Benue APC justifies Ortom meeting attendance, seeks wider support for Tinubu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has defended some of its members who attended a political meeting at the residence of Samuel Ortom, the immediate past governor of the state. The party said the gathering should not be seen as anti-party activity. The meeting attracted criticism after reports suggested that APC chieftains joined […]
LP crisis: ‘Sanction Nenadi Usman now’ – State Chairmen Forum tells INEC
The crisis within the Labour Party has taken a new turn as the State Chairmen Forum called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to sanction Nenadi Usman and her supporters. The forum said her attempt to organize new party congresses violates the party’s constitution and existing rules. According to the group, a memo allegedly sent […]
FCT poll: ADC questions INEC’s silence on Wike’s threat to block anti-Tinubu candidates
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has raised concerns over the silence of the Independent National Electoral Commission on comments made by the Federal Capital Territory minister, Nyesom Wike, ahead of the upcoming council elections. Wike reportedly threatened that candidates not supporting President Bola Tinubu would not be allowed to win in the FCT, prompting questions […]
Electronic transmission: Nigerians won’t be intimidated by Senate – CSO
Civil society organisations (CSOs) have said Nigerians will not be intimidated by the Senate over the push for electronic transmission of election results. The groups insisted that citizens remain determined to demand transparent elections, despite resistance from lawmakers against making electronic result transmission mandatory. The CSOs noted that electronic transmission from polling units is widely […]
CVR: INEC denies alleged underage voter registration in Osun
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has refuted reports circulating on social media that alleged underage students were registered as voters in Ede North Local Government Area. The claim, shared on Facebook, suggested that schoolchildren in uniforms were allowed to register on February 6, 2026. INEC, through Resident Electoral Commissioner Dr. Mutiu […]
INEC registers 4,423 new voters in Anambra
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Anambra State has announced that 4,423 eligible voters have been successfully registered in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The update was given by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Queen Agwu, during a media briefing held in Awka on Wednesday. According to the REC, the CVR […]
Amupitan Considers Use Of Drones During Elections
The nominated Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dr. Amupitan, has suggested the introduction of drones to enhance security and transparency during elections in Nigeria. The proposal was made on Thursday while he appeared before the Senate for screening and confirmation. Amupitan’s comment came in response to a question from Senator Orji Uzor […]
INEC Chair Mahmood Presides Over Weekly Meeting Amid Reports Of Terminal Leave
Despite speculations that he had been asked to proceed on terminal leave, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, was present at the commission’s weekly meeting in Abuja. He chaired discussions with national commissioners and other top officials, signaling that he is still actively discharging his duties. The meeting focused […]
Senator Daniel Launches Support Movement For Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid
Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel has officially launched a political support movement to back President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Speaking during the unveiling, Senator Daniel described President Tinubu as a visionary leader who has shown resilience in tackling Nigeria’s economic challenges. He noted that the new movement would mobilize grassroots support, strengthen unity […]
“I’ll rather quit politics than align with Tinubu” – Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour
Former Lagos governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has declared that he would prefer leaving politics entirely than cooperate with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos political matters. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Sunday, Rhodes-Vivour, who recently left the Labour Party for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said he would rather focus on his business, career, […]