Politics

Rerun: Oyo APC Urges Electorate to Honour Tinubu by Voting Shadipe, Lam-Adesina

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By Oluwakayode Banjo As relevant stakeholders warm up for this Saturday’s supplementary election in some polling units in two federal constituencies in Oyo State, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has expressed optimism that it would emerge victorious urging the electorate to honour the Continue Reading

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Ekiti INEC Begins Preparation for Assembly Supplementary Election

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By Amos Ogunrinde The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it has commenced preparation in earnest for the smooth conduct of the April 15 supplementary election in Ido/Osi Constituency 1 of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, EKHA. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Professor Ayobami Salami made this known in Ado-Ekiti while presenting Continue Reading

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INEC Trains Over Ten Thousand Ad-Hoc Staff in Ekiti

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By Amos Ogunrinde The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Ekiti State says, over ten thousand ad-hoc staff and corps members have been trained in readiness for the 2023 general election. The INEC Head of Voter’s Education and Publicity, Mr Temitope Akanmu who made this known to newsmen in Ado Ekiti, said the commission was […]Continue Reading

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North-West, South-West Top 93 Million Voter Register List

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*Lagos has 7,060,195 voters, Kano 5,921,370, Kaduna 4,335,208 *INEC rules out postponement, says no going back on poll timetable The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday released the final list of voters that will cast their ballots in the elections, with the North-West and South-West having the lion’s share of the 93.4 million eligible voters. […]Continue Reading

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Stay away from fraudulent acts – Osun REC to Corps Members

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has warned corps members who will be participating in the conduct of the 2023 elections against fraudulent acts during the election. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC in Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke gave the warning during a sensitisation training for corps members at the National Youth Service Corps, […]Continue Reading

Security

INEC Solicits NSCDC’s Support for Hitch-Free General Elections

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In preparation towards the 2023 general elections, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Oyo State, Dr Rahman Tella has solicited the support of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC for a secure and safe atmosphere.  Dr Tella stated this during a courtesy visit to the State […]Continue Reading

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INEC Oyo State Wins NAFOHEADS Quiz

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Representatives of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Oyo State have emerged winners of the quiz competition organized by the National Forum of Heads of Federal Establishment, NAFOHEADS with 90 points. The Nigeria Postal Service, NIPOST, came second followed by Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB clinching the third position. The three Continue Reading

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Osun REC Visits Police, NSCDC, DSS in Osogbo

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The newly deployed Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,  in Osun State, Doctor Mutiu Agboke has paid a familiarization visit to major security formations in the state, with an appeal to them for synergy to secure the property of the commission. The REC who visited the Police State Headquarters of […]Continue Reading

Religion

Former Oyo REC Urges Nigerians to Desist from Ethnic, Religious Bias

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Only leaders with balanced knowledge, intelligence, courage and clear disposition can deliver the much-desired dividends of good governance to Nigerians. The immediate past Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC in Oyo State, Dr Mutiu Agboke gave the advice while delivering a lecture titled “Attaining Our Dream Continue Reading

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Voice of people living with disabilities should be heard – Stakeholders

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A political scientist, Dr Gbade Ojo says there is a need for people living with disabilities to be included in governance.  He stated this at a colloquium held in Ibadan. Dr Ojo who was the special adviser on political matters to Late Governor Ajimobi of Oyo State believed that democracy should be all-inclusive and not restricted […]Continue Reading

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Ogun Declares Tuesday Work-Free For PVCs Registration

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As Independent National Electoral Commission,  INEC will end Continuous Voter Registration on July 31st 2022, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has declared Tuesday, 26th July 2022 as a work-free day for PVCs registration in the State. In a Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Kunle Somorin, the Governor said that the public holiday would […]Continue Reading

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Adequate knowledge of the Electoral Act will aid journalists – INEC

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, wants media professionals in Osun State to study the new electoral act ahead of the July 16th governorship election in the state. The Commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr. Festus Okoye stated this at a workshop organised for journalists in Osun State on the Continue Reading

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Lawan’s Senatorial Hope Dims as INEC Recognises Machina

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed Bashir Sheriff Machina as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Yobe Zone C Senatorial District. The Electoral Umpire’s position was contained in a legally admissible Certified True Copy (CTC) of its report for the June 23, 2022 primary election. The name of the Senate President, Ahmad […]Continue Reading

