Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s handling of the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State, claiming Governor Seyi Makinde told him he had not…
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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…
Peter Obi Says Court Order Deregistering ADC, Accord and Other Political Parties Should Be Reversed
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticized a Federal High Court ruling ordering the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party and three other political parties, describing the…
Aisha Yesufu Rejected House of Reps Ticket, Said She Was Too Big for It – Seriake Dickson
National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has claimed that activist and politician Aisha Yesufu turned down an offer to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives,…
“There Is No Vacancy in Aso Rock” — Edo Governor Sparks Reactions With Defiant Message to Opposition
By Desmond Ogbonmwan | Political Desk Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has stirred political debate after declaring that there is “no vacancy in Aso Rock,” while accusing opposition forces of exploiting insecurity…
“Millions Are Bleeding” — NLC Blasts Government Over Hunger, Hardship And Insecurity Ahead Of 2027
Nigeria’s biggest labour body, the Nigeria Labour Congress, has delivered one of its strongest criticisms yet of the country’s political leadership, accusing governments at different levels of pushing policies that have deepened…