CSOs seek democratic reforms ahead of 2027 elections
Civil society groups call for urgent democratic reforms and accountability as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, citing persistent challenges in governance and public trust.
Category : Politics
Ekiti 2026: INEC Flags 469 Polling Units as Flashpoints
INEC identifies 469 polling units in Ekiti as flashpoints for the 2026 governorship poll, confirms readiness after successful mock accreditation of BVAS devices.
NDC Candidate Rejects Godfather Claims, Cites Divine Guidance
Blessing Fubara, NDC governorship candidate in Rivers State, denies having a political godfather, stating his ambition is guided by faith and personal conviction.
Court Orders Arrest of Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji Over Forgery
A Federal High Court in Abuja has authorized the ICPC to arrest former Minister Uche Nnaji over allegations of certificate forgery and abuse of office.
Gov Alia's Aide Resigns After Meeting With SGF Akume
Atu Terver Joseph, Special Assistant to Governor Hyacinth Alia, resigns after meeting SGF George Akume, sparking speculation of political realignment ahead of 2027 elections.
UNILORIN Alumni Executive Disowns Purported NEC Meeting
The UNILORIN Alumni Association Executive Committee distances itself from a purported NEC meeting, calling it illegal and urging members to disregard it.
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Falana, Falz Lead Lagos Protest Over Insecurity on June 12
Femi Falana, his wife, and son Falz led a Democracy Day protest in Lagos, demanding urgent action on insecurity and the release of kidnapped schoolchildren.
Obi Vows to Engage Kanu, Bandits Through Dialogue
Peter Obi, NDC presidential candidate for 2027, says he will engage agitators like Nnamdi Kanu through dialogue, not detention, to resolve grievances.
Speaker Abbas, Reps Hailed Over State Police Bill Passage
The Parliament Support Network praises Speaker Abbas and the House of Representatives for passing the State Police Bill, a historic security reform aimed at decentralizing policing in Nigeria.
Social media cannot change leadership, Reps hopeful tells youths
A House of Representatives aspirant urges Nigerian youths to move beyond social media activism and actively participate in politics to achieve meaningful change.
FG Calls for Strategic Foresight to Drive $1tn Economy
The Federal Government urges a shift to strategic foresight for Nigeria's $1 trillion economy goal, as Minister John Owan Enoh and CIoD leaders emphasize proactive leadership and governance reforms.
Aisha Yesufu Rejected House of Reps Ticket, Says NDC Leader
Seriake Dickson disclosed that Peter Obi and the NDC offered Aisha Yesufu a House of Representatives ticket, which she declined. The activist had earlier expressed interest in the FCT senatorial race.
UN Appoints Nigeria’s Eziakonwa as Special Adviser on Africa
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Nigerian diplomat Ahunna Eziakonwa as his Special Adviser on Africa, bringing nearly three decades of UN experience to the role.
Obi Vows Political Solution to Kanu's Case If Elected
Peter Obi reiterates commitment to political solution for Nnamdi Kanu's case, emphasizing dialogue and inclusive governance to resolve separatist agitations and national tensions.
VeryDarkMan Not Arrested, Lawyer Says After Abuja Protest Rumours
Controversial activist VeryDarkMan was rumoured arrested after an Abuja protest. His lawyer Deji Adeyanju has now denied the claims, bringing relief to fans.
Makinde: Terrain Slows Rescue of Abducted Oyo School Children
Governor Seyi Makinde says the difficult terrain of Old Oyo National Park is delaying rescue efforts for abducted schoolchildren and teachers, who remain held after nearly four weeks.
Ugochinyere Nomination as Reps Minority Leader Sparks Debate
The nomination of Ugochinyere as House of Representatives minority leader has ignited controversy over his eligibility, with legal and political arguments on both sides.
Inside Katsina ADC Crisis: Two Primaries, One Ticket
The African Democratic Congress in Katsina State is embroiled in a crisis after two parallel primaries produced two governorship candidates, raising questions about party unity.
House of Representatives to Vote on State Police Amendment
The House of Representatives will vote on a constitutional amendment to establish state and local police, aiming to address rising insecurity across Nigeria.
Senate leader: Natasha suspension was major distraction
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele says the suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan distracted the Senate from legislative work and damaged its reputation.
34 ADC Aspirants Defect to PDP; APC Courts Inuwa
Thirty-four assembly aspirants of the African Democratic Congress in Kaduna have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, while the APC seeks to woo Inuwa.
Fire Guts Senate Wing After NDDC Screening
A fire broke out in the Senate wing of the National Assembly on Wednesday after an NDDC committee screening. The blaze, caused by a microwave explosion, was contained with no casualties.
Tinubu Pledges to Make Abuja World-Class City
President Tinubu pledges to transform Abuja into a world-class city with modern infrastructure and sustainable development plans.
Nigeria Risks Democratic Decline Without Sustained Engagement
Civil society leaders warn Nigeria's democracy faces decline if citizens limit participation to protests, urging sustained engagement in governance, policy advocacy, and voter registration ahead of 2027.
Nigeria trains officials to prosecute school gender violence
The Federal Ministry of Justice, with EU and International IDEA support, trains law enforcement and child protection officials to strengthen prosecution of school-related gender-based violence in Nigeria.
Court Summons Lawyer to Jailed Ex-Minister Mamman
A federal high court in Abuja has summoned a lawyer to explain why he should not be sanctioned for alleged misconduct in the case of jailed former minister Mamman.
EFCC: Aspirants Spend N20bn-N30bn on Primaries, Threat to Democracy
EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede warns that governorship aspirants spend between N20bn and N30bn on party primaries, fueling corruption and threatening democratic governance in Nigeria.
EFCC Boss Calls for Credible 2027 Elections
EFCC chairman Olanipekun Olukoyede calls for credible 2027 elections, emphasizing the anti-corruption agency's role in ensuring electoral integrity and transparency.
FG Secures Prisoner Transfer Deal with Ethiopia
The Nigerian government has reached an agreement with Ethiopia to facilitate the transfer of Nigerian prisoners incarcerated in Ethiopian prisons back to Nigeria to serve their sentences.
Reps Release Constitution Bills, Vote on State Police Thursday
Nigeria's House of Representatives releases final print of Constitution Alteration Bills, including state police proposal, ahead of Thursday's decisive vote.
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