…Tinubu, who was eventually declared winner by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, after the February 25 poll. The Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi, finished second and third respectively. Reflecting on the part…

…the funds allegedly traced to some individuals. He stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had formally recognised the current leadership, including himself as National Chairman, Dr Olu Agunloye as National Secretary, Hajiya Maryam Majidadi Batubo as National Treasurer and Anete Beridoo as Nati…

…scholar, and academic currently serving as the secretary of the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC). Onanuga said all the appointments take immediate effect. by Linda Ikeji at 20/07/2026 8:07 PM | Share this Story

…and upload them successfully within the timeframe allocated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),” the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Honourable Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, said in an exclusive interview on Sunday. He said the party planned to complete the exercise on schedule, just as it did wit…

…on the 2027 general elections, the General Assembly called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to “take concrete steps to prove its neutrality ahead of 2027, treating the irregularities documented in the Ekiti election, vote-buying, voter intimidation, accreditation failures, and inconsistencies bet…

…Roundabout before proceeding on foot to the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). YOTSI estimates that approximately 3,000 people will take part in the demonstration. The organisation assured both security agencies that protesters had been briefed to remain law-abiding and avoid any acti…

…of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who sought to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to formally recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led interim national working committee (NWC) of the party.Justice Salim Ibrahim, who presided over the matter marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1159/2026, struck out the suit after uph…

…in Abuja restrained the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from taking any steps to alter the list of candidates produced by the Benue state APC primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. Justice Inyang Ekwo issued the order on Thursday, July 17, 2026, after law…

…a town hall meeting where he formally informed supporters that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had recognised him as the NDC candidate for the Ebonyi Central Senatorial election following the successful upload of his name on the commission’s portal. “We have a presidential candidate. When you look…

…political parties made conflicting claims over compliance with the Independent National Electoral Commission’s nomination timetable, amid requests for an extension, court cases over candidate nominations and denials of reports that some parties failed to meet the deadline. The Punch’s top headline features former Vice…

…out that political appointees, including the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), should emerge from a college of religious and traditional leaders, adding that any appointment should be by merit, ability and resilience over ethnicity and state of origin. He expressed delight at development…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission following the enactment of the National Identity Management Commission Act, 2026, describing the development as a major milestone in efforts to enhance electoral in…

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to prosecute the party’s factional National Chairman, Nafiu Bala, over claims that he uploaded candidates’ names on the Commission’s portal. ADC’s spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi urged INEC to take all steps towards ens…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has launched an online self-service portal that enables eligible Nigerians to register for a Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC), transfer their voting location, update their details and replace lost or damaged voter cards. The platform, part of the ongoing Continuous Voter Regist…

…sitting in Abuja yesterday affirmed the judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from recognising or participating in any state congresses organised by committees appointed by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of African Democratic Congress, ADC. But the party in a swift r…

…Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday upheld an order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognising or participating in congresses conducted by committees appointed by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress. The judgment has thrown fresh uncertainty…

…National Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal.The faction's National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, announced the development in a statement, describing it as another major step towards the party's participation in the 2027 polls."…

…Atiku's claim of ADC factional leader Gombe accessing portal The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed allegations by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that it granted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) rival faction led by Nafiu Gombe access codes to upload candidates' names to its nomin…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has dismissed allegations by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, that it granted the African Democratic Congress’ rival faction led by Nafiu Gombe access codes to upload candidates’ names to its nomination portal. A senior official of the commission who pleaded anonymity…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission over alleged failure to investigate claims that governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress diverted N800bn for political and campaign activities. SERAP, in the suit filed before the Federa…

…has said the failure of opposition political parties to meet the Independent National Electoral Commission deadline for the submission of candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections reflects what it described as their lack of preparedness for the polls. In a statement issued via its X handle on…

…institutions, including the judiciary, security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to incapacitate the opposition parties, to make them unable to compete with the ruling party for the 2027 general elections. “The democracy we are enjoying in Nigeria did not come on a platter. It is a pro…

…has urged all eligible residents who have yet to register with the Independent National Electoral Commission, especially youths and women, to make use of the commission’s new online portal and register from home using their National Identification Number before the July 24 deadline. In a statement issued on Saturday by…

…the election, Dr. Arodoye Nosakhare, announced the result at the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) Local Government Collation Centre where he said Osarobo defeated 11 candidates from other political parties. He said “After the collation of results across different party lines, the APC chairmanship can…

…Bello, made this known on Saturday in Lafia while distributing Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Forms EC9 and EC13E to the party’s 24 House of Assembly candidates. Bello described the reports of candidate substitution as false and challenged anyone making the claim to provide evidence. “No candidate has…