The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says it is reviewing its transport logistics model for effective performance ahead of the 2027 elections. It said the decision became imperative after its Election Operations Dashboard during the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils election showed that only 45 per cent of polling units opened by 8:30 am. It added that the transporter that caused some delay in Kwali Area Council would also be blacklisted. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), and swearing in of the new REC, Dr. Chukwu…
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Following the enactment of Electoral Act 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will make some adjustments and issue a revised Timetable for the 2027 general election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at the meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), and swearing in of the new REC, Dr. Chukwu Chukwu-Emeka Joseph, representing Abia State. He added that the notice of the 2027 elections released recently was issued under the old law. Amupitan stated: “I must not fail to inform you that we now have a new Electoral Act, 2026. We had…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested the sixth person involved in the 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo state, in which over 40 worshippers lost their lives and scores more were left injured. The sixth suspect, who is also a high profile Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has been on the run for nearly four years, making him one of the most wanted fugitives in Nigeria. TheHintsNews reports that the DSS is currently prosecuting five persons — Idris Omeiza (25), Al Qasim Idris (20), Jamiu Abdulmalik (26), Abdulhaleem Idris (25), and Momoh Otuho…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector General of Police. Disu replaced Kayode Egbetokun and his appointment took immediate effect. The President in a statement issued Tuesday thanked Egbetokun for his decades of distinguished service to the Nigeria Police Force and to the nation. He added that his dedication, professionalism and commitment to strengthening our internal security architecture are deeply appreciated. Tinubu said he had accepted the resignation of Egbetokun, following his letter citing pressing family considerations. He stressed that in line with the Police Act 2020, he would convene the Nigeria Police Council shortly…
The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) Prof. Charles Anosike, and the Rector of Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Dr. Danjuma Ismaila, Monday formalised a strategic partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. The agreement, they dou said underscores a shared commitment to strengthened collaboration in professional training, capacity development, and enhanced quality of service delivery across the aviation and meteorological sectors. Under the MoU, both institutions will collaborate in the use of training facilities, advisory support for aviation training programmes, and the delivery of specialised…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the results of Kuje Area Council was delayed due to the difficult terrain of Kabi ward, which stalled the final collation of the Area Council results. The commission recalled that the results were announced late Saturday except that of Kuje Area Council which was announced at 3:30pm on Sunday 22nd February 2026. INEC Voter Education and Publicity (VEP) Ag. Director, Wilfred Ifogah in a statement issued Sunday said while the commission remained concerned about voter apathy, it noted a significant improvement compared to the previous election. He stressed residents of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Zakka Christopher of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship election.. Christopher scored a total of m 40,295 votes to defeat the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that polled 12,109 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) trailed with 3,398 votes.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Joshua Ishaku of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Bwari area council chairmanship election in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The returning officer for the election, Mohammed Nurudeen while declaring the results on Sunday morning, Ishaku secured a total of 18,466 votes to win the election.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Daniel Nuhu of the All Progressives Congress as the winner of the Kwali Area Council chairmanship election. Nuhu pulled 17,032 votes to defeat Haruna Pai of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who scored 8,575 votes to come second in the election.
Against all odds, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mohammed Kasim of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner of the Gwagwalada Area Council chairmanship election conducted on Saturday. INEC Returning Officer, Philip Akpen, announced that Mohammed scored 22,165 votes to secure a decisive victory in a keenly contested election. Yahaya Shehu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) came second with 17,788 votes Akpen affirmed that Mohammed met the legal requirements to be returned as the duly elected Chairman. He described the electoral process as “peaceful and smooth,” despite the high stakes involved in the council polls.