I will give Nigeria my utmost as President – Tinubu (Full Acceptance Speech)

The Era of Renewed Hope “My fellow Nigerians, I am profoundly humbled that you have elected me to serve as the 16th President of our beloved Republic. This is a shining moment in the life of any man and affirmation of our democratic existence. From my heart, I say thank you. Whether you are Batified, […]

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Today’s election must give birth to a new Nigeria

By Segun Odegbami This not the best of times to write about sport. Writing on any subject outside of the ongoing national elections in Nigeria would appear insensitive, particularly with the pains that all Nigerians are going through on the eve of, probably, the most important election in their country’s history – the Presidential election. […]

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EU mission not in Nigeria to validate elections – Chief observer

The Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission to Nigeria, 2023, Barry Andrews, on Tuesday led some members of the mission on a visit to Punhc Place, headquarters of Punch newspapers. In this interview with Dayo Oyewo, he explains the objectives of the mission as Nigerians go to the polls on Saturday. Can […]

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Failure of 2023 elections will plunge Nigeria into crisis, Obasanjo warns

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike have said the failure of the forthcoming general elections will plunge the country into crisis and set democracy backward. While Obasanjo said foisting the wrong leaders on Nigeria would increase corruption and insecurity, Wike maintained that any flop in the current democratic process would further polarise […]

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2023: We’re ready, INEC chair, Yakubu assures at Chatham House

Commission to conduct mock accreditation nationwide ‘Electoral body prepared for possible presidential run-off’ Affirms allegiance to Nigerians not parties or candidates Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, yesterday, declared to international audience that the Commission is ready to conduct next month’s general elections. Yakubu gave the affirmation at the Royal Institute of […]

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We are ready for free, fair, credible 2023 election – INEC chairman

Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu was at The Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), London, on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, where he spoke about the commission’s preparations for Nigeria’s 2023 general elections. Following is his full speech titled “NIGERIA’S 2023 ELECTIONS: PREPARATIONS AND PRIORITIES FOR ELECTORAL INTEGRITY AND INCLUSION” Introduction […]

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Nigeria must move from think-tank to do-tank, says Obasanjo

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said the next President must swiftly address the country’s security challenges, including banditry, and kidnapping and must move beyond think-tank. He said that no one will invest in a country plagued by insecurity and stability. He spoke on Thursday evening at a virtual engagement organised by Africa […]

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Presidency blasts Obasanjo, says he’s frustrated, jealous of Buhari’s achievements

Stop wailing over endorsement, you all lobbied, LP PCC tells APC, PDP South West group cautions against shipwreck over ex-President’s backing Obi warns, says 2023 critical to Nigeria’s survival Obasanjo is an institution whose views are respected all over the world – Ebiseni The Presidency, yesterday, came down hard on former President Olusegun Obasanjo, describing […]

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2023: Obasanjo endorses Peter Obi for President

By Banji Ayoola Nigeria’s ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo today endorsed former Anambra State Governor and candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, for the February 25, 2023 Presidential Election. He did this in a six-page New Year Message and Open Letter to Nigerians, who he described as his compatriots and friends, regretting that the last […]

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