Abuja, Nigeria – From December 14-20, 2018, the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI) are fielding the third joint delegation to Nigeria to assess preparations for the upcoming national elections in early 2019. The delegation members are:

The Member representing Oshodi/Isolo Constituency in Lagos state and front line gubernatorial aspirant under UPP, Hon. Tony Nwulu, has today, emerged as the party's candidate for the 2019 governorship election in Imo state.

#WomenInPoliticsByTNN is a Initiative geared towards spotlighting Nigerian women who are contesting for political positions and is a developmental step on our collective dream as Nigerians as the world believes in us. We are set to uphold the dreams and ideologies of politicians pre election and while in office as we encourage more female participation in politics. On our maiden episode is a media girl and Nigeria's sweetheart, young and purposeful. Her zest and passion is uncommon and she is no other person than...(smile) WATCH!!

Good Governance Ambassadors of Nigeria (GOGAN) has kicked off the mobilization of Support for President Muhammadu Buhari with commissioning of office in London, United Kingdom.

In what seemed like a victory carnival in Abuja today, Leadership Development expert and Imo Guber candidate from the Young Progressive Party (YPP) received his party nomination form. In line with the time table for the 2019 general elections and the political party calendar from the Independent Electoral Commission, the form purchased makes Okorie the candidate of choice for Imo State governorship race. The YPP, he said is a party given to service and integrity and is set to capture the bulk of Imo votes during the elections as the party also hopes to win even at the presidential level.

Presidential Aspirant and Leadership Coach, Fela Durotoye of the Alliance for a New Nigeria Party made a day stop over in Abuja for some critical closed door political party meetings running up to the 2019 elections.

The National Convention of Buhari Youth Organization will hold July 10th in the capital city, Abuja.  Thousands of Nigeria Youths under the Buhari Youth Organization will be converging in Eagles Square, Abuja on the 10th of July to reaffirm their support for President Buhari in the forthcoming election.  Speaking at the sideline after its meeting in Abuja, the group’s National Organizing Secretary, Chief Felix Idiga, said the rally, which is slated for July 10th will showcase President Buhari’s concrete achievements in the last three years to Nigerians and the whole world. 

L-R: The governorship aspirant under Oyo State APC party, Dr. Olusola Ayandele; the Olubadan of Ibadan, HRM Oba Saliu Adetunji and wife of the aspirant, Dr. (Mrs.) Yinka Ayandele. The journey to the Oyo State government highest seat is bound to be very eventful as 2019 draws nearer. And one candidate who has stood out so far amongst the multitude jostling for the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, ticket is none other than Dr. Olusola Ayandele, popularly called Stainless within the State.

Supreme Court of Nigeria yesterday made it's final judgement on Senate president Bukola Saraki false asset declaration, upholding the no case submission of the former Governor of Kwara State. Kwara Must Change welcome the decision of Supreme Court on the false asset declaration of the senate President, Bukola Saraki.

Philanthropist turned Politician and Social Democratic Party (SDP) Leading Governorship Aspirant in Imo State, chief collins osuagwu has vowed to create five million jobs for imolites if elected as Governor in the 2019 Governorship Election. 

Dr Linus Okorie,  an internationally recognized leadership development coach and human capital development consultant will on Saturday June 16, 2018 declare his intention to contest the governorship election in Imo State. The declaration ceremony which will take place at the New Banquet Hall, Rock view Hotel, Owerri at 10.00am is expected to attract friends and dignitaries from within and outside Nigeria and friends all walks of life.

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday hailed the announcement by President Muhammadu Buhari declaring June 12 as the New Democracy Day in honour of the late presumed winner of the June 12 1993 Presidential Election, Chief Moshood Kasimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola.

I have observed with rapt interest,  the mantra in some quarters that Imo State needs a Technocrat as a governor in order to right the wrongs of the past and bring about transformational development. However, this school of thought would suffice in some climes and circumstance, never without subjection to variant reprovals.

In the heart of every economic growth lies the ability to power the development. There is virtually nothing you can do in today's world without electricity - take for example, your home, once there is power outage, it becomes very uncomfortable, whether during the day or at night, what differs most times is the degree of discomfort.

ABC Transport CEO and a front-liner in Imo 2019 Gubernatorial Election, Mr Frank Nneji has given out two Toyota Hiace buses to two of the very first 6 drivers of ABC Transport.

We may be few hours late with this news, but we are excited to tell you that the #NotTooYoungToRun bill got a Presidential Assent today in Abuja. In photo is President Buhari flanked by young civil society group members who have been at the fore front of this campaign. Below is the most inspiring speech, from the signing of that bill by Buhari. 1. First, I would like to welcome you all to the State House. Today is a significant day for all of us in Nigeria, and most especially our young people – and the role they play in our democracy, politics and national life.

Mrs Elishamma Ideh has declared her intentions to contest for the presidential position in Nigeria, Thursday in Abuja. Highlighting what Nigerians should look for in electing a president, come 2019, Ideh stated that Nigeria deserves more than it presently has as leaders, and that the people are better than what presently obtains.

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) today, 27 May 2018, releases the report of its Buharimeter Opinion Poll. The opinion poll was commissioned to assess the Nigerians' rating of the Buhari' administration after three years in office.   Overall, the 2018 Buharimeter poll revealed that  40 percent of  Nigerians approve of the President’s performance while  44 percent disapprove with the remaining 16 percent neither approve nor disapprove of his performance .  This implies that the President is rated  below average by Nigerians . The President’s approval rating of 40 percent marks  a decline of 17 percent from 57 percent  rating recorded in the 2017 Buharimeter National Survey.

Whether President Buhari will seek reelection at the 2019 polls is dependent on a few factors and a few people. The people are the focus of this post as Pulse Ng has itemised. They believe that even though Buhari has not declared his intention, he has been dropping hints everywhere and these people are major in his decision making. They include: Bola Tinubu Nasir El Rufai Chibuike Amaechi and 4 other people you can read about when you CLICK HERE

A former House of Representative member, Hon Independence Ogunewe is dead.  Nigerians received the news earlier today with shock. Hon. Ogunewe was a politician with exceptional policies rarely seen among “the political gladiators currently dominating our political climate." “He was upright, cerebral, courageous and loyal to his electorates while he was serving in various public offices." “His wealth of experience and contributions to the political landscape in Imo State and Nigeria in general will be greatly missed."