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OSUN GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION: VOTERS HEAD TO POLLS AS SECURITY IS TIGHTENED By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban All is set for today’s governorship election in Osun State, with 15 political parties and 2,339,233 registered voters expected to participate in the off-cycle poll. The Independent
INEC, NOA STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIP AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTIONS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) have agreed to deepen collaboration to promote democratic values and increase citizens’ participation ahead of the 2027 general
JONATHAN CHALLENGES SUIT SEEKING TO STOP 2027 PRESIDENTIAL BID By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Former President Goodluck Jonathan has formally challenged a lawsuit seeking to stop him from contesting the 2027 presidential election. The case, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja
ADC LAWMAKERS DEMAND INEC CHAIR’S REMOVAL, PROSECUTION By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The ADC caucus in the House of Representatives has intensified pressure on INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, calling for his removal and prosecution over alleged partisanship ahead of the 2027 general
APPEAL COURT UPHOLDS RULING AGAINST PDP 2025 NATIONAL CONVENTION By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the Federal High Court judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the outcome of the 2025 National Convention
INEC BEGINS STATEWIDE ROTATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION IN GOMBE By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced a statewide rotational Continuous Voter Registration exercise in Gombe State to give eligible residents easier access to voter registration services. INEC said the
INEC SETS MARCH 11 AS CAMPAIGN START FOR OSUN GUBER POLL By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has fixed March 11 as the official start date for political campaigns ahead of the Osun State governorship election. The State
INEC BEGINS EARLY PREPARATIONS FOR 2026, 2027 POLLS, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO CREDIBLE ELECTIONS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has reaffirmed its commitment to rebuilding public trust in Nigeria’s electoral process as it begins early preparations for the
NMDPRA BOSS FAROUK AHMED RESIGNS AMID CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban Farouk Ahmed has resigned as managing director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority following corruption allegations levelled against him. The claims were made by the president of
IPAC RECOGNISES ONLY INEC-APPROVED PARTY FACTIONS By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has stated that only factions of political parties recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are acknowledged by the council. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, IPAC