Tag: Mahmood Yakubu

Buhari expresses eagerness to leave office and focus on farming; Tinubu urges end to politicking, calls for healing process | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Buhari expresses eagerness to leave office and focus on farming Tinubu urges end to politicking, calls for healing process LP to sue APC, Governor Sanwo-Olu over alleged malpractice in recent…

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Obi left PDP over northern power agenda – Wike; PDP urges IGP, DSS to investigate INEC chair for electoral crimes | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Obi left PDP over northern power agenda - Wike Court: Only INEC decides result collation method PDP urges IGP, DSS to investigate INEC chair for electoral crimes Labour Party adopts…

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IReV now working, ready for gov polls – INEC; Nigerian Eagle shall fly high – Tinubu sends message to world leaders | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

IReV now working, ready for gov polls - INEC God didn’t create Nigeria to be poor - Obasanjo Election results did not live up to Nigerian's expectations - US Ambassador…

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Governorship and State Assembly Elections to incorporate BVAS as INEC plans review of process

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has assured Nigerians that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) will be used in the forthcoming governorship and…

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INEC uploads 82% of results four days after presidential poll; Tinubu’s win confirms his national acceptance – Akpabio | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

INEC uploads 82% of results four days after presidential poll Tinubu's win confirms his national acceptance - Akpabio I have no doubt he’ll lead Nigeria forward - El-Rufai congratulates Tinubu…

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Elections were credible, you can challenge results in court – INEC replies LP, PDP

INEC advises parties dissatisfied with presidential election results to go to court. Dino Melaye, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) agent, and other party agents walked out of the national collation headquarters…

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An Overview of the 2023 Nigeria Elections so far

As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) concludes the counting of votes from yesterday's presidential and National Assembly elections, the presidential candidates of the major parties have expressed confidence in…

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INEC assures readiness for elections on Saturday

The INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, has confirmed that the scheduled date for the presidential election is still February 25. Yakubu declared the commission prepared for the next presidential and national…

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Nigerians ready to elect PDP – Atiku; Ten days to go, no election funds yet – INEC | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigerians ready to elect PDP - Atiku Ten days to go, no election funds yet – INEC DSS warns political parties to watch their comments after questioning Fani-Kayode CBN releases…

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240 polling units have no registered voters – INEC

According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), there are no registered voters in 240 polling units across the country. On Monday, INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu addressed a gathering of…

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Council of state tells CBN to recirculate old naira or print additional new notes

Members of the council of state have expressed support for the naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The council however asked Godwin Emefiele, the CBN governor,…

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ICPC discovers N258m hidden in bank’s vault, arrests managers; NNPC apologises to Nigerians, says fuel scarcity will ease in one week | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

ICPC discovers N258m hidden in bank’s vault, arrests managers Nigeria has suffered enough – Obi NNPC apologises to Nigerians, says fuel scarcity will ease in one week We’ll provide cash…

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Obi cannot win, all he will be is a Nollywood actor – El-Rufai; Pain caused by naira redesign temporary but necessary – FG | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Obi cannot win, all he will be is a Nollywood actor - El-Rufai Pain caused by naira redesign temporary but necessary - FG Don't use MC Oluomo to distribute Lagos…

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Fuel scarcity may affect elections logistics – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reports that logistics for the upcoming elections may be impacted by the petrol shortage. INEC chairman Mahmood Yakubu stated on Tuesday at a consultative…

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Election cancellation due to insecurity is possible, but we won’t allow it – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that upcoming elections would go on as scheduled despite security concerns. This was announced on Monday in Abuja at the validation of…

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Wike is right, you lack integrity – Tinubu slams Atiku; Nigeria records 35 new COVID-19 cases | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Wike is right, you lack integrity – Tinubu slams AtikuNigeria records 35 new COVID-19 casesCourt declares assets by INEC Chairman, Yakubu, legitimateNAFDAC to position Nigeria for vaccine production – DGDSS…

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Nigeria slashes internet data prices by 50%, NCDC confirms over 600 new COVID-19 cases | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigeria slashes internet data prices by 50% The Federal government has declared that it has reduced the prices of internet data by more than 50 per cent. Communications and digital…

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WASSCE to begin Nov 30 for private candidates —WAEC, Ahmed Mu’azu now Acting INEC chairman | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

WASSCE to begin Nov 30 for private candidates —WAEC The West African Examinations Council, on Monday, announced the postponement of the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private…

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#EndSARS protest is ‘war’ fought with aid of social media – Lai Mohammed, Buhari reappoints INEC chairman | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Minister of information, Lai Mohammed, has described the #EndSARS protest as a “war” fought with the aid of social media. On Tuesday, before the house committee on information, national orientation,…

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The Big 5: Outsiders won’t take our land – Fayemi on Ruga controversy; Buhari finally fires NHIS boss Usman Yusuf | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Labour threatens strike over delay in implementation of minimum wage The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council and the eight…

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The Late 5: Supreme Court ruling in Zamfara undemocratic – Oshiomhole; Court orders arrest of Sanusi’s aides | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Bandits kill 23 people in Zamfara fresh attack The police in Zamfara State on Tuesday confirmed the killing of 23 persons in…

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BREAKING: INEC declares PDP, NRM winners in Zamfara elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has declared Bello Matawalle, governorship candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara, who initially polled 189,452 votes to emerge second in the…

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The Late 5: FG inaugurates implementation committee for new minimum wage; Reps reject bill restricting public officials from foreign medical trips | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: FG to inaugurate implementation committee on new minimum wage The federal government on Tuesday in Abuja inaugurateed the N30,000 new national minimum…

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#NigeriaDecides: It’s a ‘Battle of 72’ and here are the odds of the leading candidates

It's a few hours before the much anticipated Presidential and National Assembly polls and all eyes are set on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deliver on its mandate of…

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The Big 5: Five feared dead as APC, PDP supporters clash in Kano; Gunmen attack Osinbajo’s convoy in Ilorin | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Court of appeal clears Zamfara APC candidates for elections The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside a decision of…

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The Big 5: Herdsmen attack Atagu community in Benue, kills 16; FG declares Friday public holiday, excludes bankers, others | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Imo, Lagos, Kano result sheets found in Gombe, Kwara, Oyo Some result sheets for the presidential and National Assembly elections meant…

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The Late 5: Death toll in Kajuru killings rises to 130; Ballot box snatchers will be punished according to the law – INEC chairman | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Death toll in Kajuru killings rises to 130 The death toll in the recent attacks in Kaduna has risen to 130, Governor…

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Election Postponement: A case of the hand of Esau but the voice of Jacob – Atiku

In the wake of the postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly elections earlier slated for  Saturday, 16th February to 23rd February and 9th March for the Gubernatorial and State Assembly…

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Fr. Mbaka endorses President Buhari; Labour announces date for indefinite strike over minimum wage | Other top stories this week

These are the stories that drove the conversation this week: Following the state of insecurity in Zamfara, especially after the reported killings of 18 persons in the state on New…

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PDP lied, There is no blood relationship between Amina Zakari and Buhari – Presidency

The Presidency has reacted to widespread criticisms about the choice of  Hajiya Amina Zakari, an alleged niece to President Muhammadu Buhari and National Commissioner in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…

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