2015 general elections
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South-east, South-south Groups Demand Self-determination
Some groups from the South-east and South-south regions of the country have called for self-rule and self-determination for the regions. The groups, in a programme in Port Harcourt on Monday tagged: “A Solemn Assembly of the Peoples of the Lower Niger”, said they were not satisfied with the present constitution of the country, insisting that the country was designed to…
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Press statement from INEC ahead of Saturday elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received reports that some political leaders are asking members of the public to disregard its stated resolve to use Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and Smart Card Readers (SCRs) for the April 11, 2015Governorship and State Assembly elections. A particular state governor in the North Central geo-political zone is reported to have assured voters…
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PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN’S EASTER MESSAGE TO THE NATION
Fellow citizens, I greet you all, especially our Christian brothers and sisters, as we celebrate Easter in commemoration of the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. For Christians all over the world, the major lessons of Easter, which we celebrate this year in the midst of general elections in our nation, are to be found in the Messiah’s…
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Nigeria Decides: PDP clears 8 of 10 LGs released by INEC in Edo
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has cleared eight of ten local government areas so far released by INEC in the Presidential and National Assembly elections in Edo State. Results as were announced by collation officers from each of the local government areas before the state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr Mike Igini, the state Collation Officer, Vice Chancellor of University of…
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Elections in Rivers credible, reflect wishes of people – PDP
The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has said the conduct of the presidential and National Assembly elections in the state on Saturday was credible and the result reflects the overwhelming wish of the people of Rivers State to support President Goodluck Jonathan and candidates of the party. The state Chairman of the PDP, Bro Felix Obuah, made…
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FG slashes electricity tarrif by 50%
The Federal Government on Tuesday announced over 50 per cent reduction in electricity tariff with just 11 days to the presidential election. The new tarrif takes effect from April 1, 2015. The agitation for reduction in tariff, which had been on for several months, especially for industrial users, had been ignored by the Federal Government despite the decline in power…
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