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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
INEC Shortlists 14 Associations for Political Party Registration
• INEC says 14 out of 171 associations meet requirements for political party registration • Shortlisted groups to undergo physical verification before final approval • Briefing for interim chairmen and…
INEC Under Fire as Urhobo, Ijaw Protest Ward Delineation Delay
Urhobo, Ijaw communities storm INEC headquarters in Abuja over ward delineation. Protesters accuse commission of violating Supreme Court judgment of December 2, 2022. INEC pledges review, insists no Nigerian will…
Yoruba, Northern Groups Slam PDP, ADC Over Allegations Against INEC
Groups dismiss opposition claims on voter registration in Osun. PDP, ADC accused of political theatrics ahead of polls. INEC figures defended as consistent with past registration data. Two regional organisations,…