Tag: INEC

Petrol Tanker Crashes Into Akpabio’s Convoy, Kills Police Dispatch Rider

Police officer attached to Senate President dies in Ibadan road accident Akpabio announces death during Senate plenary, promises support for family Lawmakers observe minute of silence for fallen officer, another…

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INEC Refuses to Recognise Turaki-Led PDP NWC Amid Legal Disputes

INEC has declined to recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP. The decision follows existing court judgments and ongoing legal cases surrounding the party’s leadership crisis.…

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INEC Schedules February 21 for Rivers State Bye-Elections

Rivers State bye-elections set for February 21, 2026 Vacancies due to resignation and death of sitting lawmakers Political parties to conduct primaries January 23–27, campaigns Feb 8–19 The Independent National…

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CVR: INEC Registers 9.8m Nigerians in First Phase

INEC registers 9.8m Nigerians in the first phase of the nationwide CVR exercise. 2.57m applicants complete registration, combining online and physical enrolment. Voters’ register display begins Dec 15, ahead of…

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ADC Rejects Ambassadorial List, Says Yakubu Nomination Threatens INEC Integrity

ADC criticizes Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominations, calling them political rewards rather than efforts to strengthen foreign relations. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu’s nomination draws ethical concerns, as ADC fears it undermines INEC’s credibility…

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INEC Vows Tougher Action on Election Rigging, Swears In New REC

INEC chairman Amupitan vows tougher action against election rigging and vote-buying. New REC Adeniran Tella sworn in and posted to Oyo State. Amupitan stresses transparency, professionalism, and full respect for…

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Anambra Election: AAC Rejects Results, Demands Fresh Probe Over Alleged Malpractices

• AAC alleges widespread vote buying and ballot secrecy breaches • Calls on INEC to conduct transparent investigation into election process • Says irregularities have eroded public confidence in democracy…

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INEC Declares Soludo Winner of Anambra Governorship Election

APGA’s Prof. Chukwuma Soludo wins all 21 LGAs in Anambra. Defeats APC’s Nicholas Ukachukwu with a wide margin of over 320,000 votes. INEC confirms Soludo’s re-election after peaceful collation in…

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Anambra Decides: INEC Dismisses Vote-Buying Claims, Challenges Accusers to Present Evidence

INEC says no credible evidence of vote-buying has been presented. Soludo, Moghalu, and Ifemeludike earlier alleged cash inducement at polling units. REC Queen Agwu insists no verified report reached INEC’s…

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Soludo Sweeps 19 LGAs as INEC Collation Nears Completion in Anambra Election

Governor Charles Soludo wins all 19 local government areas so far announced by INEC. APC, PDP, and Labour Party trail behind as results show overwhelming margins for APGA. Collation paused…

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