A coalition of civil society groups in Abuja have said that non-implementation of election committees’ reports and impunity have continued to encourage electoral malpractice and violence in Nigeria.
They said that if past committees’ reports on the prevention of electoral violence were fully implemented by government, the tensions ahead of the 2015 general elections would have been reduced.
The civil society groups noted that asides lack of implementation of past committees’ reports contributing to re-occurence of electoral violence in Nigeria, lack of punishment for perpetrators of electoral violence in the past is also a huge challenge to peaceful elections.
With about eight weeks to the elections, the activists said that there is need to meet candidates of prominent political parties before the polls.
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Atahiru Jega, had severally raised concern over conducts of politicians as a threat to the conduct of a peaceful elections in February 2015.
Efforts to reduce tension and violence during the February elections had made Professor Jega to meet with stakeholders at different fora in December 2014.
During those meetings, Professor Jega repeatedly raised concern over the conducts of politicians and its implication on the elections in February.
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One of Liverpool’s greatest ever players, Steven Gerrard, has confirmed that he would leave the club at the end of the 2014-2015 season.
The Reds captain brings the curtain down on a glittering Anfield career that has spanned nearly 17 years and included 10 trophies, as well as 695 appearances and 180 goals to date since joining the club’s youth system.
Gerrard will not retire from professional football at the conclusion of the 2014-15 season. No decision on his new club has been made yet, but he will continue his career outside the United Kingdom and at a side that will not bring him into direct competition with Liverpool.
Explaining his decision, Gerrard said: “This has been the toughest decision of my life and one which both me and my family have agonised over for a good deal of time.
“I am making the announcement now so that the manager and the team are not distracted by stories or speculation about my future.
“Liverpool Football Club has been such a huge part of all our lives for so long and saying goodbye is going to be difficult, but I feel it’s something that’s in the best interests of all involved, including my family and the club itself.
“I’m going to carry on playing and although I can’t confirm at this stage where that will be, I can say it will be somewhere that means I won’t be playing for a competing club and will not therefore be lining up against Liverpool – that is something I could never contemplate.
“My decision is completely based on my wish to experience something different in my career and life and I also want to make sure that I have no regrets when my playing career is eventually over.
“I can’t thank Brendan, the owners and everyone at the club enough for
January 2, 2015 | admin
January 2, 2015 | admin
January 2, 2015 | admin
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has urged Nigerians to use the period of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud to collectively reflect on the life and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and apply same to achieve national rebirth and cohesion.
In a message issued by his spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, Tambuwal said Prophet Muhammad (SAW) promoted the virtues of diligence, hard work, and commitment to set objectives, adding that when imbibed, these virtues can help propel the nation towards rapid growth and development.
He said Nigerians should use this year’s celebration to pray for the country, adding that they should also reflect on the ideals of peace, unity, harmony and selflessness taught by Islam in order to build a stable nation.
“With peace, tolerance and brotherly love, we can build a country of our dream. We should therefore eschew all forms of vices as we continue our march towards unity, development and self sustenance.”
While expressing optimism that the year 2015 will be a positive one for Nigeria, Tambuwal wished all Nigerians a happy and successful Maulud celebration.
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Today has been declared a public holiday to mark Eid-el Maulud, a day which Muslims commemorate the birth of Prophet Mohammed.
This year’s occasion falls on a Friday, the day of worship for Muslims.
In his goodwill message, President Goodluck Jonathan, asked adherents of the Islamic faith to offer special Jumat prayers for successful and peaceful elections in Nigeria.
The president reassured Muslims that the Federal Government will do everything possible to ensure free, fair, credible and and peaceful elections in February.
He also urged the Muslim faithful in the country to use the New Year and Eid-el-Maulud season to reflect deeply on Prophet Mohammed’s teachings on piety, charity, tolerance, justice and peaceful co-existence with others.
While wishing Muslims a happy and peaceful Eid-el-Maulud, President Jonathan gave an assurance, that no Nigerian will be discriminated against on the basis of religion, ethnicity or social standing.
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