Tag: 2015 election
Jonathan reaffirms credible elections in 2015
President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday assured Nigerians of his administration’s commitment to free and fair elections in 2015. Jonathan gave…
TAN Rally: Gov. Aliyu’s wife injured as podium collapses
Many dignitaries attending the rally in Minna, Niger State, for President Jonathan’s second term ambition, were injured as the podium…
Jonathan’s achievements endeared him to us – Group
The Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN) explained that it wants President Goodluck Jonathan to contest in the 2015 general elections…
TAN registers 1.12m signatures to persuade Jonathan
The Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN) has so far registered 1.12 million signatures to persuade President Goodluck Jonathan to contest…
2015: Conduct credible elections, APC tells INEC
National Secretary, All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Maimala Buni, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to build on…
FG says all Jonathan support groups are voluntary
The Federal Government said in Abuja on Friday that all groups clamouring for the return of President Goodluck Jonathan were…
2015: CAN warns political parties against rigging, imposition of candidates
The Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Benue, Bishop Yiman Orkwar, has warned political parties in Benue against election…
95% of Nasarawa will vote Jonathan, claims Maku
Information Minister, Labaran Maku has claimed on Thursday that President Goodluck Jonathan would get up to 95 per cent of…
Ex-LG boss joins Ogun guber race
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Former Chairman of Ifo local government council in Ogun state, Dr. Sikirulai Ogundele has joined the governorship race…
Supporters’ turnout en masse at Alao-Akala’s rally
A political pressure group, Team Akala, said on Tueasday that the large turnout at the gubernatorial rally of former governor,…
Lagos 2015: Doherty to join race
Sulaimon Mojeed-Sanni Following months of consultations and underground campaigns, former acting national vice chairman (south west) of Peoples Democratic Party…
APC will transform Nigeria if elected in 2015 – Oyegun
Chief John Oyegun, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress ( APC), says the party will transform Nigeria if…
Masari advises INEC on credible elections
Former Speaker, House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Masari, on Monday advised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to evolve acceptable…
Boko Haram has taken over most parts of Borno – SSG
Ambassador Baba Ahmed Jidda, Secretary to Borno State Government, has claimed that Islamist sect, Boko Haram, taken over a considerable…
2015 Election: I didn’t endorse Lamido for presidency – Babangida
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger state has denied endorsing his Jigawa state counterpart, Governor Sule Lamido for…
PDP urges more members to quit APC
Eromosele Ebhomele Nigeria’s ruling political party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Saturday appealed to members of its main opposition, the…
Jonathan must contest second term – MMG
The Mass Movement for Goodluck (MMG), a political group rooting for the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan, said it would…
2015: Alao-Akala to contest Oyo guber election
Former governor of Oyo state, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, would on Thursday formally declare his intention to contest the governorship election…
Over 7000 groups back Jonathan for 2015 – Alkali
Prof. Rufai Alkali, Special Adviser to the President on Politics, claims there are over 7,000 Goodluck Support Groups (GSGs) across…
PDP urges Jonathan to contest 2015 election
President Goodluck Jonathan has been urged to re-contest for the post of president in general elections of 2015. The National…
African leaders puppets for Western world – DRC Ambassador
The Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Congo to Nigeria, Marie-Louise Kombe, has said some African leaders are puppets for…
2015: Jega lists obstacles to hitch free elections
Prof. Attahiru Jega, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Thursday listed four major challenges that could hinder the success…
At last, Ikimi dumps APC
Chief Tom Ikimi, one of the leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC made good his threat to dump the…
APC says Jega assurances offer hope of free, fair elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) believes that Nigeria can organise truly free, fair, credible and transparent elections in the nearest…
Obasanjo refuses to support Jonathan for reelection
Former Nigerian president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has refused to back President Goodluck Jonathan for re-election. Obasanjo distanced himself from endorsing…
2015: Group wants PDP to support women guber candidates
Ahead of the 2015 general elections, members of the People’s Democratic Initiative (PDI) has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
Olusegun Mimiko dumps Labour Party for PDP
Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo state has defected from Labour Party (LP) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). A source…
IG assures of peaceful 2015 elections
The acting Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, on Friday assured that the police would lead other agencies in ensuring…
Elechi collects PVC, advises electorate to vote in 2015
Governor Martin Elechi of Ebonyi on Saturday collected his permanent voter’s card at the Echi-Alike polling booth in Ikwo Local…
2015: Sultan canvasses responsible politicking
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, on Thursday advised politicians to engage in responsible politics ahead of the 2015…