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INEC
May 21, 2016

PDP convention in Port Harcourt to be called off?

Despite confident declarations from Governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention would hold, new reports filtering out suggest that the convention might be canceled. The convention was billed to hold today(Saturday) in Port-Harcourt, Rivers state. According to online media outlet, Naij, a source within the PDP told their... Read More
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May 13, 2016

This is the schedule INEC released for Edo and Ondo elections

As the governorship elections of sister sister states, Ondo and Edo draw near, the Independent National Electoral Commission has released the timetable for the forthcoming polls. For Edo state, governorship election is slated for September 10 while Ondo state would have November 26. The electoral body fixed June 12 for the beginning of campaigns by... Read More
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May 3, 2016

EFCC to prosecute Diezani, INEC and bank officials over $115m election bribe

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) believes the source of the alleged $115 million bribe for election officials of the 2015 presidential election, came from proceeds of stolen crude oil. According to a top agent at the commission who spoke to The Nation under the veil of anonymity, “Our operatives have discovered that the... Read More
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Mahmud Yakubu is the new INEC Chairman | YNaija.com
April 28, 2016

‘Elections in Nigeria are much better, votes now count’ – INEC chairman

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, says that having two strong political parties is good for the country’s democracy because they make elections competitive. Yakubu, while addressing journalists at the headquarters of the commission in Abuja on Wednesday, April 27, said that going by the tight margin between the... Read More
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March 21, 2016

Wike put collation officer ‘under duress’ to lie at police station – Semenitari

Ekwi Adebisa, an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission, was between Saturday, March 19 and Sunday March 20, held hostage by the Rivers state government, says Ibim Semenitari, Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission. According to Semenitari, the collation officer was coerced by ‘Governor Nyesom Wike and a retinue of aides’... Read More
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March 21, 2016

INEC suspends ‘all further activities’ concerning Rivers rerun election

The Independent National Electoral Commission has suspended all activities relating to the rerun elections in Rivers state pending the receipt of a comprehensive report from its field officials and monitors. The electoral body, in a statement released late on Sunday, cited the disruption of voting process as well as threats, violence and intimidation of election... Read More
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INEC
March 20, 2016

Rivers rerun: INEC cancels result in Etche And Asaritoru LGAs

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cancelled results of the rerun elections held in Etche and Asaritoru Local Government Areas of Rivers State. Resident Electoral Commissioner, Aniedi Ikoiwak, who announced the cancellation, cited series of irregularities at the affected Local Government Areas, as the reason for the decision. Ikoiwak stated that- violence, snatching of... Read More
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INEC
March 19, 2016

Rivers rerun: Election suspended in 4 LGAs

Following reports of violence by youths in Rivers state under the sponsorship of some politicians, the Independent National Electoral Committee (INEC) has suspended the ongoing National Assembly election in the state. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Rivers state, Aniedi Ikoiwak, confirmed the cancellation of elections in four different local government area (LGAs) in the... Read More
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March 10, 2016

For APC, ‘every dead person in Rivers state is their member’ – PDP

The government of Rivers state has lambasted the All Progressives Congress over the attempts of its national leadership to appropriate the victims of the recent spate of violence in the state. In a statement released on Thursday, March 10 and signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Dr Austin Tam-George, debunked the claims by... Read More
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February 26, 2016

Why Alex Otti couldn’t prove case against Abia governor – Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has revealed why Okezie Ikpeazu was returned as governor of Abia state. According to the apex court, Alex Otti failed to prove the allegations brought against Ikpeazu’s victory in the April 11, 2015 governorship election. Justice Suleiman Galadima on Friday, explained that Otti was unable to prove the issue of over-voting, allegations of violence... Read More
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INEC
February 18, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: INEC to hold 22 rerun elections in 8 states | Trump continues clown show | More stories

Ex-ministers say they don’t want Sheriff as PDP chairman. Nation Boroh says FG will consider amnesty for 1,500 Arepo militants. Leadership Marafa wants Senate to probe him in the open. Punch INEC schedules 22 rerun elections in 8 states for Saturday. Leadership Jonathan’s 72-year-old foster father abducted by gunmen. Nation Dokpesi’s case reassigned to another... Read More
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INEC
February 10, 2016

INEC to spend N10bn on rerun elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission has budgeted N10 billion for 80 rerun elections in the country. Chairman of the electoral commission, Prof Mahmud Yakubu, revealed this on Wednesday, February 10. While presenting INEC’s 2015/2016 budget before the House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters, Yakubu said the required N10 billion is for logistics and other electoral activities.... Read More
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January 18, 2016

