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INEC head requests additional resources for future electoral cycles
INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan has appealed to the RMAFC for higher funding, noting that governorship elections are more expensive to conduct than presidential contests.
July 15, 2026
ADC demands legal action against Nafiu Bala for fraudulent INEC portal claims
The African Democratic Congress has called on INEC to prosecute Nafiu Bala Gombe for falsely claiming he accessed the commission's nomination portal to upload 2027 candidates using forged documents.
July 14, 2026
Osun Candidates to Commit to Peace Agreement Amid Election Tensions
Osun State governorship candidates are set to sign a peace pact organized by the Osun Development Association to ensure stability during the upcoming election.
July 13, 2026
ADC Maintains Candidates Remain Unaffected by Appellate Court Ruling
The African Democratic Congress has declared that its candidates, selected through direct primaries, remain valid despite a recent Court of Appeal ruling concerning the party's internal structures.
July 13, 2026
RULAAC Demands Probe into Enugu North By-election Grievances
The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre is urging various authorities to conduct an impartial investigation into disputes following the June 2026 Enugu North by-election.
July 13, 2026
Why temporary political empowerment grants often fail
Politically-motivated cash grants are frequently criticized as short-term campaign tools rather than effective economic empowerment, as seen in the recent controversy surrounding the First Lady's small business stipends.
July 13, 2026
NBA Electoral Chairman Ejelam Affirms July 18 Election Date Is Final
The NBA Electoral Committee Chairman, Aham Ejelam, has insisted that the national election scheduled for July 18 will proceed as planned, dismissing calls for his resignation as unfounded.
July 12, 2026
APC Secures Clean Sweep in Edo Local Government Elections
The APC won all 18 chairmanship and 192 councillorship seats in the Edo State local government elections, according to the state electoral commission.
July 12, 2026
International Observers Prepare for Osun State Gubernatorial Election
The European Union and the British Embassy are preparing to monitor the Osun State governorship election, focusing on democratic transparency and future cooperation.
July 12, 2026
Jigawa APC Resolves Internal Disputes Following Primary Elections
The Jigawa APC has settled conflicts involving over 400 members following primary elections, with Governor Umar Namadi designating the reconciliation committee as a standing body to maintain party unity.
July 11, 2026