Tag: INEC

Tinubu Swears In Professor Joash Amupitan as New INEC Chairman

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday swore in Professor Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa,…

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Gunmen Abduct Three INEC Officials, Others En Route to Anambra

Six passengers, including three INEC staff, abducted on Aloma-Kogi highway. Staff were travelling to Anambra State to print voters’ registers ahead of November 8 governorship election. Kidnappers freed driver and…

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You signed letter to INEC at 101st NEC, PDP faults Anyanwu

PDP Faults Anyanwu, Says He Signed INEC Letter at 101st NEC Meeting Party presents INEC-certified documents, photos to disprove forgery claims The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed allegations of…

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INEC to Hold Mock Accreditation in Anambra to Test Upgraded BVAS Ahead of Governorship Election

The INEC mock accreditation will be held in selected polling units across Awka South, Idemili North, Oyi, Anambra East, Aguata, and Orumba North. The exercise aims to test the BVAS…

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INEC Demands N1.5 Billion From Law Firm To Release Voter Register, Polling Unit Data

INEC asked a Lagos-based law firm to pay ₦1.5 billion for access to Nigeria’s national voter register and polling unit data. The electoral body said the amount represents the “cost…

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INEC May Spend ₦870bn on 2027 Elections — Ex-Adviser to Yakubu

Former INEC technical adviser projects ₦870bn cost for 2027 polls due to inflation, logistics. BVAS and biometric systems expected to take over 35% of total budget. Calls for early release…

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Tinubu confirms Prof. Joash Amupitan as new INEC Chair — 10 facts about the legal scholar

President Tinubu appoints Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as new INEC Chairman. National Council of State confirms his nomination following a closed-door session. Amupitan, a respected academic, lawyer, and administrator,…

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Council of State meets as Tinubu presents nominees for INEC Chair

President Tinubu presides over high-level Council of State meeting in Abuja. Three nominees presented to replace outgoing INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. Session reviews national issues including economy, security, and…

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INEC Denies Suspending Ward Delineation in Warri Federal Constituency

INEC Clarifies Supreme Court-ordered delineation still under review Says no final decision taken on wards in Warri North, South, and South-West Urges stakeholders to remain peaceful as CVR continues The…

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INEC Suspends Warri Delineation Exercise, Refers Dispute to NSA

INEC suspends action on Supreme Court–ordered Warri Delineation Ongoing Continuous Voter Registration to rely on old polling units Urhobo, Ijaw protesters demand enforcement of 2022 judgment The Independent National Electoral…

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