Yiaga Africa organises debate competition for universities
Yiaga Africa, an NGO, has said its national debate competition would provide a unique platform for students across universities in Nigeria to articulate their […]
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Yiaga Africa decries low women participation in Nigeria parliaments
Yiaga Africa has called for urgent national measures to address low women participation in parliaments across Nigeria. Executive Director, Yiaga Africa, Mr Samson Itodo, […]
Yiaga Africa seeks alternative means of voter identification during elections
Yiaga Africa, a non-governmental organisation promoting participatory democracy, human rights and civic participation has called for the abolition of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) as the sole […]
May 29, end of politics, beginning of governance – Yiaga
Mr Samson Itodo, the Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, has said that the inauguration of the incoming government, come May 29, marks the end of […]
Politicians distribute alcohol, food to induce voters – Yiaga Africa
Yiaga Africa alleged that some politicians were engaged in vote buying as party agents distributed food, cash and alcoholic drinks to some voters in exchange […]
Yiaga Africa tasks INEC on observed lapses in mock accreditation
Yiaga Africa, a Civil Society Organisation has advised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to rectify observed lapses at the recently concluded mock accreditation for […]
Insecurity, executive impunity may affect 2023 general elections – Yiaga Africa
A Civil Society Organisation, Yiaga Africa, has said that the high rate of insecurity and executive impunity, especially by state governors, may impact on the […]
2023: Elections in Nigeria too expensive for youths, says YIAGA Africa
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement (YIAGA) Africa has decried that elections in Nigeria are too expensive, hence, […]
2023 Election: Yiaga Africa trains young women on active participation
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Yiaga Africa says it has partnered UKAid to train no fewer than 40 young women in Lagos State as […]
Yiaga Africa advocates use of People’s Assembly to improve democratic practice in Nigeria
Yiaga Africa, a Civic Society and Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), on Saturday advocated the use of People’s Assembly to improve democratic practice in Nigeria. Mr Ibrahim […]
2023: INEC learning from Ekiti, Osun elections – Chairman
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday said it was learning from the recently conducted Ekiti and Osun governorship elections ahead of 2023 general […]
Group commends Osun people for resilience and commitment to non-violent election
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Abuja – Popular civil society group, Yiaga Africa, has commended the people of Osun State for their resilience and commitment to a […]
Osun Poll: INEC official results consistent, says YIAGA Africa
An Election Monitoring Group, Yiaga Africa said that the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) official announcement on the votes cast during Osun governorship election was […]
Desperation of contending political parties could threaten integrity of Osun Governorship Elections, Yiaga Africa warns
By JACOB KUBEKA – With barely 10 days to the Governorship election in Osun state, South-West Nigeria, there are fears that the activities of cultists […]
INEC results on Ekiti guber poll tallies with our tabulations- Yiaga Africa
Yiaga Africa, a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), says the Ekiti governorship election result announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) falls within its Parallel […]
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 […]
Anambra election: Yiaga Africa urges INEC to undertake full-scale BVAS audit
By BABARA KALU, Akwa – An independent election observer group, Yiaga Africa, has advised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to undertake a thorough audit […]
Anambra: Late commencement of poll, dysfunctional BVAs disenfranchise many electorates – Yiaga Africa
By BABARA KALU, Akwa – Yiaga Africa, an independent election observer group, said late arrival of electoral officials, materials, accreditation and voting, denied many electorates […]
Anambra election: Yiaga Africa urges INEC on timely, effective deployment of materials, personnel
Yiaga Africa, an independent election observer group, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure early deployment of election materials and personnel […]