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Observer groups have till August 30 to complete registration for Kogi, Bayelsa elections – INEC

July 27, 2019July 27, 2019Eben Tanimola

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Aug. 30, as deadline for the submission of applications by observer groups interested to observe Bayelsa and Kogi governorship elections. The commission announced this in a statement on its website on Friday. It invited interested registered Civil Society Organisations, Non-Governmental Organizations and other stakeholders which activities focus […]

INEC setting dangerous precedence with inconclusive polls – Dogara

March 20, 2019March 20, 2019Ayo Olowo

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against setting dangerous and evil precedence in the political history of Nigeria by declaring elections inconclusive. The speaker, who was adressing a PDP NEC meeting in Abuja Wednesday, also warned against craving for power at all costs just […]

FRESH: Multiple explosions rock Maiduguri as military repel Boko Haram attacks on election morning

February 23, 2019Ayo Olowo

The Nigerian military has repelled Boko Haram attackers who made an attempt to infiltrate Maiduguri, the Borno capital today. Multiple bomb explosions and gun shots were heard between 5am and 6am. But calm has now been restored, according to tweets by some Nigerians in Maiduguri. The army has not issued a statement yet about the […]

APC condemns postponement of elections, accuses INEC of colluding with PDP

February 16, 2019Ayo Olowo

The presidential campaign council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suggested that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was behind the postponement of the general election because it was heading for defeat. Expressing disappointment with the postponement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Festus Keyamo, the spokesman of the council, said PDP social media influencers […]

Official statement on why INEC postponed presidential and gubernatorial elections

February 16, 2019Ayo Olowo

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled presidential and national assembly elections. The elections will now hold on February 23. The governorship and state assembly elections will now hold on March 9. He said the decision was taken after a careful review of the plan for the exercise. “Following a careful review of the […]

I have received a call from Nnamdi Kanu, we are working to vote Buhari out in 2019 – Fani-Kayode

October 20, 2018Ayo Olowo

Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister of aviation, says Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has agreed to work against the reelection of President Muhammadu Buhari. Fani-Kayode said the IPOB leader told him this in a telephone conversation on Saturday. The former minister identified with Kanu when he was in detention. When […]

2019 elections under threat as Osun rerun was not free, fair or credible – TMG

September 29, 2018Eben Tanimola

As part of its mandate to engage electoral democracy in Nigeria, the Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) observed the Supplementary Governorship Elections which took place on the 27th of September, 2018. TMG deployed observers across the seven (7) polling units across the four-local government councils, namely Orolu, Ife North, Ife South and Osogbo where elections where […]

Kwankwaso visits Kano, urges supporters to remain calm

September 25, 2018Eben Tanimola

Sen Rabiu Kwankwaso on Monday sneaked into the ancient city of Kano where he addressed his supporters at his Milla Road residence in Kano metropolis. The former Governor had recently endorsed his son-in law, Abba Kabir Yusuf as his choice for 2019 governorship seat, an action that irked some of his followers. However, Kwankwaso appealed […]

APC holds 6th national executive committee (NEC), adopts indirect primary

August 30, 2018Ayo Olowo

The All Progressives Congress (APC), held its 6th national executive committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Thursday. At the NEC meeting, the party indirect primary for all elective positions apart from the presidential election. Simon Lalong, governor of Plateau state, told reporters that states may consider direct primary when the need rises. WHAT IS INDIRECT […]

INEC budgets N6bn for feeding security operatives during 2019 elections

August 15, 2018Eben Tanimola

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has kick-start the process of passing the budget for 2019 elections. The leadership of the electoral umpire met with the house of representatives committee on electoral and political parties matters in Abuja on Wednesday, regarding the N189 billion budgeted for it to conduct the election. President Muhammadu Buhari had […]

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Observer groups have till August 30 to complete registration for Kogi, Bayelsa elections – INEC

INEC setting dangerous precedence with inconclusive polls – Dogara

FRESH: Multiple explosions rock Maiduguri as military repel Boko Haram attacks on election morning

APC condemns postponement of elections, accuses INEC of colluding with PDP

Official statement on why INEC postponed presidential and gubernatorial elections

I have received a call from Nnamdi Kanu, we are working to vote Buhari out in 2019 – Fani-Kayode

2019 elections under threat as Osun rerun was not free, fair or credible – TMG

Kwankwaso visits Kano, urges supporters to remain calm

APC holds 6th national executive committee (NEC), adopts indirect primary

INEC budgets N6bn for feeding security operatives during 2019 elections

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