Tag: #INEC
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INEC HITS IBADAN STREETS TO BOOST VOTER REGISTRATION IN OYO STATE
INEC in Oyo State took its voter registration campaign on the road in Ibadan, visiting busy spots like Bodija Market, Sango Market, University of Ibadan gate, and Mokola roundabout. The aim? To raise awareness about the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise happening across Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas since August 18. Mr. Taliatu Adeagbo,…
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INEC ACCREDITS 76 MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS FOR ANAMBRA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION COVERAGE
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially accredited 76 media organizations and 508 journalists to cover the upcoming Anambra Governorship Election set for November 8. The commission confirmed this in a statement from Abuja on Thursday. Accredited media personnel can pick up their ID tags between November 3 and November 6, from 9 a.m.…
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COURT SETS OCTOBER 31 JUDGMENT DATE FOR SUIT SEEKING TO HALT PDP NATIONAL CONVENTION
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled October 31 for judgment in the case aiming to stop the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) planned National Convention set for November 15-16 in Ibadan. The suit, brought by aggrieved PDP members including the Imo and Abia state chairmen and the PDP South-South Secretary, challenges the validity of…
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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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TUC DEMANDS FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF UWAIS REPORT FOR ELECTORAL REFORM
At a recent public hearing on the new Electoral Act 2025 bill, Trade Union Congress (TUC) President Festus Osifo called for the full adoption of Justice Mohammed Uwais’ recommendations to fix Nigeria’s electoral system. Speaking through TUC official Tolulope Akinyoye, Osifo stressed that credible elections must reflect the true will of the people and backed…
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INEC STAFF PRAISE YAKUBU, DENY ‘FUNERAL SONG’ CLAIMS
Oyekanmi, former press secretary to ex-INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, says staff sang farewell praises not funeral songs as Yakubu left office. He slammed media reports, especially from Sahara Reporters, calling them false and defamatory. Staff openly admired Yakubu’s decade of reforms, promotions, and capacity-building at INEC. Yakubu bowed out to allow a smooth transition,…
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TINUBU HONORS YAKUBU AS INEC CHAIRMAN STEPS DOWN
President Bola Tinubu has accepted Prof. Mahmood Yakubu’s exit as INEC chairman after his second term expired. In a show of gratitude, Tinubu awarded Yakubu the national honor of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) for his dedication to Nigeria’s democracy and fair elections since 2015. Yakubu will hand over to senior commissioner…
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YAKUBU RESIGNS AS INEC CHAIRMAN, HANDS OVER TO AGBAMUCHE-MBU
Mahmood Yakubu stepped down as INEC chairman to allow fresh leadership take charge ahead of crucial elections. At a brief handover, Yakubu handed over to senior commissioner May Agbamuche-Mbu as acting chair, hoping the new leader can quickly settle into Nigeria’s complex electoral landscape. Yakubu reflected on 10 years of reforms, including biometric voter registration…
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INEC REPORTS 6.85 MILLION NIGERIANS PRE-REGISTERED IN CVR
Over half are women and youth dominate as Nigeria ramps up voter registration ahead of elections. INEC says 6.85 million Nigerians have completed pre-online registration for Continuous Voter Registration as of October 5, with women making up 52.23% of the total. Youths aged 18-34 represent the largest group, and students and persons living with disabilities…
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INEC RECORDS 6.2 MILLION ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATIONS AS CVR CONTINUES
Over a million Nigerians complete physical registration in ongoing voter drive. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced 6.2 million online pre-registrations in its ongoing Continuous Voter Registration, with physical registrations surpassing one million as of September 28. Females made up 52.15% of the online figures, with youths aged 18-34 representing the largest group. Students…
