INEC – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:08:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png INEC – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 NNPP Warns INEC of Fresh Legal Battles Over Court Order Disputes https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-warns-inec-of-fresh-legal-battles-over-court-order-disputes/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-warns-inec-of-fresh-legal-battles-over-court-order-disputes/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482366 The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has warned that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) could face fresh legal battles over ongoing disputes surrounding court orders, raising concerns about potential disruptions to the electoral timetable. Speaking on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, criticised INEC’s handling of the situation, stressing [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-warns-inec-of-fresh-legal-battles-over-court-order-disputes/feed/ 0 Osun Poll: INEC Assures Residents of Credible, Peaceful Election https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-poll-inec-assures-residents-of-credible-peaceful-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-poll-inec-assures-residents-of-credible-peaceful-election/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482268 The Osun State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reassured residents of its commitment to conducting a peaceful, transparent, and credible governorship election scheduled for August 15. The newly deployed Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Oluwatoyin Babalola, gave the assurance on Tuesday while addressing a group of protesters at the commission’s office in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-poll-inec-assures-residents-of-credible-peaceful-election/feed/ 0 Kalu Dismisses Claims of APC Influence on INEC, Backs Tinubu’s Re-election https://www.theinfostride.com/kalu-dismisses-claims-of-apc-influence-on-inec-backs-tinubus-re-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kalu-dismisses-claims-of-apc-influence-on-inec-backs-tinubus-re-election/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482263 Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has dismissed allegations that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are influencing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists on Tuesday as plenary resumed after the Easter break, Kalu said INEC [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kalu-dismisses-claims-of-apc-influence-on-inec-backs-tinubus-re-election/feed/ 0 INEC Concludes Second Phase of CVR, Records Over 3.7 Million Registrations https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-concludes-second-phase-of-cvr-records-over-3-7-million-registrations/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-concludes-second-phase-of-cvr-records-over-3-7-million-registrations/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=482004 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded the second phase of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, recording a total of 3,748,704 completed registrations across the country. The figure, contained in the commission’s weekly update for week 14 of the second phase, includes both online pre-registrations and in-person completions at designated centres nationwide, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-concludes-second-phase-of-cvr-records-over-3-7-million-registrations/feed/ 0 ADC’s Protest Against INEC Was Laughable – Yul Edochie https://www.theinfostride.com/adcs-protest-against-inec-was-laughable-yul-edochie/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adcs-protest-against-inec-was-laughable-yul-edochie/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:30:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481899 Nollywood actor and politician Yul Edochie has blasted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for its recent protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He recently had his say via his X account, and Nigerians have been reacting. According to him, the opposition party’s demonstration is laughable because ADC’s front-runners have done absolutely nothing for [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adcs-protest-against-inec-was-laughable-yul-edochie/feed/ 0 Reps ADC Caucus Demands Prosecution, Removal of INEC Chairman Amupitan https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-adc-caucus-demands-prosecution-removal-of-inec-chairman-amupitan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-adc-caucus-demands-prosecution-removal-of-inec-chairman-amupitan/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:00:04 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481794 The caucus of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the House of Representatives has called for the prosecution and removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, over allegations of partisanship. The lawmakers made the demand following their inaugural meeting held on Sunday, April 12, 2026, where they reviewed recent [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/reps-adc-caucus-demands-prosecution-removal-of-inec-chairman-amupitan/feed/ 0 Yesufu Calls for INEC Chairman Amupitan’s Removal https://www.theinfostride.com/yesufu-calls-for-inec-chairman-amupitans-removal/ https://www.theinfostride.com/yesufu-calls-for-inec-chairman-amupitans-removal/#respond Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481672 Activist Aisha Yesufu has joined growing calls for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan. Yesufu, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said it has become necessary for Amupitan to step down over what she described as his alleged partisan conduct. She made the call in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/yesufu-calls-for-inec-chairman-amupitans-removal/feed/ 0 INEC Postpones Nationwide Voter Revalidation Exercise