Imo Governorship Poll: INEC to conduct supplementary election on April 25

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Imo State has fixed Saturday April 25 for the supplementary of the governorship elections in 256 polling units across 23 local government areas. Addressing a news conference on Wednesday at the INEC headquarters in Owerri, the Imo State capital in south-east Nigeria, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Gabriel Ada, said the commission was more prepared and ready to conduct the supplementary election.

INEC rejects APC's call for cancellation of Rivers and Akwa Ibom polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it has no power to cancel the results of the governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections in Rivers and Akwa Ibom states. It made this known to The PUNCH a few hours after the European Union Election Observation Mission to Nigeria on Monday called for a probe of the “severe problems” that characterised the polls in the two states.

Kaduna Guber: El-Rufai defeats incumbent, Gov. Yero

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Mr Nasir El-Rufai winner of Kaduna State governorship election. Announcing the result at the INEC Office in the state capital, the state’s Returning Officer, Professor Jafaru Kaura from Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto, said that El-Rufai polled the highest number of votes in Saturday’s governorship election in the state to emerge as the winner.

Ambode declared winner of Lagos Governorship Election, Agbaje concedes

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode, has been declared the winner of the April 11 election. Mr Ambode polled 811,994 votes, with the runner-up and the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Jimi Agbaje, polling 659,788 votes.

Tambuwal wins Sokoto State Governorship Election

The Speaker of the House of Representatives in Nigeria, Aminu Tambuwal, has won the Sokoto State Governorship Election. Honourable Tambuwal got the highest vote in all the 23 Local Government Areas in the State.

Zamfara APGA Governorship Candidate arrested for ballot box snatching

The Zamfara Police Command has arrested the Governorship Candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance(APGA), Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi over alleged snatching of ballot boxes at Shadengara 004 polling unit in Shinkafi Local Government Area of the state.

REVEALED: The real reasons why President Jonathan conceded defeat

THE real reasons President Goodluck Jonathan conceded defeat in the 28 March presidential election even before its result was officially announced have been revealed to Sunday Tribune.

According to an insider who disclosed how the final decision that led to President Jonathan congratulating his opponent and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari, members of the president's kitchen cabinet and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who were invited to the Presidential Villa, had already read the body language of the president to allow peace to reign.

Patience Jonathan wants INEC to rig Rivers’ guber poll, Gov. Amaechi alleges

AHEAD of the governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections, the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has accused the wife of the President, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, of pressurising the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies to rig the governorship election in the state.

INEC to Conduct Mock Accreditation on Saturday

 

As the rescheduled dates for the 2015 general elections draw closer, the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) is set to conduct a mock accreditation exercise across the country on Saturday.

According to the electoral umpire, this field-testing of the smart card readers will hold in two hundred and twenty five (225) polling units & three hundred and fifty eight (358) voting points across 12 registration areas, otherwise known as wards in 12 states of the federation.

MASSOB calls for Jega’s sack

Leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Ralph Uwazuruike, has called for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, over strong allegations of partisanship, being bias and lack of credibility.

“Heavens Won’t Fall” if Jonathan dismisses Jega – Gov. Fayose

The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has described outbursts of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the possible removal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega as “mere comedy”, stating that the President Goodluck Jonathan could sack him if he wishes.

APC's undue interest in Jega is questionable -- PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has again questioned the relationship between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, challenging the opposition party to explain its huge interest for Jega to remain in office. This is coming after some APC senators said on Thursday that they would oppose any attempt to unseat the INEC Chairman, alleging that the government was already planning to force him on terminal leave next week.

No plans for Interim Government, Jonathan tells Catholic Bishops

President Goodluck Jonathan has dismissed rumours of a plan to head an interim administration, stating that “insinuations about a plan for an interim government is tantamount to treason”. Speaking at the plenary for  members of the Catholic Bishops Conference in Abuja on Sunday, the President thanked Nigerians for showing understanding, when the date of the general elections was shifted.

Election postponement saved Nigeria huge embarrassment – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Friday said that the decision to postpone the general elections scheduled for February has saved the country and the electoral body a huge embarrassment. According to a statement issued by the party's National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, unfolding events, especially the prevalent huge deficit in the distribution of the Permanent Voters Cards (PVC) have justified the decision and those who raised the alarm that led to the postponement deserved credit.

Presidency refutes Obasanjo’s allegations

The Presidency has described the allegations by former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, that President Jonathan masterminded the postponement of the election as part of a grand plan to ensure that he wins at alln cost as odious and repugnant. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati said Obasanjo has obviously decided to close his eyes to the good works and intentions of the Jonathan administration, and is bent on ensuring a regime change by any possible means.

Election postponement was masterminded by Jonathan – Obasanjo

Nigeria's Ex-President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has accused President Goodluck Jonathan of masterminding the postponement of the general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in a grand plan to win by all means.

Bring Back Our Girls Campaign Group start countdown to rescue of Chibok Girls’

Members of the Bring Back Our Girls campaign began a six-week count-down for the rescue of the Chibok girls who have been held in captivity for about ten months now. The co-convener of the group and former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, said the countdown will help them monitor the activities of the multinational forces in their bid to recover lost territories from insurgents and rescue Chibok girls in the process.

STATE OF THE NATION by Michael Akusu

Thanks be to God for the gift of life that is in us. Today marks a very important day in the history of our great nation and the entire world. For on this day many years back, a patriot was born. A man committed to the progress and advancement of humankind. On such an important anniversary, it is pertinent to address certain national issues.


NIGERIA TODAY
Once again, our beloved nation is at a major crossroad in its history, a time when we go to the polls to elect our representatives in government. Political campaigns so far have been characterized by violence, deceit, calumny and hate speech as has been witnessed in many previous elections. Although in paper many pacts and pledges have been signed by political aspirants promising to promote peace among their supporters and run issue-based campaigns, this has not reflected in the build up to the much anticipated 2015 general election.

INEC has secret plans to rig election for APC -- FFK

The Director of Media and Publicity for the PDP Presidential Campaign Organization, Femi Fani-Kayode, has accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, of planning to aid the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the 2015 general elections.

Jega won’t go on terminal leave – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed rumours that its Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, is planning to embark on terminal leave on March 1. Reacting to the rumour, Jega's Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kayode Idowu, said his boss was busy preparing for the conduct of the general elections.