Poll: Israelis dissatisfied with cease-fire agreement

JERUSALEM (AP) — A poll shows about half of Israelis think their government should have continued its military offensive against Palestinian militants in Hamas-ruled Gaza.

The independent Maagar Mohot poll released on Friday shows 49 percent of respondents feel Israel should have kept going after squads who fire rockets into Israel. Thirty-one percent supported the government’s decision…

US elections: Mitt Romney to continue campaigning on poll day

Washington: Republican Mitt Romney will continue with his election campaigning even on the poll day on Tuesday as he plans to woo the voters in key battleground states of Ohio and Pennsylvania. According to campaign officials, Romney will travel to Ohio and Pennsylvania, which political experts said is part of his move to give a last minute edge to his electoral prospects in these two critical states.

If past…

Obama and Romney Deadlocked, Poll Shows

President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney enter the final sprint before Election Day essentially deadlocked nationally in what looks set to be one of the closest presidential elections in U.S. history.

A new Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll of likely voters finds Mr. Obama leading his rival by a nose, 48% to 47%, as the two men crisscross the country to rally supporters in…

Final national NBC/WSJ poll: Obama 48%, Romney 47%

By Mark Murray, NBC News Senior Political Editor

With just two days until Election Day, President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney are running neck and neck nationally, according to the final national NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll before the election.

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Obama gets support from 48 percent of likely voters, while Romney gets 47 percent.

In the NBC/WSJ…

Poll: Obama’s lead in Ohio narrows

By Sarah Dutton, Jennifer De Pinto, Anthony Salvanto, Fred Backus and Steve Chaggaris

President Obama is holding on to a five-point lead over Republican Mitt Romney in Ohio, but that margin has been cut in half since September, according to a new Quinnipiac University/CBS News poll.

Mr. Obama holds a 50 to 45 percent lead over Romney among likely voters in the…

Guber poll: Our victory ’ll be total -Mimiko •ACN can’t make impact in Ondo -Agunloye

Written by Yinka Oladoyinbo, Akure Tuesday, 31 July 2012

Ondo State governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has declared that the Labour Party’s victory in the October 20 gubernatorial election in the state will be comprehensive and total.

The governor, who clinched the ticket last…

Jega risks court sanction over Edo poll

July 20, 2012 by Ihuoma Chiedozie, Abuja 9 CommentsINEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega | credits: File copy

A Federal High Court in Abuja has asked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru…

Anambra set to conduct LG poll

By VINCENT UJUMADU

AWKA—THE Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, ANSIEC, announced yesterday that it had begun preparations for the conduct of the local government election in the state.

Commissioner overseeing activities at the commission, Chief Sylvester Okonkwo, told newsmen that the state government…

Edo guber poll: PDP accuses ACN of arms build-up

By GABRIEL ENOGHOLASE

BENIN — AHEAD of the July 14, governorship election in Edo State, National Deputy Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Sam Jaja, yesterday, in Benin, accused the Edo State Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, of massive arms build-up.

He…

81% Of Nigerians “Approve” Of President Jonathan (Gallup Poll)

True or False?

Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan enjoys an 81% approval rating says U.S. polling organization, Gallup. In addition, according to the organization, 64% of Nigerians approve of the country’s leadership.

President Goodluck Jonathan’s ratings was similar to the positive ratings of other African leaders though his was higher than average. Other featured African Presidents include the President of Botswana who enjoys an 81% approval rating and the President of Guinea…