Questions are emerging over the nomination of some political candidates ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections following a Supreme Court decision restoring key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026. The…
A United States-based political advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, has called on the US to support free and fair elections in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. The…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has said adequate funding will be critical to providing the security and logistics required for the successful conduct…
Rhodes-Vivour, Malami, Ashiru, Ogboru, Others Named As Party Flagbearers The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has unveiled its governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the 2027 general elections in 28 states…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Josiah Amupitan, has assured Nigerians and political parties that the commission will remain neutral and impartial ahead of the 2027…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it plans to deploy 1,414,768 ad hoc staff for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, with members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) expected…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has extended the deadline for political parties to submit candidates’ lists for the 2027 governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections. The Independent National Electoral…
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), has said the deployment of the Armed Forces during elections should remain an exceptional measure, stressing that election…
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has expressed concern over escalating political tension ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election, while the Independent National Electoral Commission…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has defended the neutrality of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), insisting that the electoral body has never intimidated any political party and accusing opposition politicians…
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured Nigerians that every valid vote will count in the 2027 general elections, outlining a series of technological…
INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan has proposed that the electoral commission receive direct funding from the Federation Account, arguing that the current budgeting system undermines its financial autonomy and operational…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled a new online self-service portal that enables eligible Nigerians to begin voter registration, transfer their voting location, replace lost or damaged Permanent…
Nigeria’s two biggest political parties—the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)—have confirmed the successful upload of their presidential, vice-presidential and National Assembly candidates to the Independent…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has received more than ₦500 billion, representing over 50 per cent of the funds approved for the conduct of the 2027 general…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks and unveiled a new online self-service registration platform that will allow…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to introduce downloadable Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for registered voters whose original cards have been lost or damaged, as part of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that the era of ballot box snatching and manual manipulation of election results is over, assuring Nigerians that technological innovations and electoral…
Edo APC Chairman Jarret Tenebe Denies Ekiti Election Observer Role, Says Viral Photo Was AI-Generated Tenebe says he was not accredited by INEC as an observer in the Ekiti governorship…
The electoral commission says ongoing legal disputes affecting parts of its election timetable could disrupt preparations for the 2027 general elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed concern…
The electoral commission says it has launched an investigation following the publication of candidate-related information. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced an investigation into allegations of unauthorised access…