Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed concern over the slow start to its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Okitipupa, Ondo State, despite efforts to raise awareness. The CVR, which began online on 18 August and moved to physical centres on 25 August, is aimed at registering new voters aged 18 and above, re-issuing…
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has moved to strengthen the credibility of its voter register by training 112 staff in Imo State on the use of its Voter Enrolment Device (IVED). The move comes ahead of the in-person Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise scheduled to begin in the state on Monday. Speaking at the…
Dr Mutiu Agboke, the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Osun, says 360,794 Permanent Voter Cards(PVC) are yet uncollected by registered voters in the state. Agboke made this known at a news conference in Osogbo, on the preparedness of the commission for the Osun 2026 governorship election and the Continuous Voter…
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced a nationwide voter registration exercise aimed at including citizens who have recently turned 18 in the country’s democratic process. Dr Law Mefor, Anambra State Commissioner for Information, announced the initiative during a press briefing on Wednesday in Awka, describing it as a vital opportunity for young people…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akwa Ibom has confirmed that its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) portal will soon reopen ahead of the country’s next general elections in 2027. Mr Obo Effanga, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, shared the update on Wednesday during a press conference in Uyo, urging citizens to seize the opportunity to…
Nigerian music superstar Davido has disclosed that he casted his first vote as citizen of the United States in the 2024 elections. The elated singer made this known on his X page ( formerly twitter), with a his photo displaying his voters card bearing the state of Georgia on Tuesday. He wrote:” First time voter.”…
