Politics is dirty. That is why many decent people will tell you they will rather not get involved with it but observe life from a distance. But the reasoning now is, the longer we leave politics to the rogues the…
Photo News: This is Lagos after polls postponement (PMNews)
After the postponement of the presidential and National Assembly elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission, PM News photographer moved around Lagos to see things. This is Lagos after announcement of polls postponement: New Garage in Ojodu Berger The ever…
Elections claim 181 lives in Nigeria in four months, report
The 2019 general elections in Nigeria have in the last four months claimed at least 181 lives, says report. According to the report by Gatefield, leading up from October 10, 2018 to February 15, 2019, the 2019 elections have claimed…
I am disappointed in INEC – Buhari
President Buhari has said he is “deeply disappointed” with INEC over the postponement of the presidential and national assembly elections. He made this known in a statement circulated today. The statement reads in full: “I am deeply disappointed that despite…
Senate 2019: Projections favour APC’s Uduaghan in Delta South
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the 2019 general elections will kick off with the Presidential and National Assembly elections on Saturday, February 16, 2019. As it stands in Delta South Senatorial District, the All Progressives Congress (APC), candidate representing the district,…
2019: Interrogating campaign promises and electoral programmes – Jaye Gaskia
The long awaited 2019 general elections are just around the corner; and the Presidential and National Assembly elections are just barely six weeks ahead. As the dates for the elections rapidly approach, election campaigning by the candidates and their parties,…
Madagascar ex-presidents face off in election clash (Guardian)
Madagascar heads to the polls on Wednesday in a crunch head-to-head election between two arch-rivals who have dominated political life on the poverty-stricken Indian Ocean island for years. The showdown between Marc Ravalomanana and Andry Rajoelina could revive instability in…
*I will go after Boko Haram sponsors, says presidential candidate (Nation) *2019: INEC tasks staff on productivity, credible elections (Nation)
I will go after Boko Haram sponsors, says presidential candidate (Nation) The Presidential Candidate, Grassroots Development Party of Nigeria (GDPN), Dr. Davidson Akhimien, on Thursday unfolded his plans to end the Boko Haram insurgency in the country if elected in…
China’s Xi to attend Mexican presidential inauguration (Guardian)
Chinese President Xi Jinping will follow-up his talks with Donald Trump by visiting this weekend another country that has had to face the US leader’s ire over trade: Mexico. Xi will travel to Mexico City to attend the inauguration of…
My credentials still with military, Buhari tells INEC (Punch)
Over 70 out of the 91 political parties are presenting presidential candidates that will participate in the 2019 Presidential elections, The PUNCH can report. Our correspondent, who visited the FCT office of the Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday, reported…