3 h. ago Tinubu Disagrees With Senate, Says Nwosu ‘ll Be Remembered For His Commitment To Democratic Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has stated that former chairman of defunct National Electoral Commission (NEC), Prof Humphery Nwosu would be remembered for his commitment to a democratic Nigeria. President Tinubu stated this during the funeral service for the late Professor at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Ajalli, Orumba North local government area of Anambra State on Friday. […]

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3 h. ago Humphrey Nwosu buried in Anambra as Soludo vows to pursue recognition

The remains of the late former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (now the Independent National Electoral Commission), Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, have been buried in his hometown, Ajalli,  Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Nwosu, who conducted the June 12, 1993, election annulled by former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, served as Read More

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19 h. ago Senate S’East caucus urges Tinubu to immortalise Humphrey Nwosu

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate South East Caucus has called on President Bola Tinubu to honour the late Professor Humphrey Nwosu by naming the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters after him. Speaking on behalf of the members of the caucus, who briefed Senate correspondents, yesterday, Enyinnaya Abaribe emphasised Nwosu’s significant contributions to Nigeria’s […] The post Senate S’East caucus urges Tinubu to immortalise Humphrey Nwosu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Senate Rejects Motion To Rename INEC HQ After Nwosu Over Failure To Announce 1993 General Election Winner

The Nigeria Senate has rejected a motion seeking to rename Independent National Electoral Commission headquarters after late Prof Humphrey Nwosu, the former chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission. Recall that Mr. Nwosu oversaw the  controversial June 12, 1993, presidential election. It was gathered that the motion was re-sponsored by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe on Thursday […] The post Senate Rejects Motion To Rename INEC HQ After Nwosu Over Failure To Announce 1993 General Election Winner appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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26 h. ago Senate Southeast caucus urges President Tinubu to immortalise Humphrey Nwosu

…as Senators reject motion to ask Tinubu to name INEC headquarters after him …hold one minute silence in his honour   From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja   The Senate Southeast Caucus has called on President Bola Tinubu to honour the late Professor Humphrey Nwosu by naming the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters after him. Speaking […] The post Senate Southeast caucus urges President Tinubu to immortalise Humphrey Nwosu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago Senate rejects renaming INEC headquarters after Nwosu, 1993 poll umpire

For the second time, the Senate has rejected a motion seeking to rename the Independent National Electoral Commission Headquarters after read more Senate rejects renaming INEC headquarters after Nwosu, 1993 poll umpire

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30 h. ago Senate rejects motion to rename INEC headquarters after Humphrey Nwosu

The Senate has thrown out prayers contained in a motion seeking to rename the Independent National Electoral Commission headquarters after the former chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission, late Prof Humphrey Nwosu. PUNCH Online reports that Nwosu oversaw the June 12, 1993, presidential election, which was truncated by the former military President, General Ibrahim Read More

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30 h. ago JUST IN: Senate rejects motion to rename INEC headquarters after Humphrey Nwosu

The Senate has thrown out prayers contained in a motion seeking to rename the Independent National Electoral Commission headquarters after the former chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission, late Prof Humphrey Nwosu. PUNCH Online reports that Nwosu oversaw the June 12, 1993, presidential election, which was truncated by the former military President, General Ibrahim Read More

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31 h. ago Rivers emergency rule: ‘Grandfather of hypocrisy,’ Presidency slams Obasanjo for criticising Tinubu

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: ‘Grandfather of hypocrisy,’ Presidency slams Obasanjo for criticising Tinubu OBJ, who is criticizing President Tinubu for declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspending the governor and the assembly, has forgotten that in May 2004, he declared a state of emergency in Plateau State and suspended both Gov. Joshua Dariye and the state assembly, appointing Gen. Chris Ali (Rtd) as sole administrator. He also did the same thing in Ekiti State. Rivers emergency rule: ‘Grandfather of hypocrisy,’ Presidency slams Obasanjo for criticising Tinubu Tribune Online

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35 h. ago Natasha Recall: Electoral College Tasks INEC On Transparency

The Nigerian Electoral College has requested that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guarantee that the recall procedure for the suspended senator for Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, follows the established guidelines. INEC had communicated the commencement of the process in a letter to the Kogi Central Senator, Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Wednesday. “Pursuant to Section 69 of […]

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38 h. ago Group advocates voting rights for inmates, NYSC members, others

Tribune Online Group advocates voting rights for inmates, NYSC members, others The Unemployed Youth Initiative (UYI) has criticised the inability of security personnel, prison inmates, members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and workers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to vote on election day in the country. Group advocates voting rights for inmates, NYSC members, others Tribune Online

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40 h. ago Listen To Nigerians, Recall Fubara, Others, PANDEF Tells Tinubu

The apex Niger Delta socio-political body, Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has urged President Bola Tinubu to recall Rivers State governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and State Assembly. The regional body, while commending the president for signing of the South-South Development Commission Bill into law, said the president should listen to the calls of Nigerians […]

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44 h. ago Lawmaker seeks measures to strengthen electronic accreditation system

Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters, Adebayo Balogun, has called for measures to strengthen the electronic accreditation system used during elections. Balogun made the call at the Situation Room Advocacy Meeting on the criteria for appointments into the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the credibility threshold for the 2027 general elections, on […] The post Lawmaker seeks measures to strengthen electronic accreditation system appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago Natasha recall: INEC notifies Senate as constituents amend petition

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday wrote to the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Presiding Officer of the Senate Godswill Akpabio, confirming that the contact details of the petitioners’ representatives in the recall process have now been corrected. This followed an amendment made by the constituents of Kogi Central Read More

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47 h. ago Cross River Assembly seeks sanctions for UNICROSS council members

By Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State House of Assembly has recommended sanctions against four members of the governing council of the University of Cross River (UNICROSS) for alleged misconduct and abuse of office. The four members, who served in the 5th governing council of the institution, comprise Dr Emmanuel Ettah, Dr John Inah […] The post Cross River Assembly seeks sanctions for UNICROSS council members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago INEC Confirms Receiving Petitioners’ Contact Address, Others To Recall Natasha From Senate

The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that it has received the contact addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of constituents calling for the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development is […] The post INEC Confirms Receiving Petitioners’ Contact Address, Others To Recall Natasha From Senate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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49 h. ago After Rowdy Session, Senate Suspends Motion To Immortalise Ex

The Senate, on Wednesday, suspended a motion seeking to immortalise Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, a former chairman of the National Electoral Commission (now the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC). LEADERSHIP reports that Prof. Nwosu died in October, 2024, in the United States of America at the age of 83. The Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, who […]

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49 h. ago Fresh trouble for Natasha as INEC notifies her of recall proceedings

Promises to commence scrutiny of submitted list of signatories By Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The recall proceedings against the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, took a dramatic twist on Wednesday following the revelation by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that it has formally written to notify her about the recall proceedings against […] The post Fresh trouble for Natasha as INEC notifies her of recall proceedings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago INEC receives petitioners’ contact details, proceeds with Natasha’s recall process

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the next steps in the recall process of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi read more INEC receives petitioners’ contact details, proceeds with Natasha’s recall process

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50 h. ago Natasha: We’ve received contact addresses of petitioners — INEC

Tribune Online Natasha: We’ve received contact addresses of petitioners — INEC Barely 24 hours after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) faulted the petition submitted to push for the recall of the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Commission on Wednesday disclosed that the petitioners have since rectified the errors in the document. Natasha: We’ve received contact addresses of petitioners — INEC Tribune Online

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