled to … Continue reading #NigeriaDecides: Presidential Election Results (Update)
Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
April 19, 2022
1. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the results of Saturday’s Presidential election in 10 more states. 2. Nigerian bonds have extended a rally and stocks are rising as voting in elections went more peacefully than anticipated, spurring investors to buy assets before final results are announced. 3. Skye Bank Plc. said it plans … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
#NigeriaDecides: Presidential Election Results
April 19, 2022
The battle for the seat of the President of Nigeria will come to an end this evening, 30th March, 2015. The winner will be announced at the end of a press briefing by the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega in the country’s capital, Abuja. The briefing was split into two sessions; the first which started … Continue reading #NigeriaDecides: Presidential Election Results
#NigeriaDecides: Millions of Nigerians Turn Out to Vote
April 19, 2022
Nigerians turned out en masse to vote in the presidential election which was held on Saturday, 28th March, 2015. President Goodluck Jonathan and former military dictator, Muhammadu Buhari are the front-runners among 14 candidates who want to govern Africa’s most populous nation. In many areas, the late arrival of officials and materials delayed the accreditation … Continue reading #NigeriaDecides: Millions of Nigerians Turn Out to Vote
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#NigeriaDecides: The Accreditation Process
April 19, 2022
President Goodluck Jonathan is presently in his hometown polling station in Otuoke, Bayelsa State to accredit himself and his wife, Patience for his re-election bid. There were initial problems with the new voting technology but it was later resolved and he was successfully accredited. While waiting, he reportedly advised the crowd to be patient with the system … Continue reading #NigeriaDecides: The Accreditation Process
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5 Reasons to Vote During the Elections
April 19, 2022
With the presidential elections less than 24 hours away, you may be among the many individuals who are indifferent about voting tomorrow. Reasons such as “they’ll rig it, anyway” and “they’re all the same” are constant proclamations within my social circle – and I must admit that I too have thought the same way. But … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Vote During the Elections
Election or War? The Mega Question
April 19, 2022
Nigeria has always held general elections since its first general election in 1959 so what is different about this election that has generated so much tension? Simple: there are two major candidates who are in the race – each with clear cut chances of winning- the incumbent, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan (PDP) and major opposition, General … Continue reading Election or War? The Mega Question
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EiENigeria Presents Social Voting Mobile App, ReVoDa
April 19, 2022
Be social, active and informed this election season with ReVoDa – the cool new smartphone app introduced by EnoughIsEnough (EiE) Nigeria. The app allows voters report incidents from their polling booths; post photos and videos; collate election results and get the latest information from INEC. EiE Nigeria is a coalition of individuals and youth-led organizations … Continue reading EiENigeria Presents Social Voting Mobile App, ReVoDa
Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
April 19, 2022
1. The Central Bank of Nigeria says it has established a N300bn fund for real sector operators in a bid to unlock the potential of the sector to engender output growth, value-added productivity and job creation. 2. The Federal Government has approved a request by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment for the procurement of … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top 10 News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
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Poll Shift: An International Embarrassment Averted
April 19, 2022
The announcement by Nigeria’s electoral umpire, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on the 7th February of the shift in the earlier scheduled date for the 2015 general elections from 14th and 28th February to 28th March and 11th April, was received with widespread condemnation from within and outside Nigeria. Many groups, especially the leading opposition … Continue reading Poll Shift: An International Embarrassment Averted
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Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi, Tosyn Bucknor, Big Tyme, and Mannie Bag KCA 2015 Nomination
April 19, 2022
Nigerian OAPs, Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Tosyn Bucknor, Mannie and Big Tyme have been announced as this year’s nominees for Favourite On-Air Personality Nigeria at the 28th edition of Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards. First time nominees at the awards also include Iggy Azalea, Sam Smith, Angelina Jolie, 5 Seconds of Summer, Channing Tatum, Meryl Streep, Meghan Trainor, Chris Pratt, Fifth Harmony, Echosmith, Jessie J, … Continue reading Gbemi Olateru Olagbegi, Tosyn Bucknor, Big Tyme, and Mannie Bag KCA 2015 Nomination
