BREAKING: Tinubu Names Amupitan as New INEC Chairman
Succeeding Mahmood Yakubu, President Tinubu has appointed Joash Amupitan as the new INEC Chairman.
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What Mahmood Yakubu told Tinubu in his INEC Resignation Letter
Mahmood Yakubu resigns as INEC chairman, reveals why he stepped down early in his letter to President Tinubu, handing over to May Agbamuche-Mbu.
Tinubu Honours Mahmood Yakubu with CON as INEC Tenure Ends
President Tinubu awards Mahmood Yakubu the national honour of CON as his tenure as INEC chairman ends after two terms marked by major electoral reforms.
BREAKING: Acting INEC Chair Assumes Office
As Mahmood Yakubu prepares to handover ahead of his terminal leave, an acting INEC Chair has takes over
Confusion Rocks Abuja Over Tinubu’s ‘Order’ to INEC Boss
Confusion spread on Wednesday night after reports surfaced that President Bola Tinubu allegedly directed the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, to proceed on terminal leave ahead of his tenure’s expiration. Yakubu’s second term is due to end in the first week of December 2025. First appointed by President Muhammadu … Read more
Galadima warns FG Against Plans to Appoint Retired Judge as INEC Chairman, says ‘There’ll be Civil War’
New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) stalwart Buba Galadima has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is compromised in favour of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), cautioning that plans to appoint a contentious retired judge as the next INEC chairman could push Nigeria into turmoil. During an interview on ARISE News, Galadima claimed … Read more
INEC Recognises David Mark as ADC National Chairman
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognised Senator David Mark as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), putting an end to the party’s prolonged leadership crisis. In an update published on its website on Wednesday in Abuja, INEC listed the newly approved National Working Committee (NWC) of the ADC, signalling … Read more
INEC Opens Online PVC Registration: 7 Easy Steps for Nigerians
Ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched the online pre-registration of voters. In a post on X, the commission confirmed that online pre-registration began on Monday, August 18, while physical registration will commence on August 25, 2025, at all 37 state offices and 774 local government … Read more
2027: Atiku, Amaechi, El-rufai form New Political Party, writes INEC
After weeks of deliberations, the Nigeria National Coalition Group, NNCG, has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, seeking for the registration of a new political party The party which has been traced to the former vice president Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, Nasr Elrufai and host of others, came with the name All … Read more
Natasha reacts to INEC’s rejection of Recall Petition
The senator representing Kogi Central senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has reacted to the pronouncement of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), rejecting the petition to recall her. While expressing profound gratitude to her husband, constituents, and Nigerians for the immense show of support, the lawmaker also lauded the electoral body. Reacting via her official Facebook … Read more