ADC Crisis Deepens as INEC Denies Issuing Access Code to Nafiu Gombe Faction
ADC Crisis Deepens as INEC Denies Issuing Access Code to Nafiu Gombe Faction The internal crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has taken a fresh turn after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reportedly denied issuing its official portal access code to the faction led by Nafiu Gombe. According to reports by The Punch […]
Ijaw, Urhobo Stakeholders Urge INEC to Fast-Track Warri Constituency Delineation
Stakeholders from the Ijaw and Urhobo ethnic nationalities have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently implement the long-awaited delineation of constituencies in the Warri area of Delta State. According to reports cited by several national media outlets including Vanguard, Punch, and Channels Television, the groups made the demand in a joint […]
INEC May Allow Voting Without PVCs in 2027
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed readiness to allow eligible Nigerians without Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to vote in the 2027 general elections, but insists that the move requires legislative amendments. On Wednesday, INEC Chairman’s Chief Press Secretary, Rotimi Oyekanmi, said the commission supports expanding voter access through technology. However, he added, “It […]
JUST IN: Protests Erupt at PDP Secretariat in Rivers Ahead of LG Elections
Protests broke out at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday, as tensions mount ahead of the October 5, 2024, local government elections. The large crowd prompted security operatives to intervene, managing the situation and controlling traffic, according to Channels Television. The protests were sparked by concerns over the […]
Rivers Governor Declares Public Holiday, Restricts Movement Ahead of Local Elections
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared October 3 and 4, 2024, as public holidays in preparation for the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, October 5. In a state-wide broadcast, Fubara urged citizens to “come out en-masse” to vote and announced a total restriction on movement from midnight on October 4 to 5 p.m. […]
ASUU Issues 21-day Ultimatum to States and FG to address issues
The National President of ASUU, Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, disclosed this yesterday to newsmen at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, to intimate the public with the outcome of the union’s National Executive Council meeting held between August 17 and August 18 at the University of Ibadan. Osodeke said ASUU has issued a 21-day ultimatum […]
Nigeria Athletes Begin Training for 2024 Paralympics
24 Nigerian Paralympic athletes are set to represent the country at the 2024 Paralympic Games in France, scheduled for 28th August to 8th September. Nigeria will be represented in four sports at the 2024 Paralympics, namely: Para Athletics, Para Badminton, Para Powerlifting, and Para Table Tennis. As they prepare to represent the nation in Paris, […]
Senate raises alarm over substandard petroleum products
Senate today raised an alarm over the alleged influx of substandard Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, and Automotive Gas Oil or diesel into the country’s market. In a matter of urgent national importance, Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong observed that on June 16, a report revealed that 12 diesel cargoes conveying 660 kilotons of the […]
INEC says it has no power to conduct Local Government election
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the commission has no constitutional power to conduct local council elections except in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Reacting to the agitation seeking constitutional backing for INEC to conduct local council elections, Yakubu on the sidelines of a two-day induction retreat for INEC Resident Electoral […]
INEC unveils candidates list for Ondo State election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates and their running mates for Nov. 16 Ondo State governorship election. Its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Sam Olumekun, in a statement yesterday said personal particulars of the candidates and their running mates have been published at […]
