9 h. ago Kalu commissions projects in Zamfara, urges Governor Lawal to support Tinubu’s economic reforms

Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, on Monday commissioned key infrastructural projects in Zamfara State and called on Governor Dauda Lawal to set aside political differences for the sake of economic development and the wellbeing of the state’s people. Kalu, a leading figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), commissioned the newly constructed Ministry […] The post Kalu commissions projects in Zamfara, urges Governor Lawal to support Tinubu’s economic reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago SEC seeks recovery of N242bn unclaimed dividends with new enforcement push

By Chukwuma Umeorah As of June 2025, unclaimed dividends in Nigeria’s capital market totalled N242 billion, according to data from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Despite technological advances and regulatory reforms including the e-Dividend mandate system, these funds continue to lie dormant, eluding their rightful owners. The figure has grown steadily over the years, […] The post SEC seeks recovery of N242bn unclaimed dividends with new enforcement push appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Immunity for president, governors must go if Nigeria democracy must survive – Jega

Insists that immunity for president, governors must go if Nigeria democracy must survive Former National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru M. Jega has lamented that those who were elected to protect Nigeria’s democracy have become its greatest threat. Jega, a professor of Political Science, made the observation while presenting a paper […] The post Immunity for president, governors must go if Nigeria democracy must survive – Jega appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Labour Party rejects order restraining LASIEC from accepting candidates

The Lagos State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has rejected an ex-parte order restraining the Lagos State Independent Electoral read more Labour Party rejects order restraining LASIEC from accepting candidates

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3 d. ago Niger Delta stakeholders demand audit of host community funds under PIA

… Also Unite to drive inclusive, transparent Petroleum Industry Act implementation Stakeholders in the Niger Delta have demanded for acceptable read more Niger Delta stakeholders demand audit of host community funds under PIA

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3 d. ago Democracy Day: Ohanaeze Hails Tinubu For Honouring Nwosu, Wants INEC HQ Named After Him

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has commended President Bola Tinubu for honoring Professor Humphrey Nwosu, requesting him to name Independent National Electoral Commission, Headquarters after him. In a statement on Thursday by National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr. Ezechi Chukwu, stated this while reacting to Tinubu’s June 12 speech and conferment of posthumous to late Nwosu. […] The post Democracy Day: Ohanaeze Hails Tinubu For Honouring Nwosu, Wants INEC HQ Named After Him appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Ohanaeze lauds Tinubu for honouring Nwosu, wants INEC headquarters named after him

Ohanaeze Ndigbo has lauded President Bola Tinubu for recognising and honouring Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, requesting him to name the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters after him. Dr. Ezechi Chukwu, national publicity secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, stated this while reacting to Tinubu’s June 12 speech and conferment of posthumous to late Nwosu. Nwosu conducted the […] The post Ohanaeze lauds Tinubu for honouring Nwosu, wants INEC headquarters named after him appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago 2023 elections damaged INEC, judiciary’s credibility –TMG Report

•  Calls for urgent reforms ahead of 2027 polls From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has released a critical report on Nigeria’s 2023 election cycle, asserting that the electoral process seriously damaged the reputation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary, raising profound concerns about the future of Nigeria’s democracy. […] The post 2023 elections damaged INEC, judiciary’s credibility –TMG Report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago TMG report: 2023 elections damaged INEC, judiciary’s credibility, urges urgent reforms ahead of 2027 polls

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has released a critical report on Nigeria’s 2023 election cycle, asserting that the electoral process seriously damaged the reputation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary, raising profound concerns about the future of Nigeria’s democracy. At the report launch held at the CISLAC […] The post TMG report: 2023 elections damaged INEC, judiciary’s credibility, urges urgent reforms ahead of 2027 polls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago INEC: MOP Seeks Registration Of Political Party Ahead Of 2027 Poll IOgun

A political group advocating for electoral justice operating under the aegis of the Movement of the People (MOP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to expedite its registration as a political party ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued by the group’s spokesperson, Joshua Iduwe, MOP disclosed that it […]

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8 d. ago “No Election In Warri Without Delineation, Fresh Voter Registration” – Ijaw Group Warns INEC

Ijaw Peoples Development Initiative (IPDI) has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), that there will be no election in the Warri Federal Constituency of Delta State in 2027, unless a proper delineation exercise is completed and fresh voter registration carried out for the Ijaws and Urhobos in the area. Comrade Austin Ozobo, President of […] The post “No Election In Warri Without Delineation, Fresh Voter Registration” – Ijaw Group Warns INEC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago 2027: INEC Receives Over 100 Applications For New Political Parties

Ahead of the 2027 general election, over 100 organisations and groups have applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for registration as political parties. Impeccable sources at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja disclosed this to LEADERSHIP Weekend on the condition of anonymity. They, however, said the electoral body was still verifying the applications to […]

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1 week ago 31,690 PVCs Unclaimed In Anambra Ahead Of Voter Registration

  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that 31,690 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) remain unclaimed in Anambra State, ahead of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) for the November 8, 2025 governorship election. The data, released on Thursday, is based on 2023 records, which also showed that 2,624,764 PVCs had been collected out of […] The post 31,690 PVCs Unclaimed In Anambra Ahead Of Voter Registration appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago “Respect Court’s Mandate Over Our Party’s Chairmanship Or Face Imprisonment” NRM Warns INEC

The National Rescue Movement (NRM) has issued a stern warning to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, over his alleged refusal to obey a court ruling recognizing Chief Edozie Njoku as the party’s National Chairman. Njoku, while addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, questioned why INEC had yet to […] The post “Respect Court’s Mandate Over Our Party’s Chairmanship Or Face Imprisonment” NRM Warns INEC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Anambra 2025: INEC reports 31,690 unclaimed PVCs ahead of voter registration

By Seyi Babalola The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 31,690 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) remain unclaimed in Anambra State, raising concerns as the state prepares for a new voter registration exercise set to begin soon. The statistic is based on data given by the Independent National Electoral Commission in 2023, which also […] The post Anambra 2025: INEC reports 31,690 unclaimed PVCs ahead of voter registration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Anambra guber: INEC publishes final lists of candidates, date for campaign kickoff

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the Anambra State governorship election in November, clearing 16 of the 19 registered parties to participate in the poll. The commission, in a statement by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee,  Sam Olumekun, […] The post Anambra guber: INEC publishes final lists of candidates, date for campaign kickoff appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Anambra guber: INEC publishes final list of candidates, date for campaign kickoff

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates for the November Anambra State governorship election, clearing 16 out of the 19 registered parties to participate in the poll. The commission, in a statement released by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, […] The post Anambra guber: INEC publishes final list of candidates, date for campaign kickoff appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Anambra: 8 Women In The Ring As INEC Publishes Final List Of Guber Candidates

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates who will contest in the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed in Abuja on Wednesday. He said 16 out of the 19 registered political parties will be participating […]

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1 week ago APC wouldn’t have won in 2015 if Yakubu was INEC chairman – Amaechi

Former Rivers Governor Rotimi Amaechi has said the current chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, would have been a stumbling block for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 elections if he were in charge at the time. Amaechi made the comment while speaking on Arise TV late on Tuesday night, […] The post APC wouldn’t have won in 2015 if Yakubu was INEC chairman – Amaechi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ekiti 2026: APC, PDP confident of victory as INEC releases timelines for primaries

Tribune Online Ekiti 2026: APC, PDP confident of victory as INEC releases timelines for primaries Following the release of the timetable and guidelines for the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the major opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) in the state have expressed optimism about achieving victory in the poll. Ekiti 2026: APC, PDP confident of victory as INEC releases timelines for primaries Tribune Online

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