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File Photo Development of nations takes time, but with hard work and commitment, nations are developed totally. From 1999-2015, it was agreed that there were setbacks of all sorts in the nations electoral system. The 2015 election was adjudged to be the fairest because of the magnanimous act of the then president GEJ. Today, another election has come to past. For INEC to deliver good results in future elections, it must harmonized its strategies,  communications and operations accurately. CRITICAL ISSUES THAT NEEDS REVIEW IN OUR ELECTORAL SYSTEM 1. USE OF PVCS, CARD READERS AND ELECTRONIC VOTING SYSTEM: It is clear that the nation seems not to be ripe or matured for such technological and scientific voting system. The administration of Prof Jega under the PDP regime introduced those systems. Billions of naira were spent on these facilities and procedures, processes, yet it seems not to be functioning. Nigeria is a country with multiple kinds of civilization, it will ...

Following the declaration of President Muhammadu Buhari as the winner of the just concluded presidential electionon, some supporters and youth took to the streets of Kaduna, celebrating his victory. Most of them who came in large number from different directions headed to Murtala Square to show their solidarity. Most of them interviewed by DAILY POST said they did not know what they were celebrating, while some said, “I was told to follow my friends to Murtala Square. I have been trekking from Tudun Wada not knowing what l am celebrating for.” Another young boy of about 10 years who identified himself as Usman said, “One of my friends called me that they were organizing celebration for President Muhammadu Buhari, though l don’t know him and l do not know what the celebration is all about, but l am together with friends going to Murtala Square to see what is happening.” One of the APC supporters who also gave his name as Mohammed Bala, said, “We are celebrating the victory of...

Nigerian flamboyant spender, Hushpuppi just bought a bespoke black badge Rolls-Royce Wraith just weeks after buying a Bentley Bentayga. “Bought myself a new Bentley Bentayga for Valentines. The best way to celebrate the season of love “ – He wrote on his instagram page. “What y’all think about my new bespoke black badge Rolls-Royce Wraith? Lol. This post is to everyone who has been made to feel low about themselves, to those who has been told will never amount to anything, to those who has been looked down upon, I want you to know today that as long as you don’t see yourself as low as they make you seem, as long as you have a valid dream and work hard, and most importantly if you believe in God, you can achieve anything and everything. This post is specially dedicated to all Hushpuppi fans worldwide, to those who don’t know me and has defended and supported me in anyway or the other, to my real friends JJ, Rawflesh, OvaWise, Debo Bentley, SK, Hp and S.p of Ghana and all those t...

The Italian woman and her Nigerian boyfriend A young Italian woman has criticized the Deputy Prime Minister of Italy, Matteo Salvini, over her Nigerian lover. The 25-year-old lady identified as Martina Mondini, from Stradella (Pavia), an educator who works in the reception center of the municipality, stormed the Facebook page of the deputy prime minister to ‘insult’ him. This happened after Matteo Salvini, a guest on TV show by Massimo Giletti, was explaining his idea of integration and his political line aimed at respecting the interests of Italians and foreigners. The words of the Minister was said to have triggered the reaction of Martina Mondini who is dating a 32-year-old Nigerian identified as Slim Joe. She commented on his Facebook page: ” Salvini? Before talking about integration you should rinse your mouth. You do not even know what it means to love and respect others. Schifo “. Following this comment, the young Italian lady was hit with barrage of insults from ...

Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has asked the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the just concluded election, Atiku Abubakar, to show the spirit of sportsmanship and call President Buhari to concede defeat. Okorocha in an interview with newsmen in Owerri, the state capital this morning, said wisdom calls for Atiku to congratulate President Buhari on his re-election victory. “Wisdom calls for the PDP candidate to congratulate him (Buhari), to show appreciation because when you don’t do that, people will begin to think that you are doing this for selfish reasons. Nigeria is bigger than all of us, leaders must learn to make sacrifices where possible, not to their own comfort but to the comfort of the nation. That is what leadership is all about,” he said Atiku has since issued a statement saying he will not concede defeat and will not call President Buhari who has since been declared winner of the 2019 poll. Atiku says the election was marred by ...

Femi Ojudu, Special Adviser to President Muhammad Buhari, has claimed that he knows the reasons his principal was defeated in Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s ward at the presidential election. Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, defeated Buhari of the All Progressives Congress, PDP, at Polling Unit 003 at VGC in Lagos. Atiku polled 384 votes to Buhari’s 197. In an article titled, The battle Osinbajo couldn’t win, Ojudu blamed looters and importers for the defeat. He wrote: “In a period of two months, he (Osinbajo) must have visited the Victoria Garden City (VGC) more than fifteen times. Town hall meeting here, parlour meeting there and street walk on the other side. He met with professionals and engaged resident associations, just as he dialogued with people of faith. “At the end of the election, they would still not let him deliver his unit. I have received many calls and text messages asking what happened? It is not far-fetched. ...

Popular Nigerian comedian, I Go Dye has taken to social media to react to President Buhari’s re-election victory. According to him, Buhari should use this rare privilege to rebuild Nigeria and advance the course of youthful leadership because he will be the last old aged recycled president to rule the country. I Go Dye wrote; YOU WILL BE THE LAST OLD AGED RECYCLED PRESIDENT THAT WILL RULE NIGERIA. NATURE HAS GIVEN YOU ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO REBUILD NIGERIAN,A MEANS TO DISCOVER THE NEXT GENERATION LEADERS. Congratulations on your victory.Nature has given you another opportunity to rebuild Nigeria,a means to discover the next generation leaders. Please do find it a rare privilege to advance the course of youthful leadership,by looking for Nigerian youths all over the world that can add their creativity to advance your administration… you will be the last old aged president that will rule Nigeria , once againcongratulations. Amb Francis Agoda source:https://samueljackso...