Archives Tag: Presidential Elections
1 Million Match For Peter Obi
April 19, 2022
The trajectory of the forthcoming general elections in Nigeria is taking so many dimensions and unpredictabilities. The nation can feel the fervor and the uncertainties all around. However, many are hopeful that a new Nigeria will emerge In 2023. Read more about Politics As usual millions of Nigerians are lining up behind their favourite aspirants. … Continue reading 1 Million Match For Peter Obi
June 12th 1993: What You Should Know
April 19, 2022
June 12, 1993, occasioned one of the most popular and equally controversial presidential elections in history. Read more about Politics The election which was annulled by the then Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, led to a series of spiralling events and with General Sani Abacha’s coup later in the same year 1993 and … Continue reading June 12th 1993: What You Should Know
By adedoyin
Atiku vs. Buhari: A Tribunal’s Verdict on a Contested Election
April 19, 2022
On Thursday, September 11, the Presidential Elections Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) sitting at the Court of Appeal premises in Abuja gave its verdict on the February 23 presidential elections where Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) had asked that the election of President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) be set … Continue reading Atiku vs. Buhari: A Tribunal’s Verdict on a Contested Election
By adedoyin
2019 Election Postponement: Sabotage, Mediocrity and Fire Brigades
April 19, 2022
Nigerians woke up to the saddening, anger-inducing and disappointing news that the much anticipated elections has been shifted by an additional one week to 23rd February. Citing weather and logistic challenges, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, mentioned in a statement in the early hours of Saturday, 16th February without much … Continue reading 2019 Election Postponement: Sabotage, Mediocrity and Fire Brigades
By adedoyin
Obasanjo’s Letter to Buhari: A Damning Summary of an Administration
April 19, 2022
The year 2014 was a very fast one in politics; many things happened so fast which spelt doom for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its embattled candidate, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. The damnation of the PDP, however, was the prosperity of the new opposition party which had just formed a solid coalition in late … Continue reading Obasanjo’s Letter to Buhari: A Damning Summary of an Administration
By adedoyin
INEC’s Timetable and Schedule of Activities for 2019 General Elections
April 19, 2022
The 2019 General Elections will probably be Nigeria’s most important election yet. This is the first time in many years that Nigerians, both old and young, are immensely interested in the Presidential elections. It goes without saying that Nigeria is currently in a critical state, and the results of this year’s presidential elections would potentially decide … Continue reading INEC’s Timetable and Schedule of Activities for 2019 General Elections
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An Interview that Tested President Buhari
April 19, 2022
Arise TV, a Television broadcasting arm of ThisDay Newspaper, went all out of its way to conduct an interview with President Buhari over the weekend, despite all of the stringent conditions and spurious demands imposed by the presidential media advisers. It is no news that the President is local media shy, or perhaps his aides … Continue reading An Interview that Tested President Buhari
By adedoyin
Fela Durotoye’s Speech At The ANN Presidential Primaries
April 19, 2022
Below is the transcript of the speech Fela Durotoye delivered at the Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN) primaries on 29th September 2018: ANN! The Difference! The Difference! ANN! I am most honoured with the opportunity to address you all distinguished members of this great party. I acknowledge first and foremost our most distinguished Chairman … Continue reading Fela Durotoye’s Speech At The ANN Presidential Primaries
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Fela Durotoye Emerges As The ANN Presidential Candidate
April 19, 2022
The Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN) held its first New Nigeria Policy Conference and Presidential Primary at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja today, the 29th of September 2018. The event witnessed a great turn up from all the delegates who came from the various parts of the country to partake in the very first Presidential … Continue reading Fela Durotoye Emerges As The ANN Presidential Candidate
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Nigeria Needs A Hero
April 19, 2022
In a few days, Nigeria celebrates 58 years of its independence. But the question still remains, “are we truly independent”? Are we independent from vested interests who profit from our collective darkness so they can sell us alternative power? Are we independent from politicians who place their lackeys in office & determine who runs the … Continue reading Nigeria Needs A Hero
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Opinion: Five Reasons You Should Vote in 2019
April 19, 2022
Here are five reasons you should – go out under the sun or in the rain, stand in however long a queue you find and – vote in the upcoming 2019 presidential elections: Because aren’t you tired of ghastly roads? I have taken the road trip from Warri to Abuja and it was gruesome. That … Continue reading Opinion: Five Reasons You Should Vote in 2019
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Women in Clergy Group Throws Weight Behind Jonathan, Says Scepter Still With Him
April 19, 2022
A group of female clergy, Women in Clergy, has backed the re-election bid of President Goodluck Jonathan. Mr. Jonathan, the presidential candidate of the peoples Democratic Party, PDP, faces a stiff challenge from All Progressive Congress’ Muhammadu Buhari. The decision of the group, comprising female pastors and other Christian women, was disclosed by its President, … Continue reading Women in Clergy Group Throws Weight Behind Jonathan, Says Scepter Still With Him
