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November 2, 2016

Nigerians in Diaspora will vote in 2019 if… – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said it would only be possible for Nigerians leaving abroad to vote in 2019 if the electoral laws are amended. Chairman of the commission, Prof Mahmoud Yakubu said this when he was visited by the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs on Tuesday in Abuja. Yakubu said... Read More

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November 1, 2016

INEC excludes officials under bribery probe from elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will not allow any of its officials under for alleged bribery participate in electoral duties. The Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman of INEC, Rotimi Oyekanmi said this on Monday in Abuja while speaking with Punch. Oyekanmi said none of the indicted officials will participate in the... Read More

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October 31, 2016

Ondo election: APC and INEC conniving against us – PDP governors

The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum on Monday accused The All Progressives Congress (APC) of conniving with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to tilt the November 26 Ondo election its way. This is contained in a statement signed by the forum’s secretary, Patrick Okon, on Monday. The statement read in part, “We call on Mr. President... Read More

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October 31, 2016

Opinion: Jimoh Ibrahim | A man with a rare midas touch

by ‘Káyọ̀dé Oyèró According to Greek mythology, Midas was a king of Phrygia in eighth century B.C. He was very wealthy and had more gold than anyone in the world. But no matter how much gold Midas collected and put into his vaults, it was not enough. He always wanted more, and he spent much... Read More

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October 31, 2016

Day 13: Countdown to Aisha Buhari’s apology #DoYouRemember

Update: Looks like everyone has moved past the rift. But let’s talk about how Mrs Aisha Buhari may actually the world’s best scandal squasher. We were thinking about how those aprokos were on her case last week about #TheHandshake. And it suddebly dawned on us that there might actually be a cabal somewhere just on... Read More

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October 30, 2016

Simon Kolawole: The conspiracy to destroy Nigeria

by Simon Kolawole Sometime ago — I don’t know the exact date and time — the Nigerian political elite (some call it “elites”, but I’m more comfortable using the good old “elite”) held a two-day convention at an undisclosed location. After intense discussion, negotiation and feasting, they adopted a two-word vision statement: “Destroy Nigeria”. To... Read More

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October 29, 2016

Ondo election: Jegede’s case due for Tuesday at Appeal Court

The Court of Appeal has fixed Tuesday November 1, 2016 as its hearing date for the application of Eyitayo Jegede, Ondo candidate of the Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), The Cable reports. The Court was approached by Jegede to upturn the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC had on Thursday named Jimoh Ibrahim... Read More

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October 28, 2016

Forces in Abuja should not set Ondo ablaze – Makarfi-led PDP

The Ahmed-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) erred in its decision to name Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim as the party’s candidate in the Ondo governorship election. In a statement on Friday by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary Prince Dayo Adeyeye it said forces in Abuja should not create chaos in the... Read More

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October 28, 2016

Ondo election: INEC now a department in APC-led FG – Fayose

Governor of Ekiti Ayodele Fayose has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of plotting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the governorship election in Ondo, The Punch reports. Fayose who was reacting to the electoral body’s decision to name Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said Mr Ibrahim did not... Read More

APC, Ayodele Fayose, INEC, Ondo election, PDP

October 28, 2016

Mimiko plotting to defect to APC

Governor of Ondo Olusegun Mimiko’s visit may be in line with his plan of defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC), according to Leadership. Mimiko paid a visit to President Buhari on Friday to discuss the forthcoming governorship election in the state. Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting he expressed his reservations on the decision of... Read More

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October 28, 2016

Ondo election: Buhari in secret meeting with Mimiko

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in a meeting with Ondo State governor, Olusegun Mimiko at the Presidential Villa. The meeting can be traced to the political crisis in the state which led to a protest on Friday. The Independent National Electoral Commission had declared Jimoh Ibrahim candidate of the PDP for the November 26 governorship... Read More

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October 28, 2016

Ondo election: Jegede approaches Appeal Court

The candidate of the Ahmed Makarfi PDP faction in the forthcoming Ondo governorship election, Eyitayo Jegede said he has approached the Appeal court, while urging his supporters to remain calm. Jegede in a statement by his spokesperson, Fasua Kayode on Friday said he will recover his mandate. The EFCC had recognized Jimoh Ibrahim as candidate... Read More

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October 27, 2016

The late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. BREAKING: INEC names Jimoh Ibrahim as PDP candidate for Ondo election The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has named Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim as the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the November 26 governorship election in Ondo State. 2. 25 skulls, skeleton found... Read More

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October 27, 2016

BREAKING: INEC names Jimoh Ibrahim as PDP candidate for Ondo election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has named Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim as the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the November 26 governorship election in Ondo State, The Punch reports. The commission also named Mr. Alabi Ebenezer Omotayo as his running mate. Mr. Ibrahim emerged the candidate of the Ali-Modu Sheriff faction of the party... Read More

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October 27, 2016

Opinion: Ondo State | Jimoh Ibrahim and the limits of political charlatanism

by Jude Ndukwe The Ondo State governorship election is just a few days away. While serious candidates from across all political parties are putting finishing touches to their campaigns and preparations, one Jimoh Ibrahim is desperately busy working hard with collaborators to truncate the whole process in a manner akin to that of a street... Read More

