The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the commission’s efforts at delivering credible elections in the country are being challenged by fake news and disinformation The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this at a two-day Interactive Workshop for broadcast…
INEC probes election disruptions in Enugu, Akwa-Ibom, Kano
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said it was investigating election disruptions that occurred during the rerun/by-elections in Enugu, Akwa-Ibom and Kano states. The commission disclosed this via its X handle on Saturday. The rerun/by-elections are currently holding across 26…
Supreme Court affirms Fubara as Rivers governor
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Siminalaye Fubara as governor of Rivers State. The court, on Thursday in a unanimous decision by a five-member panel led by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Thursday, dismissed as lacking in merit, an…
Politicians are the biggest problem in Nigeria’s electoral system, says Ganduje
Politicians are the “biggest problem” with the way the nation’s elections are conducted, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has said. Ganduje stated this on Wednesday while receiving the director of election and party monitoring…
Voting guide to Nigerians: How BVAS works
This report serves as a guide to Nigerians on the steps to be taken at the polling unit on election day, culminating in voting and declaration of results. The Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), is expected to help reduce the…
INEC chair: Gov Uzodinma under fire
The Ohanaeze Youths Movement has accused the camp of the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, of being behind moves to sack the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu and stop the use of the Bimodal…
Plot to sack INEC Chairman: Ethnic youth leaders lash out at Uzodimma
The Nigerian Ethnic Youths Leaders Council (NEYLC) has lashed out at the governor of Imo state over an alleged plot to sack the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, ahead of the 2023 elections. The…
INEC warns of fake recruitment link
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned Nigerians to be weary of a recruitment link circulating on social media and some online platforms. In a notice on Wednesday, the commission said the link: ‘inecnigeria.govservice.site’ is fake. The commission also…
Atiku bonding with people to keep hope alive 
Chuks Okocha reports that the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has launched his manifesto aimed at keeping Nigerian people’s hope alive September 28, 2022 was a long awaited date by the 18 political parties that would be participating…
INEC registers 8m additional potential voters
INEC registered 8,057,167 potential voters between June 28, 2021 and June 20, 2022 at the on-going voters registration. Mrs Tonia Nwobi, INEC’s spokesperson in Cross River told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Wednesday that the figure…