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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Opposition leaders urge National Assembly to begin fresh electoral act amendment

Opposition leaders from various political parties in Nigeria are calling for the National Assembly to initiate a new amendment process for the Electoral Act to remove controversial provisions.

Feb 26 • 14:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

There will be no changes to the dry law for the 2027 elections: Niels Olsen's project was not processed

Ecuador will maintain its dry law regulations for the upcoming 2027 sectional elections because a proposed reform was not processed in time by the National Assembly.

Feb 23 • 21:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

N’Assembly realistic on real-time e-transmission of election results — APC spokesman

The APC spokesman praises the National Assembly for swiftly amending the Electoral Act to include provisions for real-time electronic transmission of election results, citing pragmatism in their decision-making.

Feb 23 • 10:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

National Assembly outlines key reforms in Electoral Act 2026

The National Assembly of Nigeria has enacted the Electoral Act 2026, which includes significant reforms aimed at enhancing electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Feb 22 • 17:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Elections in Emelec: Assembly of Partners is Installed and Electoral Process Begins

Emelec's assembly of partners convened to elect a new board amid heavy rain, with notable figures José David Jiménez and Cristhian Noboa leading the only candidate list.

Feb 21 • 14:33 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Tinubu Signs Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 Into Law

President Bola Tinubu signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law following its passage by the National Assembly.

Feb 19 • 05:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027 elections: Lawmakers protest as NASS okays e-transmission, manual backup

The National Assembly of Nigeria has approved electronic transmission of election results with manual backup, leading to protests and walkouts from opposition lawmakers.

Feb 18 • 00:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ezekwesili joins protesters at National Assembly, insists on mandatory e-transmission of results

Oby Ezekwesili participated in protests at Nigeria's National Assembly advocating for mandatory electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026.

Feb 17 • 16:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: Police tear gas protesters at National Assembly

The Nigerian Police faced backlash for using tear gas against protesters demanding electronic transmission of election results during a demonstration at the National Assembly.

Feb 17 • 15:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

National Assembly to finalise Electoral Act harmonisation soon — Kalu

Senator Orji Kalu announced that the National Assembly committee will meet soon to finalize the harmonization of the Electoral Act.

Feb 17 • 11:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: National Assembly eyes January 16 for presidential poll, suspends Electoral Bill harmonization

The National Assembly of Nigeria is considering moving the presidential election to January 16, 2027, in a shift from the original February 20 date, while the harmonization of the Electoral Bill has been suspended.

Feb 17 • 02:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: Protest resumes at National Assembly over e-transmission of results

Protesters gathered at the National Assembly in Nigeria, advocating for the mandatory electronic transmission of election results as part of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026.

Feb 16 • 11:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Test of the Muslim Political 'Tikaadi' in 2026... Who will be the 'Owaisi' of Kerala-Assam-Bengal?

Muslim electoral influence is significant in Kerala, Assam, and West Bengal ahead of the upcoming 2026 assembly elections, which will test the strength and strategies of Muslim-oriented political parties in these states.

Feb 16 • 09:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Emergency plenary: National Assembly moves to shift presidential poll to Feb 13

The Nigerian National Assembly announced an emergency plenary to possibly reschedule the presidential election date to February 13, 2027.

Feb 16 • 06:05 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: National Assembly Reconvenes Tomorrow Over 2027 Election Timetable

The National Assembly of Nigeria will reconvene to discuss electoral matters related to the 2027 General Elections timetable announced by INEC.

Feb 16 • 04:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

INEC proposes N873.78bn for 2027 polls, N171bn for 2026 operations

The Independent National Electoral Commission seeks N873.78 billion for the 2027 elections and N171 billion for its operations in 2026.

Feb 12 • 16:32 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From TVK of Vijay to Humayun Kabir... The entry of new parties in the electoral battle

Actor Joseph Vijay launches 'Tamilga Vetrik Katchi' (TVK) as he prepares for the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly elections, while suspended Trinamool Congress MLA Humayun Kabir forms 'Janta Unnayan Party' in Bengal, highlighting the challenges new parties face against established ones in India's political landscape.

Feb 11 • 02:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Electoral Act alteration threatens Nigeria’s democracy, ACF warns

The Arewa Consultative Forum has warned that alterations to Nigeria's Electoral Act by the National Assembly pose a threat to the country's democracy.

Feb 10 • 10:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: Amaechi joins protesters at National Assembly over electoral act

Former Governor Rotimi Amaechi participated in a protest at the National Assembly, advocating for the inclusion of real-time electronic transmission of election results in Nigeria's Electoral Act amendment.

