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By Dayo Emmanuel A coalition of civil society organisations has urged the National Assembly to adopt clear, unambiguous provisions mandating real-time electronic transmission of election results, while also calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately release the timetable for the 2027 general elections in line with the Electoral Act 2022. The groups made the call at a …

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…say provision would be monitored to the point of transmission for Presidential assent Worried by backlash that followed reported rejection by Senate of electronic transmission of election results in real time by the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) , as contained in section 60 (3) of the 2026 Electoral bill , Senators on Thursday declared that they stand on …

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By Dayo Emmanuel The MAP Development Initiative (MAPDI), under the Youth Political Participation (YPP) platform, in collaboration with youth organisations across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, on Tuesday led a nationwide mobilisation to mark the National Day of Action on Electoral Reforms. The movement amplified renewed calls for lawmakers to urgently adopt key electoral amendments that advocates say could reshape the …

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As Nigerians brace for rerun and by-elections in 26 states tomorrow, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has mandated a strict prohibition of vehicular movement from 12.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. on Election Day. The restriction applies to all forms of transportation in states where polls will occur, except for essential services. Essential personnel permitted to move during …

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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on Federal and State Governments as well as law enforcement and security agencies to take adequate measures to protect journalists and other media workers during this weekend’s off-cycle elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi States, saying their role in providing information about the electoral process is critical in ensuring free, fair and transparent elections. …

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… presents presidential campaign promises, launches media and election App A total of 80 delegates will converge for a day engagement on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, to delve into the role of the media in deepening democratic governance in Nigeria, a statement from the International Press Centre (IPC) has said. The release signed by Olutoyin Ayoade, IPC’s Communications Officer on …

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Mary Beth Leonard The people of Nigeria demonstrated their dedication to democracy on February 25, but there are many angry and frustrated Nigerians as well as many who are celebrating victories they believe were hard-fought and well-earned. In the coming days, it will be important for the future of this country that Nigerians not let their differences divide them, and …

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Swali community in Yenagoa council area of Bayelsa state now has new CDC and youth leader.

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The committee of leaders and elders in the Lagos State Council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists welcomes the fact that the postponed elections into the state Exco would now hold on Thursday November 5, 2020. We have been highly concerned about the heated atmosphere in the countdown to the elections and on at least one occasion we held a …

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The Executive Director of the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos, Nigeria, Mr. Lanre Arogundade has advised journalists and other media professionals to proactively balance eagerness for news with safety consciousness as they cover the governorship election in Edo State on Saturday. Arogundade who advised journalists not to forget about ensuring their personal safety during the governorship election also enjoined journalists …

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