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admin - February 24, 2026

NIGERIA: ADC Candidate Dr Moses Paul Rejects AMAC Election Results, Condemns Irregularities, Violence

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      Dr Moses Paul the African Democratic Congress candidate in the Abuja Municipal Area Council chairmanship election held on Saturday has rejected the outcome announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission describing it as unreflective of the true will of the people.   In a strongly worded statement to the […]
admin - February 21, 2026

NIGERIA: EFCC Deploys Operatives Across FCT To Monitor Council Polls, Combat Vote-Buying

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has deployed operatives to all six area councils in the Federal Capital Territory to monitor the ongoing Saturday council elections.   The deployment forms part of the EFCC’s efforts to safeguard electoral integrity and curb voter inducement and other forms of electoral malpractice during […]
admin - February 18, 2026

NIGERIA: Tinubu Signs Electoral Act 2026 Into Law

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 amendment bill into law, concluding months of legislative review and debate at the national assembly.   The signing follows the passage of the amendment by both chambers of the national assembly on Tuesday after an extended process involving revisions […]
admin - February 18, 2026

South Sudan President Salva Kiir Returns from AU Summit, Affirms December 2026 Elections

By Debora Akur Chol, South Sudan    President Salva Kiir Mayardit has returned to Juba following his participation in the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Heads of State and Government Summit held in Addis Ababa, where South Sudan’s peace process and the roadmap toward national elections were key points on the agenda.   […]
admin - February 18, 2026

NIGERIA: Senate Shortens Election Notice Window Ahead of 2027 Polls

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Nigeria’s upper legislative chamber has amended the election notice timeline under the Electoral Act, cutting the mandatory publication window by 60 days in a move lawmakers say is intended to improve scheduling flexibility ahead of the 2027 general elections.   The decision by the Nigerian Senate revises Clause 28 […]
admin - February 17, 2026

NIGERIA: INEC Holds Crucial Talks With Transport Unions To Secure Smooth Polling Day Logistics In FCT

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has wrapped up a key preparatory meeting with major transport unions in the Federal Capital Territory to lock in reliable logistics support for the upcoming Area Council elections set for Saturday. Representatives from the National Union of Road Transport Workers and the National Association of […]
admin - February 15, 2026

NIGERIA: Bangladesh Election Chief Praises INEC Delegation For Role In Landmark Polls

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria        Bangladesh’s Chief Election Commissioner A M M Nasir Uddin has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria for its participation and support during the country’s recent general elections, describing the engagement as crucial for peer learning and strengthening electoral processes among emerging democracies.   Speaking on […]
admin - February 11, 2026

NIGERIA: Senate Reopens Electoral Debate, Clears Conditional e-Transmission of Results

By Ameenat Hamzat   Nigeria’s Senate has reversed an earlier decision that excluded electronic transmission of election results from the ongoing amendment to the Electoral Act, approving a revised provision that allows digital transfer of results under defined conditions.   The resolution followed an emergency plenary session on Tuesday, where lawmakers reconsidered the clause governing […]
admin - February 9, 2026

NIGERIA: Peter Obi Joins Protesters At National Assembly, Demands Restoration of Real-Time Electronic Transmission Of Election Results

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria      Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi on Monday led hundreds of demonstrators in a protest at the entrance of the National Assembly Complex in Abuja against the Senate’s recent amendment to the Electoral Act, which removed the phrase “real-time” from provisions on electronic transmission of election results.   […]
admin - February 9, 2026

NIGERIA: Senator Lola Ashiru Declares Intention To Contest For Kwara Governorship Seat In 2027 General Elections.

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez, Offa Kwara state.   As Nigerians are preparing for the 2027 general election which will pave ways for new country leadership, the Senate Deputy Majority Leader who is representing Kwara South senatorial district at the 9th National Assembly has expressed optimism in winning the election, saying that he has the best […]
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