The Big 5: FG reacts to execution of aid worker; As Fayose bows out, PDP cautions EFCC against detaining him indefinitely | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Following the execution of a second aid worker with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Hauwa Leman, by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Monday, the Federal Government has expressed shock over the development, describing the killing as “dastardly, inhuman and ungodly.” In a statement issued by... Read More

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APC, Ayodele Fayose, David Oyedepo, ECOWAS, EFCC, Hauwa Leman, ICRC, INEC, Islamic State West Africa Province, Lanre Issa-Onilu, Mahmood Yakubu, PDP

October 3, 2018

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The Late 5: Ambode breaks the ice, accepts re-election defeat; Ajimobi, Uduaghan, Shekarau secure APC Senate tickets | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Lagos Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has conceded defeat to his opponent in Tuesday’s governorship primary election, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Addressing a news conference on Wednesday, the Lagos governor urged the members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to support and unite behind the party’s candidate ahead of the March... Read More

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Abiola Ajimobi, Adegboyega Oyetola, Akinwunmi Ambode, APC, Babajide Sanwo-Olu., Emmanuel Uduaghan, Ibrahim Shekarau, INEC, Mahmood Yakubu, O’tega Emerhor, Ovie Omo-Agege, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso

September 25, 2018

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The Late 5: Ahead of Thursday’s rerun- Fayemi, Atiku visit Omisore in Osun; Court nullifies impeachment of Imo Deputy Governor | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Governor-elect of Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi, on Thursday led some members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the ile-Ife residence of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in Saturday’s governorship election in Osun, Senator Iyiola Omisore. The visit which comes less than 24 hours after Senate... Read More

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Abdulsalami Abubakar, Ademola Adeleke, APC, atiku abubakar, Eze Madumere, INEC, Iyiola Omisore, Justice Benjamin Iheaka, Kayode Fayemi, Mahmood Yakubu, PDP, SDP, Uche Secondus, Yekini Nabena

August 9, 2018

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The Big 5: Saraki meets Babaginda in Minna behind closed doors, Govs Forum condemns freezing of Benue accounts by EFCC | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki on Wednesday held a private meeting with former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida at his hilltop mansion in Minna, Niger. Saraki, widely believed to have met the former head of state to consult him on his yet to be declared presidential ambition,... Read More

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Abdulaziz Yari, Bukola Saraki, Femi Adesina, Ibrahim Babangida, ibrahim magu, Mahmood Yakubu, Matthew Seiyefa, Yemi Osinbajo

June 20, 2018

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The Late 5: Buhari expresses displeasure with NASS over budget, INEC cries out over increasing number of political parties and other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday, signed the 2018 budget of N9.12 trillion, seven months after it was presented but expressed displeasure at the alteration of the bill by the lawmakers. Buhari said “The logic behind the Constitutional direction that budgets should be proposed by the Executive is... Read More

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2018 budget, INEC, Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Mahmood Yakubu, Muhammadu Buhari, Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky

July 7, 2017

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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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ECONEC, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Mahmood Yakubu

March 17, 2017

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INEC queries 202 staff for alleged involvement in electoral malpractice

by Dolapo Adelana The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it issued 202 queries to its staff members accused of election malpractices. The Chairman of the commission, Mahmood Yakubu, made this known on Thursday in Abuja while briefing Civil Society Organisations under the umbrella of Situation Room on INEC’s preparations for 2019 elections. According... Read More

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202 staff, electoral malpractice, INEC, Mahmood Yakubu, Queries, Rivers

December 16, 2016

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We recorded 70 cases of electoral violence in Rivers – INEC

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu said the commission records over 70 cases of electoral violence during the legislative rerun election in Rivers State. Yakubu disclosed this while addressing a world conference at the opening ceremony of a two-day Capacity Development for INEC Press Corps on Friday in Abuja. Yakubu said... Read More

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E;lectoral violence, INEC, Mahmood Yakubu, Rivers rerun

The Big 5: FG reacts to execution of aid worker; As Fayose bows out, PDP cautions EFCC against detaining him indefinitely | More stories

The Late 5: Ambode breaks the ice, accepts re-election defeat; Ajimobi, Uduaghan, Shekarau secure APC Senate tickets | More stories

The Late 5: Ahead of Thursday’s rerun- Fayemi, Atiku visit Omisore in Osun; Court nullifies impeachment of Imo Deputy Governor | More stories

The Big 5: Saraki meets Babaginda in Minna behind closed doors, Govs Forum condemns freezing of Benue accounts by EFCC | More stories

The Late 5: Buhari expresses displeasure with NASS over budget, INEC cries out over increasing number of political parties and other stories

INEC swears in 14 new electoral officers (PHOTOS)

INEC queries 202 staff for alleged involvement in electoral malpractice

We recorded 70 cases of electoral violence in Rivers – INEC

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