68 m. ago Ekiti 2026: INEC engages stakeholders, seeks greater awareness for CVR exercise

Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ekiti State, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi, urged stakeholders to support the commission in ensuring a smooth and effective registration process.

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3 h. ago Ekiti 2026: INEC urges residents to support electoral process

INEC calls on Ekiti residents, politicians, and parties to support the electoral process for the 2026 governorship election to ensure a credible poll. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-inec-urges-residents-to-support-electoral-process/

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22 h. ago UPDATED: 36 dead, 279 missing in Hong Kong highrise complex fire

“The priority is to extinguish the fire and rescue the residents who are trapped. The second is to support the injured. The third is to support and recover. Then, we’ll launch a thorough investigation..

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2 d. ago NNPP urges INEC to disregard Kwankwasiyya congresses, calls exercise invalid

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the general public to read more NNPP urges INEC to disregard Kwankwasiyya congresses, calls exercise invalid

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4 d. ago Anambra guber: Why poor turnout reflects citizens’ distrust in electoral process

Voter participation in Anambra State gubernatorial elections continues to lag significantly despite slight improvement in the November 8 election. The read more Anambra guber: Why poor turnout reflects citizens’ distrust in electoral process

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6 d. ago Bauchi Rep distributes empowerment support worth N1bn to constituents

The member representing Alkaleri–Kirfi constituency in the House of Representatives, Alhaji Kabiru Yusuf, has distributed empowerment items and financial support valued at ₦1 billion to residents of the constituency. Speaking during the flag-off in Bauchi, Yusuf said the initiative was aimed at improving the economic wellbeing of constituents and equipping them with means of livelihood […]

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7 d. ago Ekiti guber: PDP candidate seeks reconciliation of aggrieved members

vows to resist saboteurs in PDP The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State, Dr Wole Oluyede, has called for the reconciliation of all aggrieved members of the party towards ensuring unity ahead of next year’s poll. Oluyede explained that his emergence as the party’s flag bearer […]

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2 w. ago 2026: Ekiti PDP stakeholders reject alleged plan to upturn results of primary

Stakeholders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti have vowed to reject the alleged plan by some forces to upturn the results of

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2 w. ago Ekiti 2026: PDP, ADC, others pick candidates to challenge Gov Oyebanji

In the ADC, a former Nigerian ambassador to Canada, Dare Bejide defeated a former deputy governor of the state, Professor Kolapo

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2 w. ago NBA reaffirms commitment to judicial independence, electoral reforms

"There should be legal consequences for parties that violate internal democracy or abuse the electoral process...

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2 w. ago Anambra poll peaceful, marred by vote buying, logistical delays — Observation Hub

-Yiaga Africa, Kukah Centre, others commend improved INEC logistics, urge vigilance as collation begins The Anambra Election Observation Hub has read more Anambra poll peaceful, marred by vote buying, logistical delays — Observation Hub

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2 w. ago AnambraDecides2025: Tackle vote buying, Peter Obi tells INEC chairman

Former Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has urged the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, to focus on addressing the growing challenge of vote buying in the country.

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2 w. ago #AnambraDecides2025: INEC, security urged to maintain neutrality 

Idowu also expressed concern over the conclusion of training for the INEC ad-hoc staff two days to the poll without no time for refreshers course and deployment of more security officers to the state...

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2 w. ago Situation Room urges credible, peaceful conduct of Anambra governorship poll

The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, political parties, and voters read more Situation Room urges credible, peaceful conduct of Anambra governorship poll

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3 w. ago Anambra guber poll: No room for logistics failure, Amupitan warns staff

Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has urged staff of the Commission in Anambra State to read more Anambra guber poll: No room for logistics failure, Amupitan warns staff

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3 w. ago Anambra guber poll: INEC chair urges peace, pledges credible election as candidates sign peace accord

Joash O. Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has called on political parties and candidates participating in read more Anambra guber poll: INEC chair urges peace, pledges credible election as candidates sign peace accord

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3 w. ago Use Every Opportunity To Unify Citizens, Jibrin Tells Nigerians

Nigerians have been urged to seize every opportunity that comes their way to unite and promote unity among citizens. The Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, who stated this, also rallied support for the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, in the 2026 governorship poll for his immense efforts at transforming the state. He […]

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3 w. ago INEC’s new Chairman has a huge task of returning credibility to Nigeria’s electoral process – Bali

For months now, the Governor of Plateau State Barrister Caleb Mutfwang has been in the news over leaving the People’s read more INEC’s new Chairman has a huge task of returning credibility to Nigeria’s electoral process – Bali

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3 w. ago Ekiti guber: We’re not jittery, but we won’t be complacent — Governor Oyebanji

Ahead of the off-cycle gubernatorial election in Ekiti State in 2026, the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, spoke to read more Ekiti guber: We’re not jittery, but we won’t be complacent — Governor Oyebanji

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3 w. ago Tinubu launches NINAuth app, says credible identity system key to national development

He noted that the NINAuth App would enable every Nigerian citizen and legal resident to benefit from a unified national identity database that can support social programmes, strengthen electoral integrity, improve healthcare access, and ensure equitable resource distribution.

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