Uncertainty over next election as INEC seeks to ‘reconfigure’ BVAS

Commissioner, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), May Agbamuche-Mbu (left); INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu; and National Commissioner for Information and Voter Education, Mr. Festus Okoye, during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) on the forthcoming governorship elections on March 11, 2023 in Abuja… . Lawyers react to variation request The Independent National Electoral Commission […]

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Atiku leads supporters to INEC, threatens daily protests

Candidate of Nigeriaís Peopleís Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar (2nd L) leads supporters to protest at Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters, over the results of Nigeria’s 2023 presidential and general election in Abuja on March 6, 2023. Photo: Kola Sulaimon/AFP) • INEC owes allegiance to Nigerians, not any political party, says Okoye • Retire from […]

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Adeleke appeals for violence-free House of Assembly elections in Osun

Governor. Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Sunday in Osogbo appealed to residents of the state to avoid violence at the March 11, House of Assembly elections. He said in a statement issued by his media aide, Malam Olawale Rasheed that elections should not be about killing and maiming. “I appeal for a violence-free election. Election […]

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Yoruba traditional rulers urge Tinubu to use victory for Nigeria’s unity, greatness

Yoruba traditional rulers under the aegis of the Yoruba Obas Forum, has appealed to the President-elect Bola Tinubu and his Vice, Kassim Shettima, to use their victory to unite the country for greatness. The traditional rulers, in a communique at the end of their executive meeting, made available to newsmen on Saturday in Osogbo, said […]

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We are working towards hitch-free governorship elections – INEC

Commissioner, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), May Agbamuche-Mbu (left); INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu; and National Commissioner for Information and Voter Education, Mr. Festus Okoye, during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) on the forthcoming governorship elections on March 11, 2023 in Abuja… yesterday • Vows To Sanction Officials Who Sabotaged Presidential Poll • […]

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The next president should be a “visionary tinker”

By Tunji Ajibade It is a healthy phenomenon when people move a debate forward by civilly expressing their view. They don’t give vent to insults, thereby polluting a profitable conversation as some do. The former has an understanding that every topic must generate diverse views. They know their submission is a contribution, and that this […]

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10th National Assembly: The return of landlords

In the National Assembly elections held on February 25, some members of the National Assembly who have spent multiple terms culminating in over 20 years at the hallowed chambers were again re-elected into the Senate and the House of Representatives respectively, Leke Baiyewu writes. The anticipated presidential and National Assembly elections have come and gone […]

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Sanwo-Olu promises justice for Desola as commissioner visits family

Lagos State Ministry of Education has assured the parents of Desola Adeniran, the Chrisland School’s pupil, who died during the school sports day, that no effort would spared to get justice for her. The Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, stated this during a condolence visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adeniran, at their […]

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