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Osun Election: Amnesty International Predicts Low Turnout, Reveals Why

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Osun Election: Amnesty International Predicts Low Turnout, Reveals Why

Amnesty International Nigeria has warned that the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election could record low voter turnout, citing growing fear among residents following a series of violent incidents and reports of intimidation ahead of the poll. The organisation said the security situation could discourage many eligible voters from going to the polling units….

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INEC Fixes June 20, 2026 for Bye-Elections in Six States, Aligns Exercise with Ekiti Governorship Poll

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INEC Fixes June 20, 2026 for Bye-Elections in Six States, Aligns Exercise with Ekiti Governorship Poll

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Saturday, June 20, 2026, as the date for the conduct of bye-elections to fill vacant legislative seats across six states of the federation. The elections will take place in Kebbi, Kano, Ondo, Rivers, Nasarawa, and Enugu states, covering vacancies in the Senate, House of Representatives, and State…

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INEC Opens 38-Day Window for Party Primaries, Signals Formal Start of 2027 General Election Cycle

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INEC Opens 38-Day Window for Party Primaries, Signals Formal Start of 2027 General Election Cycle

Nigeria’s electoral process for the 2027 general elections has formally begun, following the announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that political parties can now commence their primary elections. The electoral umpire confirmed that a 38-day window has been activated, within which all registered political parties are expected to conduct their primaries to nominate…

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INEC Declares APC’s Christopher Maikalangu Winner of AMAC Chairmanship Election

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INEC Declares APC’s Christopher Maikalangu Winner of AMAC Chairmanship Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Christopher Maikalangu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship election, held on Saturday, February 21, 2026. INEC’s Collation Officer for AMAC, Professor Andrew Abue, announced the results after tallying votes from all polling units across the…

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INEC Unveils AI-Powered Virtual Assistant to Boost Staff Training Ahead of Anambra Governorship Election

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INEC Unveils AI-Powered Virtual Assistant to Boost Staff Training Ahead of Anambra Governorship Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled a groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence-powered virtual assistant designed to enhance the training, efficiency, and operational readiness of its staff ahead of the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025. The innovation marks a major technological advancement in the Commission’s drive to improve election management through…

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APC Dominates Rivers LG Polls, Wins 20 LGAs as PDP Captures Three

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APC Dominates Rivers LG Polls, Wins 20 LGAs as PDP Captures Three

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded a landslide victory in the just concluded Rivers State Local Government elections, clinching 20 out of the 23 chairmanship seats across the state. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which has long dominated the political landscape in Rivers, managed to secure only three local government areas. The official results…

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2027 Elections: Opposition Challenges INEC Over Voter Registration Data

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2027 Elections: Opposition Challenges INEC Over Voter Registration Data

ABUJA, Nigeria — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and opposition political parties are currently at loggerheads over alleged irregularities in the ongoing voter pre-registration exercise, with concerns that the figures being released could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and…

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US Government ‘Rejects’ Credibility of Tribunal Verdict on Edo Governorship Election

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US Government ‘Rejects’ Credibility of Tribunal Verdict on Edo Governorship Election

The United States Government has rejected the credibility of the Edo State governorship election process that led to the tribunal’s confirmation of Monday Okpebholo as governor. It raised strong objections to the way the election results were collated, describing the process as flawed and lacking transparency. According to the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, reports from…

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Ghana Presidential Elections: Bawumia Concedes Defeat, Congratulates Opposition’s Mahama

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Ghana Presidential Elections: Bawumia Concedes Defeat, Congratulates Opposition’s Mahama

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate, has accepted defeat in Ghana’s 2024 general elections and congratulated former President John Mahama. In his concession speech on Sunday, Bawumia revealed that internal party data suggests the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has won both the presidential and parliamentary elections. The nationwide presidential…

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Aiyedatiwa Declared Winner Of Ondo Governorship Election

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Aiyedatiwa Declared Winner Of Ondo Governorship Election

Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been declared winner of the off cycle Gubernatorial election in Ondo State. The Returning Officer for the election, Olayemi Akinwumi, who is also the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja in Kogi State, officially declared Aiyedatiwa the winner on Sunday. The announcement ensures the incumbent governor will continue his tenure at the…

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