18 h. ago Oyo: INEC Lists 19 Political Parties For Ibadan North Constituency Bye

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that 19 political parties will participate in the upcoming bye-election for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency seat in Oyo State. The election is scheduled to hold on Saturday, August 16, 2025, following the death of the former representative, Hon. Musliudeen Olaide Akinremi, in July last year. Resident […] The post Oyo: INEC Lists 19 Political Parties For Ibadan North Constituency Bye-Election appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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35 h. ago INEC Receives Fresh 7 Applications For Political Party Registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it has received new seven applications from associations seeking registration as political parties, signalling renewed political activity ahead of Nigeria’s next general election in 2027. In a press release issued on Thursday, July 10, 2025, and signed by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the […]

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58 h. ago Delineation: Delta Communities Threaten To Disrupt Oil Facilities Over Alleged Marginalisation

Ogbe-Ijoh oil producing communities in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, have threatened to disrupt further flow of oil and gas from the communities, if the injustice against them are not addressed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the shortchanged delineation of wards in their local government. This threat is […]

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63 h. ago Action Alliance: Court gives INEC, Mahmood Yakubu 6 days to obey court order

Reaffirms Omoaje as National Chairman From Bamigbola Gbolagunte The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, the Osun State capital on Wednesday gave the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its national chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu up to 14th July 2024 to obey its earlier judgment which directed it to upload the name of Hon Adekunle […] The post Action Alliance: Court gives INEC, Mahmood Yakubu 6 days to obey court order appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago Delta Ijaw communities accuse INEC of compromise in electoral wards allocation, threaten shutdown of oil facilities

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Ogbe-Ijoh Kingdom Oil Producing Communities in Delta State have accused some officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) of allegedly compromising the Supreme Court ordered electoral wards delineation in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State.  Addressing a press conference on Tuesday in Tekedor/Kusimi Community, also […] The post Delta Ijaw communities accuse INEC of compromise in electoral wards allocation, threaten shutdown of oil facilities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Osun 2026: INEC fixes August 8 for Continuous voter registration exercise

Tribune Online Osun 2026: INEC fixes August 8 for Continuous voter registration exercise The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Osun State Office on Monday announced update on preparations for the governorship election coming up in the state in 2026. It said the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise would begin on August 8 in the first instance. This is coming after INEC formally announced August 8, 2026 as the […] Osun 2026: INEC fixes August 8 for Continuous voter registration exercise Tribune Online

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4 d. ago INEC Sets August 18 For Commencement Of Voter Registration For 2026 Osun Guber

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced August 18, 2025, as the commencement date for the first phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Osun State, ahead of the 2026 governorship election scheduled for August 8. The Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, disclosed this during a meeting with Electoral Officers […] The post INEC Sets August 18 For Commencement Of Voter Registration For 2026 Osun Guber appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago “Nothing Can Stop Tinubu From Losing 2027 Poll, Even If He Appoints His Son As INEC Chairman” – Dalung

Former minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has insisted that President Bola Tinubu will not be re-elected during the 2027 general elections. Dalung, who served as a minister under ex- president Muhammadu Buhari, noted that even if Tinubu appoints his son Seyi as chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, he will still be defeated by huge […] The post “Nothing Can Stop Tinubu From Losing 2027 Poll, Even If He Appoints His Son As INEC Chairman” – Dalung appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Election Outcomes: Yiaga Africa Backs New INEC Guidelines, Seeks Amendments

Foremost election monitoring organisation, Yiaga Africa, has backed the new Supplementary Guidelines for the Review of Declaration and Return of Election Results issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The group described the development as a “positive step” towards enhancing the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process. It, however, urged INEC to amend the Guidelines […]

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7 d. ago NDYC Urges Politicians To Respect INEC’s Integrity, Condemns Amaechi, El

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has condemned the recent comments made by former Governors Rotimi Amaechi and Nasir El-Rufai against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The group, in a statement on Friday signed by its National Coordinator, Israel Uwejeyan, described the comments as “reckless, self-serving, and politically […]

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8 d. ago INEC Releases Election Results Review Supplementary Guidelines

The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) has released Supplementary regulations and guidelines for the review of election results. The National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information & Voter Education Committee of INEC, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday. According to him, the provision in Section 65 of the Electoral Act 2022 empowers the commission […]

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8 d. ago ‘I Love Nigeria’, 11 Other Associations Seek INEC Registration As Political Parties

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the receipt of fresh applications from 12 new political associations, including one named ‘I Love Nigeria’ (ILN), seeking registration as political parties, bringing the total number of applications to 122. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Commission and signed by National Commissioner, Sam Olumekun, […]

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8 d. ago INEC Releases Supplementary Guidelines On Election Result Review

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released supplementary regulations and guidelines for the review of election results. The National Commissioner and chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee of INEC, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. According to him, the proviso to Section 65 of the Electoral Act 2022 empowers […]

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1 week ago 2027: Concerns over INEC’s silence on APC’s premature campaign activities 

Tribune Online 2027: Concerns over INEC’s silence on APC’s premature campaign activities  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) faces scrutiny for its inaction on the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s early campaign activities ahead of the 2027 elections. INEC’s constitutional mandate includes monitoring political parties’ activities and ensuring compliance with electoral laws.  However, its silence on APC’s premature campaigning activities raises concerns about fairness and enforcement. The Electoral Act […] 2027: Concerns over INEC’s silence on APC’s premature campaign activities  Tribune Online

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1 week ago INEC Moves To Clarify Review Of Declaration, Return Of Winners At Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it was working on an addition to the Regulations and Guidelines for the Conduct of Elections, 2022 to provide clarity on the review of declaration and return at elections. INEC chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu stated this at the second quarterly consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC) in […]

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1 week ago Action Alliance: INEC issues directive for recognition of state chairmen elected in 2023

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed that the state chairmen of the Action Alliance (AA) elected at the June 2023 national convention of the party held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital be recognized as the state chairmen of the party forthwith. The development, it was gathered, formed part […] The post Action Alliance: INEC issues directive for recognition of state chairmen elected in 2023 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Setonji Koshoedo Remains Our Acting National Secretary – PDP To INEC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has maintained that Architect Setonji Koshoedo remains its Acting National Secretary, despite reports suggesting that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) refused to acknowledge his appointment. In a statement issued on Sunday, the PDP said the appointment was based on a resolution reached at its 600th National Working Committee (NWC) […] The post Setonji Koshoedo Remains Our Acting National Secretary – PDP To INEC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Unending crises: There’s mystic hand in PDP, LP – Obiechina, FCT LP CTC chairman

…Says FCT council poll is delayed to frustrate LP from winning From Idu Jude, Abuja As the date for the LP ward and local government congresses approaches, there are indications that the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may have compromised to destabilize opposition parties ahead of the process and subsequently, the presidential […] The post Unending crises: There’s mystic hand in PDP, LP – Obiechina, FCT LP CTC chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NSA Warns Against Violence, Malpractices In Anambra, FCT Polls

Ahead of the forthcoming bye-elections, Anambra governorship and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Polls elections, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu has warned political actors to conduct themselves with decorum, saying any form of violence and malpractices has no place in elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed August 16, 2025 […]

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2 w. ago Anambra guber: INEC laments stifling opposition parties on access to public facilities

•Threatens legal action in prima facie evidence of violation of law From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has complained bitterly about the recurring perennial treatment the ruling party in Anambra State is meting out on the opposition parties, by denying them access to public facilities for electioneering activities. INEC equally threatened […] The post Anambra guber: INEC laments stifling opposition parties on access to public facilities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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