Tag: INEC
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Tinubu terminates appointment of 3 INEC RECs
President Bola Tinubu has notified the Senate of the termination of the appointments of three Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
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ICYMI: Buying delegates during primaries is diabolical – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has described as diabolical the practice of buying delegates by aspirants during primary elections of political parties.
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Electoral Reform: Implement Uwais report, rejig INEC – NASS urged
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Assembly has been urged to expedite actions on electoral reforms, address the integrity crises rocking election conducting body, and implement the Justice Mohammed Uwais report. The call was made on Wednesday in Abuja during an anti-corruption radio program, PUBLIC CONSCIENCE,
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Ubah: No request to conduct Anambra South Senatorial bye election yet – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is still awaiting a request from the Senate for the conduct of by-election in Anambra South Senatorial District to replace Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah. Dr Elizabeth Agu, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Anambra, said this
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INEC seeks alternative for by-elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for the amendment of the law for a more cost-effective alternative methods of filling vacancies at the national and state assemblies.
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INEC fixes date for FCT Area Council election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Feb. 21, 2026 for the conduct of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections.
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INEC flushes out 7,746 deceased voters from national register
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that 7,746 deceased voters were removed from the national voter register in Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory as of December 2022. INEC’s Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Etta-Messi, disclosed this on Thursday, emphasising the commission’s commitment to maintaining an accurate voter register.…
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INEC rejects 2025 budget allocation, demands N126bn
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has sought an increase in its budgetary allocation to N126 billion, against the N40 billion earmarked for it in the 2025 budget estimates.
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Benin Republic sends delegates to study Nigeria’s electoral processes
No fewer than 12 senior members of Benin Republic national electoral management body, Commission Electorale Nationale Autonomie (CENA), are currently in Nigeria to understudy the country’s electoral processes.
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Herbal tea promoting smoking not registered – NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Saturday denied claims that it approved the use of Lung Detox Tea, which promotes smoking.