Election2019 Archives — Page 2 of 2

February 19, 2019 No Responses

INEC Okays Resumption Of Campaigns

PARTIES threatening to resume campaigns following the postponement of the general elections got the nod to return to campaign grounds last night. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reversed itself on its earlier position that political campaigns ended last Thursday,...

February 19, 2019 No Responses

INEC To Nigerians: Beware Of Social Media Results

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kebbi state, has urged politicians to be wary of social media posts after voting prior to the official declaration of result by the commission. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Alha...

February 17, 2019 No Responses

INEC Explains Postponement Of Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has attributed the issue of logistics challenge and sabotage on the the commission efforts, as some of the reasons responsible for the one week shifted in the elections. The Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mah...

February 16, 2019 No Responses

Nigeria Elections Postponed

Nigeria’s presidential and parliamentary elections have been delayed for a week. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) made the announcement just five hours before the polls were due to open on Saturday. “Proceeding with the election...

February 14, 2019 No Responses

PHOTO NEWS

PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI IN A HAND SHAKE WITH ATIKU ABUBAKAR DURING THE 2ND-ELECTION-PEACE-ACCORD-WITH-PRESIDENTIAL-CANDIDATES-FOR-2019-GENERAL-ELECTION IN ABUJA ON WEDNESDAY

February 13, 2019 No Responses

Buhari: Elections Will Be Free, Fair

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday visited Yenagoa, Bayelsa State and Port Harcourt, Rivers State where he assured that he is all out for free, fair and credible elections starting on Saturday. Speaking at a meeting with traditional rulers at the secretariat.....

February 12, 2019 No Responses

Obaseki Seeks Peaceful Elections

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged politicians, the electorates and other critical stakeholders in the forthcoming 2019 general elections to ensure peaceful conduct of the polls in the state. Obaseki made the call while delivering a keynote....

February 11, 2019 No Responses

Corruption Threatens Nigeria And Its Election

By Muhammadu Buhari – On February 16th, Nigeria will hold a general election. Four years ago, the country experienced its first democratic transfer of power to the opposition since 1999. The vote in a few days will be no less significant....

February 9, 2019 No Responses

53 Parties Adopt Buhari

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is the “most competent” to govern the state among the candidates jostling for the Lagos top seat, the Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Mr...

February 9, 2019 No Responses

INEC Extends Deadline For PVCs Collection Till Monday

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has extended the deadline for the collection of the Permanent Voters card (PVC) to Monday, 11th February, 2019. The decision, according to the electoral umpire, is because of the number of unclaimed PVCs at...

February 8, 2019 No Responses

Buhari: I’m Committed To Free, Fair Elections

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians and the International community of his government’s readiness to conduct a free and fair election beginning next week Saturday. Speaking during a courtesy call on the Lamido Adamawa Alhaji Muhammadu Barkido Mu...

February 3, 2019 No Responses

INEC Trains 74, 436 Presiding Officers, Assistant Presiding Officers

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has commenced training of 74, 436 Presiding Officers (POs) and Assistant Presiding Officers (APOs) ahead of the upcoming general elections. Mr Femi Akinbiyi, INEC Public Relations Officer in t...

January 21, 2019 No Responses

Presidency Replies Obasanjo

The sixteen-page letter the former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, wrote to President Muhammadu Buhari and released this afternoon is the last push by desperate politicians who can’t handle the President politically and have resorted to subterfuge. &nbsp...