INEC

February 20, 2023

Court stops INEC from using MC Oluomo to distribute voting materials

The Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an injunction prohibiting the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from using, engaging, or dealing further with the Chairman of the Lagos Parks and Garages, Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, or any of his representatives in the distribution of election materials and ad-hoc staff for the... Read More

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February 10, 2023

Council of state tells CBN to recirculate old naira or print additional new notes

Members of the council of state have expressed support for the naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The council however asked Godwin Emefiele, the CBN governor, to make new naira notes available or recirculate old notes to ease the suffering of Nigerians. The meeting, held on Friday at the presidential villa,... Read More

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February 10, 2023

Tinubu is my candidate, vote him – Buhari tells Nigerians; PDP has brought us shame, should not retain power – Ayu slips up at PDP Kano rally | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Tinubu is my candidate, vote him – Buhari tells Nigerians President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday declared the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu as his candidate in the February 25th election. To this end,... Read More

February 8, 2023

ICPC discovers N258m hidden in bank’s vault, arrests managers; NNPC apologises to Nigerians, says fuel scarcity will ease in one week | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: ICPC discovers N258m hidden in bank’s vault, arrests managers Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission discovered N258 million stored in the vault at Sterling Bank’s main office in Abuja last Friday.... Read More

January 31, 2023

Fuel scarcity may affect elections logistics – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reports that logistics for the upcoming elections may be impacted by the petrol shortage. INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu stated on Tuesday at a consultative meeting with the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) that logistics has been a persistent concern in Nigerian election administration. According to him, this... Read More

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January 30, 2023

Reps committee rejects CBN deadline extension on old naira notes; Eight die as truck falls on bus at Ojuelegba | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Reps committee rejects CBN deadline extension on old naira notes A house of representatives ad hoc committee has rejected the deadline extension for the validity of the old naira notes. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)... Read More

January 19, 2023

Lagos announces work-free days for PVC collection

The Lagos State Government has declared a four-day work-free day for public servants to enable them to collect their Permanent Voter Cards at their respective local government/local council development areas in the state. The Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, who confirmed the development in a circular issued on Wednesday, said the state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu,... Read More

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January 17, 2023

Wike reveals candidates Rivers will not vote for; Chatham House: Peter Obi did not share questions like APC Candidate – Ken Okonkwo| 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Wike reveals candidates Rivers will not vote for According to Wike, Rivers residents won’t support candidates that despise the state. He said the 2023 election was a fight to the finish at the State’s PDP’s local... Read More

January 13, 2023

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 discrimination Buhari warns foreign nations not to interfere in Nigeria’s election APC, PDP have structures of criminality, poverty – Peter Obi Why Peter Obi should be president – Afenifere leader Ayo Adebanjo Obasanjo denies writing UK to back off Nigeria’s 2023 election Across Nigeria’s 36 states and... Read More

January 11, 2023

INEC registers over 93m voters for 2023 elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has registered 93, 469,008 voters for the 2023 polls. According to the data, men account for 52.5% of the total, while women make up 47.5%. The voter distribution also reveals that 44,414,846 registered voters are females, and 49,054,162 are males. Of the total registered voters, the number... Read More

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January 11, 2023

Obi tackles opponents, says presidency not retirement home, place to take turns; Peter Obi, Kwankwaso indirectly working for Tinubu – Orji Kalu | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Obi tackles opponents, says presidency not retirement home, place to take turns Abuja court dismisses forgery suit against INEC, PDP, Borno Central senatorial candidate Prepare for the worst if you want to serve Nigeria – Buhari Peter Obi, Kwankwaso indirectly working for Tinubu – Orji Kalu 2023: Court stops Senator Abbo from contesting senatorial election... Read More

January 10, 2023

Election cancellation due to insecurity is possible, but we won’t allow it – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that upcoming elections would go on as scheduled despite security concerns. This was announced on Monday in Abuja at the validation of election security training resources by INEC national commissioner and chairman, board of the Electoral Institute, Abdullahi Zuru. Zuru assured the public that the commission was... Read More

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December 20, 2022

“Thunder fire you,” Fani-Kayode to Shekarau after he says Tinubu is gravely ill; Nigeria set to pass bill recognizing Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

“Thunder fire you,” Fani-Kayode to Shekarau after he says Tinubu is gravely ill INEC warns politicians on plots to bypass BVAs in 2023 elections Maritime workers threaten to shut down nation’s ports Nigeria set to pass bill recognizing Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies After doctors, mass exodus of teachers from Nigeria looms Across Nigeria’s 36 states and... Read More

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December 17, 2022

BBNaija Titans won’t distract Nigerian youths from voting – Ebuka; FG declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year celebrations | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

BBNaija Titans won’t distract Nigerian youths from voting – Ebuka Why I didn’t perform in Ghana, Abidjan — Wizkid If office attacks continue, INEC says it may not recover in time for elections FG declares public holidays for Christmas, New Year celebrations Simon Ekpa not our member, we’ll expose him – IPOB Across Nigeria’s 36... Read More

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December 13, 2022

Tinubu’s men accuse Arise TV of bullying presidential candidate; FG lifts COVID-19 restrictions | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Tinubu’s men accuse Arise TV of bullying presidential candidate FG lifts COVID-19 restrictions INEC commences nationwide distribution of PVCs Political Campaigning in public schools banned under new law passed by Rivers Assembly Nnamdi Kanu speaks out against assaults in Southeast Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news... Read More

