INEC
16 Feb
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasised the need for harmonisation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) database with National Identity Database (NIDB).
16 Feb
It is pedestrian information that pursuant to the provisions of Section 72(1) of the Electoral Act 2022, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, issued Certificate of Return to Sheriff Oborevwori
15 Feb
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday, in Abuja, tendered conflicting election results on the November 11, 2023 governorship election in Bayelsa State.
14 Feb
The Labour Party (LP) has suspended its national Treasurer Oluchi Opara for six months with immediate effect for bringing the party to disrepute. The suspension came following the recommendation of a disciplinary committee to its National Executive Council (NEC) through the National Working Committee. READ ALSO: Labour Party’s treasurer doubles down on fraud allegations against…
14 Feb
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said that hoodlums disrupted Wednesday's re-run election in the Enugu South 1 State Constituency. INEC, in a statement on X, said election materials were destroyed and voters were denied the chance to vote. The electoral body, however, said no casualties were recorded and stated that its officials have been…
9 Feb
Ahead of the 2025 governorship election in Anambra State, the factional chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Edozie Njoku, spoke to newsmen in Lagos on the perennial crisis that has been affecting the fortune of the party and the need for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to obey the Supreme Court judgment for genuine reconciliation.
9 Feb
Ahead of primary elections by political parties for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged parties to ensure that primaries take place within the state in line with Sections 84(4) and 5(b) of the Electoral Act 2022.
8 Feb
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it has received primary schedules from 16 political parties contesting in the 2024 Edo State governorship election. INEC’s spokesperson, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. “Sixteen (16) political parties have notified the Commission of their intention to participate in the election as well as their…
8 Feb
The independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Kaduna State, presented Certificates of Return to those who emerged winners of Saturday’s re-run polls and by-election in the state on Wednesday.
8 Feb
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday presented Certificates of Return to winners of Saturday's rerun and by-elections.
8 Feb
Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has described increasing incidents of pre-filled result sheets during elections in the country as a major dent on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) credibility.
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