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The Digest: A Federal High Court in Osogbo has ordered the Inspector General of Police to arrest the immediate-past INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, for contempt of court. The arrest order was issued just hours after his tenure ended, Key Points: The order was issued due to...

The Digest: As Professor Mahmood Yakubu concludes his landmark ten-year tenure, the search for Nigeria’s next electoral chief intensifies. According to Daily Trust, President Tinubu is set to present a nominee to the National Council of State, with Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Professor Joash...

The Digest: Following Professor Mahmood Yakubu's exit, National Commissioner May Agbamuche-Mbu has been appointed Acting Chairman of INEC. Here are seven key facts about the new head of the commission. Key Points: Distinguished Legal Pedigree: A lawyer with over 30 years of experience...

The Digest: Professor Mahmood Yakubu has officially handed over to National Commissioner May Agbamuche, who will serve in an acting capacity after his two-term tenure as INEC Chairman. Key Points: Professor Mahmood Yakubu has concluded his ten-year tenure as INEC Chairman. He handed over...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission has received a joint delegation from Ethiopia's National Election Board and its Civil Society Coalition, marking the first such collaborative visit to study Nigeria's election management practices. Rooted in the Storm. Key Points: A...

The Digest: The Inter-Party Advisory Council has proposed stripping the President of the power to appoint INEC's leadership, urging the creation of an independent committee to safeguard the electoral body's neutrality ahead of the 2027 polls. Key Points: IPAC proposed an independent body...

The Digest: With the next general election on the horizon, concerns are mounting about the integrity of the process that will shape Nigeria's future. According to TheCable, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over a perceived "lack of commitment" from INEC to implement...

The Digest: In a demonstration of steady leadership amid swirling speculation, INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has personally chaired the commission's weekly meeting, directly countering reports of his imminent departure. The session, which focused on upcoming elections and staff welfare...

The Digest: As Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure as INEC Chairman ends next month, attention turns to his successor, a choice that will profoundly shape the credibility of the 2027 elections and Nigeria’s democratic integrity. Yakubu’s legacy is marked by technological promise and public...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission has published the definitive list of seventeen candidates who will contest the 2026 Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections scheduled for February 12. This follows the conclusion of the statutory period for candidate withdrawal...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed concern over the low turnout for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Enugu State, with only 1,801 new registrations recorded in 15 days. Despite smooth logistical operations, voter apathy remains a...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared 14 out of 171 applicant associations to proceed to the next phase of the registration process to become official political parties. Rooted in the Storm. Key Points: INEC assessed all applications based on...

The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has openly criticized incumbent politicians for exploiting their positions to launch early campaigns for the 2027 elections, acknowledging its inability to enforce sanctions under the current Electoral Act. The commission is now...

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...