Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun distributing both sensitive and non-sensitive election materials for the upcoming by-elections in Anambra-South Senatorial District and Onitsha-North 1 State Constituency, set for August 16. INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Anambra, Dr. Elizabeth Agwu, said the commencement of the distribution process on...
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By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Alhaji Abubakar Ahmad Ma’aji, announced on Thursday that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will commence the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) on Monday, August 18, 2025. Speaking at a press conference held at the INEC Conference Hall in...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Sen. David Mark, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure Saturday’s by-elections nationwide are conducted with fairness, transparency, and credibility. In a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Paul Mumeh, as a goodwill message...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finalized preparations for the upcoming bye-election in Kogi’s Dekina-Okura constituency, scheduled for Saturday. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja on Tuesday, INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Kogi, Mr. Oliver Agundu, confirmed the commission’s readiness. “All is...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that 12 political parties are gearing up to compete in the Anambra South Senatorial bye-election, set for August 16, 2025. This significant electoral event follows the tragic passing of Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah in July 2024, which left a void in the representation...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, set to resume on August 18, 2025 will hold in 811 centres made up of our 774 Local Government, 37 State and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) offices nationwide, The exercise is...
An official from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the National Assembly to abandon a proposed bill that would mandate holding all major elections—presidential, senatorial, House of Representatives, governorship, and state assembly—on a single day. Speaking anonymously to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on...
By HARUNA AHMED, Gombe– Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on its efforts geared towards curbing electoral fraud in Nigeria. This commendation was given in Gombe, Gombe State by the Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC, Gombe, Dr Sa’ad U. Idris when...
By OLA MODUPE , Lagos- New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to promptly update its records of political parties and their legitimate leadership to avoid future disputes ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a three-day extension for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra, shifting the deadline from July 17 to July 20. In a statement issued on Thursday in Awka, Mr. Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Gombe State, Dr. Sa’ad Umar Idris, has commenced courtesy visits to key stakeholders in the electoral process, beginning with members of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES). During a visit to the office of the Commissioner of...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja To enhance the capacity of political parties and minimize procedural errors in candidate nominations, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Organised a two-day refresher training workshop on using its Candidate Nomination Portal (ICNP) for party officials on Wednesday, 16th July 2025. Held at the INEC...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned its candidates for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections against pursuing personal interests that could compromise the party’s chances of winning in February 2026. PDP FCT Chairman, Ismail Dogara, issued the warning while handing over INEC nomination forms to the party’s...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu congratulated Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo on the affirmation of his election by the Supreme Court. The Edo State governorship election took place in September 2024, and Governor Okpebholo was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Niger State has scheduled August 16, 2025, for the conduct of a bye-election in Munya State Constituency. The bye-election is necessitated by the demise of the constituency’s representative in the State House of Assembly, Mr. Joseph Haruna-Shekwoduza, who passed away on September 13,...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure as INEC Chairman has been marked by significant achievements that set him apart from his predecessors. Here are some key differences: – Technological Innovation: Unlike previous chairmen, Yakubu has leveraged technology to enhance electoral efficiency, transparency, and accountability. He introduced...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released fresh supplementary regulations to provide clarity on the review of election results and announced progress on processing applications for new political parties. The announcement was made by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education...
A chieftain of the national opposition coalition group, the All-Democratic Alliance (ADA), Dr. Umar Ardo, has described as encouraging the “positive reaction” displayed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), since the group submitted its application for registration as a political party. The new political association, being spearheaded by...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for proactive security preparations and deployments for the forthcoming Anambra governorship election and by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the call at the regular quarterly consultative meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Electoral...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has fixed Aug.16 for the conduct of outstanding by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu announced this during the commission’s quarterly meeting with political parties on Thursday in Abuja. Yakubu noted that the commission would be deploy 30,451...