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Center Party, Isamaa, and independent deputies seek the repeal of ETS2

The Center Party and Isamaa, along with independent deputies, have proposed a parliamentary motion to the European Commission and member states to initiate a comprehensive reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and repeal ETS2.

Mar 23 β€’ 05:33 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

Brussels urges the new Fiscal Authority to 'not receive instructions' from the Ministry: 'Spain must ensure compliance with the directive'

The European Commission has urged Spain's new Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility (AIReF) to maintain independence from government directives in the appointment of its leadership.

Mar 23 β€’ 00:49 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

ADC crisis: Faction presses INEC to drop Mark, Aregbesola

The African Democratic Congress is facing a leadership crisis as a faction led by Nafiu Bala is pushing the Independent National Electoral Commission to remove key leaders from their positions.

Mar 22 β€’ 01:14 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

INEC urges discipline in Ekiti, Osun polls

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Nigeria has called for discipline and accountability among staff and citizens as the country prepares for elections in Ekiti and Osun states.

Mar 21 β€’ 00:51 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Norwegian parliament votes to investigate links between Epstein and foreign office

The Norwegian parliament has voted to establish an independent commission to investigate connections between the foreign office and Jeffrey Epstein.

Mar 17 β€’ 17:46 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Credible elections vital to national security – INEC chair

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria emphasized the importance of credible elections for national security during a meeting with security experts.

Mar 16 β€’ 18:16 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: IEBC Begins Interviews for 12,000 Temporary Voter Registration Jobs

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission in Kenya is conducting interviews for over 12,000 temporary positions related to the upcoming Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration exercise.

Mar 12 β€’ 15:52 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The BΓ©tharram Affair in CΓ΄te d'Ivoire: Victims' Voices Gradually Free Themselves, but the Taboo Persists

In CΓ΄te d'Ivoire, the Independent Commission investigating abuses within the BΓ©tharram congregation has returned with new testimonies from victims breaking their silence about sexual assaults they faced as minors.

Mar 12 β€’ 12:30 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Episcopate Has Decided. Bishops Create a Commission to Investigate Abuse Against Minors in the Church

The Polish bishops have established a commission of independent experts to investigate sexual abuse of minors within the Catholic Church in Poland.

Mar 11 β€’ 18:16 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Wprost
National & Local

Bishops Want to Fight Against the Exploitation of Minors in the Church. They Talk About "Independent Experts"

Polish bishops have taken steps to address sexual abuse of minors in the Church by establishing a commission to investigate the issue with the involvement of independent experts.

Mar 11 β€’ 18:14 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
World

UN: Russia committed crimes against humanity by deporting Ukrainian children

The UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine reports that Russian authorities have committed crimes against humanity by deporting and forcibly relocating Ukrainian children.

Mar 10 β€’ 10:55 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

INEC rejects LP caretaker’s move to dissolve state leadership

The Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria has denied a request from the Labour Party's caretaker committee to dissolve state executive committees established by the previous national chairman.

Mar 8 β€’ 01:13 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

LP crisis: Abure warns Nenadi Usman against dissolution of executives

The Labour Party leadership in Nigeria has warned that attempts to dissolve elected party executives are unlawful and must be respected according to the regulations set by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

Mar 7 β€’ 16:55 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Ekiti PDP governorship candidate hails court order directing INEC to publish his name

Dr. Wole Oluyede, the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the Ekiti State governorship election, celebrates a court ruling that compels the Independent National Electoral Commission to include his name on the candidate list.

Mar 7 β€’ 15:44 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Ekiti governor: PDP hails court order for INEC to recognize Oluyede

The Peoples Democratic Party has expressed support for a Federal High Court ruling that mandates the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognize Oluwole Oluyede as its governorship candidate for Ekiti State.

Mar 6 β€’ 20:55 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

2027: Free, fair elections non-negotiable, Amupitan tells INEC staff

Prof. Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, emphasizes the importance of conducting free and fair elections in Nigeria as vital for restoring public trust ahead of the 2027 polls.

