Following the rescheduling of the 2015 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission has once again extended the deadline for collection of Permanent Voter Cards by registered voters. The commission in a statement signed by its Secretary, Mrs. Augusta Ogakwu, said collection of the cards will continue for four more weeks until March 8th, 2015. Continue Reading...
Nigerians in UK Laud Postponement, Say Its Good for Democracy
Nigerians in the UK on Sunday, commended INEC for the postponement of the general elections, and appealed for understanding from all stakeholders. Some of them who spoke to newsmen in London, unanimously agreed that the extension was in the best interest of the nation’s democracy, while urging the youths to refrain from violence. Rex Chosen, Continue Reading...
Ukraine conflict: Why is violence surging?
Pro-Russian rebels have launched a new push to take control of more of eastern Ukraine from government forces and if a renewed ceasefire cannot be agreed, there are fears that the conflict could spiral out of control. Ukraine’s Western allies accuse Russia of sending in troops and armour to help the rebels – an allegation Continue Reading...