29 h. ago INEC reaffirms commitment to service excellence at Enugu workshop

INEC holds a workshop in Enugu to improve service delivery, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and citizen-focused electoral processes. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-reaffirms-commitment-to-service-excellence-at-enugu-workshop/

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44 h. ago INEC faces legal heat over ‘missing’ N55.9bn 2019 election funds

SERAP files a lawsuit against INEC over N55.9bn in missing funds for the 2019 elections, citing a damning report from the Auditor-General. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-faces-legal-heat-over-missing-n55-9bn-2019-election-funds/

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63 h. ago Obasanjo, Jonathan, Jega Laud Tambuwal At 60, Call for National Unity

Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have lauded Senator Aminu Tambuwal for his contributions to the nation’s democratic experience. Speaking earlier at the 60th Birthday Colloquium of Tambuwal, also a former Sokoto State governor yesterday in Abuja, […]

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67 h. ago 2026 politics: Tax tensions, party crises and key governorship battles

Explore the 2026 Nigerian politics landscape, from controversial tax reforms and major party crises to pivotal governorship elections in Osun and Ekiti. Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-politics-tax-tensions-party-crises-and-key-governorship-battles/

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3 d. ago INEC Begins Technical Training For Electoral Officers Ahead FCT Area Council Polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced a four-day technical training workshop for Electoral Officers (EOs) and Assistant Electoral Officers (AEOs) in preparation for the forthcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections scheduled for 2026. The workshop, which began on Thursday, January 9, 2026, at the Silver Green Hotel in Gudu, Abuja, focused […]

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3 d. ago Osun, Ekiti Guber, FCT Polls Testing Ground For 2027 Elections — INEC

The Commission stressed that while the 2027 general election remained its ultimate goal, it must first successfully navigate several key electoral milestones. The post Osun, Ekiti Guber, FCT Polls Testing Ground For 2027 Elections — INEC appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago INEC begins early operational, legal preparations for 2027 general election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally activated early operational and legal preparations for the 2027 general election at read more INEC begins early operational, legal preparations for 2027 general election

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6 d. ago We’ll Not Include LP Candidates In FCT Area Council Polls Because Of Pending Court Cases — INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it will not include candidates of the Labour Party (LP) in the forthcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, pending the determination of cases involving the party before courts of law. Members of LP believed to be loyal to the Julius Abure-led faction of the […]

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6 d. ago INEC dismisses claims of excluding Labour Party from FCT area council polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims that it deliberately excluded Labour Party candidates from the 2026 Federal read more INEC dismisses claims of excluding Labour Party from FCT area council polls

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8 d. ago INEC resumes nationwide voter registration, begins second phase

Nigeria’s electoral commission, INEC, has resumed its nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). Learn how to register, transfer, or update your detai Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-resumes-nationwide-voter-registration-begins-second-phase/

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1 week ago Group Warns Fayose Over Peoples Democratic Party Affairs In Osun

A pressure group in the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party operating under the aegis of ‘Professionals in Osun PDP’ has warned the former Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, to stay off the affairs of the party in the state. The call was made in a statement made available to journalists in Osogbo […]

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1 week ago We’re Yet To Release Timetable For 2027 General Election — INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports circulating in some quarters claiming that it has released the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 general election. Chief press secretary/media adviser to the INEC chairman, Adedayo Oketola, in a statement released on Friday night, said the information being bandied around was false and […]

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1 week ago How Party Crises, Electoral Commission, Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Wike Will Shape 2026

Prevailing upsets within opposition political parties, the ability or otherwise of the ruling party to manage its successes, and the conduct of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) would largely shape Nigeria’s political space in 2026. Also, the actions and inactions of some key political figures, including President Bola Tinubu; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; […]

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1 week ago 2027: IPAC tells Nigerians to reject vote‑buying, urges INEC neutrality

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) urges Nigerians to reject vote-buying and calls on INEC to ensure neutrality for the 2027 General Election. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ipac-tells-nigerians-to-reject-vote%e2%80%91buying-urges-inec-neutrality/

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2 w. ago PDP Heads To Court Over Exclusion Of Party Candidate From Ekiti Governorship Poll

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to seek legal redress following the exclusion of its candidate, Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, from the list of contestants for the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement issued on Tuesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, […]

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2 w. ago Lagos, Osun lead states driving women’s financial inclusion through account ownership

Across Nigeria’s 36 states, Lagos, Osun, Edo, Delta, and Ekiti stand out as the country’s top performers in advancing women’s read more Lagos, Osun lead states driving women’s financial inclusion through account ownership

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2 w. ago Ekiti 2026: PDP Excluded As INEC Reveals Parties, Governorship Candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a provisional list of 12 political parties and their governorship and deputy governorship candidates for the June 20, 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The provisional list, pasted at the INEC state office located along New Iyin Road in Ado-Ekiti, the State capital, on Monday, was, however, without […]

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2 w. ago Party Registration: Allegations Of Political Manipulation Not Unfounded – Yiaga Africa

The Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, Mr. Samson Itodo, has stated that concerns that Nigeria’s party registration process may be manipulated to limit political competition were “not entirely unfounded.” Itodo however insisted that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is guided by clear constitutional and legal frameworks. Speaking on ARISE News Morning Show on Friday, […]

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2 w. ago Sokoto INEC moves against underage registration, vote buying

Sokoto’s INEC is implementing strict measures to combat electoral fraud, including enhanced screening for underage registration and new rules to stop vote Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-inec-moves-against-underage-registration-vote-buying/

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2 w. ago UPDATED: What Makinde said about PDP crisis, defections, Wike during media chat

Speaking during a media chat in Ibadan on Tuesday, Makinde said there's no faction in the PDP, adding that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were...

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