By Hajara Abdullahi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced February 20, 2027, as the date for the forthcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections. This was disclosed by the INEC Chairman,…
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Anambra Gov’t Urges Citizens to End Voter Apathy, Participate Fully in Nov. 8 Governorship Election
The Anambra State Government calls on all eligible voters across the state to come out en masse and actively participate in the forthcoming gubernatorial election scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025. Law…
Samia Suluhu Wins Tanzania’s Presidential Elections Amidst Protests
By Hajara Abdullahi Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of the recently concluded presidential election in Tanzania on Saturday, securing a second term with nearly 98% of the votes. President…
NCS Organizes Elections For 18 Sports Federation as New Presidents Emerge
By Ado Salisu The National Sports Commission recently conducted elections across 18 Federations, resulting in new Presidents and Board members being inaugurated at the Moshood Abiola Stadium to steer affairs of their…
Nigeria’s Democracy and Imperative of Evidence-based Nation Building
By Michael Olaogun Since the fifth century, the concept of democracy as a “people-oriented” system of government has permeated different parts of the world, adapting to various cultural and historical contexts with…
Prof. Egwu says Local Government Elections in Nigeria lacks fairness, Credibility, Competitiveness
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos A Former Resident Electoral Commissioner, INEC Benue State has said the manner which local government elections in Nigeria are being manipulated, often lacking credibility, fairness, and competitiveness. Professor…
Election Season in Nigeria: A Period for Reflective Contemplation
By Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSE Midway through his inaugural term, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is already grappling with escalating pressure as opposition parties commence strategizing for the 2027 elections. Election season…
Hunger, Economic Struggles Must Be Addressed Before 2027 Elections – ACF
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), a prominent Northern sociocultural group, has cautioned politicians against premature campaigns for the 2027 elections, urging them to prioritize tackling Nigeria’s hunger and…
When Peter Obi Visits AA Zaura – A News Analysis
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Nigerian mass media during the week became awash with the news that the Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, visited…
CITAD’s 5th Kano Social Influencers Summit Calls for Ethical AI Deployment
By Mustapha Salisu The 5th Kano Social Influencers Summit (KANSIS24), organized by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), held from September 18-19, 2024, in Kano, concluded with key observations and…
Plateau APC optimistic of victory at forthcoming LG polls
…As stakeholders meet in Jos From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Leader of the APC in Plateau State and Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Lalong says the APC is ready to participate…
Kano PWDs Reject CSO Election Over Exclusion, Affirms Loyalty To Amb. Waiya
By Ahmad Tijjani Abdul The Joint Clusters of People with Disability in Kano Civil Society Forum, weekend rejected recent elections conducted by the Kano Civil Society Organisations (CSO), over exclusion of it’s…
Adamawa: ADSIEC Announces July For LG Elections
From Umar Dankano, Yola The Adamawa state government has fixed a date for the conduct of local government areas election in the state. Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC), Mohammed…
DSS cautions against inflammatory statements
…Calls for peace during elections in Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa States The Department of State Services (DSS) has observed rising trends and patterns of incendiary comments by some personalities of influence and…