The Big 5: Opposition parties plan nationwide protest against IGP on January 15; I did not boo Buhari – Melaye | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today Opposition parties plan nationwide protest against IGP on January 15 According to Punch, opposition parties on Sunday have resolved to begin a nationwide protest from January 15 for President Buhari to name a new Inspector-General of Police. Although it is to believed that the current IGP... Read More

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January 4, 2019

The Late 5: Dino Melaye finally surrenders to police; panic in Sweden as hospital admits suspected Ebola patient, other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversations today. Dino Melaye surrenders to police According to Premium Times, embattled Nigerian lawmaker senator Dino Melaye has reportedly submitted himself for an arrest to the police after seven days of a siege on his Abuja residence. About 20 officers of the police were at Melaye’s residence on Friday, December 28... Read More

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January 4, 2019

PDP lied, There is no blood relationship between Amina Zakari and Buhari – Presidency

The Presidency has reacted to widespread criticisms about the choice of Hajiya Amina Zakari, an alleged niece to President Muhammadu Buhari and National Commissioner in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by the Chairman of the electoral body, Mahmood Yakubu to head the National Collation Center Committee for the 2019 Presidential election. In a statement by the... Read More

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August 20, 2015

Buhari to confirm Amina Zakari as INEC boss

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to confirm the appointment of the acting chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Amina Zakari. Buhari appointed Zakari as the acting chairman of the electoral body on June 30. Punch reports that Buhari is undeterred by the resistance and stiff opposition to her appointment by several Nigerians, case in point,... Read More

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July 29, 2015

Presidency uses the constitution to defend INEC Chairman’s appointment

The Presidency insists that President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointment of Amina Zakari as the acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, is constitutional. Zakari’s appointment had been described as unconstitutional because her appointment as a National Commissioner of INEC expired on July 22. However, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, in... Read More

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July 17, 2015

“Buhari has appointed his ‘daughter’ as INEC chairman” | PDP vows to reject election results

The Peoples Democratic Party has vowed to reject any election conducted by the Acting Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, Amina Zakari. The PDP insists that Zakari has a very close relationship with President Buhari and as such, the party will not accept results of elections it fails to win. The National Publicity Secretary of the party,... Read More

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July 16, 2015

PDP vows to reject elections conducted by new INEC boss, Zakari

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not accept the new acting chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Amina Zakari, and as such vowed to reject any election conducted under her watch. The party has also urged the international community to call President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) “to order” over what it... Read More

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July 2, 2015

“Boring Metuh has nothing new to say” | Presidency replies PDP over INEC Chairman

The Presidency has reacted to the allegation of the Peoples Democratic Party, that it has a personal relationship with the newly appointed Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Amina Zakari. PDP spokesperson, Olisa Metuh, had claimed that Zakari is closely affiliated with the Presidency, adding that former Chairman, Attahiru Jega, was overruled in her appointment.... Read More

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July 1, 2015

“She’s too close to the Presidency” | PDP wants Buhari to change new INEC Chairman

The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party has rejected the appointment of Amina Zakari as the Acting National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. Zakari was appointed INEC boss by President Buhari, on Tuesday, June 30, following the conclusion of the tenure of Prof. Attahiru Jega. The PDP alleged that Zakari has a personal... Read More

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March 1, 2015

Here are the 4 INEC commissioners that MAY take over from Jega

by James Sambo Reports from reputable media outlets have it that the Federal Government may have shortlisted four national commissioners to succeed Prof. Attahiru Jega as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. According to Punch Newspapers, Jega may soon be asked to hand over to one of the commissioners in INEC and also... Read More

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February 4, 2015

It’s a lie! INEC refutes Reuters’ report of election postponement

by Kolapo Olapoju The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has refuted a report by Reuters, which insinuated that Nigeria may delay the general elections if permanent voters card distribution is too low. Reuters had quoted the National Commissioner of INEC, Amina Zakari, as making a statement about the potential postponement of the polls. A statement... Read More

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