Tag: INEC
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Just In: We can conveniently conduct LG elections – INEC
The apex electoral body in Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it can comfortably handle the conduct of local government elections if the responsibility falls on it. The chairman of the commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu said this on Thursday, July 25, when he appeared before the joint Senate and House of Representatives…
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Rivers: Court stops INEC from releasing voters register for LG Polls
Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the voters register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) to conduct the forthcoming local government elections in the state.
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Just In: Court stops INEC from releasing Voters Register for Rivers LG elections
A Federal High court in Abuja on Friday stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing voters register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) , for the purpose of conducting the forthcoming local government elections in the state. Justice Peter Lifu issued an order of interim injunction against INEC while delivering ruling…
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CVR: INEC invites 246 applicants for validation of biometrics
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has invited 246 applicants in the last Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Edo and Ondo to come and validate their biometric details.
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Autonomy: NASS told to stop Govs from conducting LG elections
A pan-African students’ movement, Progressive Students’ Movement (PSM), on Monday, urged the National Assembly to enact a law that would stop governors from conducting local government elections.
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Protesting youths set INEC office ablaze in Benue
The office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Sankara, Ukum Local Government of Benue was attacked and burnt on Wednesday by protesting youths.
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INEC proposes 142 recommendations to improve electoral process
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the commission has come with 142 recommendations to improve future electoral process.
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INEC has no power to conduct LG elections – Yakubu
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).
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Tenure of LG Chairmen, councillors now 4 years – INEC Chair, Mahmood Yakubu
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday said that the tenure of the incumbent chairmen and councillors of the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will expire in June 2026.
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INEC publishes final list of candidates for Ondo gov poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates and their running mates for Nov. 16 Ondo State governorship election. Mr Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Com