2022-2026: INEC holds retreat on strategic plan validation
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday commenced the third national retreat on validation of the draft INEC 2022-2026 Strategic Plan and Strategic Programme […]
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INEC to create 2,673 centres as continuous voter registration resumes June 28
The Independent National Electoral Commission (NAN) said it planed to create 2,673 registration centres and deploy 5,346 officials for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) scheduled […]
Yakubu laments spate of attacks on INEC facilities, advocates community partnerships
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the spate of arson and vandalism of its facilities and property was worrisome, as it would adversely affect […]
INEC to harmonise reports from states on polling units expansion
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it plans harmonise reports from states on Polling Units (PUs) expansion, to ensure that they are in conformity […]
INEC commences nationwide verification for Polling Units expansion
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday commenced a nationwide verification exercise for centres proposed for voting units to be converted to polling units […]
2023: INEC directs RECs to submit inventory of election materials
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to submit an inventory of all election materials under their care before […]
INEC solicits NASS support on conversion of voting points to polling units
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has solicited the National Assembly’s support to convert existing voting points in the country to polling units. […]
ACF advises INEC on Polling Units, Yakubu disagrees
The pan northern socio-cultural organization, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has strongly advised the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) to convert existing Voting Points and Voting […]
Electoral Act amendment: stakeholders canvass electronic voting, electoral offences commission
By Haruna Salami Stakeholders at a one day joint public hearing organised by the Senate Committee on INEC and House Committee on Electoral Matters have […]
UPDATE: Senate confirms Mahmood Yakubu as INEC chairman
By Haruna Salami Senate Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC for a second term. The […]
INEC: Buhari requests Senate to confirm Yakubu for 2nd term
By Haruna Salami President Muhammadu Buhari has formerly requested the Senate to confirm Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as INEC Chairman for a second term. A […]
No constitutional breach in Yakubu’s reappointment for INEC job — Okoye
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said that there was no breach of constitution in the nomination of Prof. Mahmood Yakubu as the […]
INEC to resume voter registration in Q1 2021 – Mu’azu
INEC plans to resume its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in the first quarter of 2021, the Acting Chairman, Ahmed Mu’azu, said on Tuesday in Abuja. […]
Full text of Prof Yakubu’s remarks at presentation of report on 2019 General Elections
REMARKS BY THE HONOURABLE CHAIRMAN, INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION (INEC), PROFESSOR MAHMOOD YAKUBU, AT THE VIRTUAL PRESENTATION OF THE REPORT OF THE 2019 GENERAL ELECTION […]
Mele Kyari, Bode, others for Realnews 8th Anniversary Lecture
Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and Prof. Chris Bode, Chief Medical Director, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, […]
Boss Mustapha delivers Realnews 8th Anniversary Lecture November 19
Boss Mustapha, secretary to the government of the Federation, SGF, and chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, will deliver the Eighth Anniversary Lecture […]
BREAKING: Buhari nominates Prof Yakubu as INEC Chairman for second term
President Muhammadu Buhari has presented the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, for a second term in office. This was […]
INEC makes progress in uploading Ondo election results on portal
In fulfilment of its pledge to continue promoting transparency in electoral process using technology, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it made progress in […]
Despite fire incident, we are ready for Ondo guber election, INEC Chairman declares – Watch Videos
Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu said INEC is ready for the gubernatorial election in Ondo slated for Saturday October 10, […]
Over 40 companies demonstrate IT solutions as INEC moves toward E-voting – Watch Video
By Danlami Nmodu The Independent National Electoral Commission says it has commenced moves toward the automation of voting process. This was disclosed by Professor Mahmood […]
Edo Decides 2020: Does the President Deserve Any Credit? By Dakuku Peterside
The just concluded Edo State gubernatorial election has produced some winners and losers. A message has been sent, lessons have been learnt and the […]
We are prepared for Ondo election — INEC chairman
After the successful gubernatorial election in Edo state, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has reaffirmed the readiness of the commission […]
Edo election: Political parties sign peace accord in Benin
Ahead of the Saturday’s Edo governorship poll, candidates for the election on Tuesday signed a peace accord, pledging to abide by the rules and […]
Edo elections: EU, INEC partner on credible polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in partnership with the European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), on Thursday organised a two-day capacity building workshop for […]