The 2015 General Elections are fast approaching and candidates from various political parties have launched their campaigns in full force.
Stay tuned for profiles of all the Presidential candidates, news from various campaign trails, election results and much more.
January 21, 2015 – Goodluck Jonathan takes campaign to Kano
President Goodluck Jonathan has taken his re-election campaign to Kano State. He arrived in the state on Wednesday, January 21, and also paid a visit to the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.
January 20, 2015 - Massive crowd attends Muhammadu Buhari's campaign rally in Kano
The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari has taken his campaign to Kano State. Buhari arrived in the town on Tuesday, January 20, and his campaign rally was attended by a mammoth crowd of supporters.
January 20, 2015 - Niger State Deputy Governor, 200 others dump PDP 15 days to polls
The Deputy Governor of Niger State, Ahmed Ibeto has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ibeto defected on Monday, January 19, along with 200 other political office holders.
January 20, 2015 – Goodluck Jonathan visits mother of ex-President Umaru Yar'adua
President Goodluck Jonathan has paid a courtesy visit to the mother of late former President, Umaru Yar'adua in Katsina State. Jonathan is in the state in continuation of his campaign tour of the Northern States of Nigeria.
January 20, 2015 – Goodluck Jonathan takes campaign to Zamfara
President Goodluck Jonathan has taken his 2015 re-election to Zamfara State. Jonathan arrived in Gusau, the state capital, on Tuesday, January 20, and was received by a crowd of supporters.
January 19, 2015 - Buhari, Osinbajo others pay courtesy visit to Babangida
The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari has paid a courtesy visit to former Head of State, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB). Buhari, along with his running mate, Yemi Osinbajo, visited IBB on January 19, at the latter's home in Minna, Niger State.
January 19, 2015 - Babangida endorses Buhari
Former Head of State, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has endorsed the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari for Nigeria's number one office.
January 19, 2015 - All you need to know about your 14 Presidential aspirants
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the names of 14 candidates who are contesting the 2015 Presidential elections in February.
January 19, 2015 - 'I don't have a voter's card' - Sultan of Sokoto tells Jonathan
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'ad Abubakar III has told President Goodluck Jonathan that he might not vote in the upcoming elections because he does not have a Permanent Voters Card (PVC).
January 16, 2015 - Goodluck Jonathan takes campaign to Ebonyi
President Goodluck Jonathan has taken his re-election campaign to Ebonyi State. Jonathan arrived in the state today, January 16, and was welcomed by traditional rulers and a large crowd of supporters.
January 15, 2015 - 'I didn't endorse anybody,' Wole Soyinka says
Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has stated that he has not endorsed any candidate for the upcoming 2015 elections. Soyinka stated this on Thursday, January 15, via a piece titled, 'Identity Thieves and the 2015 Election Peace Accord'.
January 14, 2015 - Fashola says Jimi Agbaje is too old to rule Lagos
Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has said that the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Jimi Agbaje is too old to rule the state. Fashola stated this during a special rally held by the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday, January 14.
January 14, 2015 - 'Jimi Agbaje will lose, PDP is an Ebola party', Bola Tinubu says
Former Governor of Lagos State and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has said that the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Jimi Agbaje will lose the upcoming elections. Tinubu stated this during the campaign for the Lagos-West senatorial district on Wednesday, January 14.
January 14, 2015 - Goodluck Jonathan embraces Buhari
President Goodluck Jonathan today, January 14, embraced the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari. Jonathan and Buhari shared the hug during the 2015 general elections sensitization workshop on non-violence in Abuja.
January 14, 2015 - Goodluck Jonathan campaigns in Osun
President Goodluck Jonathan has taken his re-election campaign to Osun State where he received a royal welcome. Jonathan was received by the Ataoga of Osogboland, Oba Iyiola Oyewale and his teeming supporters in the state.
January 13, 2015 - INEC releases full list of Presidential aspirants
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the names of the 14 presidential candidates for the upcoming 2015 general elections. INEC also published the names of all the Vice-Presidential candidates on its website on Tuesday, January 13.
January 13, 2015 – Buhari visits Obasanjo in Ogun
The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari has paid a visit to former President, Olusegun Obasanjo the latter's home in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
January 13, 2015 - 'I wish you well', Obasanjo tells Buhari
President Olusegun Obasanjo has told the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari that he wishes him well in his political endeavours. Obasanjo said this on Tuesday, January 13, when Buhari paid him a visit in his Abeokuta, Ogun State home.
January 12, 2015 - Goodluck Jonathan meets with Obasanjo, Oyedepo, Adeboye
President Goodluck Jonathan has held a meeting with former President, Olusegun Obasanjo in a bid to resolve the differences between them. The meeting held at Obasanjo's residence in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Monday, January 12.
January 12, 2015 - Meet the only female Presidential aspirant, Remi Sonaiya
Professor Remi Sonaiya is the candidate of the KOWA party and she is the only female Presidential aspirant for the upcoming elections.
January 10, 2015 – Jonathan's campaign bus set on fire in Jos
A campaign bus carrying the image of President Goodluck Jonathan has been burnt by youths in Jos, Plateau State.
January 9, 2015 – Buhari attends rally in Rivers traditional attire
The Presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari kicked off his campaign in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Buhari has since embarked on a tour of the South-South and was pictured in the traditional Rivers State attire on January 9.
January 8, 2015 – Jonathan launches campaign in Lagos
President Goodluck Jonathan has flagged off his re-election campaign with a massive rally in Lagos State.
January 8, 2015 – Read full text of Jonathan's speech at campaign launch in Lagos
President Goodluck Jonathan kicked off his campaign on Thursday, January 8, at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos.
January 8, 2015 – Fashola criticizes Jonathan's campaign speech
The Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola has criticized President Goodluck Jonathan for the speech he gave during the launch of his campaign in the state. Fashola spoke on Thursday, January 8, during the mobilization visit of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign held at Imaguero College in Benin, Edo State.
January 7, 2015 – Buhari promises stable electricity if elected
The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari has said that his administration would work towards providing stable electricity in Nigeria if he is elected into office.
January 7, 2015 – Buhari receives campaign bus from Rochas Okorocha
The Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha has donated a campaign bus to the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari.
January 6, 2015 – Buhari visits APC members who were shot during campaign rally
The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari has paid a visit to some supporters of the party who were shot during his campaign rally which held yesterday, January 6, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
January 6, 2015 – Jonathan attends inauguration of PDP Presidential campaign committee
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) inaugurated its Presidential Campaign Committee yesterday, January 6, in Abuja. President Goodluck Jonathan attended the ceremony which held at the party's new Presidential Campaign office at Legacy House in Maitama.
January 6, 2015 – Buhari vows to imprison corrupt officials
The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari has said that all corrupt persons will be imprisoned if he is elected into office.
January 6, 2015 - Niger Delta militant group endorses Buhari
Niger Delta militant group, Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has endorsed the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari.
January 6, 2015 – Buhari kicks off campaign in Rivers
The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari kicked off his campaign today, January 6, in Rivers State.
January 5, 2015 - Niger State Governor says only liars can be politicians
The Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu has said that only liars can survive in the game of politics. Aliyu stated this on Monday, January 5, during the inauguration of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial campaign committee in Minna.
January 1, 2015 – INEC releases full timetable and schedule of activities
In preparation for the 2015 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission has released a full timetable and schedule of activities.
