INEC has refused to give Obi access to presidential election materials – LP campaign

The LP campaign has accused INEC of hindering Peter Obi, the party’s standard bearer, from accessing election materials. Reports suggest that the court of appeal granted Obi permission to access all sensitive materials used by INEC. However, INEC has requested a variation of the order, arguing that the BVAS requires reprogramming before the governorship and... Read More

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March 9, 2023

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Pius Akubo, declines to represent Tinubu in court

Pius Akubo, a distinguished Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has reportedly declined the invitation to join the legal team that will represent President-elect Bola Tinubu in court. The All Progressive Congress (APC) had assembled a group of renowned senior advocates in the country to defend the party and its candidate in the wake of the... Read More

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March 9, 2023

INEC confirms postponement of guber polls to March 18th; Court orders INEC to upload results from polling units To IReV | 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: INEC confirms postponement of guber polls to March 18th The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has shifted the conduct of the governorship and houses of assembly elections to March 18. The elections were initially... Read More

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March 8, 2023

INEC postpones Gubernatorial and State Assembly elections by one week

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded arrangements to postpone the governorship and state house of assembly elections scheduled for Saturday, March 11. The polls have now been rescheduled by one week to March 18, 2023, credible sources in the commission told Daily Trust. It was learned that the postponement was due to the... Read More

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March 1, 2023

INEC declares Tinubu winner of presidential election; Tinubu best man for the job, opposition should go to court – Buhari | 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: INEC declares Tinubu winner of presidential election The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, as the president-elect. Tinubu, a former Lagos State governor, was declared the president-elect after... Read More

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February 28, 2023

Elections were credible, you can challenge results in court – INEC replies LP, PDP

INEC advises parties dissatisfied with presidential election results to go to court. Dino Melaye, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) agent, and other party agents walked out of the national collation headquarters in Abuja on Monday over INEC’s delay in posting presidential election results on the election results viewing portal (IRev). Melaye also accused INEC chairman Mahmood... Read More

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February 28, 2023

Thugs invade Plateau collation centre, disrupt National Assembly election results announcement

The release of election results for the Plateau north senatorial constituency has been interrupted by thugs. On Monday, the thugs raided the collation center and drove out Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and ad hoc personnel. The incident halted the release of the results for the district’s national assembly seats. The thugs entered the premises... Read More

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February 27, 2023

INEC official killed in Delta

An INEC officer in Delta State was killed just days after the presidential and National Assembly elections. Intel suggests the official was murdered on Monday in Ukwani Local Government Area. At the INEC collation center in Asaba, the state capital, the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Monday Tom, verified the incident to the media. He claimed... Read More

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February 26, 2023

An Overview of the 2023 Nigeria Elections so far

As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) concludes the counting of votes from yesterday’s presidential and National Assembly elections, the presidential candidates of the major parties have expressed confidence in their chances of victory. The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Tinubu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and the candidates of the... Read More

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February 22, 2023

INEC assures readiness for elections on Saturday

The INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, has confirmed that the scheduled date for the presidential election is still February 25. Yakubu declared the commission prepared for the next presidential and national assembly elections on Wednesday, at the signing of the national peace deal by presidential candidates. Read also: Supreme Court Fixes March 3 for Judgement on... Read More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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INEC has refused to give Obi access to presidential election materials – LP campaign

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Pius Akubo, declines to represent Tinubu in court

INEC confirms postponement of guber polls to March 18th; Court orders INEC to upload results from polling units To IReV | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

INEC postpones Gubernatorial and State Assembly elections by one week

INEC declares Tinubu winner of presidential election; Tinubu best man for the job, opposition should go to court – Buhari | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Elections were credible, you can challenge results in court – INEC replies LP, PDP

Thugs invade Plateau collation centre, disrupt National Assembly election results announcement

INEC official killed in Delta

An Overview of the 2023 Nigeria Elections so far

INEC assures readiness for elections on Saturday

Court stops INEC from using MC Oluomo to distribute voting materials

Money bouquet now form of naira abuse – CBN; Peter Obi can only win presidential election if we unite – Kwankwaso | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

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

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

APC denies attempt to move polls, says Tinubu will win; Keep using old notes, Tinubu will change policy if elected – El-Rufai | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

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

Obi cannot win, all he will be is a Nollywood actor – El-Rufai; Pain caused by naira redesign temporary but necessary – FG | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Fuel scarcity may affect elections logistics – INEC

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

Lagos announces work-free days for PVC collection

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

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 registers over 93m voters for 2023 elections

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

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

“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

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

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

Three dead after gunmen storm the INEC headquarters in Imo

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

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