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Headlines, INEC Politics, Latest Politics, Top Stories
Monday, October 11th, 2021
A former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Attahiru Jega, berated the National Assembly for downplaying the relevance of the electronic transmission of results in general elections, adding that the lawmakers were doing so for self-interest. Jega disclosed this during a lecture organized by the Kwara Visioners Network for Rural Development at the […]
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Anambra, Headlines, INEC Politics, State News
Wednesday, August 11th, 2021
By Leo Sobechi (Abuja) and Osiberoha Osibe (Awka) Okeke heads for Supreme Court The Court of Appeal, Kano Division, has dismissed the judgment of Jigawa High Court, which declared Chukwuma Umeoji and Jude Okeke as candidate and national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the November 6 governorship poll in Anambra State. In […]
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All Peoples' Congress (APC), INEC Politics, Latest Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP)
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021
former Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission of Nigeria ( INEC), Professor Attahiru Muhammad Jega By Ibrahim Wuyo, Kaduna …Says I am now in PRP looking to save Nigeria For their alleged failure to bring the desired growth and development in Nigeria within the past 20 years, a university don and former Chairman of the […]
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Anambra, Headlines, INEC Politics, State News
Wednesday, July 21st, 2021
By Lawrence Njoku (Enugu) Uzoma Nzeagwu, Osiberoha Osibe (Awka) and John Akubo (Abuja) Why I decided not to run for governorship, by Chidoka A Federal High Court in Awka, presided over by Justice Peter Okaa, yesterday, reaffirmed former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Prof. Chukwuma Soludo as candidate of the All Progressives Grand […]
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Headlines, INEC Politics, Women Politics
Tuesday, July 13th, 2021
By Abankula The Nigerian Senate on Thursday rejected the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Buhari had nominated her as a national commissioner last October, triggering a maelstrom of opposition. Onochie is a new media aide of President Buhari and a member of the All […]
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All People Grand Alliance (APGA), Anambra, INEC Politics, Latest Politics, Party Politics, State News
Thursday, June 24th, 2021
By Leo Sobechi, Sodiq Omolaoye (Abuja) and Osiberoha Osibe (Awka) • Soludo wins the factional ticket, ‘suspended’ • Journalists barred at the venue of accreditation, voting For violating the Electoral Act 2010 as amended, the rulling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has been ruled out of the November 6, 2021 governorship poll in Anambra State. According to […]
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General Politics, Headlines, House, INEC Politics, Legislature, National Politics, Senate, Top Stories
Thursday, June 24th, 2021
Onochie is a British citizen, cannot be INEC commissioner in Nigeria, CSOs tells NASS By Matthew Ogune, Abuja A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) Wednesday asked the National Assembly to reject the nomination of Lauretta Onochie as Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) commissioner because she is a British citizen. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja […]
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Akwa Ibom, Headlines, INEC Politics
Sunday, May 2nd, 2021
Attacks on facilities may affect future polls –INEC •As Akwa Ibom LGA office is razed down From Joe Effiong, Uyo and Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said recent attacks on its facilities, if unchecked, may affect future polls. The commission expressed concern, particularly with ongoing conversion of voting points to polling units, […]
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INEC Politics, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85), Presidency
Wednesday, December 9th, 2020
We will ensure speedy passage of amendment bill – INEC boss By Johnbosco Agbakwuru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore-in Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The swearing-in took place at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, before the commencement of the 27th virtual Federal Executive Council, […]
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Articles, Columnists, Ejeviome Eloho Otobo, INEC Politics, NNP Columnists, Oseloka H. Obaze
Tuesday, October 27th, 2020
Ejeviome Eloho Otobo Oseloka H. Obaze By Ejeviome Eloho Otobo & Oseloka H. Obaze | NNP | October 27, 2020 – The mixed reactions with which Nigeria’s 60th anniversary was celebrated by Nigerians, revealed the depth of resignation and cynicism pervading the nation at a time, when debate on restructuring has taken the political centre […]
