Jonathan, Buhari Sign Peace Pact

FOR the second time, President Goodluck Jonathan of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and General Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Thursday, March 26, signed another peace deal pledging their support for violence-free elections. …

Why Buhari Will Fail Again – Fasehun

BY his own admission, Frederick Fasehun, a medical doctor, politician and human rights activist, is a democracy addict. In the past 25 to 30 years, Fasehun has taken centre stage in every issue of democracy, even at the expense of his own life. Little wonder he has had brushes with each succeeding military …

Obasanjo: Taming the Rabble-rouser

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is no doubt a torn in the flesh of succeeding governments in Nigeria, but his recent attacks on President Goodluck Jonathan cost him membership of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party; but for how long can he remain quiet? …

Many Troubles of Jega

Attahiru Jega, professor of Political Science and chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, was given a big thump up when he conducted the 2011 general elections which were globally regarded as free and fair; but for the INEC boss to perform a similar feat appears to running into problems as …

Odds Against Jonathan, Buhari

Supporters of President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party and General Muhammadu Buhari, candidate of the All Progressives Congress, are leaving nothing to chance as mudslinging and name-calling characterise their campaigns to win February 14 presidential election despite …

IG Warns Police Not to Violate Electoral Law

SULEIMAN Abba, inspector-general of Police, on Tuesday, January 13, warned officers and men of the force not to operate outside the Electoral Act as anybody going contrary would be severely dealt with. Addressing police officers under zone six in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, Abba said arrangements …