15 h. ago INEC Chairman Selection Should Be Democratic – Amnesty Int’l

Amnesty International has called for democratic reforms in the process of selecting the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other key judicial appointments in Nigeria. Speaking at a press conference in Lokoja, Comrade Sunday Jatto, the Kogi State Director of Amnesty International, suggested that human rights organizations and the Nigerian Bar Association […]

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3 d. ago 2027: Familiarise with INEC’s guidelines now, PAACA tells stakeholders

Tribune Online 2027: Familiarise with INEC’s guidelines now, PAACA tells stakeholders As preparations for the 2027 general elections begin, Nigerians and particularly stakeholders in the electoral process have 2027: Familiarise with INEC’s guidelines now, PAACA tells stakeholders Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Nigerians Still Have Confidence In Electoral Process, Says INEC

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the notion that Nigerians have lost confidence in the electoral process is more of a myth than a reality, as those who proclaim it lack convincing evidence to support their stance. The chief press secretary to the INEC chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, made the assertion yesterday in Abuja. On […]

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6 d. ago 2027: SERAP Tells Tinubu To Disclose Selection Process For New INEC Chairman

As the tenure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) draws to a close, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to disclose the details of the appointment process for his successor. SERAP, specifically urged President Tinubu to reveal the number and names […]

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6 d. ago Don’t Shroud INEC Chairman Selection In Secrecy – SERAP Warns Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure transparency in the process of appointing the next chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a letter published on Saturday and signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP said Nigerians deserve to know the details of the […] The post Don’t Shroud INEC Chairman Selection In Secrecy – SERAP Warns Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Transparency in INEC leadership crucial for 2027 polls, SERAP tells Tinubu

Tribune Online Transparency in INEC leadership crucial for 2027 polls, SERAP tells Tinubu The organisation argued that a transparent and accountable process is essential for fostering public trust and ensuring.. Transparency in INEC leadership crucial for 2027 polls, SERAP tells Tinubu Tribune Online

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6 d. ago SERAP To Tinubu: Disclose Appointment Process Of INEC Chairman

Professor Mahmood Yakubu will leave office as INEC chairman in November, having completed his two-term tenure of 10 years. The post SERAP To Tinubu: Disclose Appointment Process Of INEC Chairman appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Withdraw cybercrimes, defamation charges against Sowore, X, Facebook, SERAP, Amnesty tell Tinubu

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Amnesty International (AI) have urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, to immediately withdraw the charges against Omoyele Sowore, X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook owners, over Mr. Sowore’s alleged critical and anti-Tinubu posts on the social […] The post Withdraw cybercrimes, defamation charges against Sowore, X, Facebook, SERAP, Amnesty tell Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago SERAP, Amnesty Tell Tinubu To Withdraw Charges Against Sowore, X, Facebook

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Amnesty International (AI) have asked President Bola Tinubu to withdraw the charge filed against Omoyele Sowore, X and Facebook. The organisations, in a joint letter dated September 20, 2025, also expressed concerns about state security agencies’ increasing use of court cases to harass and intimidate Nigerians. SERAP […]

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1 week ago SERAP, Amnesty urge Tinubu to withdraw cybercrime charges against Sowore

Tribune Online SERAP, Amnesty urge Tinubu to withdraw cybercrime charges against Sowore According to the rights groups, two of the five counts against Sowore were brought under the Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2024, while three others—criminal defamation SERAP, Amnesty urge Tinubu to withdraw cybercrime charges against Sowore Tribune Online

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1 week ago ‘Withdraw Charges Against Sowore, X, Facebook’, SERAP, Amnesty tell Tinubu

The groups urged Tinubu to stop the Department of State Services and other security agencies from “misusing judicial processes to silence dissent.” The post ‘Withdraw Charges Against Sowore, X, Facebook’, SERAP, Amnesty tell Tinubu appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago Governor Abiodun Appoints 1,200 Aides Boost Governance At Grassroots In Ogun

Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has appointed 1,200 Political Assistants (PAs) to serve as change agents, as well as enhance civic engagement at the grassroots across the state. The Special Adviser to Governor Abiodun on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, who disclosed this to journalists on Friday, said appointments of the new PAs […]

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3 w. ago Governor Abiodun Appoints 1,200 Aides To Boost Governance At Grassroots In Ogun

Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has appointed 1,200 Political Assistants (PAs) to serve as change agents, as well as enhance civic engagement at the grassroots across the state. The Special Adviser to Governor Abiodun on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, who disclosed this to journalists on Friday, said appointments of the new PAs […]

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3 w. ago 2027: INEC expresses disaffection over aspirants’ early campaigns

Tribune Online 2027: INEC expresses disaffection over aspirants’ early campaigns Democracy thrives on fairness, order, and respect for the rules, regulations and guidelines governing the electoral process... 2027: INEC expresses disaffection over aspirants’ early campaigns Tribune Online

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3 w. ago 2027: INEC expresses dissatisfaction over aspirants’ early campaigns

Tribune Online 2027: INEC expresses dissatisfaction over aspirants’ early campaigns Democracy thrives on fairness, order, and respect for the rules, regulations and guidelines governing the electoral process... 2027: INEC expresses dissatisfaction over aspirants’ early campaigns Tribune Online

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3 w. ago SERAP Sues RMAFC Over Planned Salary Increase For Tinubu, Others

SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, said that RMAFC had been taken to court, though a hearing date is yet to be set. The post SERAP Sues RMAFC Over Planned Salary Increase For Tinubu, Others appeared first on Channels Television.

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