Tag: #INEC
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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…
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INEC REPORTS LOW PHYSICAL REGISTRATION BUT HIGH ONLINE SIGN-UPS IN CROSS RIVER CVR
Cross River’s voter registration sees just 499 physical completions but a surge of over 4,000 online registrants as CVR continues. INEC Cross River revealed only 499 voters have completed physical registration as of Thursday, while 4,055 have registered online since the CVR began August 18 (online) and August 25 (physical). Eligible registrants include new voters,…
