“I receive daily security reports on the attacks, and it is very clear that those behind them want this administration to fail…” President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday issued a stern warning to those plotting to destroy Nigeria, saying they will soon receive the shock of their lives. Speaking after he received a briefing from Chairman … Read more
…the leaders discussed ways to tackle the security threats in the region and secure the lives of the people. Members of the South East Governors’ Forum met on Monday as part of efforts to tackle the rising security challenges in the region This comes after the continuous attacks that have claimed lives and left several … Read more
…the Commission said it is engaging relevant stakeholders to find a lasting solution to the violence… The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has vowed to conduct the Anambra governorship election despite the recent attacks on its facilities in the region. The Anambra governorship election is scheduled to hold on November 6, 2021, but the South-East … Read more
The electoral body said the affected office was in Njaba LGA of the state. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that another of its offices in Imo state has been razed. INEC made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday. The electoral body said the affected office was in Njaba LGA of the … Read more
The latest attack has brought to three the number of INEC offices in Enugu State that have been attacked by arsonists in two weeks Hoodlums have razed the Igboeze South Local Government Area office of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Enugu State. This came barely a week after the INEC State Headquarters was attacked … Read more
The incident, which occurred on Sunday, is the latest in the series of attacks on police facilities and INEC offices by hoodlums… The headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Anambra State has been set ablaze by unidentified gunmen. They also attempted to attack the Police ‘B’ Divisional Headquarters close to the INEC … Read more
Over the past weeks, some INEC offices have witnessed a spate of attacks, leading to the destruction of some sensitive and non-sensitive materials. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the sustained attacks on its offices may disrupt voter registration. The commission had scheduled June 28, 2021 for the resumption of the continuous voter registration … Read more
The latest attack brings the number of offices of the Commission that have been torched to 23. In what appears to be sustained coordinated and concerted efforts to undermine electoral activities in the country, Two offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission have been razed by suspected hoodlums. The affected offices are located in Ebonyi … Read more
“You are attacking our capacity and capability of conducting elections” The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its plans to commence early preparation for 2023 general election has been impeded by attacks on its offices. Festus Okoye, INEC’s spokesperson, said the attacks have devastating eeffects on the commission’s activities. Over the past weeks, some INEC … Read more
“We were able to quench the fire immediately as it tried to spread to the main building of the INEC Headquarters” The headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Achi Street, Independence Layout, Enugu, was set ablaze by hoodlums on Sunday. The fire incident is second in three days after the INEC office … Read more
The commission’s call follows several attacks on its facilities in some parts of the country by unidentified assailants The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will hold an emergency meeting with all Resident Electoral Commissioners across the states over attacks on its offices. INEC Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, made this known in … Read more
The Command received a distress call at its Udenu Police Divisional Headquarters The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office at Obollo-Afor in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu state was on Thursday engulfed by fire. Ekohotblog gathered that the police command in the state, who confirmed the development, disclosed that the fire incident at the … Read more
Ahead of the Anambra gubernatorial election, INEC has said Voter registration will commence June 28. Ahead of the forthcoming Anambra governorship election slated for Nobemebr 6, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has slated continuation of voter’s registration to commence on June 28. Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC in Anambra State, Dr. Nkwachukwu Orji, disclosed this … Read more
…the commission can also conduct an electronic transmission of results directly from the polling unit to its central server. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has no excuses not to use the electronic direct transmission of results in the 2023 general elections and other future polls. The party’s position … Read more
The latest incident follows a recent attack on its office in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State Nigeria’s electoral body, INEC, has condemned the continuous attacks on its offices may affect the country’s electoral activities. The commission, in a statement issued on Monday, said its recently renovated office in Ohafia Local Government … Read more
INEC has increased Kwara polling units to 2,887 in a bid to increase the numbers of voters during elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the weekend said Kwara has 2,887 polling units after the commission converted 1,015 voting points to polling units. Breakdown of the 2,887 polling units includes Asa local … Read more
Ahead of 2023 general elections, INEC has commenced Registration Process For 45 New Parties. The Commission said he has received 45 applications from associations seeking to be registered as political parties. The Independent National Electoral Commission has received 45 applications from associations seeking to be registered as political parties. According to the commission, associations … Read more
The Supreme Court has upheld an earlier judgment of the Court of Appeal which maintained the deregistration of 74 other political parties by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Supreme Court said the deregistration of the 74 political parties was done in line with the laws. The Supreme Court has upheld an earlier judgment of … Read more
…the attack on its facility came after it concluded an inventory of electoral materials nationwide in readiness for the 2023 general election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has warned that the incessant attacks by unidentified criminal elements across the country, if not curtailed, may cause a setback to the conduct of the 2023 polls. … Read more
The office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akwa Ibom has been set ablaze. INEC stated the security guard at the office escaped unhurt, adding that the building and properties suffered extensive destruction. The office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akwa Ibom has been set ablaze. This was disclosed via … Read more