12
May, Monday
9°C
Current Location
Tag: Independent National Electoral Commission
Opinion: Dear Nigerians, it’s time to consider a unity government
by Adekoya Boladale Beyond the pettiness and propaganda, the outcome of the election no matter how transparent and fair it appears will never be accepted by either party. If…
Read More
Waziri Adio: Election postponement could be a blackmail – here are 5 reasons why
by Waziri Adio But it could also be argued that what Jega and company did was to work to a pre-determined answer by pretending to be consulting when in actual…
Read More
Opinion: It’s the Presidency’s desperation against the people’s determination
by Ogundana Michael But the truth is, the people don`t care if the General is a PhD holder or not, or even if he has no certificates. They know he…
Read More
Exclusive: “Chairman is very confused” – Official says Jega is yet to make a decision on election postponement
by Chi Ibe YNaija can confirm that the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega has yet to make a final decision to postpone the elections. Jega…
Read More
We hear GEJ wants to postpone the election by 6 months
by Kolapo Olapoju According to SaharaReporters, President Goodluck Jonathan, is actively working on moves to have the general elections postponed. On Thursday, January 22, the National Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki,…
Read More
We tell you a secret – Gov. Fashola doesn’t have a PVC yet
by Kolapo Olapoju Like millions of Nigerians, Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola, says he hasn't gotten his Permanent Voter Card (PVC). Fashola made the disclosure on Thursday, January 22, during…
Read More
Gov. Ngilari apparently wants elections postponed in Adamawa – here’s why
by Panshak Ibrahim The Governor of Adamawa State, James Ngilari, has pleaded with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), not to hold elections in his state in February. Ngilari, while…
Read More
INEC registers underage politicians to contest 2015 elections
by James Sambo Several underage politicians from about 13 political parties, have been listed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to contest the two arms of the National Assembly, the…
Read More
BUSTED: 2 INEC officers sacked for stealing PVCs
by Iyobosa Omoregie The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has terminated the employment of two of its officers for stealing Permanent voters cards, (PVC). The duo, Collins Omofoma and Onome Avbundiogba…
Read More
“APC goes to Ghana” – 7 things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)
by Kolapo Olapoju 1. No governor's support, no ambition. Dear gubernatorial aspirants, if you don't have the support of the incumbent governor, you are wasting your time. Akwa Ibom State Governor,…
Read More
2015: House of Reps to probe alleged hacking of INEC database
by James Sambo Following the allegation made by the Department of State Services (DSS), that the All Progressives Congress, (APC) had planned to hack into the database of the Independent…
Read More
Jonathan is planning to postpone February elections – APC alleges
by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged that the administration of President Jonathan, has hatched a plot to postpone next month’s general elections. The opposition party stated that…
Read More
No kidding! INEC doesn’t know February 14 is Valentine’s day
by James Sambo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it did not fix the Presidential and National Assembly elections on February 14, to deny Nigerians the celebration of Valentine's day. The…
Read More
One of these 15 people will take over from Governor Fashola [Full list of candidates]
by Damilola Jagun The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the names of the 15 governorship candidates in Lagos state. The names of the aspirants running mates were…
Read More
Why we decided to print election ballot papers abroad – INEC
by James Sambo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied reports that it spent $75 million to print the 2015 presidential ballot papers in Europe. INEC says its…
Read More
5 quotes that shows INEC’s position on Buhari’s missing certificates
by Kolapo Olapoju Earlier this week, it was reported that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari, did not submit his school certificates and other…
Read More
Why we can’t investigate PDP’s N21billion fundraiser – INEC
by Kolapo Olapoju The Independent National Electoral Commission has stated that it has no power to investigate the Peoples Democratic Party and donors at the N21.27 billion fundraiser for…
Read More
Presidential aspirants that spend above N1 billion on campaigns risk jail
by James Sambo Following the lifting of bans on election campaigns, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has taken measures to track campaign expenses incurred by political parties.…
Read More
Attahiru Jega explains why new polling units will be created
by Laila Ibrahim Independent National Electoral Commission chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, has said that the electoral body has no hidden motives concerning the creation of new polling units. It will be…
Read More
Jega on the hot seat: Ijaw group want him sacked
by Godwin Akanfe In reaction to the proposed additional 30,000 polling units to be created by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2015 general election, the Ijaw Youth…
Read More
APC to INEC – We have faith in you, carry on
by Mayowa Aboah The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to ensure a free and fair election in 2015 general. While referring to the…
Read More
2015: Plateau gets more polling units
by James Sambo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has allocated an additional 1,542 polling units to Plateau State bringing the total number of polling units in the state to…
Read More
2015: INEC wants YOU!
by Emma Chidiogo Ahead of the 2015 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on Nigerians to corporate with the commission in order to ensure a successful…
Read More
Speaker, Aminu Tambuwal set to defect to APC [DETAILS]
by Kolapo Olapoju Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, the Speaker of the house of representatives, is reportedly set to jump ship from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and hop aboard…
Read More
INEC denies its officials were arrested for diverting voting materials in Osun (UPDATED)
by Kolapo Olapoju The All Progressives Congress has alleged that two officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Obokun Local government area of Osun state were arrested…
Read More
YNAIJA2015: UPN withdraws its flagbearer, Ibrahim Adeoti from Osun election
by Kolapo Olapoju As Osun state goes into a frenzy in preparation for the elections of Saturday, 9 August, an unexpected development as risen as the Unity Party of…
Read More
We screwed up – Jega admits INEC official compromised Anambra election
by NAN Police has confirmed the arrest of the Electoral Officer accused of deliberately compromising Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra state. In an interview Sunday, Attahiru Jega, chairman of the…
Read More
INEC, refund my money – Anambra candidate, Ifeanyi Ubah is not even playing
by Chi Ibe Ifeanyi Ubah on AIT today The Labour Party candidate for governor in Anambra, Capital Oil boss Ifeanyi Ubah, is clearly disappointed in the election’s outcome (though yet…
Read More
PDP crisis: The tearing umbrella and the intriguing story so far
President Goodluck Jonathan and Dame Patience Jonathan by Isi Esene The crisis rocking the ruling Peoples Democratic Party does not seem to be abating as dissenting characters in the party…
Read More
Acronym war: Why the APC cannot be compelled to change its name – Rotimi Fashakin
by Chi Ibe National Publicity Secretary, Congress for Progressive Change, Rotimi Fashakin (Photo: Punch) The All Progressive Congress has refused to consider a name change, new reports say. Yesterday, YNaija…
Read More
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