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Corpers handling BVAS will be Tracked – INEC

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2023 0

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said that only National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) members are authorised election officers to handle the Bimodal Voter Authentication System (BVAS) during the February 25 and March 11 general

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Despite outcry, Lagos REC will not be redeployed, says INEC

Ihesiulo Grace 16 February 2023 0

By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will not redeploy the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Lagos State, Mr Segun Agbaje over unfounded allegations. The Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi in an interview with newsmen on Wednesday in Abuja urged those demanding Agbaje’s redeployment to perish the

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Igbo Youth organisation condemns attacks on INEC facilities in S/ East

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana The Ndigbo Youths’ Organization (NYO) has condemned the ceaseless attacks on facilities of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC in the South East. The body said the attacks are calculated attempt to sabotage the victory of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi. The NYO called on the All […]

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Election dates remain sacrosanct – INEC chairman

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2023 0

…rules out any plan for postponement By Ukpono Ukpong The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has said that the dates for the forthcoming General elections are sacrosanct, as there is no plan to postpone it. Yakubu told State House correspondents yesterday after briefing the Federal Executive Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

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2023 Polls: INEC to engage 1,265,227 officials

Ihesiulo Grace 7 February 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will engage a total of 1,265,227 officials for the 2023 general election. Giving a breakdown of expected electoral.personnel, National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voters Education Committee, Barrister Festus Okoye said 707, 384 Presiding Officers and Assistant Presiding Officers, about 17,

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INEC warned against using Tinubu’s ally Oluomo transport union for Lagos election

Ihesiulo Grace 4 February 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana An Aide to the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Waziri Atiku Abubakar, has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against using the Lagos State Parks Management Committee led by Musiliu Akinsanya aka MC Oluomo to distribute sensitive electoral materials and transport election officials on election day.

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INEC warned against using Tinubu’s ally Oluomo transport union for Lagos election

Ihesiulo Grace 2 February 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana An Aide to the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Waziri Atiku Abubakar, has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against using the Lagos State Parks Management Committee led by Musiliu Akinsanya aka MC Oluomo to distribute sensitive electoral materials and transport election officials on election day.

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INEC to partner OYSIEC on election management

Ihesiulo Grace 2 February 2023 0

BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Tuesday, assured the leadership of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) of continuous working relationship in the area of election management. The state INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Adeniran Rahmon, gave the assurance while playing host to the chairman of the

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INEC: Fuel scarcity, threat to 2023 polls

Ihesiulo Grace 1 February 2023 0

With no end in sight as regards the grueling fuel scarcity across Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has raised concerns over the impact of the situation on the planned logistics for the 2023 polls coming up in a matter of weeks. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at […]

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INEC commended for extending deadline for PVC collection

Ihesiulo Grace 29 January 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana A non-governmental organisation with bias for legislative matters, HallowMace Foundation, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC ) for extending the deadline set for the collection of the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) by one week. While urging eligible voters to take advantage of the week-long window by the electoral body to […]

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INEC to conduct mock accreditation February 4 in 436 polling units

Ihesiulo Grace 27 January 2023 0

By Tunde Opalana As evidence of it’s preparedness for the 2023 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC is set to conduct mock accreditation of voters in selected 436 polling units across the country. National chairman of the Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu who disclosed this Friday during a meeting with resident Electoral Commissioners

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Elections: INEC, Police, others reassure Nigerians of adequate preparations

Ihesiulo Grace 23 January 2023 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police have pledged determination to ensure fair and credible general elections in the South East and the country at large. The stakeholders assured residents of Zone that the general elections would hold notwithstanding the few security challenges. They are optimistic that far reaching security

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INEC leaving no stone unturned on credible 2023 election – Yakubu

Ihesiulo Grace 18 January 2023 0

.Says current security challenges in the country source of concern for Commission The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it’s leaving no stone unturned in its quest to ensure hitch-free and credible 2023 general election. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman, INEC, said this when he addressed the press at Chatham House, London, on Tuesday. Yakubu said […]

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2023: ‘S’Court orders INEC to delineate Electoral Wards, Units in 3 Warri LGAs

Ihesiulo Grace 16 January 2023 0

By Andrew Orolua The Supreme Court has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to carry out fresh delineation of Electoral Wards and Units in Warri South West, Warri South and Warri North Local Government Areas of Delta State. The Apex Court ordered that the delineation be carried out before the conduct of future elections […]

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INEC Chairman, Kwankwaso to speak at Chatham House

Ihesiulo Grace 13 January 2023 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, is expected to speak at the Chatham House research event billed for next week. The Royal Institute of International Affairs, in a statement on its official website on Friday, explained that the event is part of a series of events and outputs examining Nigeria’s 2023 […]

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Why we extended deadline for PVCs collection – INEC

Ihesiulo Grace 13 January 2023 0

…to punish staff over alleged extortion, discriminatory issuance By Tunde Opalana The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Thursday night explained why it extended the deadline for the collection of the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) by Nigerians. National Commissioner in-charge of Information and Voter Education Committee at the commission, Barr. Festus Okoye,

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INEC final list: North-West, S’West 93 million voter register

Ihesiulo Grace 12 January 2023 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, on Wednesday released the final list of voters that will cast their ballots in the elections, with the North-West and South-West having the lion’s share of the 93.4 million eligible voters. Presenting the voter register at a meeting with leaders of political parties at the INEC headquarters, Abuja, the […]

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2023 election to hold as scheduled – INEC chairman

Ihesiulo Grace 12 January 2023 0

.Presents voters register to parties .Says Lagos, Kano, Kaduna top registered voters list with 7,060,195, 5,921,370 and 4,335,208 respectively .74.4% younger population to determine Tinubu, Atiku, Obi’s fate By Tunde Opalana The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has allayed the fear of possible cancellation or

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Obey court’s ruling on substitution of party’s candidates, NNPP urges INEC

Ihesiulo Grace 12 January 2023 0

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to obey the court’s ruling, directing it to substitute the party’s candidates. Its National Chairman, Prof. Rufai Alkali, made the call on Wednesday at a news conference in Abuja. Alkali said: “We most humbly urge the Commission to urgently comply […]

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INEC Reveals Why 2023 Elections Might Be Cancelled

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2023 0

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Monday revealed a situation that might see the 2023 general election cancelled. The electoral body noted that insecurity across the country might be a threat to the forthcoming election. The chairman of INEC, Mahmood Yakubu also noted that the security situation in the country will not only hinder the […]