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15 Jan
The National Elections Commission (NEC) of Liberia has recognized the Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission
12 Jan
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday, said that it would conduct a hitch-free and credible appeal court ordered rerun elections in Enugu State on February 3. 
11 Jan
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has invited Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) interested in observing the February rerun and by-election to apply via an online portal on or before Jan. 17.
11 Jan
The Federal High Court Abuja has fixed March 20 to deliver judgment in a suit filed by a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Mr Ugochukwu Uchenwa seeking to stop the conduct of elections and examinations on Saturdays. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date Wednesday after listening to counsel's arguments for and against the suit.…
10 Jan
The Supreme Court has reserved judgments in the appeals by Social Democratic Party (SDP), Labour Party (LP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) challenging the victory of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori.
8 Jan
My expectations are that the will of the people should triumph. As is well known, democracy is about the will of the people – popular sovereignty. The electoral commission should improve on the degree of transparency and credibility of our elections.
5 Jan
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has published the notice of the Surulere Federal Constituency I bye-election as required by law.
5 Jan
The 2023 general elections, which ushered Asiwaju Bola Tinubu into the presidency alongside some governors and legislators have often been criticised as flawed and failed to meet expectations of Nigerians.
2 Jan
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the New Year speech by President Bola Tinubu as a “harvest of deceit, false claims and empty promises.” The opposition party said the speech was mere bland rhetoric where concrete actions are needed to douse..
1 Jan
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged Nigerians to use every legitimate means to resist fascist tendencies and defend the nation’s democracy from totalitarianism.
31 Dec
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Malam Shehu Gabam has advocated for true independence for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to add credibility to Nigeria’s elections.
30 Dec
Over the years, women have had poor representation in both political and appointive positions. With almost half of Nigeria’s population being women, only one woman has, however, occupied the top four positions in governance – Patricia Etteh as speaker in 2007.

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