Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

NASS Moves to Curb Electoral Fraud: INEC Officials Now Face Jail Terms for Misconduct

With the 2027 polls in view, the newly passed the Electoral Act, 2026, has Imposed a mix of stiff penalties and institutional safeguards...

Just In: APC Clinches Fifth Seat as Candidate Shekwolo Secures Kuje Chairmanship

Danjuma Shekwolo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared the winner of the Kuje Area Council chairmanship seat in Saturday’s Federal...

Breaking: Tinubu Assents Electoral Bill 2026 

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law, fundamentally reshaping Nigeria’s voting framework just 12 months...

2027 Polls: Why NASS Must Legislate Mandatory Real-time Electronic Result Transmission — Igini

Mr. Mike Igini, a former Resident Electoral Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has cautioned that many National Assembly members risk...

2027 Elections: Ex-Presidential Aide Warns of Potential Clash with Ramadan

Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, has raised concerns over the scheduling of the 2027 general elections. In...

Breaking: Nigeria’s INEC Unveils Timetable for 2027 General Elections

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced dates for the upcoming 2027 general elections, separating the polls for national and state-level positions....

INEC to Spend N873bln For 2027 Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has projected a total of N873,778,401,602.08 for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman Joash...

List of the 21 Registered Political Parties in Nigeria

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the registration of two new political parties. INEC Chairman,...

2027 Election Prep on Track Despite Electoral Act Delays – INEC Chairman Amupitan

In spite of the National Assembly’s delay in passing the amended Electoral Act,the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians of its...

Supreme Court Dismisses INEC’s Appeal Against SDP, Imposes N2m Fine

In a unanimous decision on Friday, the Supreme Court threw out INEC’s appeal against the Social Democratic Party (SDP) leadership for lacking merit....

Just In: INEC Steps In to Mediate PDP Crisis, Summons Warring Factions

In an effort to broker peace, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has summoned the warring factions of the PDP to its headquarters...

FCT 2026 Council Polls: INEC Introduces Online Accreditation for Journalists

Ahead of the 2026 Federal Capital Territory Area Council Election scheduled for Saturday, February 21, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched...

Osun Gov Primary: INEC Disowns Accord Party Faction, Declines Recognition

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has denied receiving notification of a parallel governorship primary election reportedly conducted by a...

2027 Polls: Amupitan Vows Zero Tolerance for Rigging, Vote Buying

Prof. Joash Amupitan, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has vowed to “combat all forms of election rigging, including the...

Anambra Guber Poll: INEC Issues Certificates of Return to Gov. Soludo, Deputy

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially confirmed Prof. Chukwuma Soludo and Mr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim as the re-elected Governor and Deputy Governor...

Just In: Another Abuja Court Restrains PDP from Holding Ibadan National Convention

For the second time in two weeks, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been blocked from holding its planned National Convention. The Federal...