Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

Ekiti June Election: INEC Flags Flashpoints for Thuggery, Kidnapping, Ballot Snatching

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised concerns over security threats ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship election...

Breaking: Court Voids INEC’s Shortened Timelines for 2027 Party Primaries, Candidate Substitution

By Omoyeni Ojeifo An Abuja Federal High Court has ruled that INEC lacks the power to shorten the 2027 election timelines outlined in...

INEC’s 2027 Roadmap: 1.4m Ad hoc Staff to be Deployed

By Omoyeni Ojeifo With preparations for the 2027 general elections gathering momentum, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled plans to deploy...

Breaking: INEC Affirms Mark as Legitimate ADC Leader

In a significant update to its official register, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally recognized former Senate President David Mark as...

Breaking: ADC Legal Blow: Court Restrains INEC Over Congresses

A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from validating or observing any state congresses organized by...

Breaking: INEC Removes Mark, Aregbesola from Portal, To Skip  Convention Monitoring 

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed Senator David Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola from its portal, where they were previously listed...

INEC Releases Revised Guidelines, Timetable for 2027 General Elections

Ahead of the 2027 polls, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released its revised framework for the elections. During a meeting...

ADC Crisis: Bala Faction Writes INEC to Sack Mark, Aregbesola

The leadership struggle within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reached a breaking point as the faction led by Nafiu Bala formally petitioned...

Sen. Dickson Unveils 14-Day-Old NDC’s Online Membership Portal, Says it’s On Rescue Mission

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), a freshly registered political entity, has introduced an innovative online system for enrolling members, with the rollout kick-starting...

E-transmission: We can’t guarantee 100% perfect polls in 2027 – Amupitan

Prof. Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has assured the public that electronic transmission of results will be operational...

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....