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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that fake news and misinformation are threatening elections across the country.   The national commissioner and member of the Information and Voter Education Committee of the Commission, Prof Kunle Ajayi, disclosed this while speaking at a two-day capacity-building workshop for members of …

Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has said that elections in Nigeria can only be won by the most “rugged” candidates. The singer made the remark via his X page, on Wednesday. He wrote, “Nigeria Election nah by who rugged pass.” A curious fan asked if his uncle, …

The governor made the plea at the three-day executive retreat organised by the African office of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) ongoing at Kigali, the capital of Rwanda. This is contained in a statement by the governor’s spokesman, Olawale Rasheed, on Friday, August 25, 2023. Speaking …

Delving into an insightful survey by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), we uncover the intricacies that contribute to women’s struggles in clinching electoral victories, ranging from deeply ingrained cultural values to economic disparities. This article sheds light on the multifaceted reasons behind why women often face challenges when vying …

The EIU, renowned for its accurate economic and political forecasts, also predicted the rise of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate, as a formidable force in the 2027 elections. The EIU’s latest report, released during the weekend, restated their initial projection of Tinubu’s victory before the 2023 general …

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has disclosed that he worked against his party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the February 25, 2023 election.   Fayose confirmed suspicions that he went against his party to work for the flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, …

Igbo sociocultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urge the Lagos State Government to temper justice with mercy in its planned demolition of some buildings inside the popular Alaba International Market.   Sanwo-Olu’s administration in Lagos, on Friday, June 16 commenced the process of demolishing buildings …

Jerry Gana, a former minister of information has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has not been “fair” to Nigerians with the conduct of elections.   Addressing reporters during an interview, Gana also said that INEC has not respected the introduction of modern technology to improve our electoral …

Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar has stated that democracy in Nigeria remains in bondage ahead of the 2023 Democracy Day on Monday, June 12.   A statement released on Sunday by Atiku, who was the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25, 2023 presidential election, said …

The Independent National Electoral Commissioner (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the governorship election in Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo states scheduled for November 11, 2023.   INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, said the approval of the list followed …