Edo: Senator Monday Okpebholo, Dennis Idahosa Receive Certificates of Return from INEC
Senator Monday Okpebholo and Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa have received their certificates of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking the final step in their journey to becoming the governor-elect and deputy governor-elect of…
INEC Uploads 90% of Edo Governorship Election Results to Viewing Portal
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded 90.33% of Edo governorship election results to its Result Viewing Portal. Out of 4,519 polling units, results from 4,082 have been transmitted successfully. Earlier, Edo’s Resident…
INEC Tells Court That Julius Abure’s Tenure as Labour Party Chairman Is Over
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit filed by the Labour Party (LP) challenging its exclusion from a refresher training for the Ondo State governorship election. INEC claims that…
PDP’s Bid to Have Edo REC Removed Suffers Setback as INEC Refuses Redeployment
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) call to remove the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo State, Anugbum Onuoha, ahead of the September 21 governorship election. Despite…
Clarity on Kogi State Leadership as Supreme Court Upholds Ododo’s Victory
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has reaffirmed Usman Ododo’s triumph in the Kogi State governorship election, solidifying his position as the rightful leader. This decision brings relief and celebration to the camp of his…
INEC Disowns Labour Party’s National Convention in Anambra
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned Wednesday’s Labour Party (LP) National Convention in Anambra. Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, affirmed this statement in his conversation with the News…
INEC Suspends Electoral Officer Over Missing Ballot Papers in Jos North Rerun Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended Mr Fred Ogboji, the Electoral Officer for Jos North Local Government Area, over missing ballot papers in Saturday’s rerun election. This decision was communicated in a statement…
INEC Halts Rerun Elections In Enugu, Kano, Akwa Ibom
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended the rerun elections in certain constituencies in Enugu, Kano, and Akwa Ibom states due to disruptions, irregularities, and the abduction of election officials. The areas affected were;…
Bye-Elections to Fill Legislative Vacancies – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman,Professor Mahmood Yakubu, hinted at a potential bye-election on Thursday, February 1, 2024. He did this in a recent meeting with political party leaders. According to Hobnob News, this move is…
INEC Is Dancing Naked In The Market: Appeal Court Slams Electoral Umpire In New Ruling
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Friday, berated the Independent National Electoral Commissioner, INEC, inferring that the electoral body is being partisan. The Appeal court noted that it was embarrassing that INEC could disown documents it not…