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Ekiti Poll: Situation Room Raises Alarm Over Low Turnout IMG-20260622-WA0031

Ekiti Poll: Situation Room Raises Alarm Over Low Turnout

Julian June 22, 2026

The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has raised concerns over low voter turnout and reported electoral irregularities...

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INEC Declares Oyebanji Ekiti Governor-Elect

Julian June 21, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, has declared Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as...

Kwara Sues Saraki Over Claims on Governor’s Education Former Senate President Bukola Saraki and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at separate public events amid a legal dispute over alleged defamation

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at separate public events amid a legal dispute over alleged defamation

Kwara Sues Saraki Over Claims on Governor’s Education

Julian June 18, 2026

The Kwara State Government has filed a criminal defamation suit against former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, over...

Senate Calls Emergency Sitting on Security Issues Godswill Akpabio delivering a message marking International Women’s Day while commending Nigerian women for their sacrifices and role in nation building.

Godswill Akpabio delivering a message marking International Women’s Day while commending Nigerian women for their sacrifices and role in nation building.

Senate Calls Emergency Sitting on Security Issues

Julian June 17, 2026

The Senate has suspended its ongoing legislative recess and summoned senators for an emergency plenary session to...

Obidient Movement Opposes Deregistration of ADC, Others Supporters of the Obidient Movement at a political gathering, advocating democratic inclusion and opposing the deregistration of political parties in Nigeria

Supporters of the Obidient Movement at a political gathering, advocating democratic inclusion and opposing the deregistration of political parties in Nigeria

Obidient Movement Opposes Deregistration of ADC, Others

Julian June 16, 2026

The Obidient Movement has criticised a Federal High Court ruling directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)...

June 12: Democracy Under Threat as Institutions Weaken – CSOs Participants at a June 12 Democracy Day dialogue discussing the state of Nigeria's democracy and democratic institutions in Abuja.

Participants at a June 12 Democracy Day dialogue discussing the state of Nigeria's democracy and democratic institutions in Abuja.

June 12: Democracy Under Threat as Institutions Weaken – CSOs

Julian June 12, 2026

Civil society leaders and democracy activists have warned that institutions established to protect Nigeria’s democracy are losing...

Obi Demands N5bn Damages, From Okonkwo Over Defamation Allegation Peter Obi and Kenneth Okonkwo during separate public appearances amid a dispute over alleged defamatory statements and a N5 billion damages demand

Peter Obi and Kenneth Okonkwo during separate public appearances amid a dispute over alleged defamatory statements and a N5 billion damages demand

Obi Demands N5bn Damages, From Okonkwo Over Defamation Allegation

Julian June 10, 2026

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has demanded N5 billion in damages and a public apology from actor-turned-politician...

Wike Takes Responsibility for Roaming Cattle on Abuja Roads FCT Minister Nyesom Wike addressing journalists during a media briefing in Abuja on infrastructure development and roaming cattle on city roads.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike addressing journalists during a media briefing in Abuja on infrastructure development and roaming cattle on city roads.

Wike Takes Responsibility for Roaming Cattle on Abuja Roads

Julian June 1, 2026

Wike also highlighted ongoing infrastructure projects across the territory, saying development efforts were not limited to the...

Court Clears Jonathan to Contest 2027 Presidential Election Goodluck Jonathan speaking on electoral reforms at the Abuja National Dialogue, calling for stronger democratic institutions in Nigeria.

Goodluck Jonathan speaking on electoral reforms at the Abuja National Dialogue, calling for stronger democratic institutions in Nigeria.

Court Clears Jonathan to Contest 2027 Presidential Election

Julian May 26, 2026

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit challenging former President Goodluck Jonathan’s eligibility, clearing...

FCT Chairmen-Elect Call for Reforms in Local Governance FCT Area Council chairmen-elect and governance experts at a leadership training programme in Abuja discussing grassroots governance reforms and accountability.

FCT Area Council chairmen-elect and governance experts at a leadership training programme in Abuja discussing grassroots governance reforms and accountability.

FCT Chairmen-Elect Call for Reforms in Local Governance

Julian May 26, 2026

Newly elected Area Council chairmen in the Federal Capital Territory have called for stronger institutional support, financial...

Tinubu Winning More Grassroots Confidence Despite Opposition — Eradiri APC members gather during the presidential primary election in Bayelsa State.

APC members gather during the presidential primary election in Bayelsa State.

Tinubu Winning More Grassroots Confidence Despite Opposition — Eradiri

Julian May 23, 2026

Former Bayelsa governorship candidate Udengs Eradiri says growing grassroots support for President Tinubu reflects confidence in his...

Rising APC Support Pushes Me to Do More for Nigerians – Tinubu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu speaks at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week on the Nigeria–UAE economic partnership agreement.