https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-postpones-nationwide-voter-revalidation-exercise/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-postpones-nationwide-voter-revalidation-exercise/#respond Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481488 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise. The decision was taken following a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) held on Friday, April 10. According to the Commission, the exercise has been deferred until after the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-postpones-nationwide-voter-revalidation-exercise/feed/ 0 ADC Leadership Crisis: Mark Asks Court to Reverse INEC Derecognition https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-leadership-crisis-mark-asks-court-to-reverse-inec-derecognition/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-leadership-crisis-mark-asks-court-to-reverse-inec-derecognition/#respond Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481410 The leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to overturn the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which derecognised the party’s leadership. In a motion on notice dated April 7 and filed by his counsel, Sulaiman Usman, Mark urged Justice [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-leadership-crisis-mark-asks-court-to-reverse-inec-derecognition/feed/ 0 Amaechi Warns Tinubu Against 2027 Re-Election, Leads #OccupyINEC Protest https://www.theinfostride.com/amaechi-warns-tinubu-against-2027-re-election-leads-occupyinec-protest/ https://www.theinfostride.com/amaechi-warns-tinubu-against-2027-re-election-leads-occupyinec-protest/#respond Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481263 A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rotimi Amaechi, has warned that President Bola Tinubu could damage Abuja or even relocate the Federal Capital Territory if re-elected in 2027. Amaechi made the remark on Wednesday during a protest in Abuja tagged #OccupyINEC, where he stressed that the ADC is determined to remove the ruling [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/amaechi-warns-tinubu-against-2027-re-election-leads-occupyinec-protest/feed/ 0 ADC Crisis: INEC Officials Allegedly Bribed to Remove Party Leadership – Aisha Yesufu https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-crisis-inec-officials-allegedly-bribed-to-remove-party-leadership-aisha-yesufu/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-crisis-inec-officials-allegedly-bribed-to-remove-party-leadership-aisha-yesufu/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481260 Political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has alleged that officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were bribed to remove the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Yesufu made the claim on Monday during a live interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme. The co-convener of the BringBackOurGirls Movement also alleged that there were reports [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-crisis-inec-officials-allegedly-bribed-to-remove-party-leadership-aisha-yesufu/feed/ 0 Osun 2026: INEC Reaffirms Commitment to Inclusive Voting for Persons With Disabilities https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2026-inec-reaffirms-commitment-to-inclusive-voting-for-persons-with-disabilities/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2026-inec-reaffirms-commitment-to-inclusive-voting-for-persons-with-disabilities/#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481258 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has reiterated its commitment to inclusive electoral participation, particularly for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), ahead of the 2026 governorship election scheduled for August 15. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, made this known on Tuesday during a sensitisation and awareness programme organised by INEC headquarters [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2026-inec-reaffirms-commitment-to-inclusive-voting-for-persons-with-disabilities/feed/ 0 ADC Youth Wing Gives INEC 72-Hour Ultimatum Over Leadership Crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-youth-wing-gives-inec-72-hour-ultimatum-over-leadership-crisis/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-youth-wing-gives-inec-72-hour-ultimatum-over-leadership-crisis/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:31 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=481204 The Youth Wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a three-day ultimatum to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding the restoration of the party’s leadership as recognised in 2025 or face nationwide civic action. Addressing journalists on Monday at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, the ADC National Youth Leader, Balarabe Rufa’i, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-youth-wing-gives-inec-72-hour-ultimatum-over-leadership-crisis/feed/ 0 ADC Knocks INEC Chairman Amupitan Over Remarks on Party Crisis https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-knocks-inec-chairman-amupitan-over-remarks-on-party-crisis/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-knocks-inec-chairman-amupitan-over-remarks-on-party-crisis/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=480948 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Ojo Amupitan, over his recent comments on the party’s internal crisis. In a statement issued on Friday, the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the INEC chairman’s remarks reflect a misapplication of constitutional principles and judicial directives. