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The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally recognised former Senate President David Mark as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), cementing the party’s role as the primary coalition platform for major opposition figures ahead of the...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has finalized voter registration for the upcoming Anambra governorship election, with over 146,000 new voters added to the roll. The electoral body has ensured all processes are in line with the Electoral Act 2022. Key Points...

The Digest: The Lagos office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been seen displaying a banner with the image of President Bola Tinubu. This has led to concerns about the commission's Compromised Neutrality ahead of the 2027 elections. Key Points: INEC’s Lagos office...

The Digest: A major dispute has erupted between the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and opposition parties over alleged irregularities in the ongoing voter registration exercise. The clash signals a growing Digital Distrust ahead of the 2027 general elections. Key Points...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the physical phase of the 2025 Continuous Voter Registration across Nigeria. Eligible Nigerians can now complete their voter registration in person, following the online pre-registration that started on August 18, 2025. The...

The Digest: Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo slams the judiciary and INEC chairman in his new book, accusing them of corruption and undermining justice and democracy. He warns that the country's legal and electoral systems threaten national stability. Key Points: Obasanjo calls...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that over 505,000 Nigerians completed their online pre-registration for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in just five days. Key Points: Over 505,000 Nigerians pre-registered for CVR in five days...

The Digest: Buba Galadima, a top member of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), has raised concerns over the ability of INEC to conduct free and fair elections under President Tinubu’s administration. He criticized the current government’s politicking and INEC’s inability to call politicians...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched the online pre-registration phase for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) ahead of the 2027 general election. Nigerians can now register via the INEC portal, ensuring participation in the democratic process. Key...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the Zamfara State House of Assembly bye-election inconclusive. The decision was due to irregularities in five polling units, creating a Void that leaves the outcome of the election uncertain, with a rerun to be...

The Digest: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cancel the by-election in the Shanono/Bagwai state constituency and the rerun for the Ghari constituency in Kano, citing violent disruptions during voting. Key Points: APC...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will now allow prison inmates the right to vote, following a ruling by the Appeal Court. INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu confirmed this on Friday while meeting with the Nigeria Correctional Service's Comptroller General, Sylvester...

The Digest: INEC officially announces the 2025 Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) to begin on August 18, with online pre-registration, followed by in-person registration starting August 25 across Nigeria. Key Points: The 2025 CVR will commence nationwide on August 18 via online...

Nigeria's political landscape is heating up ahead of the 2027 general election, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announcing it has received a staggering 110 applications for the registration of new political parties. This unprecedented surge is widely seen as a strategic...

As Nigeria inches toward the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has received 110 applications from groups seeking registration as political parties, including one promoted by Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti. INEC confirmed...

According to The Nation, INEC confirmed no group has submitted a formal application for political party registration, despite over 100 associations sending letters of intent. The electoral body stressed that the keys still missing are the formal requirements needed to initiate the process...

No fresh swaps, no latecomers, the gate is shut. On May 12, INEC drew the line on who is running for Anambra governor in 2025. The final list of 16 candidates across 16 political parties has been uploaded, marking the beginning of the campaign period. With female representation still modest and...

Many think four years is a long time, until governance cycles roll back around, and the hourglass flips again. On Friday, INEC announced the official dates for the 2026 governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states, reminding both political actors and voters that time never waits, and...