Archives Tag: 2015 Elections
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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Nigeria: Time To Consider A Unity Government
April 19, 2022
If there is one thing political events in the past few days have taught us about the upcoming general election in Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria, it is the fact that the term ‘free and fair’ may become too expensive for the country to afford if it eventually goes to the poll come March 28th and April … Continue reading Nigeria: Time To Consider A Unity Government
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Why it Should Not be Buhari
April 19, 2022
It gives me great joy and satisfaction that many Nigerians are increasingly becoming politically conscious. Current trends in the Nigerian polity especially as it relates to the expression of interests and opinions and the ferocity of same gives me hope that Nigerian leaders may not have it easy emasculating the will and expectations of ordinary … Continue reading Why it Should Not be Buhari
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Rita Dominic Endorses Goodluck Jonathan for Four More Years
April 19, 2022
In light of Nigeria’s 2015 Presidential Elections, popular Nollywood Star Actress and fashionable Co-Founder of The Audrey Silva Company, Rita Dominic has recently announced that she endorses Goodluck Jonathan  for another four years. She states that; “I have followed the 2015 election with keen interest and have deduced that this is definitely a critical vote in Nigeria’s young … Continue reading Rita Dominic Endorses Goodluck Jonathan for Four More Years
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INEC Extends Collection of PVC to February 8
April 19, 2022
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to Sunday, February 8 2015. According to a  statement by Kayode Idowu, the spokesperson for the INEC Chairman, this was necessary following further complaints from the electorate. “This supersedes the earlier deadline of Saturday, 31st January 2015, and is intended … Continue reading INEC Extends Collection of PVC to February 8
10 Ways President Goodluck Jonathan Has Boosted Nigeria’s Economy
April 19, 2022
As the 2015 elections approach, we hope you have your PVC and that you’re ready to cast your vote! Below are just 10 of the many reforms instituted by President Jonathan that are helping to move Nigeria’s economy forward, compiled by the Forward Nigeria team: Boosting the Agricultural Sector: When President Jonathan came into office, Nigeria’s agricultural … Continue reading 10 Ways President Goodluck Jonathan Has Boosted Nigeria’s Economy
Special Publication ‘Forward’ Outlines Achievements of Goodluck Jonathan
April 19, 2022
The 2015 elections are bringing to light many issues that Nigeria is facing as well as proffering many solutions. Presidential candidates Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari are the main contestants, each with different objectives, but both with a similar end goal; to ensure the positive progression of Nigeria. There are various kinds of information being circulated … Continue reading Special Publication ‘Forward’ Outlines Achievements of Goodluck Jonathan
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Picture of The Day
April 19, 2022
We at Connect Nigeria are all for serious matters but we are also for humour and laughter. Some of the benefits of laughing include boosting your immune system, relieving stress, protecting the heart, and decreasing pain. We hope this picture creates a lighter atmosphere during this election period and also kick-starts a weekend full of … Continue reading Picture of The Day
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