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INEC Accredits Eighty Nine Groups To Observe 2015 General Elections 0
- Report Update
- January 23, 2015
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has accredited eighty-nine local and international groups to observe the 2015 General Elections scheduled for 14th and 28th February. The groups were accredited sequel to their compliance with the requirements and guidelines issued by the Commission. The Commission warned that any observer groups other than those accredited by, and listed by it,
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Attitude of Political Parties and Contestants will determine Peaceful Elections – Jega 0
- Report Update
- January 15, 2015
With high expectations from Nigerians and the international community regarding free, fair credible and peaceful conduct of the 2015 elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Chairman of INEC, Professor Attahiru Jega has said the attitude of political parties and contestants will also play a major part in achieving this. Professor Jega, while speaking
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2015: Jonathan, Buhari, Other Presidential Candidates Sign Pact Against Violence 0
- Report Update
- January 15, 2015
President Goodluck Jonathan and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Major-General Muhammadu Buhari, and other presidential candidates in the February 14 election, yesterday signed an undertaking committing them to violence-free election. The pact, known as the “Abuja Declaration Accord,” was adopted by acclamation
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2015 Elections: Issues beyond the Posting of Political Posters and Bill Boards 0
- Report Update
- January 15, 2015
With few weeks to the Nigerian 2015 general elections, political activities are now in high tempo as political office seekers, especially those who have grabbed party tickets are criss-crossing the length and breadth of their domains, holding nocturnal meetings and perhaps putting machinations in place to warm themselves into the heart of the electorate. One
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2015: Media get new code for election coverage 0
- Report Update
- January 7, 2015
As Nigeria’s general elections draw closer, media regulatory bodies have unveiled codes to guide proper coverage of the elections. The new media code, does not permit one-sided reportage of political campaigns, among other rules, Jacqueline Ogoh reports.
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Gombe: Raising the stake of women participation in politics 0
- Report Update
- January 7, 2015
Despite several agitations for gender equity and 35% affirmative action for women in Nigeria there seems to be no commensurate action to attain the much needed gender balance especially with regards to sensitive and decision making positions in the country. Many reports on gender sensitive issues have shown that women still occupy the lower rung,
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