Sunday, July 19, 2026

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

February 6, 2026

FCT Poll: INEC tasks security agencies on planning, deployment, intelligence gathering

The INEC chairman also called for early and sustained security engagement for the upcoming Ekiti and Osun governorship elections.

armed security forces
February 5, 2026

CNPP slams Senate over refusal to mandate real-time electronic transmission of election results 

The Senate had refused to adopt an amendment that would have made electronic transmission of results from polling units compulsory.

Senate and CUPP
February 4, 2026

Senate rejects mandatory electronic transmission of results, reduces election notice timeline to 180 days

Senators also rejected Clause 47, which sought to allow electronically-generated voter identification.

Nigerian Senate
February 4, 2026

INEC targets clean-up of voter register, announcement of new political parties 

Mr Amupitan said that a credible voter register remained the bedrock of free, fair and transparent elections.

Joash Amupitan.
February 1, 2026

Labour Party to begin nationwide congresses in March: Gov. Otti

Mr Otti said a committee had been set up to oversee the membership validation process while preparations were underway for a national convention.

Labour Party (LP)
January 31, 2026

LP dismisses sacking of Abure-led executive, vows strong comeback ahead of 2027

LP reaffirmed its faith in the judiciary and urged members to remain calm.

Julius Abure
January 31, 2026

INEC recognition of Usman-led interim leadership victory for rule of law: Labour Party

Mr Asogwa expressed the party’s appreciation to its supporters nationwide for their resilience.

Labour Party
January 28, 2026

2026 FCT Election: NSCDC tasks operatives on professionalism, neutrality

Mr Odumosu urged the management team to remain on top of their games.

Female NSCDC
January 26, 2026

INEC prosecutes nine for vote buying in Osun

The official urged participating political parties in the Osun election to abide by INEC rules and regulations, rather than disrupting the poll.

Voting commenced 10:59am at polling unit 008 at Township Primary School IV, Ikenegbu 1, Owerri Municipal
January 24, 2026

Ramadan: ADC urges INEC to postpone FCT area council elections

According to ADC, the request is guided by the need to protect inclusivity.

African Democratic Party (ADC)