Tag: recall
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INEC fixes date for Melaye’s recall from Senate
The Kogi state Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday announced dates for the commencement of the recall process of the embattled Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Prof. James Apam, said following the appeal court ruling that INEC can commence the recall process, the commission has fixed the…
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#BBNaija: Excitement as two evicted housemates set to return to reality TV show
Viewers of the ongoing reality TV show, BBNaija were shocked when the show host, Ebuka declared that two of the evicted 11 housemates, including Anto, who was evicted on Sunday would be returning to the show. Ebuka revealed that the show will witness a major change as viewers will now vote to bring back…
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I celebrate obituary of my ‘made-in-Taiwan’ recall – Melaye
…Accuses Governor Yahaya Bello, Senator Smart Adeyemi as sponsors of recall Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye on Monday described his ongoing recall process from the Senate as ‘made-in-Taiwan,’ insisting those behind it will be severely punished. The embattled senator also accused Governor Yahaya Bello and a former senator who represented same constituency…
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Recall: Melaye knows fate Sept 11
Senator Dino Melaye will know on September 11, whether he can abort the process to recall him from the Nigerian Senate. TheNewsGuru.com that Melaye, who represents Kogi West, is facing a battle of his life to stop his recall by his constituents. The Independent National Electoral Commission was verifying the signatures on the recall documents,…
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Court merges suits seeking to stop Melaye’s recall from Senate
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday consolidated two different suits seeking to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from initiating the process of recalling Senator Dino Melaye (APC, Kogi). Justice Nnamdi Dimgba allowed for the suits filed by Mr. Melaye and the All Progressives Congress, APC, to be consolidated, to avoid having conflicting…
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Recall: Court fixes August 7 for hearing on Melaye’s case
The Federal High Court Abuja, on Thursday, fixed August 7, to hear the suit that stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from going ahead with the process of Sen. Dino Melaye’s recall. TheNewsGuru.com reports that Melaye represents Kogi West Senatorial district in the Senate. The suit which was originally adjourned till September 29, will…
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INEC asks court to vacate order halting Dino Melaye’s recall
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Thursday asked the Federal High Court, Abuja, to set aside an earlier order of the court, suspending the recall of Sen. Dino Melaye (APC-Kogi). TheNewsGuru.com reports INEC commenced Melaye’s recall following the receipt of a petition from members of his constituency demanding that he be recalled. Melaye, however,…
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We don’t recognise group calling for Saraki’s recall – APC
The All Progressives Congress in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara on Sunday said those calling for the recall of Senate President Bukola Saraki are not recognised by the party. The APC Chairman in the local government, Suleiman Bala said this while speaking with journalists at a special prayer held for Saraki. Bala condemned…
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BREAKING: Dino Melaye free as INEC suspends recall process
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will halt the process of recalling the Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial district, Mr. Dino Melaye, in compliance with a court directive. The electoral body on Thursday said the decision was reached at its weekly meeting held in Abuja. INEC had on Wednesday 12 June 2017 received…
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INEC pastes notice of verification for Melaye’s recall
The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Monday, pasted the notice of verification to begin the recall process of the lawmaker representing Kogi West in the National Assembly, Senator Dino Melaye. The notice of verification was posted on the walls of the local government area office of INEC in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, for the…