Tag: #INEC
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INEC STAFF PRAISE YAKUBU, DENY ‘FUNERAL SONG’ CLAIMS
Oyekanmi, former press secretary to ex-INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, says staff sang farewell praises not funeral songs as Yakubu left office. He slammed media reports, especially from Sahara Reporters, calling them false and defamatory. Staff openly admired Yakubu’s decade of reforms, promotions, and capacity-building at INEC. Yakubu bowed out to allow a smooth transition,…
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TINUBU HONORS YAKUBU AS INEC CHAIRMAN STEPS DOWN
President Bola Tinubu has accepted Prof. Mahmood Yakubu’s exit as INEC chairman after his second term expired. In a show of gratitude, Tinubu awarded Yakubu the national honor of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) for his dedication to Nigeria’s democracy and fair elections since 2015. Yakubu will hand over to senior commissioner…
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YAKUBU RESIGNS AS INEC CHAIRMAN, HANDS OVER TO AGBAMUCHE-MBU
Mahmood Yakubu stepped down as INEC chairman to allow fresh leadership take charge ahead of crucial elections. At a brief handover, Yakubu handed over to senior commissioner May Agbamuche-Mbu as acting chair, hoping the new leader can quickly settle into Nigeria’s complex electoral landscape. Yakubu reflected on 10 years of reforms, including biometric voter registration…
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INEC REPORTS 6.85 MILLION NIGERIANS PRE-REGISTERED IN CVR
Over half are women and youth dominate as Nigeria ramps up voter registration ahead of elections. INEC says 6.85 million Nigerians have completed pre-online registration for Continuous Voter Registration as of October 5, with women making up 52.23% of the total. Youths aged 18-34 represent the largest group, and students and persons living with disabilities…
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INEC RECORDS 6.2 MILLION ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATIONS AS CVR CONTINUES
Over a million Nigerians complete physical registration in ongoing voter drive. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced 6.2 million online pre-registrations in its ongoing Continuous Voter Registration, with physical registrations surpassing one million as of September 28. Females made up 52.15% of the online figures, with youths aged 18-34 representing the largest group. Students…
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INEC: YOUTH DRIVE HIGH PARTICIPATION IN CONTINUOUS VOTER REGISTRATION
Nigerians’ voter turnout proves strong faith in the electoral process, despite criticism. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the surge in Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), especially among youths, shows Nigerians still trust the system. Since online pre-registration began on August 18, over 5.3 million people have registered, with nearly 765,000 completing in-person biometric verification.…
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INEC WARNS POLITICAL PARTIES AGAINST ABUSIVE CAMPAIGN LANGUAGE FOR 2026 FCT ELECTION
Calm, respectful campaigns urged as electioneering kicks off in FCT. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned political parties involved in the 2026 Federal Capital Territory Area Council election to avoid using provocative and abusive language during their campaigns. According to Mr. Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education…
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OSUN, BORNO, LAGOS LEAD NATIONWIDE ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION, INEC REPORTS
Over 5.3 million Nigerians pre-register online as youth and women dominate the drive. INEC updates on Continuous Voter Registration show 5,385,060 online pre-registrations, led by Osun, Borno, and Lagos states. Youths aged 18-34 make up the majority, with significant female and PWD participation. Physical registrations total 764,695, highlighting growing voter engagement nationwide.
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INEC OFFICIALLY RECOGNISES DAVID MARK-LED ADC NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE
INEC updates show new ADC leadership with David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola at the helm amid internal disputes. The Independent National Electoral Commission has formally recognized the Sen. David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress, listing Mark and key members like Rauf Aregbesola on its website. The transition replaces the former…
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INEC MEETS NUMBERS GURU: MAHMOOD YAKUBU HOSTS NBS CHIEF IN ABUJA
When statistics meet elections—INEC Chairman Prof. Yakubu and NBS Statistician-General Prince Adeniran forge data ties to sharpen Nigeria’s democratic pulse. INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu warmly welcomed Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, Statistician-General of the Federation and CEO of the National Bureau of Statistics, at INEC headquarters Abuja on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The visit marked a…
