INEC registers over 1.2 million new voters in ongoing CVR exercise
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that more than 1.2 million Nigerians have been registered in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The commission said the turnout shows strong public interest ahead of future elections. INEC explained that the registration is part of efforts to allow eligible citizens who recently turned 18 or […]
2027: Details of Senate’s dramatic Tuesday plenary over election date, electronic transmission
Nigeria’s Senate held a tense plenary Tuesday as lawmakers reopened debate on the Electoral Act amendment bill to avoid a clash between the 2027 general elections and major religious seasons like Ramadan and Lent. The chamber agreed to reconsider the legislation after consultations with Independent National Electoral Commission over its February 2027 election timetable. Senate […]
Supreme Court responsible for confusion in Nigeria today – INEC’s ex-Commissioner, Igini
Former Mike Igini has blamed the Supreme Court of Nigeria for what he described as confusion in the country’s electoral system. Speaking on The Morning Show on Arise Television, he traced the issue to past rulings affecting election reforms. Igini said earlier lawmakers were cautious about technology and even banned electronic voting machines under Section […]
2027: ‘Presiding officer open to danger’ – Igini on consequences of controversial electoral act bill
Former Mike Igini, who once served with the Independent National Electoral Commission, has warned that the proposed Electoral Act amendment could put polling officials at risk during the 2027 elections. He shared this concern while speaking on Arise Television. Igini explained that the bill might bring back a system similar to the old incident form, […]
FCT poll: We’re fully ready – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that it is fully prepared for the February 21 Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory. The commission’s Administrative Secretary for the FCT, Abimbola Oladunjoye, disclosed this during an interview on Arise Television, assuring voters that all necessary arrangements have been completed. She explained that election officials […]
Osun 2026: APC names former lawmaker, Olatunji as Oyebamiji’s running mate
The All Progressives Congress has officially named Tunde Lekan Olatunji as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the 2026 election in Osun State. The announcement confirms the party’s final ticket as preparations intensify for the upcoming poll. The decision became public after the Independent National Electoral Commission released and displayed […]
House of Reps members to hold emergency plenary on Tuesday to discuss 2027 election dates
Members of the Nigerian House of Representatives are scheduled to hold an emergency plenary on Tuesday to discuss the 2027 general election timetable recently announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The session follows concerns over the timing of the elections, with the presidential and National Assembly polls set for February 20, 2027, and […]
2027: Adopt real-time results upload or face protests – RNA tells Senate
The Rescue Nigeria Alliance (RNA) has warned the Senate to restore compulsory real-time electronic transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group said removing the provision from the amended Electoral Act could weaken transparency and damage public trust in Nigeria’s electoral system. According to the organisation, transparent elections are vital for […]
2027: INEC reacts as Atiku, others kick against general election dates
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to concerns raised over the scheduled dates for the 2027 general elections. The commission recently announced that presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on February 20, 2027, while governorship and state assembly elections are set for March 6, 2027. Party primaries are expected to take place […]
Rivers bye-election: PDP, LP, ADC do not have candidates — Electoral commissioner, Yomere
The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Rivers State, Professor Gabriel Yomere, has confirmed that the upcoming bye-elections for Khana Constituency 2 and Ahoada East Constituency 2 will go ahead as planned. According to him, the exercise will take place on February 21 despite the absence of candidates from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), […]