NASS will amend electoral act to remedy weaknesses, says Lawan
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has said that efforts will be made by the National Assembly to amend the electoral act to serve as safeguard against […]
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Supreme Court strikes out suit challenging Section 84(12) of Electoral Act
The Supreme Court on Friday struck out a suit filed by President Muhammad Buhari and Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, voiding the provisions of […]
2023: Electoral participation will produce credible leadership – Anambra lawmaker
An Anambra lawmaker, Mr Emma Nwafor, says massive participation in the electoral processes will bring about credible leadership in the 2023 general elections. Nwafor, representing […]
Ekiti Election: ADC candidate warns against electoral thuggery, violence
Dr Wole Oluyede, the Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the June 18 gubernatorial election in Ekiti, has warned against electoral thuggery […]
Electoral Amendment Act: Rep wants House to over ride Buhari veto over section 84 (8)
Rep. Ben Igbakpa (PDP-Delta) has moved a constitutional point of order, urging the House to over ride President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto over delay in signing […]
2023: Stakeholders in Edo advocate sustained voter education to curb electoral violence
Political stakeholders said continued proper education among Nigerian youths and quick solution to the pervasive hunger in the country, might help to address political violence […]
APC Senate Primary: Protest mars electoral process in Nasarawa-West
A violent protest disrupted the All Progressive Congress (APC) Nasarawa-West senatorial primary election that was held on Sunday to elect a candidate for the 2023 […]
Again, late arrival of electoral materials, committee trail APC house of assembly primaries in Lagos
Late arrival of electoral committee members and materials has again, delayed conduct of APC House of Assembly primaries in Lagos State.The News Agency of Nigeria […]
Jonathan recommends removal of Section 84 of Electoral Act
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has recommended removal of the controversial Section 84 of the new Electoral Act, to allow political parties decide modalities for candidates’ […]
Electoral Amendment Act 2022: Supreme court reserves judgment
The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved judgment in the suit filed by the President Muhammadu Buhari and Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami, to void the […]
Primaries: INEC tasks political parties to abide by guidelines of electoral act
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has charged political parties to strictly abide by the guidelines of 2022 Electoral Act for successful conduct of their […]
Electoral Act Amendment: Supreme Court joins Rivers in suit
The Supreme Court admitted an application filed by Rivers to be joined as a party in the suit by President Muhammadu Buhari and the Attorney-General […]
Electoral Act Section 84 (12): Supreme Court to hear suit May 26
The Supreme court has fixed May 26 to hear a suit filed by President Muhammmadu Buhari and Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami, […]
2023: INEC pledges commitment to support PWDs during electoral process
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given its commitment to providing strong support to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) ahead of the forthcoming 2023 general […]
Senate to debate court ruling on Section 84 (12) of Electoral Act
The Senate, will, on Wednesday, debate the ruling of a Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia, Abia, which nullified the controversial Section 84 (12) of the […]
Masari urges political appointees eyeing elective positions to abide by electoral act
By Abbas Bamalli Gov. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has urged political appointees, who desire to contest elective offices in 2023, to comply with the […]
Okowa tasks PDP, aspirants on new Electoral Act
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has tasked members and aspirants of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to get acquainted with the new Electoral Act. The […]
Sen. Ekweremadu hails assent to 2022 electoral act
By Kingsley Okoye Former Deputy President, Sen.Ike Ekweremadu, has commended the signing into law of the 2022 Electoral Act Repeal and Re-enactment Bill. He described […]
Reps to reintroduce Electoral Act Amendment Bill
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila says that the leadership of the House plans to reintroduce the Electoral Amendment Act Bill on Jan. […]
Electoral Act: Overriding President Buhari is not best option–Jega,CSOs tell NASS
The former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, on Sunday told the National Assembly that overriding President Muhammadu Buhari over the […]
CSOs urge NASS to prioritise electoral bill upon resumption
A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), has urged the National Assembly to prioritise conclusion of the Electoral Bill during its first sitting when it […]
UN welcomes deal reached in Somalia to expedite electoral process
The United Nations on Monday welcomed a consensus reached Sunday by the country’s political leaders to expedite the electoral process after many months of delay. […]
2023: Group urges active participation in electoral processes
In the build up to the 2023 general elections, a group, Voters Awareness Initiative (VAI) has called for active participation of Nigerians in the electoral […]
Electoral Act: Senate to consult Reps on further action – Senate President
The Senate will consult with the House of Representatives on how to respond to President Muhammadu Buhari’s letter on the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill. Senate […]
Ortom lauds Buhari on electoral act amendment bill
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for declining to assent to the 2021 Electoral Act Amendment Bill.Speaking to journalists on Tuesday […]