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Oyebanji To APC: Brace Up, Avoid Violence Ahead Of 2026 Election

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has called on members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to intensify efforts in mobilising support for the party ahead of the June 2026 governorship election. Speaking in Ado Ekiti during

August 23, 2025

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INEC Explains Why PVCs Are Only Issued At Official Offices

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified that Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) can only be printed and collected at its designated offices, even if applicants complete their pre-registration online during the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. INEC’s Director of ICT, Bayode

August 21, 2025

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PVCs Require Biometric Verification – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has emphasized that Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) can only be issued at its designated offices after biometric verification, regardless of online pre-registration through the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) portal. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief

August 21, 2025

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Soludo Declares Labour Party, ADC ‘Irrelevant’ In Anambra After APGA’s By-Election Victories

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has declared that the Labour Party (LP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) no longer have political relevance in the state, following the outcome of the recent by-elections held on Saturday. Speaking at a victory rally for

August 18, 2025

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By Elections: APC Dominates 12 Seats, APGA 2, PDP 1, NNPP 1

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) secured a commanding lead in the weekend’s by-elections, winning 12 out of 16 contested constituencies across 12 states. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) claimed two seats, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and New Nigeria

August 18, 2025

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Agencies Assure Readiness For Munya Bye-Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared full readiness for Saturday’s bye-election in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State. Speaking in Minna on Thursday during the presentation of sensitive materials to stakeholders at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the

August 15, 2025

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Pro-Democracy Group Calls for Immediate Suspension Of Planned August 30 LG Elections In Rivers

A pro-democracy coalition, Alliance of Civil Society Organisations for Expansion of Electoral and Democratic Space (ACCESS), has called for immediate suspension of the local government elections in Rivers, slated for Aug. 30. The pro-democracy group, in a statement issued by its Spokesperson,

August 6, 2025

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INEC Cautions Political Parties Against Premature 2027 Campaigns

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has strongly cautioned political parties and politicians against early public campaigning ahead of the 2027 general elections, labelling such actions as both inappropriate and a violation of the Electoral Act. This warning follows rising concerns over

August 5, 2025

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Rivers LG Polls: Wike Loyalists, APC Factions Produce Chairmanship Candidates Amid Controversy

Political parties in Rivers state have conducted their primaries across various centres in the state following the release of election guidelines by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). Candidates who emerged include members of both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and

August 4, 2025

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Ibadan North bye-election: APC never conducted primary – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unequivocally stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) never conducted its compulsory primary election for the forthnight Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election. From a letter dated July 21, 2025, and received by the Director of

July 24, 2025

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APC Sweeps Lagos LG Polls

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the 20 chairmanship seats in the Lagos State local government elections. The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) on Sunday said the APC also won 375 out of 376 councillorship seats in the state. The

July 14, 2025

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Voting Ends In Lagos LG Polls As Sorting, Counting Begin

Voting officially ended on Saturday’s chairmanship, vice-chairmanship, and councillorship elections in Lagos State. Voting lasted six hours from 9 am to 3 pm, as directed by the electoral umpire, the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). Voting took place in the 20

July 12, 2025

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Lagos LGA Election Updates

With the local government area (LGA) elections in Lagos State ongoing today, news from various polling units continues to show a largely peaceful and decent exercise despite some instances of poor turnout of voters and delayed arrival of electoral materials in some

July 12, 2025

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No Party Restrained From Lagos LG Election — LASIEC Chair

The chairperson of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Justice Mobolanle Okikiolu-Ighile, says no political party is restricted from participating in the local government election coming up in the state on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Justice Okikiolu-Ighile refuted the claim that

July 9, 2025

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LG Polls: Police Announce Restriction Of Movement In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command have announced restrictions on movement in the South-West state on Saturday, July 12, for the local government elections. The Lagos Police Command said on Wednesday that the movement restriction will begin in the early hours of the day.

July 9, 2025

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Coalitions Without Convictions—Will ADC End the Cycle or Recreate It?

Nigeria is once more at the point of political reinvention, or should we say, repetition. As the 2027 general elections begin casting their long shadow, a new political alignment with fanfare and old faces has emerged. Maybe not so new in many

July 5, 2025