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-knocks-inec-chairman-amupitan-over-remarks-on-party-crisis/feed/ 0 LP Fixes April 28 for Presidential Primary, Releases Congress Timetable https://www.theinfostride.com/lp-fixes-april-28-for-presidential-primary-releases-congress-timetable/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lp-fixes-april-28-for-presidential-primary-releases-congress-timetable/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 11:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=480868 The Labour Party (LP) has announced April 28, 2026, as the date for its presidential primary, while state congresses are scheduled for April 25, 2026. According to the timetable released by the party, ward congresses will hold on April 23, followed by Local Government Area (LGA) congresses on April 24, and state congresses on April [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lp-fixes-april-28-for-presidential-primary-releases-congress-timetable/feed/ 0 ADC Insists on Congresses Despite INEC Derecognition https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-insists-on-congresses-despite-inec-derecognition/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-insists-on-congresses-despite-inec-derecognition/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:00:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=480864 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said it will proceed with its planned congresses and national convention despite the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) derecognising its leadership. In a notice issued on Friday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the exercise is scheduled to run from April 7 to April 14, 2026. According [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-insists-on-congresses-despite-inec-derecognition/feed/ 0 ADC Urges INEC to Clarify Alleged Voter Revalidation Plan https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-urges-inec-to-clarify-alleged-voter-revalidation-plan/ https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-urges-inec-to-clarify-alleged-voter-revalidation-plan/#respond Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:00:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=480798 The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to clarify reports of a planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise, warning that such a move could disrupt the electoral process. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the party described the alleged plan as a potential source of confusion if implemented less [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/adc-urges-inec-to-clarify-alleged-voter-revalidation-plan/feed/ 0 INEC Updates Website with PDP NWC Members Amid Leadership Dispute https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-updates-website-with-pdp-nwc-members-amid-leadership-dispute/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-updates-website-with-pdp-nwc-members-amid-leadership-dispute/#respond Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=480612 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has updated its official website with the names of newly recognised members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Among those listed are Abdulrahman Mohammed as National Chairman and Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary, alongside other members of the party’s national leadership. Both officials [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-updates-website-with-pdp-nwc-members-amid-leadership-dispute/feed/ 0 INEC Adjusts Schedule for 2027 General Elections https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-adjusts-schedule-for-2027-general-elections/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-adjusts-schedule-for-2027-general-elections/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:00:42 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=480409 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced adjustments to its revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. The decision followed a meeting with political parties held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, where concerns were raised over the timeline for the submission of parties’ registers of members. The submission period was [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-adjusts-schedule-for-2027-general-elections/feed/ 0 INEC Warns of Prosecution for Electoral Offences Ahead of Osun Poll https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-warns-of-prosecution-for-electoral-offences-ahead-of-osun-poll/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-warns-of-prosecution-for-electoral-offences-ahead-of-osun-poll/#respond Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:38 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=480161 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that it is prepared to prosecute anyone found guilty of electoral offences ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Mutiu Agboke, issued the warning on Tuesday during separate stakeholders’ meetings held in Ifelodun and Olorunda Local [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-warns-of-prosecution-for-electoral-offences-ahead-of-osun-poll/feed/ 0 IPAC Leadership Election in Osun Stalled as Electoral Committee Fails to Appear https://www.theinfostride.com/ipac-leadership-election-in-osun-stalled-as-electoral-committee-fails-to-appear/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ipac-leadership-election-in-osun-stalled-as-electoral-committee-fails-to-appear/#respond Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:00:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=479510 The election to choose new leaders of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Osun State was stalled on Saturday after members of the electoral committee expected to supervise the exercise failed to appear at the venue. The election was scheduled to take place at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osogbo, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ipac-leadership-election-in-osun-stalled-as-electoral-committee-fails-to-appear/feed/ 0 INEC Urges Parties to Obey Electoral Act as Osun Governorship Campaigns Begin March 11 https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-urges-parties-to-obey-electoral-act-as-osun-governorship-campaigns-begin-march-11/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-urges-parties-to-obey-electoral-act-as-osun-governorship-campaigns-begin-march-11/#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:00:35 