67 m. ago 2027: Group Says Hashim Olawepo Northern Christian’s Best Bet

National coordinator of Young Christian Democrats (YCD), Mr Ezekiel Dinfa, has declared that only a president who is a northern Christian can protect Christians in the region from Islamist extremism and terrorism which is currently engulfing Northern Nigeria and threatening the over 250 northern minorities who have for centuries, maintained their identities. Dinfa said this […]

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2 h. ago 10 years in office, what has changed in INEC under Prof. Yakubu?

From: Ismail Omipidan, Abuja When Professor Mahmud Yakubu was named the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in October 2015, he pledged to reform the commission and introduce necessary changes that would help strengthen the country’s electoral process. In demonstrating his commitment, he consistently urged legislators to make timely interventions ahead of each […] The post 10 years in office, what has changed in INEC under Prof. Yakubu? appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Kogi: Ododo launches integrated immunisation campaign to combat measles

Tribune Online Kogi: Ododo launches integrated immunisation campaign to combat measles-rubella, others He explained that the campaign, which runs from October 6 to 15, represents a coordinated and evidence-based approach to protecting the state’s next generation. Kogi: Ododo launches integrated immunisation campaign to combat measles-rubella, others Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Senior Lawyer Dismisses Fresh Suit To Bar Jonathan From 2027 Race

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oba Maduabuchi, has stated that the suit filed in the Federal High Court, Abuja to prevent ex-President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting in 2027 is “an abuse of court process.” The senior lawyer made this known Tuesday, during an interview on Arise TV’s Morning Show. He said, “An abuse of court […]

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5 h. ago Tinubu confers CON award on Yakubu, hails leadership, accepts INEC chairman’s exit

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday officially accepted the departure of Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the conclusion of his second term. According to a statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, to honour his service, the President conferred […] The post Tinubu confers CON award on Yakubu, hails leadership, accepts INEC chairman’s exit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Tinubu Confers National Honour On Yakubu, Accepts Exit As INEC Chairman

Presidential spokesman said the honour was part of the recognition for Yakubu's contributions to the nation. The post Tinubu Confers National Honour On Yakubu, Accepts Exit As INEC Chairman appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago Things You Probably Didn’t Know About New INEC Acting Chair May Agbamuche

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has a new acting chairman, May Agbamuche-Mbu, the senior National Commissioner in the Commissioner currently and accomplished legal expert with over three decades of experience. Her emergence followed the handover of duties to her by Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who has proceeded on terminal leave on Tuesday. The announcement was […]

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10 h. ago CVR Update: Youths Dominate As INEC Records 6.85m Registrations

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday announced that a total of 6.85 million Nigerians have completed their pre-online registration. The registration is part of the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise aimed at expanding voter participation ahead of upcoming elections. According to the Commission’s Week Six update, published on its official website, […] The post CVR Update: Youths Dominate As INEC Records 6.85m Registrations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago INEC boss Yakubu hands over to Agbamuche, proceeds on terminal leave

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has proceeded on terminal leave after officially handing over to May Agbamuche, the most senior National Commissioner on Tuesday, to act pending the appointment of a substantive chairman. Yakubu handed over during the meeting he held with Resident Electoral Commissioners […] The post INEC boss Yakubu hands over to Agbamuche, proceeds on terminal leave appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago May Agbamuche: Five quick facts about new INEC acting chairman

Tribune Online May Agbamuche: Five quick facts about new INEC acting chairman May Agbamuche-Mbu, a seasoned legal expert with over three decades of experience, has been appointed Acting Chairman of the May Agbamuche: Five quick facts about new INEC acting chairman Tribune Online

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10 h. ago JUST IN: Yakubu hands over to Agbamuche as INEC acting chairman

Tribune Online JUST IN: Yakubu hands over to Agbamuche as INEC acting chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu has handed over leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to May Agbamuche, who now serves as the Acting National Chairman of the commission. JUST IN: Yakubu hands over to Agbamuche as INEC acting chairman Tribune Online

