INEC registers two new political parties

Isaac Samuel The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the registration of two new political parties, bringing the number of registered parties in the country to 21 ahead of…

INEC chairman promises credible 2027 elections

Isaac Samuel The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to delivering free, fair and credible elections in 2027, saying…

Soludo re-elected Anambra Governor

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Prof. Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) winner of the Nov. 8 governorship election in Anambra with 422,664 votes.…

Amupitan: New Broom At INEC

By Reuben Abati Last week, October 7, the announcement was made of the exit of Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, Chair of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), 2015 – 2025, and…

Yakubu steps down as INEC chairman

Isaac Samuel Professor Mahmood Yakubu has formally concluded his tenure as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking the end of his second and final five-year term, which…

CVR: INEC registers 2.5m in two weeks

Isaac Samuel The Independent National Electoral Commission has disclosed that 2,532,062 Nigerians have pre-registered online in the first two weeks of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. According to…

2027: INEC to implement inmate voting

Isaac Samuel Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has thrown its weight behind extending voting rights to eligible inmates in Nigeria’s correctional facilities. Chairman…

INEC warns states on illegal election timelines

Isaac Samuel Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has cautioned State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs) against breaching electoral laws through the issuance of short notices…

I remain INEC chairman, Yakubu declares

Isaac Samuel The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, has dismissed rumours that he had been removed from office, saying he is still in charge of the…

Presidency: INEC Chairman not sacked

The Presidency has described as “fake news” speculation on Monday morning regarding the purported removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu. Earlier reports emanating…