Mar 6 β€’ 12:13 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

NRM backs INEC, warns against party hijack

The National Rescue Movement expressed support for the Independent National Electoral Commission while cautioning against alleged court actions aimed at seizing control of the party's leadership.

Mar 5 β€’ 14:01 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

NNPP asks INEC to restore public trust in electoral process

The New Nigeria People’s Party urges the Independent National Electoral Commission to focus on rebuilding public confidence in the electoral system, stating that internal party disputes are not the main reason for voter apathy.

Mar 5 β€’ 08:01 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Court summons INEC chair over contempt charge

The Federal High Court in Abuja has summoned the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission to address a contempt charge filed against him by the National Rescue Mission.

Mar 5 β€’ 00:41 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FCT council heads get INEC certificates

The Independent National Electoral Commission presented return certificates to the re-elected chairman and deputy of the Abuja Municipal Area Council, along with other council leaders following the February 21 elections.

Mar 5 β€’ 00:00 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Rule of Law Act. MaΕ‚gorzata Manowska wrote to the Venice Commission

MaΕ‚gorzata Manowska has requested a postponement in the evaluation of a Venice Commission opinion regarding a proposed law aimed at restoring the right to an independent court in Poland.

Mar 4 β€’ 19:14 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

INEC raises the alarm over litigation, internal crises in parties

The Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria warns of disruptive legal battles and internal conflicts within political parties, jeopardizing democratic processes.

Mar 4 β€’ 15:00 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

INEC presents certificates of return to AMAC chairman, other FCT winners

The Independent National Electoral Commission presented certificates of return to the re-elected chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council and other elected officials after the February 21 elections.

Mar 4 β€’ 14:39 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

INEC elevates 82 as directors, promotes 2,257 others

The Independent National Electoral Commission in Nigeria has announced the promotion of 2,339 personnel, highlighting its dedication to career advancement and institutional stability.

Mar 4 β€’ 03:00 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

INEC promotes 2,339 staff, including 45 to director level

The Independent National Electoral Commission in Nigeria has promoted 2,339 staff members, highlighting its focus on career advancement and stability within the institution.

Mar 3 β€’ 16:48 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° DR Nyheder
National & Local

The Storting in Norway will establish an Epstein Commission

Norwegian parliament, Stortinget, proposes the creation of an independent commission to investigate allegations of corruption linked to Jeffrey Epstein, involving prominent politicians and diplomats.

Mar 3 β€’ 14:59 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Aftenposten
National & Local

The investigation commission will go back to the process that led to the Oslo agreement in 1993

An independent commission will investigate the processes leading up to the Oslo agreement of 1993, with a mandate to look at the relationships and funding within Norwegian foreign services.

Mar 3 β€’ 13:55 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Aftenposten
National & Local

The investigative commission will look back at the process that led to the Oslo Agreement in 1993

An independent commission in Norway is set to investigate ties to Epstein within the Norwegian foreign service, examining relationships dating back to before 1993.

Mar 3 β€’ 13:55 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ NRK
National & Local

Parliament agrees on Epstein commission: - Police-like investigation methods

Norway's parliament has unanimously approved the establishment of an independent commission to investigate the government's relationship with external organizations in the wake of the Epstein case.

Mar 3 β€’ 13:53 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

5 VIRGINIA CONGRESSMEN: Democrats are rejecting voters to gerrymander our state

Virginia Congressmen accuse Democrats of undermining a constitutional amendment that established an independent redistricting commission to combat gerrymandering.

Mar 2 β€’ 10:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: APC Expresses Confidence in INEC Timetable, Says It's Fair to All Political Parties

The All Progressives Congress (APC) of Ondo State shows support for the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) 2027 election timetable, calling it fair and realistic for all parties involved.

Mar 2 β€’ 05:33 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

On your marks, set, go: Parties race against May deadline for primaries

Political parties in Nigeria are under a tight deadline of 91 days to conduct primaries for the 2027 elections following a revised timetable issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Feb 28 β€’ 00:56 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Former INEC Officials Warn of Flaws in Electoral Act 2026

Former officials of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission have raised concerns about potential flaws in the recently signed Electoral Act 2026 that could threaten electoral integrity.

