The Nigerian Senate deferred the Electoral Act (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026, as the Shari’ah Council calls for INEC Chairman’s removal over credibility concerns
Northern CAN rejects calls by Islamic groups for the removal of INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan, warning against politicising religion and undermining democracy
INEC clarifies PVC collection is currently only for FCT ahead of Feb 21 elections, urging other states to await official dates
INEC has revised its Phase II Continuous Voter Registration in Osun State, approving the rotation of enrolment devices to improve access for eligible voters
The NNPP has called off its planned protest against INEC, citing fears of hijacking by hoodlums and political rivals, but promises to pursue justice legally
Supreme Court dismisses INEC SDP appeal, ruling case academic after by-elections, and awards ₦2 million costs against INEC’s counsel
PDP Crisis INEC recognition remains unresolved as rival factions clash over party leadership, raising concerns about the party’s 2027 election readiness
Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo receives Certificate of Return from INEC, confirming his re-election and mandate for a second term in office
APC Soludo cash reward probe as APC urges INEC and police to investigate Anambra governor over alleged voter inducement ahead of governorship election
INEC political party registration advances as eight associations scale initial stage while six are disqualified ahead of verification
