Archives Tag: 2019 General Elections
The Implications of Insecurity on the General Nigerian Psyche
April 19, 2022
Fear is a common emotion which humans experience, day in day out. However, in a largely unsecured environment, the feeling of fear is more magnified. In little time, fear develops into paranoia where an individual might just panic needlessly whether s/he is in danger or not. Nigerians who travel frequently on roads sometimes live to tell in … Continue reading The Implications of Insecurity on the General Nigerian Psyche
By adedoyin
Vice Presidential Debate 2019: Inching Towards Issue-Based Politics
April 19, 2022
On Friday, 14th December, vice-presidential candidates slugged it out in a debate at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja for the 2019 general elections. The event had an enthusiastic audience across the internet, television, and radio listening keenly for fine details, body language, composure and preparedness of the candidates in supporting the mandate of their presidential … Continue reading Vice Presidential Debate 2019: Inching Towards Issue-Based Politics
By adedoyin
Jimi Agbaje and the Tinubu Political Monopoly
April 19, 2022
The political ban on gubernatorial election campaign was lifted nationwide on Friday, December 1st and candidates officially rolled out their campaigns. And, while many candidates were waiting in earnest for this ban to be lifted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), a few of these gubernatorial candidates did not see anything wrong with flouting … Continue reading Jimi Agbaje and the Tinubu Political Monopoly
By adedoyin
INEC Readiness for 2019 Elections
April 19, 2022
The midterm elections where some Congressmen and Governors get elected in the United States has been ongoing for a few days now and it is coming to a close already. Analysts are predicting that a few seats will be snatched from incumbent Republicans and vice versa as Democrats have mobilised en-masse for a voting drive … Continue reading INEC Readiness for 2019 Elections
By adedoyin
Tony Anenih: How a Strategist Propped Up a Political Party for 20 Years
April 19, 2022
Chief Tony Anenih bid the world goodbye on Sunday, 28th October after an undisclosed but brief illness. His family, associates and the Peoples Democratic Party at large will realise they have lost an important figure in matters of strategy. The name Tony Anenih rings a certain negative tune in the ears of many Nigerians, but … Continue reading Tony Anenih: How a Strategist Propped Up a Political Party for 20 Years
By adedoyin
Buhari vs Atiku: The Real Politicking Begins
April 19, 2022
In a dramatic turn to a tightly contested race, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emerged as the presidential flag-bearer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the coming 2019 elections. Atiku, the Wazirin Adamawa, beat 11 other candidates in a keenly contested but openly democratic process which cast a positive note and drew positive reactions … Continue reading Buhari vs Atiku: The Real Politicking Begins
By adedoyin
Ireti Doyle Reacts To Davido’s Involvement In Osun Politics
April 19, 2022
Davido‘s active involvement in the Osun State Election campaigns has caught the attention of a lot of Nigerians. One of such people is Nollywood actress, Ireti Doyle, who talked about it on her Instagram page. The Instagram post had a picture of the Assurance crooner dressed in the opposition party’s colours. The veteran actress said … Continue reading Ireti Doyle Reacts To Davido’s Involvement In Osun Politics
Approaching Elections: A Vote Per Capita
April 19, 2022
As the reality of the Osun State Elections on Saturday, 22nd September tolls heavily on us, it is a good time to investigate why such an important civic duty as voting comes into play in how we collectively engineer our society as the majority deems fit. The elections tomorrow reminds us of even larger elections coming … Continue reading Approaching Elections: A Vote Per Capita
By adedoyin
Social Media Accounts To Follow: Presidential Aspirants Of 2019 To Follow
April 19, 2022
Here is a list of some of the individuals that have risen up to contest for the office of the president in 2019. This list is in no particular order and is by no means an exhaustive list: Fela Durotoye Fela first declared intent to run for the Presidency earlier in 2018. He is the … Continue reading Social Media Accounts To Follow: Presidential Aspirants Of 2019 To Follow
Atiku vs. Osinbajo: Restructuring Revisited
April 19, 2022
The talk of restructuring has been a longstanding matter of discussion within and outside of political circles for decades. It has been a subject delicately examined at National confabs, conferences, seminars and in public debates. Nevertheless, it always still manages to slip from the hold of the citizenry. Election cycle after election cycle, politicians dig … Continue reading Atiku vs. Osinbajo: Restructuring Revisited
By adedoyin
The PACT – Charting a New Wave in Nigerian Politics
April 19, 2022
The media went agog when news of a consensus candidate who will fly the standard of the PACT (Presidential Aspirants Coming Together) alliance was released. Fela Durotoye had emerged as winner over the likes of Kingsley Moghalu, Yele Sowore and 10 others who had earlier signed a Memorandum of Understanding to come together and present … Continue reading The PACT – Charting a New Wave in Nigerian Politics
By adedoyin
INEC Extends Deadline for Continuous Voters Registration by 2 Weeks
April 19, 2022
For many Nigerians who would rather complete a task in the 11th hour, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) by two weeks. The extension was confirmed in a press statement, issued by the National Commissioner and Member, Voter Education and Publicity Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna on … Continue reading INEC Extends Deadline for Continuous Voters Registration by 2 Weeks
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2019 General Elections: List Of Registered Political Parties
April 19, 2022
Nigeria has experienced diverse climates under different political administrations in her journey towards sustenable development; and as Nigerians approach another milestone in the forthcoming General Elections which begins February 26th-March 2nd 2019, it is expected that the voters know the registered political parties coming to the polls. The Independent National Electoral Commission has therefore promptly provided … Continue reading 2019 General Elections: List Of Registered Political Parties
By henry
“No Postponement of PVC Registration Deadline” ― INEC
April 19, 2022
Nigerians with hopes of casting their votes during the 2019 General Elections have until August 17 to register for their Permanent Voters Card (PVC), according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Public Affairs Officer of the Commission, Mr Mohorret Bigun, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that there would be no postponement … Continue reading “No Postponement of PVC Registration Deadline” ― INEC
By henry
2019 General Elections: Why Every Nigerian Needs A Permanent Voters Card (PVC)
April 19, 2022
“With technology, the elections have been made easy. That is why I keep appealing to the Governors to embark on Voters education, to please tell the people that their Permanent Voters Card is their national card so to speak. Let them vote for anybody they want across ethnicity and religion… I think that is why … Continue reading 2019 General Elections: Why Every Nigerian Needs A Permanent Voters Card (PVC)
By henry
