In this interview with select journalists including our Editor Nation’s Capital, Tokunbo Adedoja, INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, spoke on why 28 political parties were de-registered, the commission’s proposal to reform the electoral process, preparations for 2015 elections and his desire to see the abolition of staggered elections in Nigeria, among other issues. Can you Continue Reading...
Kaduna gets new Governor, Mukhtar Yero
Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Mukhtar Yero Governor Mukhtar Yero was sworn-in on Sunday. The former Deputy Governor of Kaduna State, Mukhtar Yero, was sworn-in on Sunday afternoon as the governor of the state. This follows the death of the former governor, Patrick Yakowa, in a helicopter crash on Saturday. The Kaduna State Chief Judge, Continue Reading...
Yakowa, Azazi’s death painful–Northern Governors
Former National Security Adviser, Owoye Andrew Azazi The Northern Governors said Mr. Yakowa would be greatly missed. The Northern States Governors Forum, NSGF, said it received with shock and sadness the news of the passing away of the Governor of Kaduna State, Patrick Yakowa, and former National Security Adviser, Andrew Azazi, following a helicopter crash Continue Reading...