Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo as his official spokesperson, a move that signals reconciliation within…
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Vote Buying in Nigeria: Why It Persists and How It Affects Elections
Every election season in Nigeria brings renewed conversations about one issue that continues to threaten democratic credibility—vote buying. Although the country has introduced reforms such as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS)…
How to Transfer Your Voter Registration Before the 2027 Election: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Every election season, thousands of Nigerians discover that they are registered to vote in a location where they no longer live. Some relocated because of work. Others moved after marriage, school or…
What Is IReV and Why Is It Important for Election Transparency in Nigeria?
In every election, one question dominates conversations long after polling units close: Can the announced results be trusted? For decades, concerns about result collation, delays, allegations of manipulation and a lack of…
How BVAS Works: A Complete Guide for Nigerian Voters Ahead of the 2027 Elections
Few innovations have transformed Nigeria’s electoral process as significantly as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). Introduced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), BVAS represents one of the country’s most important…
INEC Says Era of Ballot Box Snatching Is Over: What It Means for the 2027 General Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that Nigeria’s elections have entered a new era—one in which ballot box snatching and manual manipulation of election results should no longer determine electoral…
‘I Was Asked to Clean My Blood After Giving Birth Because I Was a Foreigner’: Repatriated Nigerian Woman Recounts Alleged Hospital Ordeal in South Africa
For many Nigerians returning from South Africa following renewed anti-immigrant tensions, the memories they carry home extend far beyond abandoned businesses or interrupted careers. Some speak of years spent living in fear….
What Happens After an Arrest by the ICPC? A Step-by-Step Guide
Whenever the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) announces the arrest of a public official or private individual, public attention often focuses on the headline. However, an arrest is…
Timeline: Major Certificate Forgery Cases Involving Nigerian Public Officials
Questions surrounding academic qualifications have repeatedly surfaced in Nigerian politics over the past three decades. Some allegations have resulted in court cases. Others have led to investigations by anti-corruption agencies. In certain…
What the ICPC Does and How It Investigates Corruption Cases in Nigeria
Whenever a corruption investigation involving a public official makes headlines in Nigeria, one government agency frequently appears at the centre of the story—the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)….