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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 […]
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Elections, Headlines, INEC Politics, Ondo, State News
Thursday, September 24th, 2020
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is working to ensure early opening of polls and declaration of results, especially in the riverine areas, in the Oct. 10 governorship election in Ondo State. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC Chairman, stated this on Thursday in Akure when he met with the traditional rulers […]
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Edo, General Politics, Governors, Headlines, INEC Politics, State News, Top Stories
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2020
Gov.Godwin Obaseki of Edo State By Nefishetu Yakubu The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Tuesday presented Certificates of Return (COR) to the winner of last Saturday’s governorship election in Edo, Gov. Godwin Obaseki and his running mate, Mr Philip Shaibu. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the ceremony took place at the […]
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INEC Politics, Latest Politics
Friday, May 22nd, 2020
Lists electoral vacancies Chuks Okocha in Abuja Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Thursday said it had approved its policy on how to conduct elections during a pandemic, insisting that Edo and Ondo state governorship elections would hold as scheduled. It explained that although holding an election in a period of public health crisis was an […]
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Elections 2019, Headlines, INEC Politics
Saturday, March 7th, 2020
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said yesterday that with the proposed reform of the electoral Act, the 2019 election may be the last “mainly manual” election in Nigeria. Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakub, said this is achievable with the support of the National Assembly, tasking the lawmakers to expedite action on the amendment […]
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Headlines, INEC Politics, State News
Sunday, January 26th, 2020
The Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has said the agency was ready for the conduct of by-elections in 28 constituencies across 11 states. He said the agency will ensure a credible exercise, urging stakeholders to cooperate with its officials on electoral duty. Yakubu spoke in Abuja during the swearing in […]
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INEC Politics, Katsina, Latest Politics, State News
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019
By Shehu Danjuma The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has slated by-election for Sabuwan constituency in Katsina state House of Assembly for Nov. 30, 2019. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Alhaji Ibrahim Zarewa, disclosed this on Wednesday in Katsina during a news conference. “The by-election will be conducted following the death of Alhaji […]
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Elections, Elections 2019, Governors, Headlines, Imo, INEC Politics, State News
Wednesday, March 27th, 2019
Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri Imo State governor-elect, Emeka Ihedioha, on Wednesday was officially recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the winner of the 2019 governorship election in the state as he was issued a Certificate of Return by INEC. the move trigged wild jubilation as people followed his convoy singing and dancing, resulting […]
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Elections, Elections 2019, Headlines, INEC Politics
Tuesday, March 5th, 2019
JOHN ADAMS, MINNA Worried by the large-scale irregularities that characterised the just concluded presidential and National Assembly elections in Niger State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state has warned that any community that refuses to allow the use of smart card readers during the next Saturday’s governorship and House of Assembly polls would […]
