The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari as a power monger who doesn’t subscribe to democratic ideals. The former vice president said this during the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the PDP in Abuja on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Atiku accused his opponent in the […]
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INEC replaces ballot boxes, voting cubicles lost in Plateau fire
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has replaced election materials lost in the fire that destroyed its office in Qua’an Pan local government area of Plateau State. The fire outbreak completely razed the commission’s office on Saturday, February 9, 2019, with several materials burnt, including 360 voting cubicles, 755 ballot boxes, 14 generators, election forms […]
Explainer: You can actually vote with all 10 fingers on Election Day
There has been some form of uncertainty over which of the fingers will legally capture your votes on February 16 and March 2, 2019. Your middle finger, your index finger, your ring finger, your knuckles or your thumb? We’ll be answering that question in a minute. But first, where did this confusion over which finger […]
INEC extends PVC collection deadline till February 11 amid complaints
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline of the collection of permanent voters’ cards (PVC) till Monday, February 11, 2019. This was announced by the commission’s chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, in a statement on Friday, February 8, the initial deadline of collection. The extended time also covers Saturday, February 9, and Sunday, […]
SDP withdraws from Presidential Race, adopts Buhari
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has announced its withdrawal from the Feb. 16, presidential election and adopts the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, President Muhammadu Buhari, for the poll. This was part of the resolutions of the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party in Abuja on Thursday. According to the NEC, “we cannot […]
Eunice Atuejide: “I’ll be the 1st presidential candidate not to vote for herself!”
The presidential candidate of the National Interest Party (NIP), Eunice Atuejide, has so much faith in her candidacy that she won’t be voting for herself. The presidential candidate is so giddy about her stance and her place in history, she gleefully shared same with her social media followers. “Honestly bro, I might be the first […]
Atiku reports Buhari to US, UK, Germany, others
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has written an open letter to the Ambassadors of France, Germany, European Union, United States and the United Kingdom High Commissioner. According to Daily Post, Atiku accused President Buhari of constantly breaching the constitution. The PDP presidential candidate spoke on the recent suspension of […]
Donald Duke back in presidential race as Appeal Court anoints him SDP candidate
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled in favour of former Cross River State governor, Donald Duke, as the authentic presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the 2019 presidential election. Despite winning the party’s ticket in October 2018, an FCT High Court in Maitama had declared his victory null and void […]
NYSC cautions corps members against enticements from desperate politicians
Omolayo, gave the advice in a statement issued by Mr Matthew Ngobua, NYSCs spokesman in the state on Thursday in Yenagoa. She urged the corps members to focus on the laudable national duty, noting that their roles to nation building would never go unrewarded. Do not go and focus on money; flee from all forms […]
‘The Son Of Nobody Can Become Somebody Without Anybody’ And Other Deductions From The Presidential Debate
Though Durotoye’s thoughts were well-coordinated and presented, oftentimes in the debate his answers looked like string of clichés . They often seemed perfunctory and regurgitated, a kind of straight-from-the-book stuff. Like when he said “I want a Nigeria where the son of nobody can become somebody without the help of anybody”. This starts as lofty […]