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=479207 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has advised political parties and their candidates to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 and the commission’s regulations guiding political parties and electioneering activities. INEC said political campaigns for the 2026 governorship election in the state will officially commence on Wednesday, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-urges-parties-to-obey-electoral-act-as-osun-governorship-campaigns-begin-march-11/feed/ 0 INEC Releases Final List for Osun 2026 Governorship Election, PDP, LP Missing https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-releases-final-list-for-osun-2026-governorship-election-pdp-lp-missing/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-releases-final-list-for-osun-2026-governorship-election-pdp-lp-missing/#respond Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=478957 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the August 8, 2026 governorship election in Osun State. In the list published by the electoral body, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) were absent. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by INEC Public [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-releases-final-list-for-osun-2026-governorship-election-pdp-lp-missing/feed/ 0 Aiyedatiwa’s Aide Emerges Ondo APC Chairman Amid INEC Absence https://www.theinfostride.com/aiyedatiwas-aide-emerges-ondo-apc-chairman-amid-inec-absence/ https://www.theinfostride.com/aiyedatiwas-aide-emerges-ondo-apc-chairman-amid-inec-absence/#respond Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:00:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=478746 An aide to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Kolawole Babatunde, has emerged as the new chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State. Babatunde, popularly known as ‘Ameachi’, was affirmed during the party’s state congress held in Akure, the state capital, on Tuesday. However, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was absent at the congress, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/aiyedatiwas-aide-emerges-ondo-apc-chairman-amid-inec-absence/feed/ 0 INEC May Not Achieve 100% Perfect Election for Now – Chairman https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-may-not-achieve-100-perfect-election-for-now-chairman/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-may-not-achieve-100-perfect-election-for-now-chairman/#respond Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=478674 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it may not be able to deliver a 100 per cent perfect election at this time. Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, stated this on Sunday during a Citizens’ Town Hall Meeting on the Electoral Act held in Abuja. Amupitan noted that while Nigerians desire flawless [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-may-not-achieve-100-perfect-election-for-now-chairman/feed/ 0 INEC Shifts Osun Governorship Election to August 15, 2026 https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-shifts-osun-governorship-election-to-august-15-2026/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-shifts-osun-governorship-election-to-august-15-2026/#respond Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:00:21 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=478398 The Osun State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that the 2026 governorship election in the state will now be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026. The change in date followed a directive from the commission’s national headquarters. In a statement issued on Thursday, the commission disclosed that the poll, previously [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-shifts-osun-governorship-election-to-august-15-2026/feed/ 0 INEC Reschedules 2027 General Elections, Fixes Presidential Poll for Jan 16 https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-reschedules-2027-general-elections-fixes-presidential-poll-for-jan-16/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-reschedules-2027-general-elections-fixes-presidential-poll-for-jan-16/#respond Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:00:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=478391 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a revised timetable for the 2027 general elections, moving the presidential and National Assembly polls to January 16, 2027. According to the commission, governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will now be held on February 6, 2027. INEC had earlier scheduled the presidential and National Assembly [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-reschedules-2027-general-elections-fixes-presidential-poll-for-jan-16/feed/ 0 INEC Under Pressure to Deregister ADC, Labour Party, Others — Igbokwe https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-under-pressure-to-deregister-adc-labour-party-others-igbokwe/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-under-pressure-to-deregister-adc-labour-party-others-igbokwe/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:00:49 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=478335 Chairman, Board of Trustees of the National Forum of Former Legislators, Raphael Igbokwe, has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is under pressure to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Labour Party and other political parties. Igbokwe made the claim while addressing journalists shortly after the Federal High Court in Abuja fixed March [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-under-pressure-to-deregister-adc-labour-party-others-igbokwe/feed/ 0 FCT Polls: Nigerians Have Spoken — Keyamo https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-polls-nigerians-have-spoken-keyamo/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-polls-nigerians-have-spoken-keyamo/#respond Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:00:24 