Tag: elections
Religion cannot postpone 2027 elections – Cleric, lawyers speak
INEC announced the presidential and National Assembly elections for February 20, 2027, and governorship and State Assembly elections for March…
2027 Poll dates in limbo as INEC, lawmakers consider adjustments
The development came shortly after the Senate and House of Representatives suspended their planned meeting to harmonise the Electoral Act…
Election Alert: INEC requests massive N873.78bn ahead of 2027 polls
The N873.78bn requested for the 2027 elections is a large increase from the N313.4bn released for the 2023 general elections.
2027: Igbos will take a position – Kalu
He said this while launching the Renewed Hope Initiative in Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of Abia State.
EFCC to INEC: Ensure credible, free, fair elections
Oshodi further reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to supporting INEC and other relevant bodies in ensuring transparent and credible elections.
NSC reaffirms commitment to transparent sports federation elections
For many observers, these elections represent a defining moment — one that could reshape the governance and credibility of Nigeria’s…
Cameroon Votes: After 43 years in Power, 92- Year-old Paul Biya seeks 8th term in office
Voting is also affected by ongoing conflict in the English-speaking regions, where separatist violence has continued since 2016.
Confusion, division hit president Biya’s camp as Cameroon heads to poll
Confusion, division hit president Biya's camp as Cameroon heads to poll
Election countdown begins: INEC unveils bold action plan for 2025, 2026 polls
“For Anambra State, the CVR will resume next week and will be held simultaneously in all the 326 Wards,” he…
Simon Ekpa, IPOB can’t stop elections in South-East – FG assures
Simon Ekpa led faction of IPOB has said that election will not be allowed to hold in South-East.
Peaceful elections: INEC seeks police collaboration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for an enhanced collaboration with the police towards ensuring peaceful conduct of…
There can’t be credible elections without improved electoral laws — PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday said elections in Nigeria are not going to be credible until there are…
Abia lawmaker decries military involvement in elections
Mr Stanley Nwabuisi, member representing Ikwuano constituency in Abia House of Assembly, on Tuesday, decried the involvement of the military…
Elections: Canada to regulate social media firms
The world’s major social media companies are not doing enough to help Canada combat potential foreign meddling in this October’s…
Group condemns alleged vote buying in Niger
A Coalition of Civil Society group has condemned the alleged vote-buying witnessed during the just concluded governorship and state assembly…
Elections: APC distances self from alleged killing of Navy personnel
The Bayelsa chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied allegations linking it to the killing of a Navy personnel…
Nigeria must adopt technology in improving elections – Lawmaker
The federal lawmaker representing Ikorodu Constituency 1, Mr Babajimi Benson, says Nigeria must look toward technology to overcome challenges posed…
Benue voters commend INEC
Voters in the Governorship and State Assembly elections in Benue have commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the…
Accreditation, voting commence in Gombe
Voting for the Governorship and State House of Assembly elections commenced at exactly 8 a.m in many parts of Gombe…
We want elections, not war, MOSOP tells Nigerian soldiers
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has expressed displeasure over palpable fears among the Ogoni people…
Ex-sports minister urges Oyo youths to shun violence
A former Minister of Sports, Prof. Taoheed Adedoja, has appealed to youths in Oyo State to shun violence during the…
Elections: NUJ, NGO hold ‘Peace Walk’ in Plateau
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Plateau chapter, on Wednesday in Jos, held a 'Peace Walk’ to enlighten Nigerians on…
March 9 elections : Group tasks INEC on lapses
Kimpact Development Initiatives (KDI), an NGO, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to address some of the lapses…
Elections: Army embarks on “Operation Show of Force” in Akwa Ibom
The 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Uyo in Akwa Ibom has embarked on a joint show of force parade.
Elections: We acted within the law – Army
The Nigerian Army on Saturday said its activities in the just-concluded Presidential and National Assembly polls were within the ambit…
PSC wants adequate security for elections
The Police Service Commission ( PSC) has called for the provision of adequate security and logistics for security agencies for…
Elections: Police arrest 128 persons for alleged electoral offences
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 128 persons for alleged electoral offences across the country. A statement by the force…
Elections: Police confirm 3 dead in Kogi
The Police in Kogi has confirmed the killing of three persons during the Presidential and National Assembly elections in the…
Candidates in Ekiti commend INEC over peaceful polls
The Presidential and National Assembly elections in Ekiti on Saturday was largely peaceful with some candidates commending INEC and security…
Senior citizens not left out in voting
Some senior citizens were not left out of the voting process, as they turned out to participate in the Presidential…