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Clergy Demands Urgent Electoral Reforms for 2027 Polls

Rev. Fr. George Ehusani calls for sweeping reforms to secure Nigeria's democracy, including placing the burden of proof for credible elections on INEC and ending the disenfranchisement of millions. Read his full keynote address.

Stakeholders Condemn Reps' Vote-Buying Decision

Peter Obi and other stakeholders criticise the House of Representatives for refusing to criminalise vote-buying in party primaries, calling it a grave threat to Nigeria's democracy ahead of 2027. Read why this decision is a setback.

Obi: No Democracy in a Vote-Buying System

Peter Obi criticizes the House of Reps for failing to criminalize vote buying in party primaries, warning it corrupts Nigeria's democracy. Read his full statement and analysis.

House of Reps Increases Campaign Spending Limits

Nigeria's House of Representatives has approved higher campaign spending limits for all elective offices, with the presidential ceiling doubled to N10 billion. Read the full details and implications for the 2027 elections.

Reps Raise Campaign Spending Limits for 2027 Polls

The House of Representatives has approved new, higher campaign spending limits for all elective offices ahead of the 2027 general elections. Find out the new ceilings for presidential, governorship, and other candidates.

House Approves Jail, 10-Year Ban for Vote Buyers

Nigeria's House of Representatives has passed stricter penalties for electoral offences, including jail terms and a 10-year election ban for vote buyers. The reforms also mandate real-time electronic transmission of results.

Tinubu Urges APC Unity, Electoral Reforms in Ibadan

President Bola Tinubu, represented at the Ajimobi Roundtable, urged APC unity in Oyo State and stressed the need for electoral credibility. He also highlighted economic gains and upcoming tax relief.

20 Creators Picked for Tax Reform Training

Tax reform boss Taiwo Oyedele unveils 20 top content creators for special training on new tax laws. The 'Influencing for Good' programme aims to boost public understanding. See the full list and details.

CSOs Urge NASS to Finalize 2025 Constitution Review

Civil Society Organisations pressure Nigeria's National Assembly to urgently pass 44 constitutional amendments, citing national security, electoral reforms, and eroding public trust. Action is needed before year-end.

PRU Alleges Widespread Breaches Ahead of UPU Election

Project Rescue Urhobo raises alarm over constitutional violations by UPU's NEC and Electoral Committee, jeopardizing the credibility of the December 5 national election. They demand immediate transparency.

INEC Ends Yobe Voter Registration Phase 1 Dec. 10

INEC concludes the first phase of physical voter registration in Yobe on December 10. The display of the register for claims and objections runs from December 15-21. Ensure your details are correct.

Youth Groups Demand Transparency in NASS Voting

Youth organisations demand the National Assembly publicly display lawmakers' votes on constitutional amendments via a digital system, citing transparency and accountability concerns.

Group Seeks Constitutional Amendment for INEC Reform

A youth coalition urges the National Assembly to amend the constitution for a merit-based INEC leadership selection and faster election dispute resolution. Join the call for credible elections.

OPA faults Amupitan's credibility as INEC chair

Odua People's Assembly opposes Prof. Joash Amupitan's INEC nomination, warning it threatens electoral integrity. Lawyers' coalition supports this stance. Calls for Senate investigation.

2.4m Nigerians Complete Voter Registration

INEC reveals 2.4 million Nigerians have completed voter registration. Osun leads with 193,026 registrations. Learn how to participate in the ongoing CVR exercise until August 2026.

Pressure Mounts for Tinubu to Sack INEC Chairman

MURIC and civic groups demand President Tinubu remove INEC Chairman Amupitan over resurfaced 2020 legal brief on Christian genocide claims. Critics warn of electoral credibility crisis.

How Nigeria's Democracy Was Hijacked by Elites

Paul Okojie exposes how Nigeria's democratic dream was stolen by power-hungry elites. Discover the truth about modern politics and how citizens can reclaim their future. Read now!

Rowdy House Session Over INEC's Powers

The House of Representatives witnessed a heated debate over INEC's legal authority to monitor political parties. Meanwhile, INEC declared BVAS has ended voter impersonation in Nigeria's elections.

Rowdy Session in Reps Over INEC's Powers

A heated debate erupted in the House of Representatives over INEC's legal authority to monitor political parties' internal activities. Read the full details of the legislative clash.

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