A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, extended the order restraining the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from suspending or expelling Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers from the party. Justice James Omotosho gave the directive after counsel to the governor, Dr…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports on the planned postponement of the 2023 General Election. The commission in message on its Twitter handle titled: “fake news alert” on Monday night said INEC has no plan and will…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised eligible voters in the upcoming general election to visit its online portal to know their polling units. The commission gave the advice in a short message titled “Information for all eligible voters”,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its contract for logistics delivery for the forthcoming general elections in Lagos State is with individual drivers and not with Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Kano State on Friday set aside the judgment of a High Court that recognised Mohammad Abacha as the gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kano State. The Appeal Court, however, ordered…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has solicited support of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) in handling its numerous pre-electoral cases in courts across the country. The INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the call on Thursday, when he hosted…
Human Rights Activist, Comrade Adeniyi Alimi Sulaiman has warned Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) led by Professor Mahmood Yakubu not to set the peaceful Osun State on fire with actions and inactions of its officials. Following the recent controversy surrounding…
The United Nations and other members of the diplomatic community have restated their commitment to supporting Nigeria in ensuring peace, credibility and inclusion in the upcoming general elections. This was made known in a statement made available by Oluseyi Soremekun,…
Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, Chairman Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, has tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the nation’s judiciary to stand up in defence of democracy ahead of the Feb 25 and March 11…
Ahead of the February 25 and March 11 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday revealed the action to be taken if hoodlums snatch the Bimodal Voter Registration Systems (BVAS) on election day. According to the electoral…
