By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent ALLEGED SOCIAL media posts linking the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Joash Ojo Amupitan, to a personal X account have been declared fabricated after a forensic investigation found no connection and confirmed coordinated impersonation. JKNewsMedia.com rep...
By Modupe Coker, JKNewsMedia Reporter PROPOSED NATIONWIDE voter revalidation exercise has been postponed until after the 2027 General Election following deliberations at a meeting between the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) held on Friday, April 10, 2026. JKNewsMedia.com reports tha...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent THE INDEPENDENT National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned broadcasters against airing misinformation as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 General Election. JKNewsMedia.com reports that speaking on Tuesday, April 8, 2026, at the 81st General Assembly of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nig...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent PROPOSED N135Billion for election petitions in the 2026 Appropriation Bill has sparked sharp criticism from political parties and legal experts, raising questions about the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s preparedness and the scale of the allocation. JKNewsMedia.com reports t...
By JKNewsMedia PREPARATIONS ARE set for a nationwide voter register revalidation exercise as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) schedules the process to commence on April 13. JKNewsMedia.com reports that INEC said the exercise is designed to update the register of voters to ensure accuracy and prevent fraudulent entries. It a...
By JKNewsMedia  REJECTION TRAILED the removal of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Working Committee (NWC) from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal as the party accused the electoral body of misinterpreting a court ruling and acting under pressure. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the ADC, in a statement signe...
By Modupe Coker, JKNewsMedia Contributor STATUS QUO in the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is to be maintained as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) sets out its position following a Court of Appeal decision in Appeal No. CA ABJ 145 2026. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the commission confirmed i...
By Modupe Coker, JKNewsMedia Reporter  CONCERNS OVER timelines for submission of political parties’ registers of members have led to an adjustment in the revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) stated in a press release issued...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent CONCERS OVER the timing of the 2027 General Election have drawn a response from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which says it may seek legislative intervention if adjustments become necessary. JKNewsMedia.com reports that in a press statement issued on Friday and signed by...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Correspondent FUNDING PROPOSAL of N873.78 billion has been submitted for the conduct of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). JKNewsMedia.com reports that Professor Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the commission, presented the estimate before the National Assemb...
