The European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES) on Monday said it was partnering with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on delivering free and fair elections in 2019. Mr. Rudolf Elbling, Project Coordinator, ECES, Nigeria said this in his opening…
How increasing Boko Haram attacks could affect 2019 election (Guardian)
Increasing numbers of Boko Haram attacks against troops have raised questions about the group’s current strength, capability and support, as Nigeria’s main opposition seized on mounting casualties to criticise the government’s record on security before next year’s election. AFP has…
US institute denies predicting 2019 election outcome (Guardian)
The United States Institute of Peace has said it never predicted the outcome of Nigeria’s 2019 general election. It said that the report which was misinterpreted is a report of a thorough study based on the interviews conducted by the…
US midterm elections: Tremendous success, Trump tweets (Punch)
Donald Trump boasts about winning, but after Democrats seized the House of Representatives on Tuesday, the reality show-host-turned-president is finding out how it feels to be one of the “losers” he usually mocks. And has he responded with humility? Did…
Races to watch in US midterm elections (Punch)
A number of notable races are taking place on Tuesday in the US midterm elections, when Americans go to the polls to elect governors and members of the US House of Representatives and Senate. Here is a look at some…
Jos LG polls: PDP heads to tribunal, assembles 20 lawyers (Punch)
About three weeks after the controversial local government elections in Plateau State, the Peoples Democratic Party on Saturday said it had lined up 20 lawyers, including Senior Advocates of Nigeria, to challenge irregularities at the Local Government Election Appeals Tribunal.…
Why Peter Obi will make a good running mate to Atiku – Toni Kan
Who will Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and PDP presidential nominee pick as his running mate. Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state, accomplished businessman and billionaire and respected businessman has been touted as a favourite. Others say Okonjo Iweala. Obi…
Primaries: Aisha Buhari says impunity reigns under Oshiomhole’s watch (Punch)
Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, on Sunday faulted the manner in which some of the primaries of the ruling All Progressives Congress was conducted. She particularly took a swipe at the party’s National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, who she…
Kogi youths protest imposition of candidates by Governor Yahaya Bello (Daily Times)
Youths of Kogi state extraction under the umbrella of Kogi APC Youth Rebirth took to the streets of Abuja and later the headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday to protest the imposition of candidates by Governor Yahaya…
We can’t have peace without equity, justice and fairness – Kabiru Tanimu Turaki
Frontline PDP presidential aspirant, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, has warned that there cannot be peace as long as any section of the country was being treated as second class citizens while others were being treated as first class citizens. He…