Tag: #NigeriaElections
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APC HOLDS SENATORIAL PRIMARIES IN LAGOS AS MEMBERS TURN OUT DESPITE RAIN
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State on Monday turned out in large numbers for senatorial primary elections across several local government areas, despite early morning rainfall. At different venues, including Awori College in Ojo, Oshodi-Isolo, and Somolu/Bariga, party members arrived early and waited patiently under umbrellas and temporary shelters as the…
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OTTI KICKS OFF PVC MOBILISATION DRIVE IN ABIA COMMUNITIES
With elections ahead, Abia residents are being urged to do one key thing first—get their Permanent Voter Cards. Nsulu, Abia State, — Governor Alex Otti has launched a grassroots mobilisation campaign across Abia State, urging residents to register and obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the upcoming Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) registration…
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EX-PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE URGES INCLUSIVE DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA
Leaders called to embrace accountability and boost citizen participation in governance. Dr Adewole Adebayo, SDP’s 2023 presidential candidate, has urged policies that strengthen citizens’ role in Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking at an Iftar hosted by his wife in Abuja, Adebayo highlighted the nation’s cultural and religious diversity as a source of strength and called on leaders…
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TINUBU SIGNS ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT BILL 2026 INTO LAW
Nigeria’s electoral landscape shifts as President Tinubu approves the 2026 amendment, paving the way for real-time election result transmission and modernized voting rules. Abuja, Feb. 18, 2026 – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law at the State House, Abuja, in a ceremony attended by National Assembly principal…
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NSE PUSHES FOR ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF 2027 ELECTION RESULTS
Engineers say real-time digital results can boost transparency, cut disputes The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has backed real-time electronic transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 polls, despite the Senate rejecting the proposal. NSE President Ali Rabiu said electronic transmission is faster, more secure, and less prone to manipulation than manual processes, citing…
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ANAMBRA ELECTIONS SHOW IMPROVED TURNOUT BUT CHALLENGES REMAIN – CDD
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has praised Anambra voters for upping turnout to 21.4% in the November 8, 2025, governorship election, doubling the 10.2% recorded in 2021. However, CDD’s Mrs. Seyi Awojulugbe noted turnout remains low, especially among youth, women, and persons with disabilities facing barriers to voting. CDD commended INEC’s high Permanent…
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PDP CRISIS DEEPENS AS RIVAL FACTIONS SUSPEND EACH OTHER IN LEADERSHIP BATTLE
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) plunged further into chaos on Saturday as rival factions within its National Working Committee (NWC) took turns suspending each other, escalating the bitter leadership crisis. Led by National Secretary Sen. Samuel Anyanwu and backed by Minister Nyesom Wike, one faction suspended the party’s National Chairman, Umar Damagum, along with five…
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INEC ACCREDITS 76 MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS FOR ANAMBRA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION COVERAGE
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially accredited 76 media organizations and 508 journalists to cover the upcoming Anambra Governorship Election set for November 8. The commission confirmed this in a statement from Abuja on Thursday. Accredited media personnel can pick up their ID tags between November 3 and November 6, from 9 a.m.…
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LAWYER CHALLENGES INEC’S ₦1.5 BILLION FEE FOR VOTER REGISTER COPIES IN COURT
Lawyer Vincent Ottaokpukpu has taken the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to the Federal High Court in Abuja, asking the court to nullify the ₦1.5 billion fee INEC charged for producing copies of the national register of voters and list of polling units. Ottaokpukpu applied under the Freedom of Information Act to get certified copies…
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SENATE CONFIRMS PROF. JOASH AMUPITAN AS NEW INEC CHAIRMAN, PROMISES ELECTORAL REFORMS
A fresh chapter for Nigeria’s electoral body starts now! Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, known for his legal expertise and academic excellence, has been confirmed by the Senate as INEC Chairman, succeeding Prof. Mahmood Yakubu after a decade-long tenure. Born in Kogi State, Amupitan holds a PhD in law and serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at…
