Tag: INEC Chairman

President Tinubu Declares State of Emergency on Food Security in Nigeria; ‘It’s Ridiculous’ – INEC Rejects LP’s Call to Sack Mahmood Yakubu | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

President Tinubu Declares State of Emergency on Food Security in Nigeria ‘It’s Ridiculous’ - INEC Rejects LP's Call to Sack Mahmood Yakubu Senate Approves Tinubu’s N500 Billion Palliative Fund Request…

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Obi left PDP over northern power agenda – Wike; PDP urges IGP, DSS to investigate INEC chair for electoral crimes | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Obi left PDP over northern power agenda - Wike Court: Only INEC decides result collation method PDP urges IGP, DSS to investigate INEC chair for electoral crimes Labour Party adopts…

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You lack moral grounds to help Yahoo boys – Atiku tells Tinubu; DSS denies court case, plot to arrest INEC chairman | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

You lack moral grounds to help Yahoo boys – Atiku tells TinubuEFCC lacks power to meddle in states affairs – AgbakobaDSS denies court case, plot to arrest INEC chairmanWike charges…

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Wike is right, you lack integrity – Tinubu slams Atiku; Nigeria records 35 new COVID-19 cases | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Wike is right, you lack integrity – Tinubu slams AtikuNigeria records 35 new COVID-19 casesCourt declares assets by INEC Chairman, Yakubu, legitimateNAFDAC to position Nigeria for vaccine production – DGDSS…

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The Big 5: Kano Assembly reduces Emir Sanusi’s influence, creates four new emirates; Thugs attack NLC protesters during anti-Ngige protest | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Kano Assembly reduces Emir Sanusi's influence, creates four new emirates Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano on Wednesday signed a bill…

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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…

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INEC Chairman is Buhari’s in-law, her appointment is illegal – Fayose

Ayo Fayose, Ekiti state governor has described as illegal, the appointment of Amina Zakari as Acting Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission. According to Fayose, President Buhari is an…

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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…

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“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…

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PDP divided over appointment of INEC Chairman

The Peoples Democratic Party is currently divided in its position on the appointment of the Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Amina Zakari. The PDP, through Olisa Metuh, had claimed…

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Buhari appoints Amina Bala Zakari as Acting INEC Chairman

Amina Bala Zakari has been appointed the Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Buhari appointed Zakari following the conclusion of the term of Prof. Attahiru Jega.…

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Jega has only one regret as INEC Chairman

Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, says the only regret from his tenure was his inability to create a separate salary structure for INEC workers. Jega said this in…

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Just so you know – there were plans to abduct Prof. Jega during the elections (READ)

by Anike Jacobs News agency, Reuters has just revealed a plot by some powerful elements in the country to kidnap every Nigerian's man of the moment, Prof. Attahiru Jega. According…

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‘I have done my best as INEC boss’: Jega says he’ll quit in June

by Anike Jacobs Man of the moment, Prof. Attahiru Jega, has expressed his reluctance to return as the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In an interview with…

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Jega may be removed tomorrow… he has refused to pick GEJ’s calls

by Godwin Akanfe Despite assuring Nigerians during the presidential media chat on February 11, that he had no plan to remove the INEC chairman, Attahiru Jega from office, YNaija has…

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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…

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Adeolu Oyebode: Letter to my President – That you may not be the last president of Nigeria

by Adeolu Oyebode My President, THAT YOU MAY NOT BE THE LAST PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA; AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF…

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Opinion: 2015 elections and the impunity of the prince

by Kingsley Charles The change and transformation propagated by the political actors is the onus of every Nigerian—it is in our capacity. The Independent National Electoral Commission, which we considered…

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Jega says Nigerian politicians are too difficult to handle

by S'ola Filani The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Professor Attahiru Jega has said that Nigerian politicians are making things difficult for him, the commission and the upcoming February…

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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Edo names water project, school after Iyayi

by Oke Efagene Former ASUU president, Festus Iyayi, who passed away last month was yesterday laid to rest in his home town in Ugbegun, Edo State. To honour Iyayi, the…

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30 parties are now down and out: INEC de-registers CAP and DFPF

by Chi Ibe Two more political parties in Nigeria got the boot off the system recently after the Independent National Electoral Commission unregistered them they failed to meet the requirements…

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