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=478163 The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has said Nigerians have expressed their views through the just concluded Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections and by-elections held in Rivers and Kano states. Keyamo made the remark in a post shared on his verified X handle on Sunday. InfoStride News reports that the Independent National Electoral [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-polls-nigerians-have-spoken-keyamo/feed/ 0 National Assembly Defends Electoral Act 2026, Lists Key Reforms https://www.theinfostride.com/national-assembly-defends-electoral-act-2026-lists-key-reforms/ https://www.theinfostride.com/national-assembly-defends-electoral-act-2026-lists-key-reforms/#respond Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:00:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=478161 The National Assembly of Nigeria has defended the Electoral Act 2026 following criticism from individuals and groups, stating that extensive consultations lasting two years preceded its enactment. According to the parliament, stakeholders engaged during the process included the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), civil society organisations [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/national-assembly-defends-electoral-act-2026-lists-key-reforms/feed/ 0 INEC Warns Public Against Fake Ad-hoc Staff Recruitment Website https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-warns-public-against-fake-ad-hoc-staff-recruitment-website/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-warns-public-against-fake-ad-hoc-staff-recruitment-website/#respond Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=478104 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has alerted the public to a fraudulent website circulating online under the title “INEC Ad-hoc Staff Recruitment 2026.” In a public notice issued on Saturday via its official X handle, the commission described the website as fake, misleading and not authorised, warning Nigerians against submitting personal information on the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-warns-public-against-fake-ad-hoc-staff-recruitment-website/feed/ 0 FCT Polls: INEC Begins Upload of Results on IReV Portal https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-polls-inec-begins-upload-of-results-on-irev-portal/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-polls-inec-begins-upload-of-results-on-irev-portal/#respond Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:00:50 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=478054 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the upload of election results for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council polls on its results viewing portal, IReV. As of 9:04 p.m., InfoStride News gathered that results from polling units across the six area councils in the FCT had started trickling in, a few hours after [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-polls-inec-begins-upload-of-results-on-irev-portal/feed/ 0 Bode George Raises Concern Over Exclusion of Parties from Rivers Bye-Election https://www.theinfostride.com/bode-george-raises-concern-over-exclusion-of-parties-from-rivers-bye-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/bode-george-raises-concern-over-exclusion-of-parties-from-rivers-bye-election/#respond Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477983 A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has expressed concern over the exclusion of the PDP, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Labour Party (LP) from Saturday’s Rivers State House of Assembly by-election. George described the development as worrisome and called for clarity on the reasons behind the decision. According to [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/bode-george-raises-concern-over-exclusion-of-parties-from-rivers-bye-election/feed/ 0 AAP Moves to Challenge INEC Over NDC Registration https://www.theinfostride.com/aap-moves-to-challenge-inec-over-ndc-registration/ https://www.theinfostride.com/aap-moves-to-challenge-inec-over-ndc-registration/#respond Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:59 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477981 The African Alliance Party (AAP) says it is set to challenge the registration of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in court. The party is demanding the deregistration of the newly registered political platform, alleging that it was deceitfully and mischievously approved by the electoral umpire. AAP disclosed that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/aap-moves-to-challenge-inec-over-ndc-registration/feed/ 0 INEC Records Over 1.2m New Voters in Ongoing Registration Exercise https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-records-over-1-2m-new-voters-in-ongoing-registration-exercise/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-records-over-1-2m-new-voters-in-ongoing-registration-exercise/#respond Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477923 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a significant rise in voter enrolment under the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, revealing that more than 1.2 million Nigerians have successfully registered in the second phase of the programme. In an update shared on its official X platform on Thursday, the Commission disclosed that as [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-records-over-1-2m-new-voters-in-ongoing-registration-exercise/feed/ 0 INEC Publishes Particulars of Candidates for Osun Governorship Election https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-publishes-particulars-of-candidates-for-osun-governorship-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-publishes-particulars-of-candidates-for-osun-governorship-election/#respond Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477631 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the publication of the personal particulars of candidates and their running mates for the forthcoming governorship election