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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

December 27, 2023

INEC retires four directors following government’s eight-year service policy

Mr Olumekun said that the commission wished the affected directors the best as they retired from service. 

INEC Photo (Credit: Punch Newspapers)
December 21, 2023

Supreme Court reserves judgment in NNPP suit seeking to affirm Abba Yusuf as Kano governor

On Thursday, the Supreme Court reserved judgment in the appeal filed by NNPP seeking to affirm its candidate, Abba Yusuf, as governor of Kano.

GAWUNA+APC LOGO; YUSUF+NNPP LOGO
December 20, 2023

Akpabio declares Umahi, Giadam’s senatorial seats vacant

Mr Akpabio called on the INEC to commence the process of by-elections in the two senatorial districts immediately.

David Umahi and Ibrahim Giadam
December 18, 2023

INEC eyes early February 2024 for 2023 election re-runs, by-elections

The electoral office is still consulting to determine a suitable timetable.

Mahmood Yakubu
December 18, 2023

I’ll serve Nigerians better after tribunal victory: Lawmaker

Afam Ogene, chairman of the House renewable energy committee, assured constituents he wouldn’t misuse his opportunity to serve.

Afam Ogene
December 18, 2023
Rivers State House of Assembly Members
December 17, 2023

Justice Waziri’s lavish wedding and judicial misadventure in political party structure 

Regular judicial duties and election petition season conspired to keep his lordship away from home.

Justice Abdul-Azeez Waziri
December 14, 2023

Belief in one country will put Nigeria on right path: Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu says nationhood and belief in one country will put Nigeria on the right path.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
December 12, 2023

INEC swears in nine newly appointed RECs

Speaking at the ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, the INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, congratulated them on their appointment.

Mahmood Yakubu
December 11, 2023

INEC asked to declare seats of Rivers Assembly members vacant for joining APC

The group asked the electoral body to commence the bye-election process to fill the vacant seat of the defected lawmakers in the assembly.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike [Credit: Chi Geru]