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Materials required for PWDs to vote available – INEC

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As part of preparations for Osun State governorship polls, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has reiterated its commitment to regular training of personnel in order to address issues relating to Persons with Disabilities, PWDs during the election scheduled for July, 16th. The Acting Director, Gender and Inclusivity Department, INEC, Abuja, Mrs. Lakunuya Continue Reading

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No Thaw in Oyo APC Crisis as Court Adjourns Sitting

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The last might not have been heard of the leadership crisis in the All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo State as the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan adjourned sitting on a case filed before Hon. Justice Uche Nma Agomoh till Tuesday 21st of June. The case for hearing on a matter brought before it […]Continue Reading

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INEC Seeks Stakeholders’ Support on Voter Education

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC seeks the support of stakeholders in the education of Voters ahead of the June 18 governorship election in Ekiti State.  INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Dr Adeniran Tella made the call at a Voter Education Implementation Workshop for Electoral Officers held in Ado Ekiti.  Dr Tella, who Continue Reading

Religion

Integrity is Key to Credible Election in Nigeria – Sheikh Mohammed Usman

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Integrity is a vital prerequisite for a credible election come 2023. A foremost Islamic cleric, Sheikh Mohammed Usman, popularly known as Sonnu-Sheu stated this while delivering the 4th Annual Ramadan Lecture of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC Oyo state with the topic “Roles of Citizens Toward the 2023 General Elections at the commission’s Continue Reading

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4th Quarter CVR to commence next Monday – Agboke

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says the fourth and last quarter of the Continuous Voter’s Registration, CVR will commence on Monday, 11th April 2022 and last till 30th June 2022. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo State, Dr Mutiu Agboke made this known during the stakeholders meeting on CVR and its devolution to […]Continue Reading

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 INEC Decries Voters’ Apathy in Ogun

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Ogun State has expressed worry over low participation of voters. The new Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Mr. Niyi Ijalaye made this known at the INEC’s headquarters in Abeokuta while speaking with chairmen and secretaries of political parties. Mr. Ijalaye noted that the level of voters Continue Reading

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Non-Assent To Electoral Act Bill Could Cause Crisis – PDP

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The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has expressed disappointment over the non-assent to the electoral act amendment bill by President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the situation as a grave danger to the nation’s democracy. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Debo Ologunagba said the situation could trigger a political crisis Continue Reading

News Analysis

Promoting Inclusion of Women, Youths, PLWDs in Nigeria’s Political Process

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Over the years, mainstream media played a pivotal role in information dissemination to the public, upon which decision of the people is formed about a particular subject. The media has played important role in influencing the opinions and attitudes of its viewers and listeners, as the choice of words of news stories and images on a […]Continue Reading

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Oyo INEC To Use New Strategies To Contact PVC Registrants

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC says it will incorporate call and text messages into the strategies to contact people who have not collected their Permanent Voters Card, PVCs. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke made this known at the stakeholders meeting Ibadan/Ibarapa Zone at Mapo Hall, Ibadan. Dr. Agboke who […]Continue Reading

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CVR: Delta NSCDC Commandant Charges Residents On Their Civic Duty

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Delta State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, Mr. Iskilu Akinsanya, has restated the readiness of the NSCDC to partner with the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in the ongoing nationwide continuous voter registration exercise. This was contained in a statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer, DSC Emeka Okwechime, in Continue Reading

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CVR: Physical Registration Begins July 19th – Oyo INEC

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC says the commission has dedicated www.cvr.inecnigeria.org and www.cvr.inec.gov.ng as portals for the ongoing online Continuous Voter Registration, CVR. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo State, Mr. Mutiu Agboke who made this known at a news conference at the commission headquarters, Agodi, Ibadan, explained Continue Reading

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CVR: INEC Records Over One Hundred Thousand Applications In Delta

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Delta State says over a hundred thousand accounts have been registered online by eligible persons in the state, 72 hours into the commencement of ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration exercise. The State Resident Electoral Commission Mr. Monday Udoh-Tom, made this know at a Two-Day Workshop for Electoral Continue Reading