2023 Presidential Election Worst In Nigeria’s History – Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said that the 2023 presidential election is the worst in Nigeria's democratic history.
INEC Distributes Election Materials Across 20 LGAs In Lagos
The Independent National Electoral Commission has distributed election materials across the 20 local government areas in Lagos, OduNews reports.
INEC Knocks Bode George For Spreading Fake News
The Independent National Electoral Commission has berated Lagos-based politician, Bode George, for spreading fake news about the agency.
“We Have Nothing To Hide” – INEC Chair, Mahmood Yakubu, Assures LP’s Legal Team
The legal team of the Labour Party met with officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission to inspect materials used for the presidential polls.
I’m In Court To Challenge Process Of Election Not Outcome – Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labour party, Peter Obi, says he is in court to challenge the process INEC used in conducting the presidential poll.
170,000 Polling Units Results Uploaded On IReV – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission says 170,000 polling unit results have so far been uploaded on the IReV portal.
Seun Kuti labels Obasanjo and admirers as selfish oppressors
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti has once again made controversial remarks, this time directing his criticism towards former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and his supporters. In a video shared on social media, Seun branded Obasanjo's administration as the worst case of corruption and manipulation of Nigeria's natural resources for personal gain. He accused those who praise Obasanjo of being oppressors who are solely interested in serving their own selfish interests and have no respect for Africa or its people.
Court Orders INEC To Allow Use Of Temporary Voters Cards For Governorship Election
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the INEC to allow the use of temporary voters cards for the governorship elections on March 18th.
INEC To Conduct Supplementary Election In Ado Doguwa’s Constituency
INEC says it will conduct a supplementary election in the constituency of the house of representatives majority leader, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa.
BVAS Data Still Intact – INEC Tells Court
The Independent National Electoral Commission says the data on the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System used for the presidential election is still intact.
PDP Accuses INEC of Plotting to Destroy Evidence
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of plotting to destroy evidence contained in the BVAS machine. The PDP alleges that INEC filed a motion seeking to reconfigure the BVAS machines and erase relevant information required by the party to prosecute its case at the Presidential Election Tribunal. Read more here.
Rulings Awaited on Inspection of Presidential Election Materials in Nigeria
The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) will deliver rulings on motions filed by the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seeking permission to inspect materials used for the previous presidential election. The rulings, which will also cover motions filed by the Labour Party (LP) and its candidate, Peter Obi, will be delivered at 2 pm on Wednesday. The outcome of the rulings will have a significant impact on the admissibility of evidence and the course of proceedings in the election tribunal.
INEC Presents Certificates of Return to Senators-elect for Nigeria’s 10th Assembly
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented Certificates of Return to the newly elected senators for Nigeria's 10th Assembly. The list provided by INEC shows that the All Progressives Congress (APC) won 57 seats, while the People's Democratic Party (PDP) won 29 seats. The presentation of the certificates marks the end of the electoral process and officially recognizes the winners of the elections. Learn more about the implications of the results for Nigeria's legislative agenda in this article.
Wole Olanipekun Leads Legal Team to Defend Tinubu’s Victory at Tribunal
A team of 50 lawyers, led by renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Wole Olanipekun, have offered their services to...
INEC releases list of Members-Elect for 10th Senate with Eight Vacancies to be Filled
Read about the complete list of members-elect of the 10th Senate recently announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). However, supplementary elections will be held in eight senatorial districts where eight names were missing from the list. Find out more about the affected districts and INEC's commitment to conducting free and fair elections in Nigeria.
INEC Addresses Atiku-Led PDP Protesters
INEC on Monday addressed protesters led by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, at its headquarters in Abuja.
“Our Protest Will Continue For A Very Long Time” – Atiku
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, says the protest embarked on by the Peoples Democratic Party will continue for a "very long time".
Young man shot by police officer in Plateau state after political argument
A police officer from Mopol 8 Jos, Plateau State allegedly shot a young man during a political argument, according to reports. The victim, Nyommena Badapba, was shot in the shoulder after a heated exchange with the officer over the governorship election in the state. The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many calling for the police command to take action. The Plateau state police command has yet to verify the incident.
INEC Rivers State Collation Officer Raises Alarm Over Threats to Life
Professor Charles Adias, who served as the State Collation Officer for the Rivers State Presidential and National Assembly elections on...
PDP Clears All Senatorial Seat In Rivers
INEC has announced the results of the senatorial election in Rivers state with the PDP winning all three senatorial districts.