Voting has ended at several polling units across Osun State, with election officials moving into the sorting and counting of ballots as the governorship election enters its next phase. The close of voting followed a day marked by strong voter turnout, technical challenges and reports of irregularitiesat some polling units, while security authorities described the overall situation as…
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has issued the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, officially repealing the 2022 version. According to a statement by the Director of Information of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Catherine Christopher, the new Practice Directions are designed to ensure the speedy, efficient,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in Ekiti State until June 14, 2026, urging eligible voters to seize the opportunity and participate in the forthcoming governorship election. The announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, during a stakeholders’ meeting in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday as part of…
The Adamawa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has denied reports circulating on social media alleging that candidates linked to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri were replaced after the party’s recent primaries. Reacting to the claims, the party’s spokesperson, Dogo Victor, described the reports as false and politically motivated attempts to sow discord within the party. “There is nothing like that….
INEC has commenced preparations for the 2027 general elections, officially opening the window for political party primaries across the country. According to Naija News, the commission has announced a 38-day period for parties to conduct their primaries and nominate candidates for all elective positions, in line with the Electoral Act and its revised election timetable….
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise will now take place after the 2027 general elections. The decision was revealed in a statement issued on Friday by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, following a meeting with Resident Electoral…
The Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission (BYSIEC) has scheduled chairmanship and councillorship elections across all local government areas of the state for April 3, 2027. Chairman Peter Singabele announced the date on Monday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Yenagoa, promising that the elections would be free, fair, and credible. He urged all registered political parties to conduct…
Several residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were seen moving about freely on Saturday despite a restriction on human and vehicular movement imposed ahead of the area council elections. The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, had earlier announced a movement ban from 8:00 p.m. Friday to 6:00 p.m. Saturday to maintain security during the polls….
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the registration of two new political parties, increasing the total number of registered parties in Nigeria to 21 ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the announcement on Thursday during the Commission’s first regular consultative meeting with political parties for 2026, held…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that elections into the six Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The Commission also confirmed the registration of two additional political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, made the disclosures…
