36 h. ago Court orders substituted service of NRM’s contempt charge on INEC Chairman

Tribune Online Court orders substituted service of NRM’s contempt charge on INEC Chairman “Despite being aware, the Judgment Debtor (INEC) refused to comply with the judgment of this Honourable Court till date. Court orders substituted service of NRM’s contempt charge on INEC Chairman Tribune Online

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44 h. ago FCT Minister Wike Approves Construction Of INEC Annex In Abuja

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the construction of a new annex building for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. The development is aimed at enhancing the commission’s capacity ahead of future elections. Speaking during a meeting with the INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday, June […] The post FCT Minister Wike Approves Construction Of INEC Annex In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Immunity for president, governors must go if Nigeria democracy must survive – Jega

Insists that immunity for president, governors must go if Nigeria democracy must survive Former National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru M. Jega has lamented that those who were elected to protect Nigeria’s democracy have become its greatest threat. Jega, a professor of Political Science, made the observation while presenting a paper […] The post Immunity for president, governors must go if Nigeria democracy must survive – Jega appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago “Respect Court’s Mandate Over Our Party’s Chairmanship Or Face Imprisonment” NRM Warns INEC

The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has issued a stern warning to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, over his alleged refusal to obey a court ruling recognizing Chief Edozie Njoku as the party’s National Chairman. Njoku, while addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, questioned why INEC had yet to […] The post “Respect Court’s Mandate Over Our Party’s Chairmanship Or Face Imprisonment” NRM Warns INEC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago 2027: President should not be appointing INEC Chairman —  Forum

Tribune Online 2027: President should not be appointing INEC Chairman —  Forum This proposal advocates for the establishment of an independent body that will be responsible for selecting a set of candidates for INEC leadership to the President 2027: President should not be appointing INEC Chairman —  Forum Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Suspension: Court OKs Natasha’s substituted service on Akpabio, Nwaebonyi

A High Court in Abuja has approved a request by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to serve court documents on Godswill Akpabio and Mfon Patrick. read more Suspension: Court OKs Natasha’s substituted service on Akpabio, Nwaebonyi

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2 w. ago Natasha: Court Orders Substituted Service On Akpabio In N100bn Defamation Suit

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has ordered that the processes filed in the N100bn defamation suit against the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, be served on him through substituted means. The suit was instituted against Akpabio by the suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Justice Idris Kutigi’s order followed a […]

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2 w. ago Anambra guber: INEC publishes final list of candidates, date for campaign kickoff

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates for the November Anambra State governorship election, clearing 16 out of the 19 registered parties to participate in the poll. The commission, in a statement released by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, […] The post Anambra guber: INEC publishes final list of candidates, date for campaign kickoff appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Anambra: 8 Women In The Ring As INEC Publishes Final List Of Guber Candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates who will contest in the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed in Abuja on Wednesday. He said 16 out of the 19 registered political parties will be participating […]

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2 w. ago APC wouldn’t have won in 2015 if Yakubu was INEC chairman – Amaechi

Former Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi has said the current chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, would have been a stumbling block for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 elections if he were in charge at the time. Amaechi made the comment while speaking on Arise TV late on Tuesday night, […] The post APC wouldn’t have won in 2015 if Yakubu was INEC chairman – Amaechi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago INEC Chairman Reappoints Two, Swears In Four New RECs In Abuja

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, on Friday swore in six new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), effectively filling all vacancies across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the INEC headquarters in Abuja on Friday. Addressing the newly appointed officials, Yakubu emphasized the […] The post INEC Chairman Reappoints Two, Swears In Four New RECs In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Court orders substituted service against Senator Nwaebonyi in Natasha’s defamation suit

Tribune Online Court orders substituted service against Senator Nwaebonyi in Natasha’s defamation suit “That service of the processes by publication in a widely circulated national daily newspaper in Nigeria, or through the clerk of the national assembly or the clerk of the senate, will bring the suit to the attention of the defendant. Court orders substituted service against Senator Nwaebonyi in Natasha’s defamation suit Tribune Online

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2 w. ago INEC Fixes June 20, August 8 For Ekiti, Osun Gov’ship Polls In 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed June 20 and August 8, 2026, for the Ekiti and Osun states governorship elections respectively. INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu announced this during the swearing-in of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Friday. Yakubu said party primaries for Ekiti […]

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