
As Nigeria approaches its upcoming major elections in 2026 and 2027, the political environment is becoming increasingly active. Promotional materials, social media content, rallies, and indirect endorsements are appearing in public spaces well before the commencement of official campaign periods as defined by law. Although these activities may seem innocuous, early campaigning is emerging as
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The ongoing legal proceedings between the Department of State Services (DSS) and Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 general election, have evolved into a complex case that may establish an important precedent regarding freedom of speech and fundamental human rights in the context of digital communication. The issue originated
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The recent protest by members of the Urhobo and Ijaw communities at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja has brought national attention to an ongoing matter in Delta State regarding representation, constitutional rights, and the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral system. The protest focuses on urging INEC to carry out a
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As the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) gets ready for its Area Council elections in February 2026, voter registration has been extended to the ward level. This development reflects the increasing involvement in grassroots politics in Abuja and highlights the significance of the upcoming elections for both residents and political participants. In contrast to Nigeria’s 36
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Nigeria is set to review its 1999 constitution, and both citizens and stakeholders are observing how the National Assembly will address the requests from the public, various regions, and different groups in the proposed amendment draft. The review of the Nigerian constitution is taking place at a significant time in the nation’s history, as citizens,
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As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, key stakeholders and politicians are actively debating electoral law reforms. Recent months have seen various meetings and constitutional hearings proposing solutions to improve upon the 2023 polls. One of the most debated aspects of electoral reform is the potential inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI) within Nigeria’s electoral
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