NAF Airlifts Sensitive Electoral Materials for Ekiti Governorship Poll, By-Elections

NAF Airlifts Sensitive Electoral Materials for Ekiti Governorship Poll, By-Elections

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja As the Ekiti State governorship election and a series of senatorial and federal constituency by-elections scheduled for June 20, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has airlifted sensitive electoral materials to designated locations across the country to support the conduct of the polls. According to a statement signed by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the operation was carried […]

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Wike: Opposition Credibility Requires Electoral Wins, Not Coalitions

By Toffa Momoh ABUJA — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has said opposition status must be earned through victories at the polls, not through rhetoric or emergency coalitions. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Peoples Democratic Party national headquarters at Wadata House, Abuja, Wike pledged loyalty to the party’s newly elected National Working Committee and urged unity as the PDP rebuilds. “You cannot become an opposition […]

April 22, 2026 20

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2027: SCDDD Warns Politicians Against Electoral Malpractices

[13/02/2026, 6:47:47 am] Toffa: As momentum builds ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria, the Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development (SCDDD) has called on the federal government to take appropriate steps to ensure the conduct of a peaceful and credible elections. The call was made by the executive director of the centre, Amb. Sani Bala during a press briefing with newsmen on the state of the nation. In […]

February 15, 2026 8

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INEC, IPAC Push Electoral Reforms Ahead of 2027 General Elections

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to credible, transparent, and inclusive elections as it engaged leaders of political parties on Day Two of its first-quarter 2026 stakeholders’ consultations in Abuja. Chairman of INEC, Professor Joash O. Amupitan, SAN, described the meeting as a critical milestone, marking his first formal consultative engagement with political parties since assuming office. He said the dialogue […]

February 9, 2026 19

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Nigerian Army Refutes Claims of Electoral Involvement in Awka Incident

The Nigerian Army has denied allegations circulating on social media that its personnel were involved in electoral activities during an incident at Ukwu Oji Umubele, Awka Ward 5, Awka South LGA of Anambra State, on November 8, 2025. According to a statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel OLABISI AYENI, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Headquarters 82 Division, the incident occurred when troops from the 302 Artillery Regiment responded to a […]

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LG poll: Rivers electoral commission receives updated voter register from INEC

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission said it has received the updated voters register for the state from the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of the August 9, 2025, local government elections. RSIEC said it has also secured the list of registered political parties in Nigeria from INEC. The RSIEC Commissioner in charge of Media and Civic Education, Tamunótonye Tobins, disclosed this in a statement released in Port Harcourt on […]

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LG poll: Kaduna electoral commission releases screening timetable

The Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission has presented a timetable for the screening exercise for councillors and chairmanship candidates ahead of the local government election slated for October 19, 2024. This is contained in a timetable signed by Mrs Hajara Mohammed, Chairman of the Commission, issued in Kaduna on Friday. It showed that the screening exercise for all the chairmanship and councillorship candidates has been scheduled to be held from […]

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Governor caleb mutfwang Appoints Deborah Akanle to Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission

Plateau State, Nigeria - June 12, 2024Governor Caleb Mftwang of Plateau State has appointed Pastor Mrs. Deborah Akanle as a member of the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC). Mrs. Akanle's appointment reflects Governor Mftwang's commitment to diversity and excellence in governance. Mrs. Akanle therefore, expressed a deep sense of gratitude to His Excellency, Governor Caleb mutfwang for finding her worthy of this enormous responsibility and assured the Governor of […]

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KIMPACT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE SET TO LAUNCH HER ELECTION AI TOOL TO BRIDGE ELECTORAL INFORMATION GAP.

Transforming Civic and Voter Engagement Over the years, citizens in Nigeria have been faced with the challenge of misinformation and disinformation in processing electoral data. In a bid to bridge the electoral information gap in Nigeria, Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), with the support of the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is elated to announce the development of her innovative Election AI tool, designed to bridge the electoral information […]

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