By Abba Dukawa Following mounting public pressure, the leadership of the National Assembly was compelled to amend Section 60 of the Electoral Act, allowing presiding officers at polling units to electronically transmit…
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INEC Announces Date for 2027 Elections
By Hajara Abdullahi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced February 20, 2027, as the date for the forthcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections. This was disclosed by the INEC Chairman,…
SCSN Clarifies Position on Call for INEC Chairman’s Removal
The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has issued a clarification regarding its recent call for the removal and prosecution of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof….
We Are Facing Low Turnout for Second Phase of Voters Registration in Yobe — INEC Commissioner
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The Yobe State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, has expressed concern over the low turnout for the second…
INEC Resumes Voter Registration Ahead of 2027 Elections
By Hajara Abdullahi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resumed voter registration nationwide, marking the commencement of the second phase of the exercise, Punch reports. This development was confirmed on Monday…
INEC Chairman Reaffirms Commitment to Credible Elections in 2027
By Hajara Abdullahi The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to delivering free, fair, and credible elections in 2027. Amupitan…
Jega Rates North-Eastern University as Benchmark for Private Varsities
By Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, has described North-Eastern University (NEU), Gombe, as a benchmark for quality private university education in…
The ADA Registration: Between Conviction and Convenience
By Asiwaju (Engr.) Ojeshina Anthony By every standard of law, logic and principle, the registration process of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) currently going on by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),…
LND Rejects Dialogue with Bandits, Applauds INEC’s Party Registration Transparency
From Umar Dankano, Yola The League of Northern Democrats (LND) has strongly opposed the recent negotiations between some state governments and bandits, describing the move as an attempt to legitimize criminality. In…
APC and The Aptitude For Accomplishment
By Bala Ibrahim The Bye elections have come and gone. INEC, the Independent body charged with the responsibility of guiding and gauging the elections has given its verdict, which gave the APC…
INEC fixes date for national, state Assembly bye elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday announced August 16, 2025, for the conduct of bye elections into vacant seats in the Senate, House of Representatives and state Houses of Assembly…
INEC Chairman visits Lalong, discusses electoral reforms, others
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Senate Committee Chairman on Electoral Matters Senator Simon Bako Lalong on Tuesday received the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission Prof. Mahmood Yakubu in his office…
Prof. Egwu says Local Government Elections in Nigeria lacks fairness, Credibility, Competitiveness
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos A Former Resident Electoral Commissioner, INEC Benue State has said the manner which local government elections in Nigeria are being manipulated, often lacking credibility, fairness, and competitiveness. Professor…
President Tinubu Appoints Professor Jega as Special Adviser on Livestock Reform
By Mustapha Salisu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as adviser and coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform. President…
Observer Groups Commend Peaceful Conduct of Yobe East Senatorial Bye Election
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu In the aftermath of the Yobe East Senatorial District Bye Election held on February 3, 2024, a coalition of INEC accredited domestic election Observer Groups has commended…
Plateau North Senatorial, Reps Rerun: PDP not on the Ballot, IPAC to boycott Saturday Election
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Peoples Democratic Party PDP name and Logo has been Said to be excluded from the ballots ahead of the Saturday 3rd February Re – run Elections for…
PDP, Others Failing Nigerians As Opposition Political Parties
By Law Mefor A democracy without opposition is like making an omelet without breaking eggs; or, a bird flying with one wing or one clapping with one hand. Yet, the fact is…
Kano Deputy Governor Backs Butubutu in INEC Bye-Election
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam, and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has wished Hon. Muhammad Bello Butubutu success in the upcoming February 3rd bye-election in…
INEC, Police, Others Ready For Kano Re-run Poll
By Abdullahi Yusuf Stakeholders involved in the Feb.3 State Constituency re-run elections in Kano State have expressed readiness for the conduct of the poll. The stakeholders which include the Independent National Electoral…
INEC Confirms Participation of All Parties in Plateau North Senatorial Re-run
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Plateau State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Tersoo Agundu has disclosed that all political parties including the People’s Democratic Party ( PDP ) is to fully participate…
APC Launches Campaign Committee for Birnin Kudu/Buji Federal Constituency Rerun Election in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Jigawa state has inaugurated a campaign committee for the upcoming February rerun election in Birnin Kudu/Buji federal constituency. State governor Malam Umar…
CISLAC Expresses Concern over Alleged Electoral Compromise, Calls for Urgent Reforms
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International in Nigeria held a National Seminar on Targeted Electoral Reforms and Enhanced Judicial Integrity in Post-election Litigation. In a communique…
Tribunal orders INEC to provide materials in Kogi’s governorship election within 48 hours
The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Kogi has given INEC 48 hours to issue certified copies of electoral materials on the Nov. 11 off-cycle election in the state to the Social Democratic…
Lalong receives certificate of return as Senator-Elect
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Minister of Labour and Employment and Senator-elect for Plateau South Senatorial District, Simon Lalong has received his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission. Lalong recieved…
The immaculateness of INEC in Imo
By Bala Ibrahim Normally, by my training as a journalist, praise singing, or the art of saying good things about someone, individual or institution, especially in a manner that would be extremely…