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LG Polls: Court Restrains INEC from Releasing Voter’s Register to Rivers SIEC
Justice Peter Lifu of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the national voter’s register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (Rivers SIEC) for use in the planned local hovernment (LG) election in the state. Justice Lifu made the order while delivering a ruling […]
INEC Verification Portal Shows APC Governorship Candidate In Edo, Okpebholo Not Registered To Vote
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September Edo 2024 election, Senator Monday Okpebholo, appears not to have registered to vote in Edo State. A check by SaharaReporters on the website of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), revealed the development, despite the politician submitting a voter card purportedly obtained from […]
INEC lacks power to conduct LG elections – Yakubu
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, says the commission has no constitutional power to conduct local government elections except in the Federal Capital Territory. Yakubu said this on the sidelines of a two-day induction retreat for INEC Resident Electoral Commissioners on Monday in Lagos. The retreat is to prepare the […]
Flooding In Our Edo State Office Has Affected 4000 BVAS Machines – INEC
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmoud Yakubu, has revealed that a recent flood disaster affected over 4000 Bimodal Voters Accreditation System (BVAS) machines at their offices. He disclosed this during the opening of a two-day induction retreat for Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Lagos State on Monday. Despite the setback, […]
INEC Changes Venue for Continuous Voter Registration in Edo Due to Flooding
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a change in the venue for the upcoming Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Edo State after severe flooding at its state headquarters in Benin City. The flooding, caused by heavy rainfall on Friday, May 24, 2024, resulted in significant damage to the building and its contents. Sam […]
INEC Chairman Calls for Reforms in Local Government Elections
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has raised concerns about the conduct of local government elections in Nigeria, describing them as mere coronations of ruling party candidates. He has called for significant reforms to ensure fair and credible elections. Speaking on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Executive members […]
Gov Election: Group plans digital training for Edo voters
As the Edo State gubernatorial election approaches, Muyicx’s Human Capacity Development Academy Limited will kick off a Digital Campaign Education initiative on April 11, providing free training for selected party officials and voters. Ugiagbe Osamuyime, CEO of MHCD Academy, emphasized the need for this training to address low voter turnout and educate political parties on […]
INEC Suspends Electoral Officer over Missing Ballot Papers in Plateau Rerun
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended Mr. Fred Ogboji, the Electoral Officer for Jos North Local Government Area, following the disappearance of ballot papers during Saturday’s rerun election in Plateau State. In a statement issued on Sunday, Mr. Isah Idakwo, the state Head of the Department of Electoral Operations, announced the suspension on […]
Plateau: INEC postpones elections in 18 polling units
As the re-run elections for Plateau North Senatorial district election and Bassa/Jos North Federal constituency get under way on Saturday, the Independent National Electoral Commission has announced plans to conduct fresh elections in 18 polling units. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the State, Dr Oliver Agundu, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Jos on […]
Fire engulfs INEC office in Ibadan
The Independent National Electoral Commission in Oyo State has confirmed a fire incident at its Ibadan South East Local Government Area office on Friday. The state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Adeniran Tella, in a statement to newsmen, disclosed that the fire broke out around 10.30 a.m. on Friday. The REC stated that the fire’s cause […]