INEC: Why Amina Zakari Must Go – PDP
As controversy generated by the appointment of a new boss for Nigeria’s electoral umpires refuses to die down, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) insists it would continue to demand the removal of the Acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral…
Why I Didn’t Cancel Rivers Polls Result – Jega
The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given reason why the commission won’t cancel presidential polls result from River State after it received a petition from the All Progressive Congress (APC) on Sunday seeking the cancellation of…
PDP Accuses APC of Posting Fake Results, Says INEC Still Collating Authentic Figures
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged Nigerians to totally disregard misleading figures being circulated by the APC in the social media as results of the Presidential and National Assembly elections in some polling booths. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa…
#NigeriaDecides: Collation of Results Begins 12pm Monday – INEC
As Nigerians await the announcement of result of the ongoing Presidential election in Nigeria, the electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says “Collation of results will begin at 12pm tomorrow.” The chairman of INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega made…
Dysfunctional Card Readers: We’re Vindicated, Says PDP
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said reports of challenges with the use of voter card readers across Nigeria have vindicated its opposition to the deployment of the device in a general election. While card readers functioned smoothly at…
INEC Website Hacked, Restored
Website of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been hacked. The website was hacked by a group that parade itself as Nigerian Cyber Army. The hacking was confirmed by INEC on its Twitter handles, @inecnigeria @INECalert “We are aware of…
#NigeriaDecides: Underage Voting, Malfunctioning Card Readers Characterise Polls
As Nigerians vote today, there reports of underage voting in parts of northern Nigeria, even as the card readers deployed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) malfunctions in parts of the country. Some citizens on the social media accuse…
Elections: INEC In Sensitive Material Mix-up Controversy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been accused by political parties of mixing up materials for Saturday’s presidential election. In Nasarawa State, participating political parties in election have raised alarm over what they called a “mix-up” in the distribution…
INEC Petitioned Over Alleged Non-distribution of PVCs in 24 Lagos Wards
■ Alimosho, Ifako, Ikeja, Mainland LGAs affected The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has been petitioned over alleged deliberate mismanagement of Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, distribution in five Local Government Areas of Lagos State. The development is said to have…
