BVAS
13 Dec
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed discontinuing the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) as the sole means of voter accreditation during elections.
12 Dec
The last may have been heard of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) endorsed the use
13 Nov
A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of widespread manipulation in Edo State’s September 21 governorship election, calling for the immediate dismissal of INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. The coalition, made up of INEC-accredited observer groups, issued a scathing statement at a press conference in Abuja on…
11 Oct
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Friday, refuted an allegation by the All Progressives Congress (APC)
11 Oct
Stakeholders have called for the introduction of e-voting, automated voter’s cards, and BVAS, in future elections to cut irregularities and voter apathy. The call was made yesterday in Benin, at a media and CSO roundtable discussion..
9 Oct
An army of unemployed youths on Wednesday laid siege to the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo State. The youths suspected to be members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) had converged opposite the Edo state INEC office. Also stationed opposite the INEC office were vehicles branded with the APC logo…
9 Oct
In a major breakthrough for the Dr. Asue Ighodalo and his legal team, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has now agreed to allow the inspection of the election materials and the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System
2 Oct
Fire and brimstone literally framed the build up to the conduct of the off-cycle Governorship Election in Edo State on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The incumbent Governor, Godwin Obaseki, did not help matters.
21 Sep
The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (NCSSR) on Saturday expressed worry over the widespread instances of blatant vote buying and selling across several polling units, despite the presence of security personnel during today's governorship election in Edo State. Briefing newsmen on its interim statement on the 2024 Edo Governorship election, Yunusa Z. Ya'u Convener, Nigeria…
21 Sep
The reinstated Edo State deputy governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu on Saturday finally cast his vote after a long wait due to a technical glitch that lasted over seven hours by the Bimodal Voters Accreditation System (BVAS). He voted at about 3:00 pm at he popular Azama Primary School, Jattu, Edo State. The voters had trooped…
21 Sep
Yiaga Africa on Saturday said that despite a tense political climate, the Edo State governorship election, which was held today, began peacefully with minimal critical incidents. Presenting its Mid-day Situational Statement on the 2024 Edo State Governorship Election, Chair of the 2024 Edo Election Mission, Yiaga Africa, Dr. Aisha Abdullahi, noted that logistical challenges caused…
21 Sep
There was a massive turnout of voters at Iyamho Primary School, Ward 10, unit 1, Etsako council of Edo State where Senator Adams Oshiomhole cast his vote. Oshiomhole applauded INEC and the electorates for the peaceful conduct of the election, as security personnel took centre stage to ensure orderliness. Speaking shortly after casting his vote,…
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An Abuja High Court has given an order of interim injunction restraining the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and others from selling a landed property located at Plot No. 4411, Cadastral Zone A09, Guzape District, Abuja.
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Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has urged governments at all levels to provide dividends of democracy to Nigerians to improve their well-being. IPAC advised in a Christmas message signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mrs Chinyere Oge-Kalu, yesterday, in Abuja.
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The Abia Government said on Tuesday that 53 transformers of different specifications will be distributed to selected communities as part of its power sector recovery programme. Speaking to newsmen during the commencement of the exercise in Umuahia, the Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Mr Ikechukwu Monday, described the delivery of the transformers as a…
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Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has approved the employment of 424 health professionals to bolster medical facilities across the state. Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, Buni’s Director-General Press and Media Affairs, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Damaturu on Tuesday. He said 205 of the employed workers were Nurses and Midwives, who graduated…
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The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of 160 new Supervisory Councilors and Special Assistants across all the 33 local governments in the state. This was announced on Tuesday by the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Ademola Ojo, in Ibadan, the state capital. According to Ojo, the list,…
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Gov. Hyacinth Alia has declared a two-week holiday for civil servants in the state to celebrate Christmas and New Year. Alia made the declaration on Tuesday in Makurdi in his Christmas message to Benue people. The governor said that the holiday commenced on December 24 and ends on January 6, 2025. He said the essence…
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Palestinian officials reported that an ongoing raid by Israeli forces at a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank has resulted in five fatal
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The death toll from cyclone Chido in the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte has reached 39, according to the latest count from the
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Few hours before Christmas, human and vehicular traffic have increased on both inter-state and intra-city roads in Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states, leading to gridlocks. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three adjoining states have road networks, which many commuters and motorists from Abuja, Jos and other northern states ply to get…