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The Digest: Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has broken into joyful praise after being declared the winner of the state's governorship election, singing "This kind God, I never see his type" in an emotional victory celebration. The reelected governor expressed his gratitude moments after...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared incumbent Governor Chukwuma Soludo the winner of the November 8 Anambra State governorship election. The Returning Officer, Prof. Edogah Omoregie, announced the results at the INEC headquarters in Awka on...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission has affirmed its full preparedness to conduct the Anambra State governorship election this Saturday, announcing a record 98.8% PVC collection rate and extensive logistical arrangements to ensure a credible and inclusive process. Key...

The Digest: A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission from recognizing the results of the PDP's forthcoming National Convention. Justice James Omotosho issued the order, ruling that the party failed to comply with essential legal requirements...

The Digest: Nigeria's electoral commission has advanced eight political associations to the next registration stage while disqualifying six others. According to a statement from INEC National Commissioner Sam Olumekun, the move underscores the rigorous path to formal recognition in the...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has affirmed its complete readiness for the November 8 Anambra State governorship election, with Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan announcing the deployment of 24,000 personnel across 5,718 polling units. The commission also extended...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has affirmed that Anambra State is fully prepared for the November 8 governorship election, following a weeklong assessment by a high-level delegation from its Abuja headquarters. National Commissioner Rhoda Gumus led the review...

The Digest: Prominent banker and founder of Anap Foundation, Atedo Peterside, has described the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under former Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as a “national disgrace.” Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Peterside pointed to alleged...

The Digest: Newly appointed INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has named veteran journalist and former PUNCH Editor Adedayo Oketola as his Chief Press Secretary. The appointment, announced Monday, signals a fresh approach to the commission’s public engagement and communication strategy under...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has formally charged the new INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, with ensuring the upcoming Anambra governorship election becomes a national benchmark for credibility. During the swearing-in ceremony, Tinubu emphasized that the November 8 poll will serve...

The Digest: Nigeria's electoral process faces a critical test of integrity as widespread 2027 campaign materials appear nationwide, highlighting INEC's enforcement challenges. Despite legal restrictions on premature campaigning, billboards supporting President Tinubu's re-election have emerged...

The Digest: Professor Joash Amupitan has formally arrived at the INEC headquarters to assume his role as Chairman. His arrival follows a swearing-in ceremony presided over by President Bola Tinubu, who charged him with safeguarding Nigeria's electoral integrity. Rooted in the Storm. Key...

The Digest: The newly inaugurated Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has publicly accepted his mandate to deliver credible elections. Speaking after his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu, Amupitan committed to defending the...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has formally tasked the new INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, with a critical mandate. According to Channels TV, this swearing-in ceremony, held on October 23, 2025, marks a pivotal moment for an institution central to the nation's democratic trust. Rooted...

The Digest: Gunmen have kidnapped staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kogi State. According to reports, the female officials were travelling from Abuja to Anambra for official election duties when they were abducted along Aloma Road, raising concerns over the...

The Digest: Professor Joash Amupitan, the newly confirmed INEC Chairman, has firmly denied widespread speculation that he was part of President Bola Tinubu's legal team during the 2023 presidential election petitions. During his Senate screening, Amupitan stated unequivocally that he "never...

The Digest: Newly confirmed INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan has pledged to build an electoral system where losers willingly congratulate winners, signaling a commitment to restore public trust. During his Senate screening, the Professor of Law emphasized examining the Electoral Act to...

The Digest: Newly confirmed INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan has pledged to conduct a comprehensive audit of the IReV portal to identify and resolve the technical glitches that undermined Nigeria's 2023 general elections. During his Senate screening, Amupitan described the 2023 failure...

The Digest: The nomination process for Nigeria's next electoral chief is underway as Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) has arrived at the Senate Chamber for his screening and confirmation hearing as the proposed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The nominee...

The Digest: ADC chieftain and Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to declare the seat of Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri vacant. This demand follows Governor Diri's resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, with Okonkwo citing...