INEC

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National Politics

Dates for Ekiti, Osun Off-Cycle Governorship Polls Announced

VAM News May 30, 2025

THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the official timetable for off-cycle governorship elections in two Nigerian states. According to the announcement, Ekiti State will go to the polls on Saturday 20th June,...

9 Minutes

Politics

JUST IN: PDP NEC under pressure as INEC validates Wike-backed secretary

Akanji Philip May 28, 2025

The fact-finding committee of the Peoples Democratic Party National Caucus, led by Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas, informed the 99th National Executive Committee meeting on Tuesday that the Independent National Electoral Commission had recognised...

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National

INEC speaks over LP, PDP leadership disagreements

VAM News May 9, 2025

THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has stated that it is yet to take any decision regarding the disagreement within the Labour Party, LP. The commission made this known in response to certain media...

2 Minutes

Extra

BREAKING: INEC moves to legalise voting without PVC

Akanji Philip April 24, 2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission has expressed willingness to allow eligible Nigerians without Permanent Voter Cards to vote in the 2027 general elections, but insists that such a move must be backed by legislative...

5 Minutes

Politics

LP leadership crisis hits INEC as Abure, Usman, Apapa run capacity

VAM News April 11, 2025

News Update THE leadership tussle within the Labour Party, LP, took a new twist on Wednesday, with Lamidi Apapa asserting himself as the party’s National Chairman. Apapa, who made the declaration at a press...

2 Minutes

Local News Politics

Update: INEC Hits Senator Natasha of Constituents’ Recall

VAM News March 26, 2025

News Update THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that it has officially notified Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the petition seeking her recall as the representative of Kogi Central Senatorial District. In a...

2 Minutes

Politics

INEC speaks on recall process of Senator Natasha

VAM News March 25, 2025

News Update THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has acknowledged receiving a petition seeking the recall of the senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. This development was confirmed during the Commission’s routine meeting held...

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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...

3 Minutes

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...

3 Minutes

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...