Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to prosecute politicians engaging in premature campaigns for the 2027 elections. Speaking on _Sunday Politics_ with host Seun Okinbaloye, Falana described these early campaigns as “unacceptable” and a violation...
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African Democratic Congress (ADC) has committed to engaging with disgruntled members while firmly opposing those with “hidden agendas” aimed at undermining the party’s stability. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Saturday, the ADC’s interim National Publicity Secretary, Bola Abdullahi, accused certain political operatives of orchestrating efforts to...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially acknowledged the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) under former Senate President David Mark, as confirmed on INEC’s website, according to a report by Channels Television on Wednesday. This recognition follows an internal reorganization within the ADC, positioning the party for...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reported that 3,544,850 Nigerians have completed online pre-registration for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) within three weeks of its launch. Additionally, 288,614 individuals have finalized their in-person registration in the two weeks since physical registration began. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shifted voter registration to the ward level in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to enhance accessibility ahead of the upcoming area council elections. According to the INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, “The devolved registration...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Taraba State Independent Electoral Commission (TSIEC) of conniving with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to defraud its candidates for the upcoming local government polls in the state. The state APC Chairman, Ibrahim El-Suldi, made the allegations while briefing journalist...
Rivers Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Tony Okocha has said the last Saturday’s landslide victory of APC in local government’s elections is an indication it will win the state in 2027. Okocha made the remark at a news conference in Port Harcourt, on Tuesday. The News Agency of...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked allegations by a political party suggesting that the number of online pre-registrants recorded in Osun State during the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise is inconsistent with demographic realities. In a statement issued on Thursday, by Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory has urged Nigerians to participate actively in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) being conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. John Joseph...
By OLA MODULE, Lagos- New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), through its legal counsel Ndubuisi Ukpai, has formally requested that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) suspend all elections until the party’s authentic logo is included on ballot papers and its leadership under Dr. Major Agbo is recognized. In a...
In a ceremony held on Monday in Gusau, Zamfara State capital, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially presented the Certificate of Return to Kamilu Sa’idu, the newly elected lawmaker for Kaura Namoda South State Constituency, representing the All Progressives Congress (APC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially awarded Certificates of Return to the newly elected members of the Kano State House of Assembly following the August 16 by-elections. The ceremony took place on Friday at INEC’s Kano headquarters, presided over by Resident Electoral Commissioner Abdu Zango. The recipients included...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will present certificates of return to the winners of the August 16 by-elections on Thursday. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- In a vibrant display of civic engagement, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) launched its nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) on Monday, August 18, 2025, with a staggering 69,376 Nigerians pre-registering online within the first seven hours. The online portal, accessible at cvr.inecnigeria.org, went live...
Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to substantiate its claims of voter intimidation by the APC and security forces during the Kaura Namoda South by-election held on Saturday. At a press conference in Gusau on Monday, APC State Publicity...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to thoroughly investigate alleged irregularities that marred Saturday’s by-elections. In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, ADC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, called for sanctions against any officials found culpable and...
All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly denounced the outcome of the Anambra South Senatorial District by-election conducted on Saturday, claiming irregularities marred the process. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced Dr. Emmanuel Nwachukwu of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)...
Fola Oyekunle of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has emerged victorious in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election, securing the seat with a commanding lead. The election results were announced by the Returning Officer, Prof. Abiodun Oluwadare, in Ibadan early Sunday morning. Oyekunle garnered 18,404 votes, outpacing his nearest...
By OLA MODUPE, Abeokuta – In a dramatic turn during the Remo Federal Constituency by-election, Ogun State Police have apprehended two Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials and their driver for alleged electoral misconduct. The arrests, confirmed in a statement by CSP Omolola Odutola, the Command’s Spokesperson, took place...
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo voiced dissatisfaction with the sluggish performance of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) during the ongoing by-election in Edo Central Senatorial District. Speaking after voting at Udomi Primary School’s Ward 2, Polling Unit 1 in Esan Central Local Government, Okpebholo told reporters that while...