Tag: INEC

INEC Cannot Appoint Our Party Leadership –Turaki-Led PDP

Turaki-led PDP rejects INEC’s involvement in appointing party leadership INEC invited Wike-aligned NCC members to quarterly consultative meeting Party urges members to stay calm as Court of Appeal addresses leadership…

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FULL LIST: INEC registers two new parties, total hits 21 ahead of 2027 polls

INEC registers Democratic Leadership Alliance, Nigeria Democratic Congress Total number of political parties in Nigeria rises to 21 One party meets requirements, other registered by court order The Independent National…

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BREAKING: INEC registers two new political parties

INEC registers Democratic Leadership Alliance, National Democratic Congress Total number of registered political parties rises to 21 One party meets requirements, other registered by court order The Independent National Electoral…

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INEC confirms readiness for 2027 polls, finalises election timetable

INEC says preparations for the 2027 general elections are on course despite Electoral Act delays Commission finalises election timetable using the existing legal framework Stakeholders assured of credible, transparent and…

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2027 Polls: Middle Belt youths caution Shari’ah Council over remarks targeting INEC chair

Middle Belt youths warn that comments against the INEC chairman could undermine confidence in the 2027 general elections Group says inflammatory rhetoric risks fuelling political and religious tension ahead of…

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Sharia Council Warns INEC: No Compromised Elections Will Be Recognised in 2027

Sharia Council vows to reject elections lacking integrity ahead of 2027 polls Council highlights insecurity, economic hardship, and public distrust as national crises Urges ethical governance, equitable fiscal policies, and…

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Court Sacks Abure, Orders INEC to Recognise Nenadi Usman–Led Labour Party Exco

Labour Party crisis: Federal High Court removes Julius Abure as LP National Chairman. Court order: INEC directed to recognise Senator Nenadi Usman–led Caretaker Committee. Supreme Court backing: Judgment anchored on…

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Fubara Impeachment Plot: INC, Rivers Elders Slam Assembly, Accuse Lawmakers of Selfish Agenda

Fubara impeachment plot faces strong resistance from INC and Rivers elders Rivers Assembly crisis deepens as lawmakers loyal to Wike warned to back down Rivers politics at risk as elders…

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SERAP drags INEC to court over alleged missing ₦55.9bn 2019 election funds

SERAP–INEC lawsuit challenges alleged diversion of ₦55.9bn election funds. 2019 general elections spending on smart card readers, ballot papers queried Auditor-General report flags procurement breaches, demands accountability The Socio-Economic Rights…

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INEC urges Lagos residents to participate in second phase of voter registration

INEC calls on Lagos residents to take part in the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise. Second phase runs from January 5 to April 17, 2026, across LGAs…

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