INEC Pushes for Improved Financial Support THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed for increased and sustained funding to strengthen its operations ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing rising election costs, expanding responsibilities and the need to improve staff welfare. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the appeal during a visit by the […]
Online Platform Targets Faster Voter Registration THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched a digital self-service platform aimed at making voter registration more convenient by allowing eligible Nigerians to complete much of the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) registration process online. The initiative forms part of the Commission’s Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) programme and seeks […]
Historic Mandate from the Electorate DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, on his historic re-election victory, describing the outcome as a strong endorsement of effective leadership and people-focused governance. In a statement issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori said the overwhelming […]
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, expressing optimism that the country’s democratic journey will continue to deliver greater prosperity, stability and development for all citizens. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor praised […]
Growing Threat to Election Infrastructure RISING attacks on telecommunications infrastructure across Nigeria are generating fresh concern over the readiness of the country’s digital systems ahead of the 2027 general elections. Industry operators and civil society voices warn that continued vandalism of base stations, fibre optic cables, generators, batteries, and power systems could weaken communication networks […]
DELTA State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, has urged eligible residents of the state to take advantage of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, describing voter registration and possession of a Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) as both a constitutional right and a civic duty. Aniagwu made the call on […]
A lawyer and entrepreneur, Kennedy Kanma, has called on Nigerians, particularly residents of Delta North Senatorial District, to embrace hope, unity and renewed commitment to credible leadership as the nation celebrates Christmas. Kanma made the call in a Christmas goodwill message in which he described the season as a sacred period for reflection, gratitude and […]
A constitutional lawyer, Prof. Kalu SAN has traced Nigeria’s electoral trust deficit to decades of manipulation, weak institutions, and the moral decay of political actors since independence, arguing that the crisis of credibility in Nigerian elections is not new—but inherited. Speaking during a high-level discussion on “Electoral Integrity and Trust Deficit: What Nigerians Expect in […]