Archives Tag: Election

Politics

April 19, 2022

The 2019 General Elections are only a few days away and Nigerians everywhere are very eager to decide who gets to sit on the people’s throne for the next four years. Some Nigerians believe the present government is playing the part of a dictatorship, rather than a democratic government elected into power by the same … Continue reading The Build-Up To The 2019 General Elections

By achem

Politics

April 19, 2022

There is always a struggle to prevail at every election cycle. There is a pressure to not ever be on the losing side. And this burden is not only resting on the politicians, but it is also resting equally on their supporters and their voters indirectly. This pressure to win is borne out of the … Continue reading A People Deserve the Government they Get

By adedoyin

TECH

April 19, 2022

Dr. Ayotunde Coker, the Managing Director of Rack Centre, a state-of-the-art, Tier III Data collocation centre, has been elected the Secretary General of the African Data Centre Association (ADCA). The Nigerian who heads, Africa’s most connected data centre, was elected at the ADCA’s inaugural meeting held at the Datacloud Africa Conference in Marrakesh, Morocco. Coker … Continue reading Ayotunde Coker Elected Secretary General Of African Data Centre Association

By achem

Politics

April 19, 2022

Up until June 12 this year when President Muhammadu Buhari moved the celebration to June 12, the 29th of May has been Nigeria’s Democracy Day. May 29th was symbolic in that it marked another landmark attempt at returning Nigeria to democracy by the voluntary handover of powers from a military regime to a civilian regime … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: May 29, 1999 – A Defining Moment for Nigeria

By adedoyin

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

By akwaowowillie

Events

April 19, 2022

To Build A Nation tour continues and will be making its next stop at the Cross River Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, 28 August 2018, by 11:00 am at the Transcorp Hotel in Calabar. The movement, planned and delivered by the Kingsley Moghalu Initiative, is a core part of the B.I.G (Build, Innovate and Grow) Nigeria vision … Continue reading To Build A Nation Tour: Next Stop, Cross River State

By achem

News

April 19, 2022

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, says electronic voting will not be used in 2019. Prof. Yakubu said this in Abuja on Wednesday at the end opening of a three-day International Conference of Election Management Bodies (EMBs) in West and Southern African countries in Abuja with the theme “Opportunities and … Continue reading Electronic Voting Will Not Be Used In 2019 – INEC

By chidinmakalu

Opinion

April 19, 2022

Since the Oba Akiolu’s saga, Nigerians all over the world have said a lot about it – condemning it and sometimes, making hilarious jokes from it. Click here to read some of the funniest jokes. However, we must not forget that the matter should not be taken too lightly as it concerns the safety of a … Continue reading Is it a Crime to be Igbo? Chimamanda Adiche Asks Oba Akiolu

By connectnigeria

Food

April 19, 2022

The countdown to the Easter celebration has begun, so let us gather around and let the love feast begin! Easter is a Christian festival set aside for celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion at Calvary. With this election fever griping everyone, let us not forget that spending time with – and serving … Continue reading How to Make Carrot Cake Monkey Bread

By ejura

News Opinion

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

By ejura

Opinion

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  

By connectnigeria

Opinion

April 19, 2022

As part of the electioneering process, politicians are required to present manifestos – publicly written documents that entail policies, principles and objectives they  will follow – so as to give the electorate a reason to vote them in. This usually involves politicians making specific promises as to what they hope their achievements would be, when … Continue reading Empty Manifestos: A Call for the Enactment of the Recallment Act

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Events

April 19, 2022

Voting this year just got more interesting with this fantastic offer from Hotels.com.ng. The portal is offering ten lucky winners a free night at a luxurious hotel for casting their votes in this year’s elections (28th March, 2015). Participants are required to simply upload creative selfies of themselves individually or with a partner while at a … Continue reading Vote and Take a Selfie to Win a Hotel Room with Hotels.com.ng

By elizabeth

News

April 19, 2022

President Barack Obama is indeed a man for the history books. Not only is he the first African-American president but he will also be known as the first African-American president to be re-elected. The POTUS won his re-election by grasping wins in several key states which include Ohio, Virginia and Florida. The campaign between the … Continue reading President Obama makes history as he wins a second term.

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