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We were not blackmailed to stop Melaye’s recall process – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked reports that it was blackmailed into suspending the recall of Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye. An online publication had reported that the commission halt the recall process as a result of the Senate’s decision to probe the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TEFUND), where the present Chairman... Read More

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INEC petitions CJN over court order stopping Melaye’s recall

INEC National Commissioner, Okechukwu Ibeanu Saturday said in a statement that the commission decided to draw the CJN’s attention to the court order stopping Senator Dino Melaye’s recall process. The commission highlights that the petition was to prevent a precedent that could prevent the commission from carrying out its responsibility in the future. Ibeanu said... Read More

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INEC confirms move to challenge court order stopping Melaye’s recall

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, who is reportedly out of the country, has instructed that the Commission challenge the court order stopping the Senator Dino Melaye‘s recall process. In a statement on social media, the commission said Yakubu is not “succumbing to blackmail”, that was rumoured to have come... Read More

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The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversation this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. 1. Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie announces intention to be Anambra governor Son of renowned actor, Pete Edochie, and also an actor, Yul Edochie, announced his intention to run for Anambra governor. 2. Former OAU VC in court The former Obafemi Awolowo University Vice Chancellor, Prof.... Read More

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INEC suspends Senator Dino Melaye’s recall

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will halt the process of recalling Senator Dino Melaye, (Kogi West). National Commissioner of INEC, Adedeji Soyebi, disclosed this on Thursday, saying the decision is in line with a court ruling. The commission also wrote on Twitter, “INEC held its regular weekly meeting today and considered the... Read More

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INEC issues Certificate of Return to Adeleke

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has Tuesday presented a Certificate Of Return to the Senator-Elect, Osun West Senatorial District, Otunba Ademola Adeleke. [Read Also:] My victory, new dawn in Nigeria’s democracy – Adeleke Adeleke polled a total of 97,480 votes to defeat Mudashiru Hussain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who secured 66,116 votes.... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. How EFCC sent assassins after me, threat messages – Patience Jonathan Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan has alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) sent assassins after her. 2. Melaye’s recall: INEC receives court orders, pastes verification notice The Independent... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: How EFCC sent assassins after me, threat messages – Patience Jonathan | Nigeria is not as bad as painted – NOA | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. How EFCC sent assassins after me, threat messages – Patience Jonathan – YNaija Melaye’s recall: INEC receives court orders, pastes verification notice – YNaija I didn’t attend any meeting to unseat Osinbajo – Bala Mohammed – YNaija Bill seeking amnesty for treasury looters immoral, unconstitutional – Falana... Read More

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Melaye’s recall: INEC receives court orders, pastes verification notice

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday pasted the notice verification in the recall process of Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye. The notice was posted on the walls of the local government area office of INEC in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. The notice which was signed by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu... Read More

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No restraining order on Dino Melaye’s recall – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will begin today the recall of Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West). A team headed by INEC National Commissioner might oversee the process, which may also involve its Operation Department. A top INEC official, who spoke anonymously, said, “There is no restraining order from any court. We will go ahead... Read More

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My victory, new dawn in Nigeria’s democracy – Adeleke

Ademola Adeleke, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s candidate in the Saturday’s Osun West Senatorial District by-election, has described his victory as a new dawn for democracy. Adeleke said, at a news conference on Sunday in Ede, that his electoral victory was “a pointer that PDP will be victorious in the 2018 governorship election in the... Read More

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My constituents have been engaging in spiritual exercises, Senator Dino Melaye speaks on his recall process

Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West Senatorial District, has said his constituent “happy and satisfied” with his representation and he would like to appreciate them for this, notwithstanding the ongoing recall process by INEC. Melaye said this in an interview with Punch, reiterating that those seeking for his recall are not his constituents. The senator... Read More

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INEC to continue with Melaye’s recall process, despite court order

Despite a court ruling asking it to maintain status quo, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it would continue the process to recall Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, Premium Times reports. Rotimi Oyekanmi, media aide to the Chairman of the Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, who disclosed this Friday, said it was yet to... Read More

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INEC swears in 14 new electoral officers (PHOTOS)

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, on Friday, July 7, swore in 14 new Resident Electoral Commissioners. Members of ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commission (ECONEC), Directors of the Commission among others attended the ceremony.