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October 26, 2016

Sheriff promises to accept INEC’s decision on Ondo PDP gov candidate

Factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff on Tuesday said he will accept the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission on who will be the party’s flagbearer during the forthcoming Info governorship election. Sheriff said this in a statement signed by his media adviser, Mallam Inuwa Bwala in Abuja.... Read More

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October 25, 2016

Opinion: Ondo poll |Coalition tasks INEC to defend democracy

by Ariyo Dare Ahead of the release of the final list of governorship candidates for Ondo State, a Pro-Democracy Coalition has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to follow the path of established principles of law and decisions of the Supreme Court. The group specifically urged INEC to apply the various judgements of the... Read More

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October 24, 2016

No official requested bribe from Jimoh Ibrahim – INEC (PHOTOS)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed as false claims by Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim that an official requested a $1m bribe to insert his name as the authentic candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 26 governorship election in Ondo, The Punch reports. Ibrahim had accused the Acting Director, Legal Services Mrs. Toyin... Read More

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October 24, 2016

Ondo gov polls: INEC staff demanding $1m bribe from me – Jimoh Ibrahim

Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has alleged that a staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is demanding $1m bribe before she could collect his nomination papers from him. Ibrahim said this in a petition he sent to President Muhammadu Buhari and INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu. He read... Read More

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October 20, 2016

Opinion: National security and the politics of election postponement

by Yushau A. Shuaib It is no more news that national security and security threats have been cited to justify postponements of elections under former President Goodluck Jonathan and the current President Muhammadu Buhari. However, the postponement of the last governorship election in Edo State have been labelled by some people, notably, the opposition Peoples... Read More

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October 14, 2016

Ondo guber polls: Court recognises Jimoh Ibrahim as PDP candidate

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday was ordered by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to adopt Jimoh Ibrahim as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the Ondo governorship election. Justice Okon Abang gave the order for the enforcement of his earlier judgment delivered on June 29, 2016. INEC currently... Read More

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October 9, 2016

Nigerian politicians believe they must always win – Jega

Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega has said one of the problems the commission is facing is the mindset of politicians that they must win at all cost. Jega spoke in Lagos on Saturday at the 50th birthday ceremony of the National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress, Dr.... Read More

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October 6, 2016

Edo election: INEC issues return certificate to Obaseki

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented Certificate of Return to the Edo state Governor-Elect, Godwin Obaseki. Obaseki had won the September 28th governorship election in the state. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Sam Olumekun while speaking at the event said the election was a historic moment in the lives of Edo people. “It is a historic... Read More

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October 5, 2016

INEC distributes 1.2m PVCs in preparation for Ondo Guber polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday said it has distributed 1,201,073 Permanent Voter Cards to voters in Ondo State in preparation for its governorship election. This was revealed by the Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Olusegun Agbaje at a stakeholders’ meeting in Akure. He urged those who are yet to get theirs to do... Read More

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October 1, 2016

INEC worried over cash inducement to voters

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed worry over cash inducements to voters by political parties and their candidates. The commission’s deputy director on voter education and publicity, Nick Dazang, said this in an interview with NAN. He said INEC is troubled over reports of alleged inducement of voters during the Edo state governorship... Read More

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September 30, 2016

Supreme Court gives reasons for dismissing Faleke, Wada’s appeals

The Supreme Court has revealed its reasons for dismissing the appeals filed by Honourable James Faleke and former Kogi state governor Idris Wada. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun who read the lead judgment said Faleke’s appeal was an “aberration, not known to law’’. “This is a simple law. Since the election, had not been completed and the... Read More

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September 30, 2016

The election is a win for INEC + 4 other things to know about the Edo elections

The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Godwin Obaseki yesterday emerged winner of the gubernatorial election held in Edo state. The Edo election is one of the most popular so far this year owing to the controversy that surrounded the change of dates, the tough contest between the major contenders, PDP and APC and the legacies... Read More

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September 30, 2016

Edo election: Deputy Governor-elect, Shuaibu denies threatening collation officer

The Deputy Governor-elect of Edo State, Phillip Shuaibu on Thursday said he didn’t threaten the Collation Officer for Etsako West Local Government Area, while results were being collated. The Collation Officer, Prof. Adewole Atere had alleged that Shuaibu threatened him and wanted him to manipulate the results. But Shuaibu while responding debunked the claims as false. He... Read More

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INEC

September 29, 2016

Result sheets remain valid even after refusal to sign them – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday said the Edo governorship election result sheet remain valid even as some agents refused to sign. INEC National Commissioner in Charge of Publicity, Prince Solomon Soyebi, stated this in an interview with newsmen on Thursday in Benin. He said this while reacting to the refusal of agents of... Read More

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INEC

September 29, 2016

#EdoDecides: PDP supporters protest at INEC office (WATCH)

Supporters of the Peoples Demcratic Party in Edo State have besieged the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), protesting the results of the governorship election. The supporters started protesting even before INEC completed the announcement of the results. See Photos and video below:

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