Tag: General Elections
General elections: Netanyahu warns he may lose
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday claimed he is on a losing trajectory against his centrist opponents, in an…
General elections: PFN congratulates Buhari, regrets violence, bloodshed
The National President of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari over his…
Underage voters, sponsors will be prosecuted – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commissioner (INEC) on Friday said underage voters caught during the general elections would be arrested and…
Elections: IG-P warns officers to remain apolitical, non-partisan
The acting Inspector-General of Police (IG-P), Mr Mohammed Adamu, has warned officers deployed for Saturday`s Presidential and National Assembly elections…
Vote buying: Buhari raises alarm over huge dollars in circulation
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed astonishment at the huge amount of foreign currency flooding the country intended to influence the…
Why we postponed General Elections – INEC (Full text)
About thirteen hours ago, 1 conveyed to Nigerians the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reschedule the…
PDP rejects shift in date of general elections
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the shift in the dates of the general elections by the Independent National…
INEC shifts presidential, governorship elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has decided to shift Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections till next week 23 February.…
Poll: PDP will be history – APC Zonal Secretary
Alhaji Abdulmanaf Mohammed, North West Organizing Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC), has predicted that Nigerians would confine the opposition…
INEC registers 1.5m voters in Cross River
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Cross River has said it registered 1,527,058 voters for the forthcoming General Elections.
2019: Osun residents call for free, peaceful elections
Residents of Osogbo, Osun have appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to ensure free and…
Elections: INEC accredits 144 observer groups
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has accredited 144 observer groups that will monitor the conduct of the forthcoming general…
Exercise your civic responsibility, INEC tell Enugu residents
Dr Emeka Ononamadu, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Enugu has advised residents to exercise their civic responsibility in the…
INEC releases guidelines for conduct of 2019 general elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday released the regulations and guidelines for the conduct of the general elections.
Britain not preparing for general elections – May
British Prime Minister, Theresa May, on Tuesday, said that the government was not planning for general elections.
INEC lauds U.S. IRI support toward credible General Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commended the U.S.-based International Republican Institute (IRI) for sustained support toward a hitch…
Pakistan enhances security ahead of general elections
The Pakistani government has enhanced security across the country, especially of the politicians and public rallies ahead of the general…
Zimbabwe outlaws prison voting in 2018 general elections
The Zimbabwe government will ban prisoners from voting in 2018 general elections, arguing it is not provided for in the…
NGO urges security agencies to monitor general elections
An NGO, Advocacy for Advancement of Peace and Harmony in Africa Initiative (ADAPHAI), canvassed for the establishment of a special…
Jonathan saved Nigeria from disintegration
By Eni Blessing If there is one event in the history of Nigeria over which most of her citizens still…
My Relations Attacked Me For Backing Ambode —Akiolu
Kazeem Ugbodaga King of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu says his support for the Lagos governor-elect, Akinwunmi Ambode, irked his relations who accused…
2015 Polls, Major Milestone Of Our Democracy – Ndoma-Egba
The Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, has said the last general elections where the incumbent President, Goodluck Jonathan of the…
The Fuss About Presidential Debate
Before the general elections were shifted from 14 February to 28 March and 11 April, there was so much fuss…
Area Boys, gangs threaten Nigeria’s general election
Congested streets lined with shops selling everything from plastic sandals to instant passport photos and hawkers shouting for customers above…
Akinrinade, Mimiko Hold Parallel Yoruba Leaders’ Summit
As the battle to win the hearts of the people of Southwest continues ahead of the general elections, two separate…
Lagosians March For Change Tomorrow
Jamiu Yisa Lagosians will tomorrow, Saturday, 7 March, practically demonstrate the change mantra of the All Progressives Congress, APC, by…
Poll Shift: Jega Quizzed By Senate
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Attahiru Jega, on Wednesday appeared before the Senate to clear the…
Conspiracy To Scuttle Elections Exposed
The conspiracy to scuttle this year’s general elections which was postponed from February to March and April, appears to be…
2015 Elections: Jega Cancels Media Briefing
Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja As preparations for the general elections gather momentum, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof…
INEC Requires 750,000 Ad-Hoc Staff For Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it would require no fewer than 750,000 ad hoc staff to conduct the…