INEC directs RECs to suspend voter revalidation plans after outrage
Independent National Electoral Commission has instructed all Resident Electoral Commissioners to suspend publicity and preparations for the planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise. The exercise was originally set to start on April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to update the voter register ahead of the 2027 general elections. Earlier, a memo signed by the commission’s […]
Reps deputy spokesperson Philip Agbese dumps APC for Labour Party
The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has left the All Progressives Congress. He has officially joined the Labour Party, marking a new phase in his political journey. The defection adds to the growing wave of political realignments ahead of future elections. Agbese’s move is seen by observers as a strategic decision […]
We determine who becomes President, we’ll no longer collect indomie, rice – Northern youths
A group of northern youths has declared that they will no longer accept food items or gifts in exchange for their votes during elections. They emphasized that the power to decide who becomes president lies with the people, especially the youth population. According to them, past elections were influenced by inducements like rice and noodles, […]
APC’s Opeisa wins Ohunbe Ward 8 by-election in Ogun
Candidate Moses Opeisa of the All Progressives Congress has emerged winner of the Ohunbe Ward 8 by-election held in Yewa North, Ogun State. The poll involved 19 parties and took place across 24 polling units, drawing notable voter participation. The Returning Officer, Kabiru Oyeyemi, announced that Opeisa secured 2,255 votes from a total of 3,263 […]
Tinubu calls for orderly conduct as FCT, Rivers, Kano vote Saturday
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to voters, officials, and security agencies to remain calm and responsible during Saturday’s elections in the Federal Capital Territory, Rivers State, and Kano State. He stressed that peaceful participation is vital for credible polls and strong democracy. In a statement issued by his adviser Bayo Onanuga, the president encouraged eligible […]
FCT poll: All votes must be counted – ZLP National chair, Nwanyanwu warns
The National Chairman of the Zenith Labour Party, Dan Nwanyanwu, has warned that every vote must count in the upcoming Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory. He gave the warning during an interview on Arise Television, stressing that transparency is crucial. He said tensions are rising as alliances shift among candidates ahead of […]
Jigawa leads in Phase ll of voter registration
Jigawa State has recorded the highest number of registrants in Phase II of the ongoing voter registration exercise, according to officials overseeing the process. The development shows strong public interest in electoral participation across the state. Many residents reportedly turned out early to complete their registration. The Independent National Electoral Commission said the turnout reflects […]
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 […]
Electoral act: They plan to rig, give ‘someone’ advantage like in 2023 – Bugaje
Political analyst, Professor Attahiru Jega Bugaje, has warned that recent moves around the Electoral Act indicate attempts to rig future elections and give unfair advantages to certain individuals, similar to what occurred in the 2023 general elections. He expressed concern over delays and opposition to key reforms, including the real-time electronic transmission of results. Bugaje […]
Why Nigerians reject ambiguous electoral laws – Labour Party chieftain, Ezeh
A chieftain of the Labour Party, Ezeh, has explained why many Nigerians continue to reject electoral laws they describe as unclear and confusing. According to him, vague laws create room for manipulation and weaken public trust in the democratic process. Ezeh said Nigerians want electoral rules that are straightforward, fair, and easy to understand. He […]