in Osun State. In a statement issued on Sunday by Musa Olurode, Osun INEC Public Affairs Officer, on behalf of the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, the commission confirmed [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-publishes-particulars-of-candidates-for-osun-governorship-election/feed/ 0 Kano NNPP Calls for Removal of INEC Chairman Over 2027 Election Date https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-nnpp-calls-for-removal-of-inec-chairman-over-2027-election-date/ https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-nnpp-calls-for-removal-of-inec-chairman-over-2027-election-date/#respond Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:00:37 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477575 The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to remove the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the scheduled date for the 2027 presidential election. The party made the demand on Saturday in a statement signed by its Kano State Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/kano-nnpp-calls-for-removal-of-inec-chairman-over-2027-election-date/feed/ 0 INEC Assures Equal Voting Access Amid Ramadan Concerns Over 2027 Poll Dates https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-assures-equal-voting-access-amid-ramadan-concerns-over-2027-poll-dates/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-assures-equal-voting-access-amid-ramadan-concerns-over-2027-poll-dates/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:00:40 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477572 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that it will ensure fair and equal access to voting in the 2027 general elections, amid concerns that the scheduled dates coincide with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. INEC had earlier announced that the Presidential and National Assembly elections would be held on February 20, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-assures-equal-voting-access-amid-ramadan-concerns-over-2027-poll-dates/feed/ 0 INEC Announces Timetable for 2027 General Elections https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-announces-timetable-for-2027-general-elections/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-announces-timetable-for-2027-general-elections/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:18 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477524 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, dismissed earlier reports suggesting that the Commission had already released the election timetable. Amupitan said the formal release of the notice [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-announces-timetable-for-2027-general-elections/feed/ 0 INEC Proposes N873.78bn Budget for 2027 General Elections https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-proposes-n873-78bn-budget-for-2027-general-elections/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-proposes-n873-78bn-budget-for-2027-general-elections/#respond Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477493 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a budget of N873.78 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, presented the proposal on Thursday before the joint Senate and House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters at the National Assembly. He disclosed that preparations for the 2027 polls [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-proposes-n873-78bn-budget-for-2027-general-elections/feed/ 0 AAP Gives INEC Two-Week Ultimatum Over Party Registration https://www.theinfostride.com/aap-gives-inec-two-week-ultimatum-over-party-registration/ https://www.theinfostride.com/aap-gives-inec-two-week-ultimatum-over-party-registration/#respond Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:00:08 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477296 The African Alliance Party (AAP) has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register it as a political party or face legal action. The AAP Interim National Chairman, Rev. Olusegun Peters, disclosed this on Monday while speaking with journalists in Abuja. AAP is among eight pre-qualified associations seeking registration that [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/aap-gives-inec-two-week-ultimatum-over-party-registration/feed/ 0 Electoral Act: David Mark Tells Akpabio Not to Speak for INEC https://www.theinfostride.com/electoral-act-david-mark-tells-akpabio-not-to-speak-for-inec/ https://www.theinfostride.com/electoral-act-david-mark-tells-akpabio-not-to-speak-for-inec/#respond Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:36 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477227 The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has responded to comments by Senate President Godswill Akpabio regarding the ongoing debate over the proposed amendment to the Electoral Act. Mark spoke on Saturday at the launch of The Burdens of Legislators in Nigeria, a book authored by former Senator Effiong Bob, held [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/electoral-act-david-mark-tells-akpabio-not-to-speak-for-inec/feed/ 0 Lack of Transparency Fuels Electoral Disputes in Nigeria — Don https://www.theinfostride.com/lack-of-transparency-fuels-electoral-disputes-in-nigeria-don/ https://www.theinfostride.com/lack-of-transparency-fuels-electoral-disputes-in-nigeria-don/#respond Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:00:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477105 A Professor of Communications at Baze University, Abiodun Adeniyi, has identified lack of transparency as the major reason elections in Nigeria are often marred by disputes. Adeniyi made the assertion on Friday while speaking during an interview on Prime Time, a programme on Arise Television. According to him, elections have remained the weakest link in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/lack-of-transparency-fuels-electoral-disputes-in-nigeria-don/feed/ 0 INEC Reaffirms Readiness for 2027 Elections Despite Electoral Act Amendment Delay