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INEC Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Inclusion in Democratic Governance 0
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- March 10, 2026
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening women’s leadership and promoting inclusivity within Nigeria’s democratic governance and electoral system. This was disclosed during the International Women’s Day celebration held on Tuesday at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, expressed concern about the growing trend of
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Nigerian Women Call for Reserved Parliamentary Seats to Raise Representation Above 5%.0
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- March 9, 2026
As Nigeria joined the world to mark International Women’s Day, calls for greater inclusion of women in governance intensified, highlighting the country’s need to increase female political representation. Mrs Vivian Efem-Bassey, a development specialist and programme coordinator for the Women’s Voice and Leadership–Nigeria Project at ActionAid Nigeria, emphasised the urgent need for more women in
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Tinubu Swears In Disu as IGP, Reforms, State Police into Focus 0
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- March 4, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday formally inaugurated Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP), charging him to reposition the Nigeria Police Force for greater professionalism and public trust. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, moments before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC)
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INEC Urges Stakeholders’ Support to Tackle Voter Apathy Ahead of 2027 0
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- March 3, 2026
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has called on the National Peace Committee (NPC) and other stakeholders to step up their efforts to restore public trust in the electoral system before the 2027 elections. Prof. Amupitan appealed on Monday at a stakeholder briefing and presentation of the Annotated Peace
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