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INEC Disclaims Recall Exercise Against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

March 19, 2025 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied involvement in the reported recall process against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was recently suspended by the Senate. On Wednesday, reports emerged that some constituents of Kogi Central Senatorial District had initiated a recall process, citing a vote of no confidence in her representation. According to The reports, the exercise was observed in …

Actionaid Nigeria Observes Vote Buying, Late Arrival of Election materials in Enugu LG Polls

September 24, 2024 0

Civil society organisation, ActionAid Nigeria has released a report of the Local Government election it observed in Enugu State, south ease Nigeria on Saturday 21st September, 2024 where vote buying and late arrival of election materials marred the process in some wards. The organisaton deployed observers across the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 260 wards in the state during …

INEC Holds Supplementary Elections On April 15

March 27, 2023 0

Barring any last minute change, the Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed April 15 for the conduct of all outstanding governorship, National and State Assembly supplementary elections.

Protect Election Materials From Adebutu, PDP, Thugs, Ogun APC Charges INEC

March 26, 2023 0

The Ogun State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to “provide maximum security for its staff and the election materials in its possession, especially all the ballot papers pertaining to the just concluded general elections” in the state.

Thugs Stab Army Major At Sango-Tedo

March 19, 2023 0

The violence that marred Saturday's gubernatorial and State Houses of Assembly elections in Lagos state wasn't peculiar to only civilian populace as an officer, a Major of the Nigerian Army wasn't spared as he narrowly escaped death after been stabbed in his hand while rescuing an abducted voter by some thugs at Sango-Tedo area in Etiosa local government area, Lagos state.i

Gubernatorial Elections: Police Condemn Proposed Use Of Dogs By Voters At Polling Units

March 7, 2023 0

Against the backdrop that some electorates have vowed to deployed their dogs to polling units on Saturday during the gubernatorial election following various attacks by thugs during the Presidential election, the Nigeria Police Force has kicked against such plans.

2023: How Voters Violate Electoral Act

February 25, 2023 0

Finally, the 2023 Presidential election is underway, and the three major contenders have casted their votes just like some other Nigerians. Meanwhile, many of the voters may not know they are violating a part of the Electoral Act, 2023 which may someday count. Some voters are already uploading pictures of their thumb-printed ballot papers on social media which is an …

INEC Promises To Conduct Credible Elections In Niger State

February 18, 2023 0

The Independent Electoral Commission, INEC has recruited over 21,000 personnel in its preparation to conduct the forthcoming general election in Niger State.

Niger State INEC Sets To Commence Screening And Traning Of ADHOC Workers For The 2023 General Elections

January 13, 2023 0

As the general elections fast approaches, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to begin the screening and training of personnel for the polls.

Symposium: Fake News Weaponized To Distract INEC – INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner

January 13, 2023 0

The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Lagos state, Mr. Olusegun Agbaje, has said that the peddling of fake news has been Weaponized to distract the activities of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with spurious allegations, unfounded and unverifiable innuendos capable of causing a crack in its operations.