INEC

June 01 (THEWILL) — Two judgements with more similarities than differences directing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to follow provisions on the Electoral Act 2026 and give political parties more room to operate outside the Commission’s election timetable...

May 31 (THEWILL) — Pending the final judgement of the courts on the appeal by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against a Federal High Court judgement that set aside its timetable for the 2027 general election, aspirants who...

May 28 (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court (FHC) has announced the opening of its registries on weekends and public holidays exclusively for the filing of pre-election matters, in a move reflecting mounting political tensions and a likely surge...

May 26 (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, affirmed the powers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue election timetables and alter them where necessary, but ruled that such powers must strictly comply...

May 26 (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approached the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal to challenge the recent judgment of the Federal High Court which nullified aspects of its guidelines and timetable for...

May 21, (THEWILL) — The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified key provisions of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the polls. The judgment, delivered by Justice Mohammed Umar, voided the timelines...

May 21, (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Saturday, June 20, 2026, for the conduct of the Rivers South-East Senatorial District bye-election to fill the vacant seat in the National Assembly. A statement signed on Thursday...

May 17, (THEWILL) — Progressives Congress are allegedly making monthly contributions from their FAAC allocations into a campaign fund reportedly meant to support the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The organisation argued that such allegations raise broader issues...

May 16, (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that all 22 registered political parties in Nigeria successfully met the deadline for the submission of their membership registers ahead of preparations for the 2027 General Election. INEC...

May 15, (THEWILL) — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned its officials against interfering in the internal conduct of party primaries and urged political parties to strictly comply with electoral laws and guidelines ahead of the 2027...