INEC won’t adjust or postpone 2023 election timetable – Yakubu
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has said that the Commission is not contemplating any adjustment to […]
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Number of cases in courts from conduct of primaries on the increase – INEC
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, says cases in court from the conduct of primaries for the nomination of […]
2023: INEC restates commitment to credible elections; says ‘votes will continue to count’
By TOM CHIAHEMEN, Lagos – With only 141 days to commencement of the 2023 General Elections in the country, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), […]
Days of wanton manipulation of election results are over – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says days of wanton manipulation of election results are over in Nigeria, as it has blocked all avenues for […]
No eligible Nigerian will be left out of 2023 election – INEC Chairman
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says no eligible Nigerian will be left out in the electoral processes leading […]
INEC presents regulations, framework for voting by IDPs
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – In a bid to ensure that no eligible Nigerian is left out of the electoral process on account of displacement, […]
2023: INEC learning from Ekiti, Osun elections – Chairman
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday said it was learning from the recently conducted Ekiti and Osun governorship elections ahead of 2023 general […]
INEC urges National Assembly to pass Electoral Offences Commission Bill
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has called on the members of National Assembly to as a matter of urgency, […]
Allow 7m Nigerians to complete voter registration or face legal action, SERAP tells INEC
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) […]
2023: We’ll strictly adhere to provision of electoral law, INEC tells parties
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has urged political parties to endeavour to study and […]
INEC to deploy 200,000 BVAS in 2023 general elections – Okoye
INEC National Commissioner in charge of Abia, Anambra and Benue, Mr Festus Okoye, has said that the commission will deploy over 200,000 Bimodal Voter Accreditation […]
2023: INEC tasks parties on credible agents, says votes ‘ll count in Lagos
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State on Sunday, urged political parties to engage credible and trained party agents, assuring that votes would […]
INEC promises to deliver best-ever general elections in 2023
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday pledged to deliver best ever general elections in Nigeria in 2023. Its chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, gave […]
Ekiti poll: Yakubu advises INEC staff on Code of Conduct, professionalism
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed to its staff to uphold the commission’s Code of Conduct, display usual sense of responsibility, professionalism and […]
Ekiti governorship candidates sign peace accord ahead of poll
Candidates in the Ekiti State governorship election on Wednesday signed a Peace Accord ahead of the poll billed for Saturday. They signed the Peace Accord […]
June 30 CVR deadline: You’ll hear from us soon – INEC Chairman
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu on Saturday, said the commission would soon make its stand known on calls for extension of June 30 deadline for […]
lNEC opens nomination centre to receive, process nominations by political parties
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set up a nomination center to receive and process all nominations by political […]
Primaries: SERAP, 185 Nigerians sue INEC over failure to extend voter registration
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and 185 concerned Nigerians have filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), asking the court to […]
INEC launches regulations, guidelines for general elections
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched the regulations and guidelines for the conduct of general elections in the […]
INEC to partner ICPC, EFCC to stop vote buying
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will partner with Nigeria’s anti-graft agencies to stop vote buying in the June 18, governorship election in […]