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2022 Electoral Act: Supreme Court strikes out Buhari, AGF’s suit
The bid by President Muhammadu Buhari and Attorney-General of the Federation, Malam Abubakar Malami (SAN) to annual the controversial Section 84(12) of...
2023: Non-signing of Electoral Act by Buhari in favour of aspirants — PDP presidential aspirant
The withholding of assent by President Muhammadu Buhari to the amendment of the Electoral Act 2022 is in favor of political aspirants...
Electoral Act: Section 84(12) unconstitutional, Appeal Court rules
The Court of Appeal has ruled that Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act is unconstitutional, as it violates Section 42 (1)(a) of...
Deletion of Section 84 (12) of 2022 Electoral Act: It’s work in progress, says Malami
Following the judgment of the Federal High Court, Umuahia, Abia State, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr...
2022 Electoral Act amendment request: FG mulls all options – Malami
Buhari had two weeks ago sent the Act back to the Senate to delete Section 84 (12) after his assent.
ln a blast of anger, Senate throws out Buhari’s bill to amend week-old 2022 Electoral Act
In a rare display of pluck and grit, Nigeria’s Upper legislative chamber, the Senate on Wednesday rose to the occasion and rejected...
Just in: After assent, Buhari throws Electoral Act 2022 back at National Assembly for amendment
Uncomfortable with some sections of the Electoral Act 2022 signed by him last week, President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate...
After declining assent, Buhari signs 2022 Electoral Act Amendment, says it’s reformative and progressive
At last, President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday assented to the 2022 Electoral Act Amendment Bill after he declined assent in...
NASS passes amended 2021 Electoral Act Amendment Bill, to send copy to Buhari for assent
By Ajuma Edwina Ameh Barely a month after President Muhammadu Buhari rejected the 2021 Electoral Act Amendment...
Electoral Act Amendment Bill: You can’t dictate to people, give them options, Buhari insists
By Ajuma Edwina Ameh President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to assent to the 2021 Electoral Act Amendment Bill if...
Senators’ weeks of legislative action on 2021 Electoral Act Amendment Bill thrashed by Pres. Buhari as he withholds assent
After several weeks of speculations and political fireworks by National Assembly members and the APC governors on the 2021 Electoral Act...
Senate Passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill, Approves Electronic Transmission Of Poll Results
By Ajuma Edwina Ameh The Senate has passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill and also approved the electronic transmission of poll results....
9th House committed to amendment of constitution, Electoral Act, others – Gbajabiamila
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has assured that the 9th House is committed to the amendment of...
Electoral Act Amendment Bill: Buhari will do the needful – Presidency
The Presidency has assured that President Muhammadu Buhari will do the needful before the expiration of the 30 days constitutional provision for...
Electoral Act Amendment: We’re On Same Page -Saraki/Dogara
By Amos Dunia, PerSecond News Abuja – The two presiding officers of the two chambers of the National Assembly, Senate President, Dr...
IPC Trains 27 Journalists on Fact-Checking and Electoral Information Integrity in Kogi, flags off iVerify system
Ahead of the off-cycle governorship election in Kogi scheduled for November 11, the International Press Centre (IPC) has organized a two-day training...