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[YNaija 2019]: Getting ready for Nigeria’s first Democracy Generation

by Mark Amaza In less than two years time, the fifth General Elections of our Fourth Republic will take place but with one marked difference: it will be the first elections in which those born after 1999 will be eligible. This means that by then, we would have had a generation of Nigerians that never... Read More

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Melaye recall: Maintain status quo, court orders

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday asked both the Independent National Electoral Commission and the senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, to “maintain the status quo” pending the hearing of applications filed by Melaye to challenge his recall by his constituents. Justice John Tsoho directed the parties to maintain status quo pending the... Read More

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FG to arraign INEC officials today over alleged Wike bribe

The Federal Government on Thursday will arraign 23 officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission accused of receiving N360m bribe from the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike. The officials who would be arraigned before the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt were said to have received bribe to compromise the December 10, 2016 rerun in... Read More

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Only legitimate court order can stop Dino Melaye’s recall – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said only a legitimate court order could stop the process for the recall of Senator Dino Melaye. In an interview with NAN, the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman of the commission, Rotimi Oyekanmi, said in Abuja that filing a lawsuit was not enough to stop the... Read More

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Kogi electorate file fresh suit against Gov Yahaya Bello

Some members of the electorate in Kogi, have approached a Federal High Court in Abuja, to declare the return and swearing-in of Yahaya Bello as the governor as null and void. The suit, number FHC/ABJ/C3/535/ /2017, was filed on June 16 before Justice John Tsoho of the Federal High Court 3, Abuja, according to documents... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. NIGERIA IS IN A STATE OF EMERGENCY – DOGARA Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has expressed shock over the deployment of military personnel in over 28 states in the country. 2. PATIENCE JONATHAN WITHDRAWS SUIT AGAINST EFCC, TO PAY N50,000 Patience Jonathan, wife of... Read More

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UPDATE: INEC publishes timetable for Senator Melaye’s recall

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the schedule of activities for the recall of the Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West Senatorial District.

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INEC reportedly releases timetable for Senator Dino Melaye’s recall

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reportedly released the timetable for the recall of the Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, Channels Television reports. Details later.

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“We’re not recruiting” – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has dissociated itself from claims that there is an ongoing recruitment process. In a social media post, signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Augusta Ogakwu, INEC some ‘unscrupulous websites have published” that there is an ongoing recruitment process which has no truth in it.

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The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversation this week

These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. 1. 2017 BET Awards The awards held on Monday, 26, Nigeria’s Wizkid won Best International Artiste, Africa, for the second time in a row. You can check out the full list again to see the other winners for this year’s edition of the awards.... Read More

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Osinbajo appoints 14 new Resident Electoral Commissioners

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday approved the appointment of 14 new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Director office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Bolaji Adebiyi, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. The new appointees are Prof. Godwill Obioma (Abia), James Lorliam (Benue), Dr.... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog]: Someone finally confirms Dino Melaye’s theory about his fake recall

The ongoing power play between embattled Senator Dino Melaye and Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello has seen a number of interesting twists and turn since the alleged move to recall Melaye from the Senate became a major topic. We’ve seen photo proof of his constituents setting off the recall process by queueing to append signatures... Read More

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[YNaija2019]: 5 things INEC needs to get right before the next elections

by Mark Amaza It is almost 20 months to the 2019 General Elections with elections into the Office of the President, 30 governorship seats and hundreds of legislative seats at the state and federal levels.

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INEC says process to recall Dino Melaye still ongoing

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it would go on with the process to recall Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West). A source in the legal unit of INEC said the commission has at least three precedents to follow in dealing with the case. “INEC would go ahead to conduct the referendum in so... Read More

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Dino Melaye insists dead people signed petition, sues INEC

Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West) said he had filed his case against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He said he filed the case on Friday at the Federal High Court in Abuja. In a series of tweets downplaying his proposed recall by his constituency, the lawmaker also alleged that dead people were among those who... Read More

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Melaye Recall: Mahmoud’s chance to be a Jega

by Alexander O. Onukwue The 2019 elections are going to commence in less than 20 months time. Politicians and political parties have began their scheming and in the months that lead up to the election days, no other Nigerian becomes as important as the Chairman of INEC. But for Prof Mahmoud, the moment of focus... Read More

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