Tag: 2015 election
I never endorsed anyone as president, says Soyinka
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has denounced and dismissed reports that he has endorsed a presidential candidate ahead of the…
We can have violence-free elections, says Jonathan
President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday in Abuja said that post-election violence could be avoided if politicians and their supporters were…
Kofi Annan warns Nigeria against election violence
Former United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan on Wednesday urged Nigeria to hold peaceful elections next month, warning that violence could…
Boko Haram: US urges Nigeria not to postpone elections
The United States on Tuesday urged Nigeria to go forward with planned February 14 presidential and legislative elections, despite being…
2015: House of Reps approves temporary voters’ cards
Eromosele Ebhomele The Nigerian House of Representatives on Tuesday approved the use of temporary voters cards by Nigerians for the…
Waje wants youths to elect leaders that will deliver
One of the Nigeria’s rising pop artists, Aituaje Iruobe, popularly known as Waje, on Monday called on youths to elect…
Kofi Annan visits Nigeria over 2015 elections
Eromosele Ebhomele Former Secretary-General of the United Nations, UN, Mr. Kofi Annan, is visiting Nigeria as interests and concerns continue…
38 million Nigerians have received their PVC – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that over 38 million Nigerians have received their Permanent Voters Card. This…
We’re the only party with genuine followers, says PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said with its popular candidates, verifiable record of performance and the vote of majority…
Marilyn Ogar is poorly trained, highly politicized – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has insinuated that the Department of State Services, Deputy Director Public Relations, Marilyn Ogar is…
Jonathan will defeat Buhari again—Ask me how!
Although I am a Christian, I do not possess the gift of prophesy. I am no Nostradamus, the man that…
Police ready for 2015 elections, says Abba
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba, on Monday, pledged the readiness of the force to tackle all security issues…
Fayose And 2015 Elections: Open Letter To The Army And The Police
By Joe Igbokwe “In the speech of Mr. Ayo Fayose he said propaganda would only waste time and that attack…
Okorocha urges politicians to shun bitterness, embrace peace
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo on Monday urged politicians to eschew bitterness and embrace peace to ensure free and fair…
Disqualify candidates with questionable certificates, Group tells INEC
The Movement for Institutional Integrity, a non-governmental organisation, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disqualify candidates…
Elechi seeks Labour Party assistance in 2015 elections
Governor Martin Elechi of Ebonyi has sought assistance from the Labour Party (LP) to surmount the challenges his faction of…
2015: Vote Jonathan, Vote Hunger, says Osinbajo
Kazeem Ugbodaga Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, running mate to General Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in next year’s…
2015: We Are Ready For Trouble Makers, says Adesiyan
Lanre Babalola The Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Jelili Adesiyan, has warned that from now henceforth anybody who incites the…
We are yet to endorse presidential candidate, say Igbo traders
Nigeria’s South-East Amalgamated Market Traders Association (SEAMATAS) said on Monday that it had not adopted any candidate for the 2015…
Jonathan’s victory inevitable, says Asari Dokubo
The leader Of Niger Delta People’s Salvation Front (NDPSF), Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo, has declared Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan the…
General Buhari Unstoppable Now
By Joe Igbokwe What happened in 1993 between Alhaji Bashir Tofa and the late Chief Moshood Abiola of blessed memory…
Babangida backs Jonathan, stirs political dust
Nigeria’s former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida has urged Nigerians to support President Goodluck Jonathan in his bid for re-election,…
Sokoto APC rolls out 3 committees for electioneering campaign
Governor Aliyu Wamakko of the north-western Nigerian state of Sokoto has inaugurated three committees to devise strategies of ensuring total…
If Jonathan lost to Muhammadu Buhari…
By Nwike Ojukwu A recent SaharaReporter’s article authored by M. K. Hassan inspired this essay. In the article, Hassan responded…
Why PDP Must Go In 2015 – Oshiomhole
Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, southern Nigeria, has said that a further extension of Peoples Democratic Party…
Jonathan raises N21.2 billion for 2015 election
President Goodluck Jonathan, capitalising on his incumbency advantage has raised N21.27billion from businessmen, governors and multi-nationals to fund his second-term…
Amaechi Named DG Of APC Presidential Campaign Organization
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has named Gov. Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State, southern Nigeria, as the Director-General of the…
Princess Onanuga is Amosun’s running mate for 2015 poll
Abiodun Onafuye/ Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of the western Nigerian state of Ogun today unveiled his running mate for the…
2015: Commission urges Nigerians to elect credible leaders
The Justice Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) of Catholic Diocese of Lokoja has called on Nigerians to elect credible candidates…
Na Only President Jonathan Waka Come
It was no surprise that First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan relished the emergence of her husband as the sole presidential…