171 groups now seeking INEC recognition 19 new applications submitted INEC assures fairness The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed that the total number of applications has reached 171 as of September 3, 2025. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sam Olumekun, an INEC National Commissioner, the commission’s review committee has finalized its assessment and moved … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the successful distribution of 55,859 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in preparation for the upcoming Ondo State governorship election, scheduled for November 16, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears Up for 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, Aims to … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has tasked journalists on accurate and objective reportage of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. Mr Sam Olumekun, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), made the appeal at a meeting with Reporters, Producers and On Air Personalities (OAPs) organised by the commission … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has instructed all political parties in Edo State to stop their campaign activities before the governorship election scheduled for Saturday. In a statement issued by Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, the commission specified that all campaigns must end by midnight on … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Thursday morning, began the distribution of sensitive materials to various local government areas of Edo State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The distribution is being done on the premises of the Central Bank of Nigeria, located along Ring Road, under the watch of party agents. EDITOR’S PICKS: School … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission has warned against the spread of misinformation during the forthcoming September 21 Edo governorship elections. The National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, gave the warning in a statement after a press briefing on Friday in Abuja. As part of its election preparations, INEC … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has expressed sadness over the death of its Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, for Ogun state, Mr Olaniyi Ijalaye. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics Best Basketball Coach: Tinubu Hails As D’Tigress’ Wakama On Award WAEC to Release May/June 2024 WASSCE … Read more
INEC released the final voter registers for the forthcoming Edo and Ondo Governorship elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released the final register of voters for the upcoming Governorship Elections in Edo and Ondo, an official has said. EDITOR’S PICK: PM Starmer Supports Police to Keep Streets Safe … Read more
Protesting youths set fire to the INEC office in Sankara, Benue State, during a demonstration against bandit activities, causing extensive damage but no casualties EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Sankara, the headquarters of Ukum Local Government Area in Benue State, was set ablaze by protesting youths on Wednesday. … Read more