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11 h. ago We Must Finalise Electoral Reforms Well Ahead Of 2027, Says Speaker Abbas

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has said that the Green Chamber must finalise electoral reforms well ahead of the 2027 general election. According to him, the Electoral Act Amendment Bill seeks not only to strengthen measures against violence, improve access for persons with disabilities, and establish clearer timelines for resolving […]

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11 h. ago BREAKING: Yakubu Hands Over To Agbamuche As INEC Acting Chairman

Professor Mahmood Yakubu is leaving office as INEC chairman, having completed his two-term tenure of 10 years. The post BREAKING: Yakubu Hands Over To Agbamuche As INEC Acting Chairman appeared first on Channels Television.

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15 h. ago Nasarawa’s war on Measles: Governor Sule leads statewide drive to save 1.3 million children

…avoid vaccinating children who are seriously ill at the time of the campaign- Expert From Abel Leonard, Lafia In a move to safeguard the health of children across Nasarawa State, Governor Abdullahi Sule has officially flagged off the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign at Akwanga Local Government Area, marking the beginning of a comprehensive state-wide immunisation […] The post Nasarawa’s war on Measles: Governor Sule leads statewide drive to save 1.3 million children appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Rep member mobilises for Tinubu, says voter registration crucial to 2027

Tribune Online Rep member mobilises for Tinubu, says voter registration crucial to 2027 A federal lawmaker from Lagos State, Honourable Adesola Adedayo, has said the ongoing voter registration exercise is crucial to favourable outcome in the 2027 elections. The medical doctor, representing Apapa federal constituency also tied the expected success of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election project to the exercise in the state and nationally. He appealed to chieftains […] Rep member mobilises for Tinubu, says voter registration crucial to 2027 Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Soludo, Aregbesola, Others Seek Improvement In INEC Conduct Of Elections

Political leaders and electoral experts have demanded that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) publicly demonstrate its election technology before each poll and link the voter register to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to restore public confidence. The calls were made in Abuja yesterday during the launch of the Athena Election Observatory at a […]

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20 h. ago Federal Government Targets 100m Children For Immunisation Against Measles, Others

The federal government has launched what it described as Africa’s biggest integrated health campaign, targeting over 100 million Nigerian children for vaccination against measles, rubella, polio, and the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), among other preventable diseases. The coordinating minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, who spoke at the national flag-off ceremony […]

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20 h. ago We’ll sustain PDP’s rule in Oyo beyond 2027 —State chairman, Ogungbenro

Tribune Online We’ll sustain PDP’s rule in Oyo beyond 2027 —State chairman, Ogungbenro Hon Dayo Ogungbenro was last week Monday at the Oyo State congress of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) reelected the state chairman of the party, in this interview with YINKA OLADOYINBO, he speaks about his agenda for the party in the next four years, the challenges facing the major opposition party and its chances come […] We’ll sustain PDP’s rule in Oyo beyond 2027 —State chairman, Ogungbenro Tribune Online

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21 h. ago SDP Ready To Offer Nigerians Credible Alternative In 2027 – Adebayo

The leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its 2023 presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, on Monday, expressed confidence that the party is ready to provide Nigerians with a credible political alternative. He said the SDP remains determined to address the nation’s challenges through a leadership model rooted in integrity, discipline, and patriotism. Speaking […] The post SDP Ready To Offer Nigerians Credible Alternative In 2027 – Adebayo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Anambra Guber: Some Politicians Trying To Manipulate INEC – Soludo

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State on Monday alleged that some politicians are plotting to influence the outcome of the upcoming governorship election. Soludo accused certain politicians of “sleeping in the office” of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in a bid to manipulate results ahead of the November polls. He made the statement during […] The post Anambra Guber: Some Politicians Trying To Manipulate INEC – Soludo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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