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INEC shifts Bayelsa, Kogi governorship polls to November 16
The Independent National Electoral Commission has postponed the governorship elections in Bayelsa and Kogi states, earlier fixed for November 2 by two weeks.
INEC withdraws return certificate from President Buhari’s ex-aide
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday issued a Certificate of Return for the House of Representatives seat in Sumaila/Takai Federal Constituency of Kano to Shamsuddeen Dambazau, son of the Minister of Interior Abdulrahman Dambazau.
Governor Okorocha knows fate on Wednesday as INEC sets up committee
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set up a committee on Imo North senatorial poll.
Governor Ganduje, others receive certificate of return from INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday presented certificate of return to Kano State Governor-elect, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje.
INEC promises transparency on Rivers poll, rules out fresh exercise
In line with its earlier promise, the ¸Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that it would conclude the collation of the Rivers State governorship election between April 2 and 5, this week.
INEC discloses when collation of results in 6 Rivers local councils will start
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said it will commence collation of election results in six Rivers Local Government Areas of Abua/Oduah, Ahoada West, Asari-Toru, Gokana, Khana and Degema local on Tuesday.
INEC: No fresh elections in Rivers
Against the backdrop of the recent suspension of the 2019 governorship election in Rivers State, halfway through the process, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said on Saturday in Port Harcourt that no fresh elections would be held in the state.
Rivers elections: INEC releases names 17 local councils already collated
The ongoing stakeholders’ meeting convened by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to resume votes count for the March 9 Governorship and State House of Assembly elections in Rivers State has suffered major hiccup following a walk-out by the presumed winner of the governorship election, Biokpomabo Awara, of the African Action Congress, AAC.
Governor Wike: Rivers not violent
Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike has appealed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure that it does not involve the military in the result collation process scheduled for next week, saying that’s the state is not violent.
Lagos Governor-elect Babajide Sanwo-Olu receives certificate of return, says better days ahead
The Lagos State Governor-elect, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says better times are ahead for Lagos residents, with good things in the offing for them when he comes on board.
INEC: Supplementary polls have improved quality of elections in Nigeria
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says supplementary elections have helped improved quality of elections in the country.
Gombe elections: Inuwa Yahaya, 24 others receive certificates of return
Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, Gombe State governor-elect and 24 members-elect of the Gombe State House of Assembly have received their Certificates of Return at the Gombe International Hotel Banquet Hall.
INEC issues certificate of return to Yobe governor-elect, state lawmakers
The Independent National Election Commission (INEC) in Yobe State on Thursday issued certificates of return to the governor-elect, Mai-Mala Buni, and 23 members-elect of the State House of Assembly.
Rivers elections: Collation, announcement of results begin in April – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday said that the resumption of collation and announcement of results for the governorship election in Rivers State would be done between April 2 and 5.
INEC vows to vacate court order on Bauchi elections
Following the order of a Federal High Court, Abuja, barring the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from continuing with the collation and declaration of the result of the Bauchi State governorship election held on March 9, 2019, the commission has vowed to take steps to vacate the order.
INEC: We don’t know if army rigged elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission says it does not know if soldiers rigged elections in the River State governorship poll which was marred by violence.
Bauchi elections: Collation resumes at Tafawa Balewa local government on Tuesday – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission has approved the resumption and conclusion of the collation of results of Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State which had been declared inconclusive.
Rivers elections: Soldiers, armed gangs used to intimidate, arrest our staff – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission has admitted that soldiers and armed gangs were used to intimidate and unlawfully arrest its staff during the recent governorship election held on March 9, 2019, in Rivers state.
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President Buhari summons Governor Masari over killings in Katsina
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Despite the vigorous debate and diverse opinions on restructuring, the Northern Governors’ Forum on Friday in Kaduna disclosed that they are yet to take a stand on the issue of restructuring in the country.
President Buhari summons Governor Masari over killings in Katsina
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday summoned Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katisna State over rising killings by armed bandits in the state.
Justice Onnoghen: Supreme Court strikes out Cross River government suit
The Supreme Court in a split decision of six to one dismissed the suit filed by the Cross River State government challenging the suspension and trial of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, for being incompetent.
Bismarck Rewane: Weak institutions hinder Nigeria’s economic growth
Chief Executive Officer, Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Mr Bismarck Rewane, has emphasized the importance of building strong institutions if Nigeria must achieve the desired economic growth.
WAFU Cup: Super Falcons beat Ghana on penalties, to meet Ivory Coast in final
Super Falcons zoomed into the final of the Women’s WAFU Cup following a 4-2 penalty shoot-out win against perennial rivals Ghana in their semi-final clash in Abidjan on Thursday.