INEC Targets Flawed Primaries, Campaign Spending in New Draft Rules
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced draft regulations aimed at addressing irregularities in party primaries and excessive campaign spending ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The proposals were unveiled during a…
Odinkalu: No Trust in Amupitan’s INEC to Deliver Credible 2027 Elections
Human rights lawyer Chidi Odinkalu has expressed doubts about the ability of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under its Chairman, Joash Amupitan, to conduct credible elections in 2027. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television…
INEC Proposes N873.78bn Budget for 2027 General Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a budget of N873.78 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections, with major allocations to operations, technology and capital expenditure. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan,…
FCT Election: INEC, Peace Committee Partner on Security as Amupitan Assures Credible Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring adequate security and credible conduct of the forthcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council election, following a renewed collaboration with the…
Akpabio Explains Senate’s Stance on Electronic Transmission of Results
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has clarified that the Senate did not oppose electronic transmission of election results, but rather upheld the provision already contained in the Electoral Act 2022. His explanation comes amid public criticism following…
INEC Leaves PDP Out of Ekiti 2026 Governorship Contest
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been left out of the race for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, following the release of the provisional list of candidates by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). When INEC displayed the…
Essential Guide to INEC’s Preliminary Voters Register Display Exercise
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially commenced the nationwide display of the Preliminary Register of Voters (PRV). This critical exercise follows the conclusion of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and serves as a…
Soludo Hails ‘Best Election Ever’, Promises to Deliver More for Anambra
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has described the just-concluded governorship election as the most credible and transparent poll ever conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state. Speaking on Sunday in…
National Assembly Proposes November 2026 Date for 2027 General Elections
Nigeria’s election calendar may soon undergo a major shift as the National Assembly has proposed that the 2027 presidential and governorship elections be held in November 2026 — six months before the current administration’s term ends. The proposal,…
Tinubu to Present New INEC Chair to Council of State Today
President Bola Tinubu is expected to present his nominee for the INEC Chairman to the National Council of State today at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. With Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure ending next month, Tinubu is reportedly set to name Professor…