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Nine Million New Voters, Rising Expectations & Renewed Debate Over Electoral Inclusion

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By TINA TOLUTOPE 2027 Elections: Between Expanding the Voter Register & Protecting Electoral Integrity INEC Draws the Curtain on Nationwide Registration NIGERIA’S preparations for the 2027 general elections entered a crucial phase as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially concluded the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, despite sustained appeals from opposition political parties, […]

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CSOs Urge Akwa Ibom Assembly To Fast-Track Harmonisation Bill

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Civil Society Groups Intensify Push for Legislative Reform CIVIL society organisations (CSOs) and governance stakeholders in Akwa Ibom State have called on the State House of Assembly to expedite the passage of the Civil Society Organisations Harmonisation Bill, describing the proposed legislation as a landmark reform capable of strengthening civic participation, promoting transparency and eliminating […]

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Political Parties Get Three-Day Reprieve As INEC Shifts 2027 Candidates’ Nomination Deadline

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INEC Extends Deadline for 2027 Presidential, National Assembly Candidates’ Submission Electoral Commission Grants Parties Additional Time After Technical Challenges THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended by three days the deadline for political parties to submit the names and personal particulars of candidates contesting the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections, following appeals from […]

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Court Battles Deepen Opposition Crisis As 2027 Election Nears

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WITH fewer than six months to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the country’s leading opposition parties are battling internal divisions, competing leadership claims and a growing number of court cases that threaten to undermine their electoral preparations. While the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) continues to consolidate its political machinery nationwide, opposition parties are struggling to […]

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Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB & The Question Of Strategy In Political Struggle

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The Difference Between Seeing a Problem and Solving It ONE of the clearest distinctions between effective leadership and emotional activism lies in the ability to separate the recognition of a problem from the quality of the solution proposed to address it. A logical mind understands that identifying a challenge is only the beginning of a […]

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When Money Meets Power: Why Critics See A Pay-To-Play Pattern In Trump’s Vape Policy Shift

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The Sequence That Sparked Controversy HERE’S how critics of America’s campaign-finance system tell the story. A tobacco giant contributes millions of dollars to a political organisation backing the president. Days later, industry executives gain direct access to the country’s most powerful political figure. Soon afterward, federal regulators adopt a position that appears more favourable to […]

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Ifeajika Calls For Democratic Patience, Backs Consensus On Anioma State

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Keep Faith in Democratic Process, Ifeajika Tells Nigerians Democracy Requires Patience and Participation THE Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Public Enlightenment (Projects and Policies), Olisa Ifeajika, has called on Nigerians to remain committed to the country’s democratic journey, insisting that democracy remains a work in progress that requires patience, active participation and […]

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Thirty-Three Years After June 12, Has Democracy Delivered For Nigerians?

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June 12 and the Burden of Democratic Expectations JUNE 12 remains one of the most defining dates in Nigeria’s political history. It symbolizes both the triumph of democratic aspiration and the painful reality of political betrayal. The presidential election conducted on 12 June 1993 is still widely regarded as the freest and fairest poll ever […]

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From June 12 To Prosperity: Tinubu Outlines Nigeria’s Next Democratic Chapter

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Democracy at 27: A Time for Reflection AS Nigeria commemorated 27 uninterrupted years of civilian governance, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu used his Democracy Day address to reflect on the nation’s democratic journey while outlining priorities for the future. The President described June 12 as a reminder of the sacrifices made by pro-democracy activists who fought […]

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June 12: President Tinubu Links Democratic Gains To Economic Reforms, Security Push

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By NICHOLAS OMOKO Democracy at 27: Reflecting on Nigeria’s Journey AS Nigeria commemorated Democracy Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu used the occasion to celebrate 27 years of uninterrupted civilian rule while calling on citizens to deepen democratic values and work collectively toward national prosperity. In his nationwide address, the president described 12th June as a defining […]

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