14 h. ago LG crisis: Osun govt, NULGE, OSSIEC oppose ‘plans’ to release allocation to APC chairmen

APC urges govt to respect court ruling From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), and the Osun State Government have strongly opposed alleged plans by reinstated All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmen and councillors to claim local government allocations. The Commissioner for Local Government […] The post LG crisis: Osun govt, NULGE, OSSIEC oppose ‘plans’ to release allocation to APC chairmen appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. ago INEC Rejects PDP’s 100th NEC Meeting Notice For Not Having Signature Of Wike’s Ally, Anyanwu

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) notice of its planned 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, citing procedural non-compliance as the reason. In a letter dated June 13, 2025, and addressed to PDP’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, the commission said the notice did not meet the requirements […] The post INEC Rejects PDP’s 100th NEC Meeting Notice For Not Having Signature Of Wike’s Ally, Anyanwu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Nigeria’s next election could be hacked and we are not ready 

In October 2024, South Africa’s Electoral Commission revealed a near-disaster: hackers, allegedly linked to a foreign state, attempted to breach read more Nigeria’s next election could be hacked and we are not ready 

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38 h. ago INEC gets boost as Tinubu flags off construction of new annex headquarters

President Bola Tinubu has officially performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the new annex building of the Independent National Electoral Commission read more INEC gets boost as Tinubu flags off construction of new annex headquarters

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50 h. ago FCT Minister Wike Approves Construction Of INEC Annex In Abuja

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the construction of a new annex building for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. The development is aimed at enhancing the commission’s capacity ahead of future elections. Speaking during a meeting with the INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday, June […] The post FCT Minister Wike Approves Construction Of INEC Annex In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Senate queries appointment of Akwa Ibom indigene to head Rivers Electoral Commission

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has raised concerns over the appointment of Dr Michael Ekpai Odey, who hails from Akwa Ibom State, to head the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). The Ad-hoc Senate Committee on Emergency Rule in Rivers State questioned the rationale behind the selection process for such a sensitive institution yesterday […] The post Senate queries appointment of Akwa Ibom indigene to head Rivers Electoral Commission appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Tinubu flags off construction of new INEC national headquarters in Abuja

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, June 17, launched the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) National Headquarters in Abuja, saying it marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s democratic development. Speaking at the event, President Tinubu stressed that the project transcends the physical construction of a building. “This […] The post Tinubu flags off construction of new INEC national headquarters in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. 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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6 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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6 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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7 d. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Honours Kudirat Abiola, Yar’Adua, Nwosu With Posthumous National Honours

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, conferred posthumous National Honours on the trio of late Mrs Kudirat Abiola; late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua and late chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission (NEC), Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, for their roles in entrenching democracy in Nigeria. Late Mrs Kudirat Abiola, who was the wife of the winner of […]

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7 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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8 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Review Appointment Of Alleged APC Members As REC, SERAP Tells Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reconsider his appointment of some alleged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). SERAP also urged President Tinubu to promptly nominate qualified Nigerians who possess unquestionable integrity and are not affiliated with any political party to […]

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1 week 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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1 week 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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