Saturday, July 18, 2026

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

February 17, 2026

Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Abubakar as INEC commissioner, Yusuf as NAHCON chairman

Mr Akpabio referred the request to the Senate Committee on INEC for further legislative inputs and to return back to plenary in one week.

Nigerian Senate
February 15, 2026

PDP, Labour Party missing as INEC clears 14 parties for Osun guber poll

Mr Olurode advised political parties, candidates and members of the public to inspect the published documents as provided by the law.

Labour Party and PDP
February 15, 2026

Peter Obi threatens to deal with 2027 election riggers

INEC, on Saturday, released the timetable for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections.

Peter Obi
February 14, 2026

INEC consulting to change 2027 election dates to accommodate Ramadan fast: Official

The commission stated that its regulations and guidelines, made since 2019, for the conduct of elections, fixed the dates elections are to be held.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
February 12, 2026

Court adjourns lawyer’s suit against INEC, political parties until March 4 for hearing 

Mr Okolie, who appeared for himself, informed the court that the matter was scheduled for hearing.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
February 11, 2026

Electoral Bill: Dickson urges conference committee to back Reps’ version

The Senate had on Tuesday rescinded its earlier decision on the Electoral Act amendment.

Seriake Dickson
February 9, 2026

Atiku, Obi seeking real-time electronic transmission of results trying to disenfranchise Nigerians: NICO Boss

Mr Ajiboye maintained that INEC should retain discretion to deploy technology based on feasibility rather than being compelled by law.

Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar
February 8, 2026

INEC should determine capacity to transmit results electronically, David Mark cautions Akpabio

Mr Mark specifically warned the Senate, led by Godswill Akpabio, against usurping the powers of the electoral body ahead of the 2027 general election.

David Mark
February 7, 2026
February 6, 2026

Elections: We’ll trace, arrest you, NSA warns politicians against vote-buying, violence

The NSA warned that any individual or group with such a plan would be identified and reprimanded or restrained before, during, and after the elections.

Nuhu Ribadu