Sentences with phrase «independent national commission»

This is in addition to its call for the establishment of an «Independent National Commission for Hate Speeches», which shall enforce hate speech laws across the country.

In that process, NHRIs are assessed regularly through processes established by the International Coordinating Committee of NHRIs (ICC) on whether they meet criteria for genuine, independent national commissions as laid down in a resolution of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

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Ms. Freeman formerly served as Counselor for Energy and Climate Change in the White House from 2009 to 2010 and as an independent consultant to the National Commission on the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling in 2010.

ACI's are fully certified by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA), a third - party independent certifying agency.

In its paper, the BPP Group raises a number of concerns regarding the hard regulatory approach suggested by the Directive proposals and calls upon the European Commission, Parliament and national governments to support the proportionate, principles - based approach to service supplier oversight overwhelmingly supported by shareholders that is embodied in the Best Practice Principles for Shareholder Voting Research & Analysis, stating that «unwarranted or disproportionate legislation may inhibit the provision of independent information and services that assist investors in the exercise of the very rights and responsibilities that the Directive aims to foster and support.»

It should be used to create a statutory national bioethics commission bringing together a broad spectrum of experts with a clear mandate and an independent role.

Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison said on Wednesday he had commissioned an independent, external review of the «complex» $ 370.7 million sale of Kidman as a way to help make his decision on whether the deal is in the national interest.

The independent review into the culture of British Cycling, commissioned by the national governing body and elite sport funding body UK Sport, is ongoing.

A national survey commissioned by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation — an independent private foundation focused on the optimal development of children — reveals that 9 out of 10 Americans support current federal efforts to keep school meals healthy.

A national survey commissioned by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation — an independent private foundation focused on the optimal... Read more

Another deep - seated source of worry is the telling evidence that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has recently become a body that is good at expressing regrets for their misdeeds without a promise of repentance or apology; under age voters» registration saga comes flooding.

In a statement personally signed by the presiding judge, Justice A. M. Liman, the court granted a restraining order on any member of the National Working Committee of the PDP who was removed from office by the Party's National Convention in Port Harcourt from receiving nominations and or submitting names to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as officers or candidates of the PDP in whatever capacity pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice brought by the Party.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has bowed to pressure over security alert raised by both the police and DSS as the commission Thursday evening announced it was shifting the poll by Commission has bowed to pressure over security alert raised by both the police and DSS as the commission Thursday evening announced it was shifting the poll by commission Thursday evening announced it was shifting the poll by two weeks.

Justice Sadiq Umar led tribunal in its judgment delivered on October 21, nullified elections in 18 out of the 31 local government areas of the state and ordered a re-run to be conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The Independent National Electoral Commission is currently announcing the result of the governorship poll conducted in the state on Saturday.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday said 12 million Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) had not been collected by registered voters across the country.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has announced that 30 political parties have already submitted the names of their candidates for the November 26th, 2016 governorship election in the state.

At a press conference in Abuja party's National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbodiyan, said the Independent National Electoral Commission does not appears an agency ready for a clean and fair exercise.

Formed by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), the Independent Commission on National Security met for the first time today.

An Ekiti - based socio - political group, the Ekiti Rebirth Organisation (ERO), has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the recently released schedule for governorship election in the state.

As the consultations among the police, state security services and the Independent National Electoral Commission continues over whether to postpone the Saturday election, the INEC has said that its independence can not be compromised.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Monday expressed readiness for the Wednesday governorship in Edo State, South - South Nigeria.

«Take notice that by the directives of the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission, bye - election for Osun West Senatorial seat will hold on Saturday 8th July, 2017».

20.07: The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that the results of Kogi State governorship election being posted on social media are inaccurate and should be disregarded

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it will remain vigilant in collation of results until the announcement of the final result and winner of the Anambra governorship election.

Some hours after Mr Uche Ogah, collected certificate of return and declared as the authentic governor of Abia state by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, an Abia High Court has asked all judiciary officers, including the Chief Judge and the President of the Customary Court of Appeal in the state not to swear in Ogah as governor of Abia State.

That panel had a certain Attahiru Jega, later to become Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chair.

Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has released timetable for Osun West senatorial bye - election.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has issued the Certificate of Return to Mr Uche Ogah as the Governor of Abia State.

As a leader of the party, I am going to follow the due process as laid down by our party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The court also ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission not to issue a certificate of return to Mr. Ogah.

Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has declared that he will never yield to pressure in discharging his duties ahead of the...

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Friday accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of conniving with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to rig the...

Former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)'s call, for debates among candidates running for political offices in 2019.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied alleged plans to re-introduce 30,000 new polling units so as to compromise the 2019 General Elections.

But angered by the action of the party, Orunimighe sued the APC, the party's National Chairman, Chief John Odigie - Oyegun, and the Independent National Electoral Commission, challenging his removal.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Wednesday said it will commence the verification of signatures of those seeking the recall of Kogi West Senator, Dino...

The National Population Commission (NPC) says it has commenced the listing of all dead persons in the country for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead...

According to Awunah, the officers misused firearms and sabotaged the Independent National Electoral Commission while on the side of Wike during a collation exercise in Port Harcourt.

«Political interference with the Independent National Electoral Commission is unacceptable, and it is critical that the government not use security concerns as a pretext for impeding the democratic process,» he said.

But after a court last month upheld the state's congressional map drawn by an independent commission and thus, the makeup of her Democratic - leaning House district, national Democrats think that Sinema, one of the party's rising stars, might just wait for another opportunity down the road.

The Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State, CP Don Awunah on Friday hosted the new Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Bayelsa State, Dr. Cyril Omorogbe alongside other senior staff of the Commission at his office.

The Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, who received the governor, said the party complied with every aspect of the Electoral Act and the PDP guidelines in submitting the names of the governor and his deputy to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The congress was supervised by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and in the presence of men of the Special Anti Robbery Squad.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had fixed April 28 for the verification of signatures the petitioners that signed for the recall of Melaye.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the President commended the people of Anambra State, the governorship candidates, the Independent National Electoral Commission, election observers as well as security agencies and other stakeholders, on the peaceful conduct of the November 18 election in the state.

In less than 48 hours to the supplementary poll scheduled to hold in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa state, The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Bayelsa on Thursday said it had commenced distribution of sensitive election materials in the state.

Justice Okon Abang, in a judgment on Monday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to immediately issue a certificate of return to the plaintiff, Uche Ogah, who polled the second highest number of votes in the primary.

In a statement made available to newsmen by Simeon Nwakaudu, the governor's media aide, Dakuku Peterside, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were joined as respondents.

The confirmation followed the report of the Senate Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC screening of 15 Nominees for Appointment as Resident Electoral Commissioners by the Chairman, Senator Suleiman Nazif, APC, Bauchi North.