By Emmanuel Fateman The New Electoral Act by INEC has received further commendation by a support group at a symposium by Abuja for Peter Obi, organized to conscientize its members ahead of the 2023 general elections. Guest speakers at…
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Ban on political campaign still in force – INEC warns Kwara Politicians
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned politicians in Kwara to stop erecting campaign billboards and posters as ban on political campaign is still in force. INEC Administrative Secretary in Kwara, Mr. Paul Atser gave the warning in a…
2019: No Card Reader, No Election – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday said the 2019 election would only be conducted with the use of card reader, saying “no card reader, no election.” A top official of the commission who spoke with Newsmen in Abuja, said…
Name bribe takers- Saraki challenges Jega
President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has lamented the allegation by a former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, that members of the National Assembly are bribe takers. Saraki, who described the comment as embarrassing, challenged…
2019: US, UK, Others Pledges to Support Nigeria
Ahead of the 2019 general elections, the United States of America, United Kingdom, Japan among others has pledged to support Nigeria to achieve free and fair election. A statement made available to Newsmen yesterday in Abuja, to celebrate the nation’s…
2019: Political parties adopt code of conduct
Political parties on Friday adopted a code of conduct that will guide their operations before, during and after the 2019 general elections. The adoption and signing of the code of conduct was witnessed by the National Commissioner of the Independent…
UNDER -AGE VOTERS: INEC’S ADMISSION VINDICATES US –PDP
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has said the admission by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that there are under-age voters on its Voters Register has vindicated its position on issue. The PDP, in a statement by its National Publicity…
2019: NO CASH FOR INEC’S N300B BUDGET
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is bracing for next year’s general elections – without cash. The polls are 291 days away, but there is no cash yet for INEC’s N300 billion budget. The cash squeeze is likely to affect…
MELAYE: KOGI GOVT DENIES SPEAR-HEADING RECALL
Following the botched recall of the senator representing Kogi West senatorial district, Dino Melaye, many political appointees of Governor Yahaya Bello from the district have allegedly gone underground and deserted their offices. The governor was said to be seriously angry…
MELAYE: VERIFICATION PEACEFUL, RECORD LOW TURNOUT
The verification exercise as part of processes for the recall of Sen. Dino Melaye representing Kogi West Senatorial District began peacefully on Saturday, but with low turnout. The verification exercise was organized by INEC to authenticate signatures of voters seeking…