Feb 27 β€’ 19:36 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

2027: Pro-INEC protest rocks Abuja despite Electoral Act row

Protestors in Abuja demonstrated in support of the Independent National Electoral Commission amid ongoing debates regarding the Electoral Act 2026.

Feb 27 β€’ 15:20 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

BREAKING: INEC shifts 2027 general elections to January, February

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria has rescheduled the 2027 General Elections to January and February following changes in the electoral law.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:37 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

INEC seeks deeper UN partnership to strengthen elections

The Chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission seeks stronger collaboration with the UN to enhance the electoral process in Nigeria.

Feb 26 β€’ 19:48 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: Strengthen electoral integrity, observers urge INEC

Election observers in Nigeria have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enhance electoral integrity after assessing the recent Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections.

Feb 26 β€’ 05:16 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Official Jordanian Request to Change Name of the 'Islamic Action Front' Party

Jordan's Independent Election Commission has officially requested the Islamic Action Front party to change its name to remove any religious, sectarian, or ethnic connotations, citing legal requirements.

Feb 25 β€’ 19:18 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

ICPC warns Borno health officials against drug diversion, bribery

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has urged Borno State health officials to refrain from unethical practices such as bribery and drug diversion.

Feb 25 β€’ 18:13 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

Teachers of Alytus Gymnasium Halt Educational Process: Demand the Reinstatement of Dismissed Teacher

Teachers at A. Adolfo-Vanago Gymnasium in Alytus have halted the educational process, demanding the reinstatement of a dismissed colleague and the establishment of an independent commission to investigate the situation.

Feb 25 β€’ 06:20 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ VG
National & Local

The Storting has received answers about Jeffrey Epstein

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth-Eide provides responses to parliamentary inquiries regarding the country's foreign service and its relation to the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Feb 24 β€’ 20:13 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Sports

Man City 115 charges update as 'club faces 60-point deduction' if found guilty

Manchester City risks a potential 40 to 60 point deduction due to alleged breaches of financial rules, with a decision from the independent commission still pending after 14 months of deliberation.

Feb 24 β€’ 10:00 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

"Serious" "Unthinkable" Public Safety Commission Points Out; Information Disclosure Request on DNA Type Identification Fraud

Concerns have been raised regarding a DNA testing fraud in Saga Prefecture, prompting calls for an independent investigation, which the local police have resisted.

Feb 23 β€’ 23:00 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: Kuje chairmanship result delayed by two wards β€” INEC

The announcement of the Kuje Area Council chairmanship result has been delayed due to collation challenges in two wards, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Feb 22 β€’ 14:06 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

2027: INEC to unveil new timetable

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to review the Electoral Act 2026 and release a new timetable for the 2027 elections amid demands from political parties.

Feb 22 β€’ 00:42 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: INEC uploads chairmanship results on IReV

The Independent National Electoral Commission has started posting results for the Federal Capital Territory Area Council chairmanship elections on its Result Viewing portal.

Feb 21 β€’ 20:01 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Kano governor hails INEC, security agencies over peaceful bye-election

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf praised the Independent National Electoral Commission and security forces for the peaceful conduct of the recent bye-election in Kano.

Feb 21 β€’ 19:16 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

INEC officials decry low voter turnout at Aso Estate, Sabon Lugbe

Officials from Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission report significantly low voter turnout at Aso Estate and Sabon Lugbe during local council elections, despite the process being peaceful and well-organized.

Feb 21 β€’ 16:32 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

INEC attributes Kano by-election low voters turnout to Ramadan, others

The Independent National Electoral Commission attributes the low voter turnout in Kano State's by-election to the Ramadan period and a perception of limited competition among candidates.

Feb 21 β€’ 14:59 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

INEC warns Nigerians against fake 2026 ad‑hoc recruitment website

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a warning to Nigerians about a fraudulent recruitment website for ad-hoc staff, clarifying that it is fake and unauthorized.

Feb 21 β€’ 14:39 UTC

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