By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo The Coalition for Civic and National Consciousness (CCNC) has raised concerns over the transfer of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, to Ondo State, warning that the development could have serious implications for the credibility of the forthcoming elections. InContinue Reading
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved and issued a Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election and also rescheduled the 2026 Osun State governorship election. The details were contained in a statement issued by the electoral commission to the media late on Thursday.Continue Reading
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared results for three local government areas in the area council election conducted in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Saturday. INEC announced results for are Bwari, Gwagwalada and Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), while official results for Abaji, KujeContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja: The Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections, describing the process as orderly, efficient and peaceful. Amupitan made this known on Saturday in Abuja whileContinue Reading
By Veronica Dariya Bwari (Abuja), Mr John Gabaya, the Chairman, Bwari Area Council of the FCT, on Saturday said the ongoing FCT area council elections in Bwari would be hitch-free and successful in spite of low turnout of voters. The chairman said this while speaking with newsmen shortlyContinue Reading
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a timetable notice for the 2027 general election. ccordingly, while the Presidential and National Assembly elections will be held on February 20, 2027, the Governorship and State Assembly elections will be held on March 6. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosedContinue Reading
(A Response to Senator Adegbomire & P. D. Pius) By Sylvester Udemezue *INTRODUCTION* Two recent public commentaries have reignited debate on electoral reform in Nigeria. P.D. Pius, Esq., in his article titled, _“Electronic Transmission of Results is Not a Magic Wand”_ (and published on 10 February 2026), argues thatContinue Reading
*A PERSONAL LEGAL OPINION By Sylvester Udemezue (Member, NBA’s Law Reform Committee) Regarding the controversy surrounding the alleged rejection of the express inclusion of mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results in the draft Electoral Bill 2026, I have just reviewed a news report titled *“Electoral Act: AkpabioContinue Reading
By Biola Lawal Abuja (FLOWERBUDNEWS): The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced vacancies for Ad-Hoc staff for the forthcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections scheduled for this year, 2026. INEC Recruitment Advert reads: VACANCIES FOR AD-HOC STAFF FOR THE #FCTDecides2026 AREA COUNCIL ELECTION. The IndependentContinue Reading
