Tag: #DemocracyInAction
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OVER 8 MILLION NIGERIANS START VOTER REGISTRATION IN NATIONWIDE DRIVE
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reports that more than eight million Nigerians have begun their voter registration through a pre-online process as part of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) nationwide. So far, 1.7 million have completed the full registration, including biometric capture and verification. INEC’s update reflects strong public interest ahead of upcoming…
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I’M NOT LEAVING PDP — DICKSON DECLARES…BACKS AMUPITAN’S NOMINATION AS INEC CHAIRMAN, URGES CALM IN BAYELSA
In the midst of swirling political drama in Bayelsa and national debate over the nomination of a new INEC Chairman, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has made his position unmistakably clear: he’s staying put in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The former Bayelsa governor, who now represents Bayelsa West in the Senate, told journalists in Abuja…
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PDP AFFIRMS NOVEMBER 15 NATIONAL CONVENTION ON TRACK, DISMISSES RUMORS OF INTERNAL CRISIS
Unity and readiness define PDP’s run-up to a pivotal convention in Ibadan. The Peoples Democratic Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, assured the public that plans for the Nov. 15 national convention remain seamless and intact, with all party chapters and leaders united. He emphasized that disagreements within the National Working Committee reflect healthy democracy,…
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PDP WINS IBADAN NORTH REPS BY-ELECTION WITH LANDSLIDE VICTORY
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) clinched a decisive win in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election on August 16, 2025. PDP’s Folajinmi Oyekunle secured 18,404 votes, more than double the 8,312 votes of his closest rival from APC. Other parties trailed far behind. The election, held after the passing of APC’s Rep. Olaide Akinremi, strengthens…
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INEC ASSURES FREE, FAIR BY-ELECTION IN ZAMFARA’S KAURA NAMODA-SOUTH
INEC Zamfara guarantees a transparent and smooth bye-election on August 16 for the Kaura Namoda-South State Constituency, following the seat’s vacancy after the late Aminu Kasuwar-Daji’s death. Electoral materials have been distributed to all 109 polling units covering 59,488 registered voters, ensuring readiness across six registration areas. Eight political parties, including APC, PDP, and NNPP,…
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NSCDC DEPLOYS OVER 20,000 PERSONNEL TO SECURE SATURDAY BY-ELECTIONS
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 20,850 officers to protect lives, election materials, and critical infrastructure during Saturday’s by-elections across 16 constituencies in 12 states. NSCDC Commandant-General Ahmed Audi emphasized a peaceful, professional operation in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force, the lead agency for election security. Audi urged all voters…
