INEC

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has adjourned the hearing of appeals challenging the deregistration of the ADC and four other political parties to July 14, 2026, citing procedural delays.

INEC and ICPC have launched a joint training initiative for staff aimed at ensuring a corruption-free 2027 general election in Nigeria.

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on INEC to clarify its issuance of the candidates' access code to a faction of the PDP, amid ongoing court proceedings.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks following stakeholder feedback.

Nigeria's electoral commission has extended the Continuous Voter Registration deadline by two weeks and introduced an online self-service option for first-time voters.

Nigeria's electoral commission has extended the Continuous Voter Registration period by two weeks and introduced an online self-service registration system for first-time voters.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has extended Nigeria's continuous voter registration by two weeks, pushing the new deadline to July 24, 2026, and introduced a full self-service option for applicants.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned Nollywood actor Emeka Ike's N10 billion fundamental rights suit against INEC and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike's media aide Lere Olayinka until July 22.

Political parties in Nigeria are intensifying preparations for the 2027 elections amid legal disputes, candidate credential debates, and internal party tensions.

As Nigerian political parties confirm candidates and review primaries ahead of the 2027 general election, the PDP has raised alarms over declining public confidence in INEC, while the Labour Party confirms receipt of its access code for candidate uploads.

President Bola Tinubu's push for state police and judicial reforms has drawn both support and concern, with former NBA President Olisa Agbakoba urging safeguards against executive overreach, while regional governors back the administration's agenda.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress has uploaded Peter Obi’s name to the INEC portal ahead of the 2027 elections, while INEC grants access to nine political parties to upload candidate data.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has begun issuing access codes to political parties for candidate nominations ahead of the 2027 elections, as internal disputes flare within the APC and concerns emerge over ballot access for smaller parties.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has appealed a Lokoja court judgment affecting its registration status, as political parties proceed with candidate nominations for the 2027 elections.

As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, the APC, ADC, and Labour Party are navigating internal party dynamics, court rulings on access codes, and disputes over ballot placement.