The storm, party rebels and the Electoral Bill, By Azu Ishiekwene
Last week, the country was engulfed in a mutiny across party lines. After members of the National Assembly surreptitiously inserted a provision in the Electoral […]
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Governors lobby senators, Reps against direct primaries
Governors are mounting pressure on senators and House of Representatives members to reconsider their position on direct primary mode of picking candidates by political parties, […]
Jega, the Electoral Act and 2023; By Dakuku Peterside
Recently Prof Attahiru Jega, former INEC chairman, shared his thoughts on the amended Electoral Act that is yet to be signed into law. His […]
INEC to address BVAS challenges – Yakubu
INEC says it will address challenges experienced with its new technology, Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), at the Isoko South 1 State Constituency bye-election in […]
INEC says set to conduct by-election in Kaduna
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday said it had concluded all arrangements to conduct by-election for Lere Federal Constituency in Kaduna state. Mr […]
Reps approve card reader, bar INEC from using other devices
More facts on Sunday emerged about the amendments to the Electoral Act passed by the House of Representatives. The House approved the use of smart […]
Senate rejects Buhari aide, Onochie’s nomination as INEC commissioner
ABUJA – The Senate, on Tuesday, rejected the confirmation of Lauretta Onochie as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission. Chairman of the […]
INEC to deploy 5,346 personnel to 2,673 centres for voter registration
INEC said on Monday in Abuja that it would deploy 5,346 personnel to 2,673 registration centres for Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) resuming nationwide on June […]
Fraud Probe: PDP Senate Caucus Warns EFCC, Backs NWC
THE Peoples Democratic Party Caucus in the Senate, on Thursday, asked the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, to leave its party leaders alone. The lawmakers […]
Aba bye-election: Kalu’s campaign officer kidnapped
One of the collation officers of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the ongoing Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency bye-election has reportedly been abducted. The […]
Underage married girls will not vote – Sen. Gaya
The Senate committee on INEC has rejected a suggestion that Under-18 married girls should have the right to vote. Fielding question on Tuesday in Abuja […]
Don’t make NIN compulsory for voter registration, Nigerians tell INEC
Nigerians have asked the Independent National Electoral Commission not to make the National Identity Number one of the conditions for registering voters when the exercise […]
We remain committed to our Legislative Agenda – Lawan
…..Reiterates NASS’s desire to pass Electoral Reforms Bill first quarter 2021 By Chibuike Nwabuko Abuja (Sundiata Post) – President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan said […]
APC Wins Imo North Senatorial Election
Abuja (Sundiata Post) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the just concluded Imo North senatorial […]
INEC Conducts Bye-Elections In Lagos, 10 Other States
Bye-elections are currently holding in 11 states across the country, covering six senatorial districts and nine state constituencies. While Lagos and Cross River are the […]
Senate Confirms Professor Mahmood Yakubu As INEC Chairman
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The confirmation was given on […]
Senate committee screens Mahmood Yakubu for reappointment as INEC chairman
The Senate Committee on INEC has screened Professor Mahmood Yakubu following his nomination for appointment as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The […]
Buhari urges Senate to confirm INEC Chair Yakubu, others
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday urged the Senate to screen and confirm Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) […]
INEC bars APC from Bayelsa West senatorial by-election
The Independent National Electoral Commission has struck out the All Progressives Congress and its candidate, Chief Peremobowei Ebebi, from the Bayelsa West Senatorial District election. […]
INEC commissioner Nahuche resigns, Amina Zakari 4 others retire
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday, November 9, 2020, confirmed the resignation of a National Commissioner, Abubakar Nahuche. His resignation came barely a few […]