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  • MRA Criticises Police Summons of Activist for FOI Request as Abuse of Authority

    MRA Criticises Police Summons of Activist for FOI Request as Abuse of Authority0

    Media Rights Agenda (MRA) on Wednesday condemned the summons issued by the Delta State Police Command to Comrade Victor Ojie, leader of the Young Nigerian Rights Organization (YNRO), to report to the State Intelligence Department (SID) in Asaba following a request for information made by the organization to the State Ministry of Lands and Survey

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  • JONAPWD Identifies Gaps in Media, Election Inclusion for PWDs, Offers Recommendations

    JONAPWD Identifies Gaps in Media, Election Inclusion for PWDs, Offers Recommendations0

    The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has highlighted significant shortcomings in how Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are included, particularly in media coverage and election observation. It is urging immediate reforms to improve accessibility, representation, and genuine involvement, which are essential for maintaining electoral integrity in the country. A recent policy brief by

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  • Tinubu Swears In Disu as IGP, Reforms, State Police into Focus

    Tinubu Swears In Disu as IGP, Reforms, State Police into Focus0

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday formally inaugurated Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP), charging him to reposition the Nigeria Police Force for greater professionalism and public trust. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, moments before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC)

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  • INEC Urges Stakeholders’ Support to Tackle Voter Apathy Ahead of 2027

    INEC Urges Stakeholders’ Support to Tackle Voter Apathy Ahead of 20270

    The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has called on the National Peace Committee (NPC) and other stakeholders to step up their efforts to restore public trust in the electoral system before the 2027 elections. Prof. Amupitan appealed on Monday at a stakeholder briefing and presentation of the Annotated Peace

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  • INEC Promises Better 2027 Elections, Pledges to Address Previous Issues

    INEC Promises Better 2027 Elections, Pledges to Address Previous Issues0

    The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured Nigerians that the shortcomings witnessed in previous elections will be addressed ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan gave the assurance on Saturday during a citizens’ town hall meeting on the Electoral Act 2026 held in Abuja. The event brought together government

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  • Voter Participation Increases, Yet Democratic Challenges Persist in FCT Elections

    Voter Participation Increases, Yet Democratic Challenges Persist in FCT Elections0

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    • February 27, 2026

    On February 21, 2026, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted chairmanship and council elections across the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). While the elections were generally peaceful, there were issues of voter participation, logistical issues, and underlying deep-rooted voter apathy in Nigeria’s local government electoral system. About 637 candidates from 17

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