Tag: #CivicDuty
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FCT COUNCIL POLLS: INEC KICKS OFF PVC COLLECTION JAN 22
Got a PVC waiting for you? INEC says come and pick it up — in person. The Independent National Electoral Commission will begin distributing 128,396 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) across the Federal Capital Territory from Thursday, January 22, ahead of the February 21 Area Council elections. FCT Resident Electoral Commissioner, Aminu Kasimu Idris, said collection…
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INEC PROMISES TRANSPARENT, CREDIBLE VOTING AS ANAMBRA ELECTORATE DEMAND EVERY VOTE COUNTS
Voters in Awka South LGA of Anambra State have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that every vote cast in the ongoing governorship election truly counts. Reflecting strong belief in the democratic process, 69-year-old Patrick Ekweozor stressed his early arrival to vote as evidence of faith in transparency and accountability. Others like…
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IMPRESSIVE VOTER TURNOUT HIGHLIGHTS PEACEFUL ELECTORAL PROCESS IN ANAMBRA
The governorship election in Anambra saw remarkable turnout across polling units in Aguata, Orumba South, and Orumba North LGAs, with voters arriving early and patiently awaiting their turn. Most voters were present even before INEC officials, signaling strong civic engagement. Residents like 73-year-old Charles Orazulike praised the efficient voting process aided by the Bimodal Voter…
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EARLY VOTING MARKS SMOOTH START AT AFOR AGBOLA II, ANAMBRA ELECTIONS
The Anambra governorship election got off to an early and orderly start at Afor Agbola II polling unit in Awka South LGA, where voting began at 8:25 a.m. Residents like 73-year-old Raymond Eze expressed joy in fulfilling their civic duty and urged INEC to ensure every vote counts, fostering election transparency and voter confidence. Young…
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INEC REPORTS IMPRESSIVE 98.8% PVC COLLECTION IN ANAMBRA AHEAD OF GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 2,769,137 out of 2,802,790 registered voters in Anambra State 98.8 percent have collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for the Saturday governorship election. INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan called this a “significant achievement” facilitated by the extension of the collection deadline and nationwide accessibility at 326…
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FIRS CALLS ON MEDIA TO BOOST VOLUNTARY TAX COMPLIANCE NATIONWIDE
Media urged to be the bridge and educator, making tax compliance a shared national duty. Dr. Zacch Adedeji, FIRS Executive Chairman, stressed the media’s vital role in fostering voluntary tax compliance during a Kaduna sensitisation event. He highlighted that informed, fair, and transparent tax reporting builds public trust, reduces enforcement costs, and advances national development.…
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EDO MINORITY LEADER WORRIED BY LOW VOTER TURNOUT IN OVIA BY-ELECTION
Minority Leader Charity Aiguobarueghian of the Edo House of Assembly expressed concern over the low voter turnout in the Ovia Federal Constituency by-election despite a peaceful voting process. Speaking after voting, he cited voter apathy fueled by limited publicity, short notice, and disillusionment following recent elections. Aiguobarueghian confirmed smooth BVAS operations and full election materials…
