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...
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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...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it is set to conduct outstanding by-elections and resume the Continuous Voters’ Registration (CVR) nationwide. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made this disclosure at a quarterly meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Abuja. Yakubu stated,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reinstated Samuel Anyanwu as its National Secretary, in a dramatic U-turn. The announcement was made by the acting National Chairman of the party, Ambassador Iliya Damagum, at a press briefing held at the PDP headquarters in Abuja. Damagum, flanked...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu has disclosed that as at Monday, 23rd June 2025, the Commission has received letters of intent from 110 associations that wish to register as political parties. The Chairman announced this on Wednesday at a...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) met with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing crisis over the party’s national secretary position. The meeting, which started at 2:30 pm, went into a closed-door session shortly after the opening ceremony. PDP Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Umar Damagum, has disowned the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, over his comments on the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Ologunagba had stated that...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has described the construction of the new annex headquarters for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as a vital step toward strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions and electoral credibility. Speaking during the ground breaking ceremony on Tuesday, Tinubu said the project reflects...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has described the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the backbone of Nigeria’s democratic journey. He stated this while inaugurating the construction of a new INEC Annex Office to complement its current headquarters in Abuja. Tinubu emphasized the importance of INEC’s role...
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the National Rescue Mission (NRM) permission to serve a contempt charge on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Yakubu Mahmood, by substituted means. Justice Obiora Egwuatu directed that the Form 48, a notice of the consequence of...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has categorically stated that there is no plan by his administration to turn Nigeria into a one-party state. Addressing a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day, Tinubu emphasized his commitment to strengthening democracy. “I...
By BARBARA KALU, Enugu – The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has praised President Bola Tinubu for honouring Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, the former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), who conducted the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election. National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr. Ezechi Chukwu, in a statement...
By BARBARA KALU, Awka– The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has expressed outrage over the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) alleged imposition of a candidate for the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra. According to the party, INEC’s actions are in direct contravention of a court order and the party’s constitution....
By BARBARA KALU, Akwa- The stage is set for a thrilling governorship election in Anambra State as 16 political parties gear up to contest for the coveted seat, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced. The National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, Mr Sam Olumekun,...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Wednesday published final list of 16 candidates for Nov. 8 Anambra governorship election. The commission stated that electioneering campaigns would begin on June 11. INEC National Commissioner and chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday, swore in the former Director General, the Electoral Institute, Dr Sa’ad Idris Umar and five others as new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), marking the filling of all vacancies across the 36 states of the federation and...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states for Saturday, June 20 and Saturday, August 8, 2026, respectively. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made this known on Friday, during the swearing-in of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners, recently confirmed by the...