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My Green-Back Passport Is What I Still Have – Tinubu; INEC Denies Wasting Taxpayers’ Money Despite Result Upload Glitch | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
My Green-Back Passport Is What I Still Have - Tinubu INEC Denies Wasting Taxpayers' Money Despite Result Upload Glitch Buhari Didn't Ask Tinubu to Spare Aides from Investigation - Garba…
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‘Unfair to Judge Based on Few Glitches’ – INEC Responds to EU Report on General Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a response to the European Union (EU) election observation mission's final report on Nigeria's recently concluded general election. Festus Okoye, INEC's national…
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Nigerians ready to elect PDP – Atiku; Ten days to go, no election funds yet – INEC | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Nigerians ready to elect PDP - Atiku Ten days to go, no election funds yet – INEC DSS warns political parties to watch their comments after questioning Fani-Kayode CBN releases…
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INEC extends PVC collection deadline and cautions against discrimination; APC, PDP have structures of criminality, poverty – Peter Obi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
INEC extends PVC collection deadline and cautions against discriminationBuhari warns foreign nations not to interfere in Nigeria's electionAPC, PDP have structures of criminality, poverty – Peter ObiWhy Peter Obi should…
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UNIABUJA expels 46 students for misconduct, Resident doctors extend strike ultimatum by two weeks | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: UniAbuja expels 46 students for misconduct 46 students of the University of Abuja…
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WASSCE to begin Nov 30 for private candidates —WAEC, Ahmed Mu’azu now Acting INEC chairman | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
WASSCE to begin Nov 30 for private candidates —WAEC The West African Examinations Council, on Monday, announced the postponement of the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private…
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‘I’m in full support of social media regulation’ -Uzodinma, INEC forced to further postpone by-elections | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
'I’m in full support of social media regulation' -UzodinmaGovernor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, has expressed support for the regulation of social media. Uzodinma made this known during his conversation…
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We’ve lost N100m to six days of suspended BRT operations-Primero, INEC postpones all bye-elections over #EndSARS crisis | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
We’ve lost N100m to six days of suspended BRT operations-Primero The management of Primero Transport Services (PTS) Ltd., an operator of bus rapid transit (BRT), Lagos, has stated it lost…
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Naira Marley prosecuted over Abuja concert; pleads guilty | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, commonly known as Naira Marley has been arraigned by the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department of the Lagos Police Command, before the Lagos State Special…
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The Late 5: Buhari reappoints Abba Kyari as chief of staff; Police announce release of 25 Fulani herders illegally detained by vigilantes in Zamfara | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: PDP suspends Elumelu, others The Peoples Democratic Party has suspended Ndudi Elumelu, the factional minority leader of the House of Representatives. The…
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The Big 5: Immunity prevented us from probing Ganduje – Rimingado; Police arrest three suspects over abduction of former minister’s son | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Police arrest three suspects over abduction of former minister's son The Nigerian police on Wednesday said three suspects have been…
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Reuben Abati: INEC and Nigeria’s many political parties
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as part of its review of the 2019 General elections in the country is reportedly working on a proposal for the alteration of the…
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The Big 5: INEC withdraws 25 certificates of return issued to candidates; Buhari sacks FAAN MD, appoints Rabiu Yadudu | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: FG unveils details of May 29, June 12 celebrations Presidential inauguration on 29 May 2019, activities leading to the inauguration of President…
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The Late 5: Amina Mohammed predicts female president after Buhari; INEC to resume distribution of 11,228,582 PVCs | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Amina Mohammed predicts female president after Buhari The deputy secretary-general of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, has predicted that a woman would…
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The Big 5: 1,119 suspects arrested over electoral offenses – Police; Nigeria more divided than Civil War – Obasanjo | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Court orders indefinite postponement of Adamawa supplementary governorship polls A state high court in Yola has ordered the indefinite postponement…
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The Late 5: Labour urges FG to implement new minimum wage before May 1; INEC to proceed with supplementary elections in Bauchi | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Senate joins reps, passes 2019 budget for second reading Nigeria’s 2019 budget was on Tuesday passed for second reading at the Senate.…
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The Late 5: We don’t know if army rigged elections – INEC; Four rescued from another Lagos building collapse | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Court adjourns NBA President's trial A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos State, on Monday adjourned the trial of the President of…
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The Big 5: I’ll retire to Daura in 2023 – Buhari; EFCC seizes Babalele’s passport | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: I'll retire to Daura in 2023 - Buhari President Buhari has said that he plans to retire to his hometown of…
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INEC reacts to reports of violence in parts of Rivers, Lagos Anambra
Following reports of disruption of voting as a result of violence in parts of Rivers, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of the elections in that…
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Just In: INEC backtracks, lifts ban on party campaigns
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has lifted the ban on campaigns by political parties and candidates ahead of Saturday's rescheduled elections. The commission which said it took the decision…
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The Late 5: Troops kill 11 insurgents, recover ammunition in Adamawa; NYSC DG warns corps members to avoid breaking electoral law | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Troops kill 11 insurgents, recover ammunition in Adamawa The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said its troops killed 11 Boko Haram members in…
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The Late 5: Senate withdraws Onnoghen’s case from Supreme court; We’ll shock vote buyers on Election Day – INEC | Other top stories
Here are the top stories that drove conversation today: Senate withdraws Onnoghen's case from supreme court The Nigerian Senate has discontinued the case it filed at the Supreme Court challenging…
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The Big 5: Minimum wage bill must get to NASS by Dec. 31 – Labour threatens FG; ASUU strike is likely to affect 2019 polls – INEC | Other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed worry that the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy