Tag: Political Campaigns
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INEC extends campaign deadline for political parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended political parties’ campaigns for the Governorship and State Assembly elections from 9th March to midnight of Thursday 16th March, following the postponement of the elections. In a statement titled: “Rescheduling of Governorship and State Houses of Assembly Election” signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman Information and…
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2023: Group wants sign language interpreters at campaigns
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has urged political parties to provide sign language interpreters during their campaigns for 2023 poll. Mr Yusuf Yahaya, the Gombe Zonal Coordinator, JONAPWD, said this in a statement in Gombe on Wednesday. Yahaya said that the use of sign language interpreters would ensure effective communication of…
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2019: NBC reads riot act to broadcasting stations over political campaigns, hate speeches
The Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) on Thursday read the out riot act to broadcast stations on political campaigns and hate speeches. Its Director-General, Mallam Ishaq Modibbo Kawu, said liable stations will soon face the law. He noted that it was wrong and against the ethics of the profession to broadcast campaign messages or programmes when…