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Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Joash Amupitan, says the 2023 IREV glitch has been eliminated.

Prof Amupitan expressed this confidence on Sunday during Citizens Town Hall Meeting on Electoral Act 2026 held in Abuja, the nation’s capital city.

According to him, such a glitch will not surface in Nigeria again.

“The glitch in INEC IREV in 2013 has been eliminated, by God’s grace, it will not surface in Nigeria again,” he said.

Recall that the Senate approved the electronic transmission of election results, with manual collation retained as a backup.

DAILY POST had reported that President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law barely 24 hours after it was passed by the National Assembly.

2027: INEC IREV glitch in 2023 won surface again – Amupitan

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Joash Amupitan, has attributed the major problem of the Commission to logistics failure.

Prof Amupitan stated this on Sunday during the Citizens Town Hall Meeting on Electoral Act held in Abuja.

He said that election can be as good as the logistic, adding that a successful election is based on logistic.

The INEC boss said, “Talking about logistic, I’ve said it over and over, that logistic, your election can be as good as your logistic. So whether it’s logistic failure, you know that you are beginning to fail.

“Before the election, we had meetings with various groups, including the media and the civil society organizations.

‘And I stated very clearly that as far as the election is concerned, we should be able to determine what is a successful election. And a successful election is based on logistic.

“But nonetheless, we have to admit that there was some logistic issues, some were purely human, which we are trying to address.

“And let me just appeal to Nigerians, because I have noticed now that what Nigerians desire is a perfect election. And I will strive as much as possible to give this country the best election.”

2027: Logistics our major challenge – INEC

Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI have repelled coordinated attacks by Boko Haram/ISWAP fighters on Forward Operating Bases in Mayanti, Gajigana and Gajiram communities of Borno State.

The attacks, which occurred between late February 28 and the early hours of March 1, 2026, targeted military positions under Sector II of Operation HADIN KAI.

In a statement on Sunday, the Media Information Officer, Lt. Col. Sani Uba, said troops foiled the assaults and inflicted casualties on the attackers.

According to the statement, Forward Operating Base, FOB, Mayanti in Bama Local Government Area came under heavy attack by a large number of insurgents.

Troops reportedly held their ground despite intense gunfire, while reinforcements navigated ambushes and improvised explosive devices, IEDs, to repel the attackers.

Military sources said five insurgents were killed during the encounter, while weapons including PKT guns, RPG-7 tubes, AK-47 rifles, FN rifles, RPG bombs and ammunition were recovered. An officer was, however, killed during the fighting.

Similarly, at about 1:15 a.m. on March 1, insurgents attacked FOB Gajiram using heavy weapons and drones but were repelled with the support of air assets.

Three bodies were recovered along the withdrawal route, alongside rifles, anti-tank bombs, mortar bombs, an armed drone and other equipment. One wounded soldier was airlifted for medical treatment.

Troops also engaged insurgents at Kayawa village, forcing them to retreat and abandon motorcycles and bicycles.

In separate ambush operations around Bulturam Corner and Dadingel in Gujba Local Government Area, two insurgents were reportedly killed and weapons recovered.

The military said all affected locations remain under its control, while operations continue across the theatre.

One officer killed as military repels ISWAP assault in Borno

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago has appealed to residents, particularly those in Minna metropolis, to remain patient amid the ongoing water shortage, assuring that his administration is working to address the situation.

The governor made the appeal while briefing journalists at the Government House in Minna on critical issues affecting residents, including water scarcity, electricity supply, and insecurity in parts of the state.

Bago attributed the water challenges to decades of neglected infrastructure, noting that many pipelines, some over 30 to 40 years old, are broken.

He also cited ongoing construction works and the growing population in the state capital as factors putting pressure on the existing water system, adding that the government has commenced steps toward a holistic overhaul of the water infrastructure to provide a lasting solution.

According to him, “Efforts are underway to desilt the Tagwai Dam, replace old pipelines, and revamp the distribution network in Minna, while expanding reservoirs and water articulation systems to ensure improved access to potable water.

“In the interim, we are deploying water tankers to distribute water to affected communities. We are also collaborating with development partners to drill boreholes in areas where residents need potable drinking water.”

On electricity supply, he urged citizens to consider alternative power sources, noting that the state government has already migrated critical public institutions, such as hospitals, schools, and the Government House, from the national grid to ensure uninterrupted services.

Bago disclosed that the state is working closely with the Federal Government to tackle insecurity and restore normalcy in troubled communities.

The governor further lamented that over 300,000 persons have been displaced by insecurity and flooding across 10 local government areas.

He then appreciated members of the press for their support and encouraged them to continue reporting government activities professionally and objectively.

Minna water scarcity: Be patient with us – Gov Bago begs Niger residents

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says the it may not be able to achieve 100 per cent perfect election for now.

Chairman of the Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan, said this on Sunday during the Citizens Town hall meeting on Electoral Act held in Abuja.

He also said that he does not see the issue of transmission as a problem.

According to him, the problem is not the network but the adequacy of the networks Nigeria has.

“Let me just appeal to Nigerians because I have noticed now that what Nigerians desire is a perfect election.

“INEC will strive as much as possible to give this country the best election; however, we may not be able to achieve a 100 per cent perfect election for now,” he said.

2027: We may not achieve 100 per cent perfect election for now – INEC