INEC Begins Review Of Party Rules Ahead of 2027 General Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started a major review of its rules for political parties as part of preparations for the 2027 general election. In a statement, the commission said it has launched a “comprehensive review of its Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties” to align them with the newly enacted Electoral Act […]
Low Voter Turnout Mars FCT Chairman, Councillorship Elections
The Chairmanship and Councillorship elections across the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday were characterised by low voter turnout in several polling units, raising concerns about voter apathy in local government polls. Reports from polling units across the six area councils indicated that accreditation and voting commenced in most locations on schedule, with electoral officials and […]
Reps to Hold Emergency Session on 2027 Election Timetable
The House of Representatives will hold an emergency sitting on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, to deliberate on electoral matters following the release of the 2027 General Election timetable by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC Chairman Prof Joash Amupitan announced on Friday that the presidential and National Assembly elections will take place on 20 […]
INEC Unveils 2027 Election Timetable, Fixes Presidential Poll for February 20
Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has officially announced February 20, 2027, as the date for the next Presidential and National Assembly elections, setting the stage for what is expected to be a defining democratic contest in the country’s political history. The comprehensive timetable for the 2027 General Elections outlines a structured […]
Senate Confirms Fani-Kayode, Mahmood Yakubu, Omokri, 61 Other Ambassadorial Nominees
…..Denies Receiving Petitions Against Any Nominees Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Senate has confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s 64 ambassadorial candidates, including Femi Fani-Kayode, a former Minister of Aviation, the immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu; and Reno Omokri, a former presidential assistant. The approval came after the Senate Committee on […]
Wike-Backed PDP Faction Sues INEC, Police Over ‘Illegal’ Convention
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has filed a suit at the federal high court in Abuja to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the party’s recent national convention in Ibadan. The legal action was brought by the PDP, […]
Anambra Election: INEC Extends PVC Collection as Voters Seek More Time
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Anambra State ahead of the upcoming governorship election. In a statement issued on Monday in Awka, Victoria Eta-Messi, INEC’s Director of Voter Education and Publicity in the state, said the exercise earlier scheduled to end on […]
INEC Embraces Tech, Launches ‘INECTrainingBot’ for Election Staff
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled a new digital training tool aimed at improving staff preparedness and operational efficiency ahead of the forthcoming Anambra governorship election, scheduled for later this year. In a statement on Friday, the Commission announced the launch of the INEC Training Virtual Assistant, also known as “INECTrainingBot.” The innovation, […]
BREAKING: Tinubu Swears In Amupitan As INEC Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Professor Joash Amupitan as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Amupitan’s swearing in by the President comes a week after the Senate confirmed his appointment as INEC Chairman following a rigorous screening session on October 16. President Tinubu charged Prof. Amupitan to protect the integrity of […]
Borno Tops Nigeria’s Online Voter Registration, Says INEC
Borno State has emerged as the state with the highest number of online voter pre-registrations in Nigeria, according to new figures released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Data from INEC’s Week Nine update shows that out of more than 8 million Nigerians who have completed the online pre-registration process, Borno recorded 826,130 entries, […]