December 12, 2022

Three dead after gunmen storm the INEC headquarters in Imo

On Monday morning, three assailants at the Imo State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission were shot dead by the Imo State Police Command. One police officer was murdered and another was wounded in the hour-long gun battle that kept the citizens of Owerri, the state capital, up all night. At the command headquarters in... Read More

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December 10, 2022

Gunmen kill Nollywood Osita Iheme’s brother, policeman in Owerri; INEC decries low collection of PVC’s in Borno | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Gunmen kill Nollywood Osita Iheme’s brother, policeman in Owerri Judge reveals how NDLEA allegedly concealed assets seized from jailed drug barons INEC decries low collection of PVC’s in Borno Nigerian Army commences fresh recruitment Nigeria, Mexico sign $3bn plant export deal Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian... Read More

$3bn, brother, fresh recruitment, gunmen, INEC, low collection of PVC's in Borno, mexico, Nigeira, Nigerian Army, nollywood, Osita Iheme, Owerri, plant export deal, Policeman

December 1, 2022

Atiku is the weakest among the top presidential aspirants and a serial betrayer – Oshiomhole; FG blames State Govts for rising poverty | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Atiku is the weakest among the top presidential aspirants and a serial betrayer – Oshiomhole FG blames State Govts for rising poverty Atiku’s wife claims husband was cheated out of winning 2019 elections I have fears over possible outcome of election – Jega INEC supervises airlift of BVAS machines to states ahead of 2023 elections... Read More

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November 30, 2022

INEC reports the loss of 2,000 ballot boxes, 399 voting booths, and 24 generators

INEC, Nigeria’s Independent Electoral Commission, has reiterated that it will recover from recent attacks on its infrastructure. This was announced on Tuesday by INEC chairman Professor Mahmoud at a retreat for RECs. He said, “In the last four months, five of our offices were attacked, buildings damaged, and materials destroyed across the country. “It worrisome... Read More

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November 29, 2022

Tinubu attended Chicago State University – Reno Omokri; Black marketers sell fuel for N350 per litre as scarcity intensifies in Lagos | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Tinubu attended Chicago State University – Reno Omokri Attacks on INEC offices won’t stop 2023 election – Yakubu Black marketers sell fuel for N350 per litre as scarcity intensifies in Lagos CJN swears in 62 new SANs FG begins 14-day paternity leave for civil servants Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these... Read More

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November 23, 2022

It would be impossible to resume voter registration before 2023 polls – INEC

Continuous voter registration (CVR) is “constitutionally and legally impossible,” according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). During a Tuesday interview with Channels Television, Festus Okoye, the INEC spokesperson, discussed the thorny subject. INEC first established June 30 as the deadline for the CVR exercise that began in 2021, however, the date was later extended... Read More

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November 22, 2022

2023 Elections: Court orders INEC to resume Continuous Voters Registration

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to immediately resume the Continuous Voters Registration until 90 days before the 2023 general elections. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in the judgment, also directed INEC to ensure that eligible Nigerians were not deprived the opportunity to have their voter card for the forthcoming... Read More

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November 12, 2022

INEC states that it is not looking into the US case against Tinubu, viral document a fake

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims that it is investigating a criminal forfeiture case involving All Progressives Congress presidential candidate Bola Tinubu (APC). On Friday, a paper bearing INEC’s letterhead leaked on social media platforms, claiming that the commission was investigating a 1993 case in the United States involving Tinubu forfeiting money... Read More

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September 27, 2022

PVCs found in inappropriate locations – INEC; ASUU strike: FG makes U-turn, withdraws orders asking Vice-Chancellors to reopen universities | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

PVCs found in inappropriate locations – INEC ASUU strike: FG makes U-turn, withdraws orders asking Vice-Chancellors to reopen universities Kogi govt accuses Dangote Cement of forging tax receipt Ogun indigenes reject new Oba of Ibese INEC rolls out guidelines for campaigns Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian... Read More

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September 10, 2022

It’ll be difficult to rig 2023 elections — INEC; I have proven my world record was not luck – Tobi Amusan | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

It’ll be difficult to rig 2023 elections — INEC Pay pension to older persons — UN tasks Buhari Rename UNN to ‘Queen Elizabeth University of Nigeria’, Adamu Garba tells Buhari Nigeria’s foreign trade declines in Q2 2022 – NBS I have proven my world record was not luck – Tobi Amusan Across Nigeria’s 36 states... Read More

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September 2, 2022

INEC to publish final list of presidential, NASS candidates as campaign begins 28 September; N11.9bn stolen from Kwara treasury between 2011-2019 – Audit reveals | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

INEC to publish final list of presidential, NASS candidates as campaign begins 28 September N11.9bn stolen from Kwara treasury between 2011-2019 – Audit reveals Arrested Ogun Speaker sleeps in Abuja EFCC custody Jigawa vaccinates 1 million people against cholera Seven dead in Ekiti auto crash Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these... Read More

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August 15, 2022

Nigeria defeats South Korea in the U-20 Women’s World Cup; SERAP asks INEC to allow seven million Nigerians to complete Voter Registration | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigeria defeats South Korea in the U-20 Women’s World Cup SERAP asks INEC to Allow seven million Nigerians to complete Voter Registration Nigeria’s oil revenues are declining, FG blames theft. Nasarawa guarantees the payment of pensions and gratuities. APC Has No Senatorial Candidate In Yobe North, Akwa Ibom North West – INEC Across Nigeria’s 36... Read More

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