Feb 10 • 10:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Electoral Act: El-Rufai supports protest, criticizes senate

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed his support for protests against the National Assembly's amendment to the Electoral Act, which he believes threatens the integrity of election results.

Feb 10 • 08:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

80% Strike Rate... Who is the Mahayuti's Stronghold in Maharashtra a Warning Bell for?

The Mahayuti coalition led by BJP has demonstrated significant electoral success in Maharashtra, winning a majority in the local elections, which may pose challenges for opposition parties ahead of the 2024 assembly elections.

Feb 10 • 04:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Guardiola begins his journey in Extremadura to seek investiture amid another electoral campaign

The president of the Extremadura Assembly is attempting to finalize an agreement for governance as electoral competition intensifies between PP and Vox.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kukah Centre, Yiaga, others give NASS two weeks to retain real-time e-transmission

Civil society groups in Nigeria are demanding that the National Assembly retain mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results and release the 2027 election timetable within two weeks.

Feb 9 • 15:17 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PICTORIAL: Protesters storm National Assembly with mattresses, pillows

Protesters demonstrated at Nigeria's National Assembly, demanding mandatory electronic transmission of election results while using mattresses and pillows as symbols of their demands.

Feb 9 • 14:41 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Electoral Assembly Would Currently Have 208 Members

Estonia's Electoral Assembly, comprising representatives from local councils and the Riigikogu, would total 208 members if president elections proceed to electors.

Feb 9 • 12:27 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Obi joins protest at N’Assembly, says Nigerians don’t want glitch again

Peter Obi participated in a protest at Nigeria's National Assembly against the removal of 'real-time' electronic transmission of election results from an amendment bill, emphasizing the call for electoral transparency.

Feb 9 • 11:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: Protesters besiege NASS over electronic result transmission

Protesters gathered at the National Assembly in Abuja to demand the inclusion of mandatory electronic transmission of election results in the ongoing Electoral Act amendment.

Feb 9 • 10:45 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Electoral Act - David Mark Urges Nass to Pass Bill, Allow INEC Decide On Electronic Transmission

David Mark has called on Nigeria's National Assembly to pass an amendment bill that grants INEC the authority to decide on the feasibility of real-time electronic transmission of election results.

Feb 9 • 04:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Dalung supports Falana and Ezekwesili's planned protest at the National Assembly

Former Minister Solomon Dalung supports a planned protest at the National Assembly against the Senate's removal of mandatory electronic transmission of election results.

Feb 8 • 22:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Activists plan ‘Occupy NASS’ protest over Senate’s rejection of e-transmission of results

A coalition of activists in Nigeria plans to protest against the Senate's decision to reject mandatory electronic transmission of election results.

Feb 8 • 17:26 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The Prime Minister's Party on the Way to Electoral Victory in Thailand

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's party, Bhumjaithai, is projected to win a majority in the national assembly according to exit polls.

Feb 8 • 15:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Electoral Justice of AM fines Roberto Cidade for irregularity in electoral propaganda on social media

The Electoral Justice of Amazonas has imposed a fine of R$ 5,000 on state deputy and president of the Legislative Assembly of Amazonas, Roberto Cidade, for irregularities in social media electoral propaganda.

Feb 5 • 23:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ADN urges urgency to the Prosecutor's Office, UAFE, CNE, and TCE in the investigations regarding financing for the RC campaign

The National Assembly, with votes from the officialist party Acción Democrática Nacional, approved a resolution urging the Prosecutor's Office and several electoral authorities to expedite investigations into the funding of the 2023 election campaign of the Ciudadano Revolution.

Feb 5 • 22:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Red ink, white paper, and electoral fear... Maoist posters create a stir in Purulia

A Maoist-signed poster found in Purulia district, West Bengal, ahead of the 2026 assembly elections has generated significant alarm among local residents and authorities, reviving fears of past Maoist activities in an area once notorious for such movements.

Feb 4 • 11:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

A Book Reveals the Secret Behind the Rise of Leo IV to the Papacy

An investigative book titled "The Last Electoral Assembly" uncovers astonishing details and informal minutes of the election of Pope Leo IV in May 2025, according to a report by Le Figaro.

Feb 4 • 06:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: National Assembly denies deliberate delay of Electoral Act amendment

The House of Representatives has refuted claims of intentionally stalling the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, stating that harmonization of the proposal is expected next week.

Feb 4 • 00:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Gallardo resigns from deputy act in Extremadura and will no longer be privileged in the trial of Sánchez's brother

Former PSOE leader Miguel Ángel Gallardo has resigned from his position as a deputy in the Extremadura Assembly following his electoral defeat on December 21, which also removes his legal privileges in the trial involving Sánchez's brother.

Jan 14 • 12:03 UTC

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