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Osun Decides 2026: Adeleke Wins Second Term, Takes 19 LGAs with 511,067 Votes

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By Emmanuel Kwada Governor Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke has secured a second term in office after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him the winner of the Osun State governorship election held on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Adeleke, who contested the election on the platform of the Accord Party, polled 511,067 votes to defeat […]Continue Reading
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Five Days to 2027 Campaigns: How Prepared Are Nigerians for the Battle Ahead?

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Key points:  Campaigns begin Aug 19, 2026; elections Jan and Feb 2027. New voters added, but final register and PVC figures pending. Presidential turnout fell from 53.7% in 2011 to 26.7%. Osun has 385 flashpoints, raising national election security concerns. 2027 success depends on credible polls, peace, and voter trust.   By Emmanuel Kwada Five […]Continue Reading
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EU Grants: How new machines did not help Nigerian voters

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By Theophilus Abbah “I was so frustrated and exhausted,” Josephine Ochadamu says when asked about her experiences as an Assistant Presiding Officer at a polling unit in Nasarawa State during Nigeria’s 2023 elections. Connected through a mutual acquaintance, she has agreed to a telephonic interview to share her struggles with the new technology that was Continue Reading
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‎Week in Review: Electoral Act Fears, $516M Loan Row, Plateau Protests Rock Nigeria

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By Emmanuel Kwada ‎As Nigeria heads toward the 2027 general elections amid ongoing economic pressures and security challenges, the past week was dominated by intense debates over the integrity of the electoral process, fresh controversy surrounding a major infrastructure loan, high-stakes court proceedings, and grassroots anger in Plateau State. ‎Dive in for Continue Reading
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CHRICED Condemns Tinubu’s ₦135.22b Allocation for Election Litigation

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By Emmanuel Kwada  ‎The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has strongly criticised the Federal Government’s proposal to allocate ₦135.22 billion for election-related litigation in the revised 2026 budget, describing the provision as excessive, opaque, and a troubling signal of anticipated widespread disputes ahead of Continue Reading
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Tinubu’s Govt is About Enrichment, Not Public Good – Nasir El-Rufai

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By Emmanuel Kwada Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai accused the government of prioritizing personal enrichment over the welfare of Nigerians. Speaking during an exclusive interview on Trust Television’s “30 Minutes” program, El-Rufai described the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as a “party of thieves” and labeled Continue Reading
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Nigerians Fume as Senate Ducks E-Transmission:’No Network in 9 States, Nat’l Grid May Crash’- Akpabio’s Explosive Defence

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Key points: Senate rejects mandatory real-time transmission of election results amendment clause. Akpabio defends decision, cites infrastructure and security concerns prevailing. Experts warn of constitutional crisis and transparency erosion risks rising. SERAP petitions CCB to investigate Senate’s amendment removal process. Professional bodies demand reversal, Continue Reading
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What You Should Know as Longest-Serving INEC Chair Yakubu Bows Out

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key Points: Yakubu, longest-serving INEC Chairman, completed decade-long tenure with innovations. Agbamuche-Mbu became Acting Chairman, second woman leading INEC temporarily. Tinubu to appoint new chairman, Amupitan emerges as leading candidate. CSOs advocate independent INEC Chairman selection for neutrality, public trust. Yakubu’s tenure introduced innovations but Continue Reading
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Kogi Governship elections tribunal should be relocated from Lokoja- Uk’omu Igala

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By Emmanuel Kwada The Uk’Omu Igala Organization, a national socio-cultural group of Kogi East Senatorial District, Kogi State, has called on the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to relocate the Kogi State Governorship Elections Petition Tribunal for the November 11, 2023 governorship elections to Abuja, in order to guarantee the safety Continue Reading
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