The United States government has condemned what it describes as the “rhetorical threat of violence” of some politicians even as Nigeria prepares for the 2015 general elections. The U.S. stated this on Thursday in a statement released by its Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria. The U.S. said it is deeply troubled by the statement made by…
President Jonathan’s Declaration Speech
Address by His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR On the Occasion of His Declaration of Intent to Run for the 2015 Presidential Elections under the Platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Eagle Square, Abuja Tuesday 11th November, 2014 Dear Compatriots: Four years ago, precisely September 18, 2010; I stood in this Eagle Square,…
IPC Builds Media Capacity Ahead of 2015 Elections
As part of efforts to build the capacity of the media to foster credible elections, the International Press Centre, IPC, Lagos is organizing a two-day media workshop for journalists in the southwest on Wednesday, September 17 and Thursday, September 18, 2014. The workshop with the theme “Professional, conflict sensitive, public interest and gender-supportive reporting of…
Insecurity: Editors Express Fear for conduct of 2015 Elections
The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, has warned that the high level of insecurity, insurgency and kidnappings across the country which create atmosphere of fear and apprehension, cannot guarantee free, fair and credible elections in 2015. The NGE issued this warning at the 10th All Nigerian Editors Conference, ANEC, held in Katsina State, at the…