INEC

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National Politics

Two Senatorial Seats Declared Vacant, INEC Asked To Conduct Bye-Election

VAM News March 11, 2025

Senate Declares Two Senatorial Seats Vacant, Reports To INEC For Immediate Action News Update THE Senate has officially declared the Edo Central and Anambra South Senatorial seats vacant and has urged the Independent National...

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National

BREAKING: Reps move to strip INEC of power to register, regulate political parties

Akanji Philip March 6, 2025

A bill seeking to establish an independent authority for the registration and regulation of political parties scaled second reading at the house of representatives. The bill is sponsored by Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of...

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Extra

EU Partners with INEC to Boost Gender, Disability Inclusion in Nigeria’s Electoral Process

Akanji Philip January 24, 2025 0 Comment

To enhance gender and disability inclusion in Nigeria’s electoral process, the European Union Support to Democratic Governance Programme supported the training of desk officers of the Independent National Electoral Commission. A statement by...

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National

Bye-elections: INEC directs political parties to pick ‘only fresh candidates’

VAM News January 23, 2025 0 Comment

News Update THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has pleaded with political parties to start fielding fresh candidates for bye-elections into state and federal legislative positions. The Commission noted that over the last one...

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Extra

JUST IN: INEC To Destroy Six Million PVCs

Akanji Philip December 27, 2024 0 Comment

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is considering introducing a policy to retrieve and destroy Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, that have remained unclaimed for ten years. The proposal is one of 208 recommendations...

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National

Benin Republic Electoral Commission in Nigeria to understudy INEC

VAM News December 16, 2024 0 Comment

News Update Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has promised to share the Commission’s experience and make available relevant documents to help the Commission Electorale Nationale Autonomie, CENA of Benin Republic conduct...

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Politics

Prof Yakubu is not dead – INEC clears air

VAM News December 14, 2024 0 Comment

News Update Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is not dead. Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary to Prof. Yakubu denounced isolated reports in the social media, announcing the...

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National

2027: INEC announces alternative for PVCs

VAM News December 12, 2024 0 Comment

News Update THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is planning to make voting easier by reducing the need for Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). With the use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), voters...

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Local News

INEC set for By-elections to replace Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, others

VAM News November 26, 2024 0 Comment

News Update THE Independent National Electoral Commission will hold by-elections to fill the vacant seats of four National Assembly members who passed away in 2024. It was gathered on Monday that the by-elections would...

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Local News

Ondo Decides 2024: INEC Announces Results From LGAs – Details

VAM News November 17, 2024 0 Comment

News Update THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to conclude the results collation for the governorship election in Ondo State, which took place on Saturday. The process, underway at INEC headquarters in...