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Vote Buying Will Not Be Allowed in FCT Elections, INEC Chairman Warns

KEY POINTS INEC says vote buying will not be tolerated in the February 21...

February 19, 2026

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JAMB Fixes Final Deadline as Over 1.5 Million Register for 2026 UTME

KEY POINTS JAMB says registration for the 2026 UTME will close February 26 with...

February 19, 2026

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Obi Urges INEC to Verify Candidates’ Certificates Before 2027 Polls

Peter Obi has called on INEC to verify all candidates’ certificates ahead of the 2027 elections, stressing that truth and accountability must define Nigeria’s democracy.

October 10, 2025

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Reform Calls Grow as Amupitan Takes Charge of INEC

Nigerians and political parties outline reform expectations for INEC Chairman Amupitan, calling for credible elections, transparency, and stronger electoral reforms.

October 10, 2025

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Court Orders Arrest of Former INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu

A Federal High Court in Osogbo orders the arrest of ex-INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu for contempt over the Action Alliance leadership case.

October 9, 2025

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Tinubu Poised to Present INEC Chairman Nominee to Council

Tinubu is set to name Professor Joash Amupitan as INEC chairman, signaling a push for transparency and renewed trust in Nigeria’s elections.

October 9, 2025

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INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu Hands Over to Agbamuche-Mbu

Mahmood Yakubu resigns after ten years as INEC chairman, marking the end of a transformative decade of electoral reform in Nigeria.

October 8, 2025

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Yakubu Steps Down as INEC Chair, Says It’s Time for Fresh Leadership

Yakubu steps down as INEC chairman after 10 years, saying his decision allows a smooth transition and continued electoral reform ahead of 2027 elections.

October 8, 2025

Politics

Soludo Questions INEC’s Plan to Limit Power on Result Review

Charles Soludo warns that INEC’s plan to limit its result review power could weaken accountability and stall Nigeria’s electoral progress.

October 7, 2025

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High Cost of Elections: Nigeria Spends Nearly N1tn on Seven Polls in 24 years

Nigeria has spent N981.5bn on elections since 1999, ranking among the world’s costliest. Yet credibility issues and rising disputes cast doubt on the value of the spending.

September 13, 2025

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ADC Court Battle Over Mark, Aregbesola’s Leadership Resumes Monday

The struggle for control of the African Democratic Congress continues in court as rival factions battle Senator David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola’s interim leadership.

September 12, 2025

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Opposition Parties Challenge INEC Over Voter Registration Data

Opposition parties question INEC’s voter registration numbers in Osun, warning that credibility is at risk ahead of the 2027 elections.

August 29, 2025

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President Tinubu Swears in Two New INEC Commissioners

KEY POINTS President Bola Tinubu swears in two new INEC commissioners while INEC Chairman...

May 13, 2025

Politics

Rep Urges INEC Probe of Minister Over Forgery

Rep. Amobi Ogah has petitioned INEC to investigate Minister of State for Labour, Nkiruka Onyejeocha, over alleged submission of forged polling unit results to the 2023 Election Tribunal in a bid to overturn his victory.

May 2, 2025