2027 Polls: Eligible Voters Get More Time as INEC Extends CVR Exercise In Rivers
Again, the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, has extended the ongoing 3rd phase Continuous Voter Registration CVR exercise, in Rivers State. The exercise scheduled to end on Friday, July 10, 2026, was extended to Sunday, July 26, 2026, to enable all eligible voters in the state register ahead of the 2027 forthcoming election. The two […]
INEC Extends Nationwide Voter Registration By Two Weeks
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks, giving eligible Nigerians more time to register ahead of future elections. The Commission also announced the introduction of a self-service registration option for eligible first-time voters as part of efforts to improve accessibility, innovation and service […]
INEC Trains Political Parties on Candidate Nomination Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has kicked off a two-day training for political party officials on the effective use of its Candidate Nomination Portal as part of measures to ensure a seamless nomination process for the 2027 General Elections. The training, which began on Thursday, June 25, and ends today June 26, 2026 at […]
INEC Issues Certificates Of Return To By-Election Winners
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday June 23, 2026 formally presented Certificates of Return to the winners of the June 20 bye-elections conducted across five states. The certificates were handed over to victorious candidates from Rivers, Enugu, Nasarawa, Ondo, and Kano states on behalf of INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, by the […]
Oyebanji Describes His Re-Election As Renewed Call To Service.
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, says his re-election for a second term is a renewed call to service while noting that the outcome of the election had placed a greater responsibility on his shoulders. Governor Oyebanji, who spoke shortly after he was declared the winner of Saturday’s governorship election, thanked the people of the state […]
INEC Assures Of Adequate Security, Transparent Process Ahead Of Rivers South-East By-Election
The Rivers State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Johnson Sinikiem,has assured stakeholders of adequate security and transparent electoral process ahead of the June 20 Rivers South-East Senatorial District by-election. Mr.Sinikiem, gave the assurance during inspection, distribution and collection of sensitive election materials at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Port Harcourt branch on Thursday June 18. […]
INEC Is The Only Body With Constitutional Duty To Deregister Political Party- Okutepa
A Renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Jibrin Okutepa says the Independent National Electoral Commission,INEC is the only body that has a constitutional duty to deregister a political party. Okutepa who made the assertion during a live Television interview emphasised that the electoral umpire is the only entity with the authority to regulate political parties […]
Rivers Bye-Election: INEC Says 97% Ready, Only 4 Parties Qualified — Ekelemu
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers State says it has reached 97 per cent readiness for the forthcoming Rivers South-East Senatorial District bye-election scheduled for June 20, 2026. The election will be conducted across seven local government areas: Andoni, Opobo/Nkoro, Eleme, Oyigbo, Tai, Gokana and Khana. Speaking to our correspondent in Port Harcourt, […]
INEC Moves to Halt Enforcement of Order Deregistering ADC, Other Parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja, seeking to halt the execution of the Federal High Court judgment that ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. INEC’s legal team at Tuesday’s proceedings before a three-member panel of the appellate court, said […]
Emeka Ike Sue INEC, Olayinka, Demands #10billion Over Data Leak
Nigerian Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the spokesperson to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Lere Olayinka, over the alleged unauthorized release of his voter registration information. The suit, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja on June 15, 2026, is marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1272/2026; Ike is […]
Court Order To Deregister Opposition Parties Would Weaken Nigeria’s Democracy — NDC Warns
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned a Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of several opposition political parties, warning that the ruling could weaken Nigeria’s democratic system. The judgment, delivered on 15 June 2026, reportedly directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister parties including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, […]
Judge Orders INEC To Deregister Five Political Parties Before 2027 Elections
In a landmark judgment by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been ordered to deregister five political parties, among which is the African Democratic Congress (ADC), for not meeting the required electoral thresholds. According to the ruling, the electoral umpire has been ordered to […]