BREAKING [2027]: INEC Fixes July–September Window for Party Primaries, Releases Election Timetable
INEC schedules political party primaries for July 1–September 30, 2026. Continuous Voter Registration to run from April 2026 to January 2027. Presidential poll fixed for February 20, 2027; governorship elections…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…