https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-reaffirms-readiness-for-2027-elections-despite-electoral-act-amendment-delay/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-reaffirms-readiness-for-2027-elections-despite-electoral-act-amendment-delay/#respond Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:00:43 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=477033 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its preparedness for the 2027 general election, despite delays surrounding the passage of the amended Electoral Act currently before the National Assembly. INEC disclosed that it has already concluded work on the election timetable and schedule of activities, noting that it is now awaiting legislative action on [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-reaffirms-readiness-for-2027-elections-despite-electoral-act-amendment-delay/feed/ 0 IPAC Urges INEC to Adhere to Party Constitutions in Resolving Leadership Disputes https://www.theinfostride.com/ipac-urges-inec-to-adhere-to-party-constitutions-in-resolving-leadership-disputes/ https://www.theinfostride.com/ipac-urges-inec-to-adhere-to-party-constitutions-in-resolving-leadership-disputes/#respond Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:00:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=476985 The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to be guided strictly by the constitutions of political parties when addressing leadership disputes within their ranks. IPAC also called on the electoral body to clear any doubts by publicly stating and publishing on its website the party leadership it officially recognises. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/ipac-urges-inec-to-adhere-to-party-constitutions-in-resolving-leadership-disputes/feed/ 0 INEC Registers Two New Parties, Warns Against Leadership Crises Ahead of 2027 Polls https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-registers-two-new-parties-warns-against-leadership-crises-ahead-of-2027-polls/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-registers-two-new-parties-warns-against-leadership-crises-ahead-of-2027-polls/#respond Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=476983 As preparations gather momentum for the 2027 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the registration of two additional political parties—the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The approval brings the total number of registered political parties in the country to 21. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-registers-two-new-parties-warns-against-leadership-crises-ahead-of-2027-polls/feed/ 0 INEC Flags Deceased Names on Voters’ Register, Plans Nationwide Verification https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-flags-deceased-names-on-voters-register-plans-nationwide-verification/ https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-flags-deceased-names-on-voters-register-plans-nationwide-verification/#respond Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:00:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=476908 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has identified the inclusion of deceased persons on the current voters’ register, prompting plans for a nationwide verification exercise. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Wednesday during the Commission’s first quarterly consultative meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs). According to Amupitan, the decision followed an analysis of [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/inec-flags-deceased-names-on-voters-register-plans-nationwide-verification/feed/ 0 NNPP Disowns Planned Protest Against INEC in Abuja, Other States https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-disowns-planned-protest-against-inec-in-abuja-other-states/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-disowns-planned-protest-against-inec-in-abuja-other-states/#respond Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:00:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475723 The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has dissociated itself from a planned protest against the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in Abuja and other parts of the country. In a statement issued on Monday from its National Secretariat in Abuja, the party said it had become aware of reports [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nnpp-disowns-planned-protest-against-inec-in-abuja-other-states/feed/ 0 Osun 2026: INEC Assures Peaceful Governorship Election https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2026-inec-assures-peaceful-governorship-election/ https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2026-inec-assures-peaceful-governorship-election/#respond Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:00:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475486 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured that the August 8, 2026 governorship election in Osun State will be conducted peacefully and will not degenerate into violence. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, gave the assurance on Thursday during the commission’s annual New Year prayer for 2026, held at [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/osun-2026-inec-assures-peaceful-governorship-election/feed/ 0 Elections Not Entirely Decided by Voters in Nigeria — Tambuwal https://www.theinfostride.com/elections-not-entirely-decided-by-voters-in-nigeria-tambuwal/ https://www.theinfostride.com/elections-not-entirely-decided-by-voters-in-nigeria-tambuwal/#respond Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:00:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=475434 The Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal, has said that elections in Nigeria are not completely decided by the electorate. Tambuwal made the assertion on Monday while speaking as a guest on Prime Time, a programme on Arise Television. The former Sokoto State governor said irregularities often occur at various stages of the electoral process, [...]

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