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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uncovered an alleged plot to threaten, intimidate, and kidnap ad-hoc electoral personnel—including members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)—ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed the security breach, stating that intelligence-led operations conducted in collaboration with security agencies led to the […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday nullified the nomination of Governor Hope Uzodinma as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Imo West Senatorial District election scheduled for January 16, 2027. Delivering judgment in the suit, Justice Obiora Egwuatu held that evidence presented before the court demonstrated that Governor Uzodinma did […]
Panic and fear have gripped residents in Osogbo, especially those around the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, after gunmen attacked the convoy of Governor Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday. The incident reportedly took place at 3:15 when the Osun Governor arrived at the Oba’s palace after collecting his Certificate of […]
Despite the uproar and shouting, the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday again approved the electronic transmission of election results, with manual collation retained as a backup for the 2027 general elections. The conclusion came after a heated argument ensued among 14 lawmakers, along with Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe, who opposed the controversial 2026 bill, but 55 […]
On Tuesday during the 2026 Annual Pre-Ramadan Lecture and General Assembly held in Abuja, the President of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah, Sheikh Bashir Umar, called for the removal of the Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, on the basis of his religious faith. During the meeting, the Supreme Council for Shari’ah […]
A disturbing video on the internet, which allegedly shows malpractice being embraced by soldiers during the Anambra governorship election on Saturday, has been debunked by the Nigerian Army. The video depicted some military officers involved in malpractice at Ukwu Oji Umuebele, Awka, whereas their aim in the ward was to rescue INEC and NYSC […]
Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission by President Bola Tinubu on the basis of neutrality, integrity, and an outstanding record of service. This is according to President Tinubu in a statement on Thursday through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo […]
A group of protesters carrying banners bearing maps of the Ijaw and Itsekiri communities has stormed the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. The leaders, who are from the Warri federal constituency, displayed placards showing that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Warri Federal Constituency is fraudulent, with no […]
The Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, DSIEC, has called on all eligible residents of Delta State who are 18 years and above, and without a Permanent Voter’s Card, PVC, to take advantage of the ongoing Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. According to DSIEC, the online pre-registration exercise commenced on […]
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