The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will commence the collation of 2023 presidential and parliamentary elections on Sunday at midday. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, announced this at a news conference on the 2023 general elections on…
Buhari tells candidates to respect choice of voters, accept outcome of elections
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged candidates contesting elections at all levels to respect the choice of voters and accept the result of the elections as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to a statement by Femi Adesina,…
2023: Group charges INEC, says Nigerians want credible elections
A public policy think tank, the NEO AFRICANA CENTRE (NAC), has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to give Nigeria free, fair and credible elections in the February 25 presidential and National Assembly electoral contest. The centre said that…
Deal with MC Oluomo: Court stops INEC
The Federal High Court in Lagos, has granted an injunction restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from using, engaging or further dealing with the Chairman of the Lagos Parks and Garages, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo or…
Despite the current hardship, let’s push forward with the elections — Ehi Braimah
It is gratifying to note that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that the general elections will go ahead as scheduled despite the cash crunch and nationwide protests. Initially, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, INEC Chairman, expressed doubts due…
Visit online portal to know Polling Units, INEC urges voters
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised eligible voters in the upcoming general election to visit its online portal to know their polling units. The commission gave the advice in a short message titled “Information for all eligible voters”,…
*INEC delists Ebonyi PDP Gov, NASS candidates (Nation)*CBN Gov, Emefiele resumes duty after annual leave (Vanguard)
INEC delists Ebonyi PDP Gov, NASS candidates (Nation) There is anxiety in Ebonyi following the delisting of Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) candidates by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from the governorship and National Assembly election. A check by The Nation…
*Gunmen kidnap medical doctor in Benue (Punch)*APC to hold presidential campaign rally In Lagos on Saturday (Independent)
Gunmen kidnap medical doctor in Benue (Punch) Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a medical doctor identified as Dr Alex Gyemwase, in Zaki Biam, the headquarters of Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. A stepbrother to the victim,…
Aregbesola’s anger and politics of bitterness — Ehi Braimah
Eligible voters in Osun State trooped out enthusiastically last weekend to cast their votes for their preferred candidates during the gubernatorial election. Fifteen political parties took part in the election but by the time the results from the various polling…
INEC officials arrive at polling units ahead of time
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials arrived at their polling units by 6.30 a.m. for Saturday’s Osun governorship poll in Ile-Ife. Their official time of arrival set for the polling officers is 8.30 a.m. to enable them to settle…