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Candidates for the Rivers State governorship election

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INEC Reveals 17 Candidates for Rivers State Governorship Election in 2027

The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the final list of candidates for the upcoming Rivers State governorship election.

Isa Pantami speaking at a political event.

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Isa Pantami Excluded from Gombe Governorship Candidates List Ahead of 2027 Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission has left Isa Pantami off its list of candidates for the Gombe governorship race.

A graphic showing election candidates for the 2027 State Assembly elections.

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INEC Releases Candidate List for 2027 State Assembly Elections in Nigeria

The Independent National Electoral Commission has published the final list of candidates for the upcoming elections.

Professor Isa Ali Pantami speaking at an event.

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INEC Excludes Professor Pantami from Gombe Governorship Race

The Independent National Electoral Commission has removed Pantami from the PDP’s candidate list for Gombe.

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INEC Releases Final Candidate List for Ogun Governorship Election, PDP Names Missing

The Independent National Electoral Commission’s final list for Ogun’s governorship election omits Ladi Adebutu and his deputy.

Oladipupo Adebutu, PDP governorship candidate for Ogun State

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INEC Leaves Out PDP’s Adebutu and Running Mate from Ogun Governorship Candidates List

The Independent National Electoral Commission has excluded the PDP candidate and his deputy from the list for the upcoming election.

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INEC Approves 19 Candidates for 2027 Rivers State Governorship Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission has cleared 19 candidates to run in the upcoming Rivers State governorship race.

INEC press conference announcing election candidate details

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INEC to Release Final Candidate List for 2027 Elections on October 10, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission will unveil the final list of candidates for the 2027 governorship and State Assembly elections.

Protest against the use of AI in election processes

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Obidient Movement Opposes INEC’s AI Plans for 2027 Election Results

The Obidient Movement has rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission’s plans to use AI for results collation in the upcoming elections.

An AI-generated image of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft.

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Nigerian Air Force Names Victims of Ondo Plane Crash; INEC Staff Paid Least in Nigeria

The Nigerian Air Force confirms the deaths of all 25 people in a recent plane crash, while INEC Chairman highlights low wages for staff.

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INEC Chairman Claims Staff Are Nigeria’s Lowest Paid

Joash Amupitan highlights the need for better pay for INEC employees during a press conference.

INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan speaking at a workshop.

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INEC to Monitor Campaign Spending and Sanction Vote-Buying Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission plans to track illegal campaign spending and impose penalties for electoral violence and vote-buying.

A view of the Nigerian National Assembly building.

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Senate Faces Major Turnover Ahead of 2027 Elections with Many Incumbents Excluded

The Independent National Electoral Commission reveals that over 1,300 candidates are competing for 109 Senate seats, indicating significant changes in the upcoming elections.

Cardinal John Onaiyekan speaking at a meeting in Abuja.

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Cardinal Onaiyekan Calls for Fair Elections in Nigeria Ahead of 2027 Vote

Former Archbishop urges electoral body and politicians to ensure a transparent process for Nigerians.

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APC clears Plateau LG polls

The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission has declared the results of the local government elections held on Saturday. Announcing the results in Jos on Sunday, the chairman of the Commission, Fabian Ntung, said that the candidates of the ruling All Progressives Congress won all the chairmanship seats in the 17 council areas. He also said […]