Why Buhari won’t congratulate Dickson on election victory – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari will not congratulate Seriake Dickson who won his re-election bid in the governorship election of Bayelsa state against All Progressives Congress’ Timipre Sylva. After the election, Senator Ben Murray Bruce, representing Bayelsa east senatorial district, alongside other voices, condemned the silence of... Read More
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January 5, 2016

Biafra-INEC Chairman appointed

A Catholic Priest, Reverend Father Samuel Aniebnam has been appointed as the Chairman of Biafra Independent National Electoral Commission (B-INEC). Although Biafra is not yet an entity, leader of Biafra Independent Movement, Ralph Uwazuruike, was reported to have made the appointment at the Ojukwu Memorial Library, Owerri, Imo state. According to Vanguard, Uwazuruike stated that the... Read More
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December 23, 2015

#YNaija2015Review: ‘Orubebe, Vic O, APC Senators’ | 7 moments in 2015 that made us cringe with shame

The year 2015 has been eventful! With the drama that followed the April presidential election, formation of the 8th senate, Drake and Meek Mill beef and a host of other memorable occurrences, here are some of the 10 moments that made us hide our heads in shame. Orubebe’s show of shame at INEC collation centre.... Read More
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December 16, 2015

#EkitiGate: Fayose has been begging military panel to rescue him – APC

The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has reacted to claims made by Governor Ayodele Fayose that the ruling party is planning to use the Supreme Court to twist his mandate to the benefit of the party. Fayose had made this accusation on Tuesday, while speaking at a press conference in Lagos. Responding to Faye’s allegation, the APC said... Read More
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Nyesom Wike's fate rests on the ruling of the Supreme Court | YNaija.com
December 16, 2015

BREAKING: Wike’s case dismissed by Appeal Court, rerun election ordered in Rivers

Nyesom Wike‘s bid to dismiss the judgment of the Rivers election petition tribunal sacking him as governor of Rivers state at The Court of Appeal has been dismissed. The state tribunal in October, had ordered that a fresh gubernatorial election be conducted within 90 days dismissing the election of Wike as Rivers state government. Wike... Read More
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December 16, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: 8 biggest moments of Republican debate | Another N40 billion theft | Trump’s disturbing Las Vegas rally | More stories

Another N40 billion theft by ex-NIMASA DG, Akpobolokemi discovered by EFCC. Premium Times Benue PDP Representative sacked by Appeal Court. Leadership Fayose comes for OBJ, takes a swipe at PMB. YNaija Odili denies collecting N100 million from Dasuki. Leadership PDP acting chairman, Uche Secondus sacked by court. YNaija INEC explains why Bayelsa, Kogi elections were inconclusive. Leadership Ngige says... Read More
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December 15, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Subsidy, going, going…| Oshiomhole, the spiritual master| Trump soars to new pathetic heights | More stories

FG to withdraw subsidy in 2016, petrol to sell at N97. This Day FG assures youths of job creation. Leadership Dasuki arraigned again, Dokpesi granted bail. This Day Oshiomhole goes spiritual, says those plotting against him have failed. YNaija EFCC against bail for Dasuki, others over fear absconding. Punch Buratai relays how he escaped Shi’ite sect... Read More
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December 9, 2015

Bayelsa APC members protest cancellation of election result (PHOTOS)

Members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Yenagoa are protesting against the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the results of Southern Ijaw LGA in the state governorship election. The ruling party members are demanding for the announcement of the result of Southern Ijaw council election. The protest-march by the APC members... Read More
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December 8, 2015

‘Bayelsa election was set up for the PDP to win’ – Sylva

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Bayelsa governorship election, Timipre Sylva, has rejected the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the election in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area. INEC’s cancellation of the election in Southern Ijaw LGA had rendered the entire election inconclusive. But Sylva, a... Read More
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December 8, 2015

Why I won’t serve as deputy governor to Bello – James Faleke

James Faleke, the deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, in the Kogi election, says he won’t be present at the swearing in of the new government on January 27. Faleke had upon the death of Prince Abubakar Audu, written INEC to declare him as winner of the polls, despite the declaration of the... Read More
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December 8, 2015

‘Bayelsans must sleep with open eyes, for APC thieves come to steal and kill’ – Fayose

Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose says the ‘failed attempt’ by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to manipulate the Bayelsa State governorship election was a clear invitation to anarchy. The governor described the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, as incompetent over his handling of the elections in Kogi and Bayelsa. The... Read More
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