West Africa’s Democracy Rests on Stronger Institutions –Senate
By Anayo Akwitti Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin has reiterated the need for the continual strengthening of democratic institutions in the West African sub-region to withstand emerging political and security challenges. Serving as the Special Guest of Honour at this year’s forum of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), in Abuja on Thursday, […]
Stakeholders, Youths Urge Deputy Speaker Kalu to Contest Governorship Race
By Oluwakemi Kindness Leaders and stakeholders from Isiala Ngwa North and South Local Government Areas of Abia State have intensified calls on the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, to contest the 2027 governorship election. The call was made during the inauguration of the Ikeoha Movement and the declaration of interest by […]
National Assembly Backs Pipeline Surveillance Contract
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Assembly has dismissed three petitions against pipeline surveillance contract in the country, describing crude oil theft as a national security threat, not just an economic issue. This move comes as the National Assembly joint committees on Petroleum Resources passed a vote of confidence on Tantita Security Service, the security agencies […]
ADC Leaders Storm INEC Headquarters In Protest Against Alleged Interference
By Zainab Bakare Leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday staged a protest in Abuja under the #OccupyINEC banner, accusing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of actions they say threaten democracy and interference in the party’s leadership. The demonstration at Maitama Roundabout drew top opposition figures, including Rotimi Amaechi, […]
Bauchi APC Forms Panel on Bala Mohammed’s Defection Plan
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Bauchi State Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted a high-powered committee to manage negotiations and define conditions surrounding the potential defection of Governor Bala Mohammed into the party. The decision was reached at a caucus meeting held in Abuja, where members expressed divergent views on the political and […]
We Did Not Impose Electoral Act — Senate Leader
By Anayo Akwitti Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, says the 2026 Electoral Act was based on stakeholders’ consensus, not legislative imposition as alleged by opposition parties. In an Easter message on Sunday, Bamidele dismissed claims, particularly by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), that key provisions of the law are designed to weaken opposition ahead of the […]
COPDEM Condemns INEC Delisting of ADC Leadership, Demands Reinstatement
By Anayo Akwitti The Coalition for Protection of Democracy (COPDEM), a key stakeholder of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) strongly condemns the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove the names of the ADC National Working Committee (NWC), led by Senator David Mark, from its official portal. The Coalition in a statement […]
CSOs Criticise INEC’s Handling of ADC Leadership Dispute
By Julian Osamoto The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has strongly criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its handling of the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). It warns that the Commission’s position could undermine democratic stability ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed on Thursday in Abuja, […]
FCT Elections: Low Turnout, Logistics Lapses Raise Concerns for 2027
By Julian Osamoto Observers from Yiaga Africa have raised concerns over low voter turnout, logistical failures, and fragile ward-level collation in the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. The elections, conducted on Saturday, February 21, covered six Area Councils, including Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, and Kwali, with 68 […]
LockedIn Gen Z Team Flag Vote-Buying, Poor Turnout in FCT Council Elections
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Concerns over voter apathy, vote-buying and logistical lapses defined Saturday’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, according to a preliminary observation report. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted polls on February 21, 2026, across six area councils — Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje and Kwali — […]