Nigerian Democratic Report

Insecurity in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Raises Residents’ Fears 0
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- January 15, 2026
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, is encountering heightened challenges due to the resurgence of violent “one-chance” criminal networks, resulting in growing concerns about public safety and security among residents. A recent spate of severe attacks on commuters has highlighted vulnerabilities in the security infrastructure within the Federal Capital Territory. In early January 2026, “one‑chance”

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INEC Registers 1.6 Million FCT Voters, Resumes CVR in Anambra 0
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- January 15, 2026
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the updated Register of Voters for the upcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council election, scheduled for February 21, 2026. The total number of registered voters has increased to 1,680,315, as continuous voter registration has resumed in Anambra State. INEC announced through its Director of Voter Education

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Nigeria, UAE Sign Trade Deal for Duty-Free Access to Many Products 0
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- January 13, 2026
Nigeria has entered into a landmark trade agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that will grant duty-free entry to thousands of Nigerian goods, President Bola Tinubu has announced. In an official statement issued on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, President Tinubu announced the conclusion of the Nigeria-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which was finalised

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Lawmaker Urges International Oversight Amid Nigeria Governance Crisis Ahead of Elections 0
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- January 13, 2026
Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former Sokoto State Governor and Senator, has urged for credible international oversight of Nigeria’s elections, citing economic hardship, electoral mistrust, and weakening institutions as concerns. Speaking in an interview with ARISE News on Monday, Tambuwal said Nigeria’s democracy is at a critical crossroads, with citizens increasingly losing confidence in the executive, legislature,

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Ekiti 2026: Court Nullifies PDP Governorship Primary, Orders Fresh Election 0
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- January 13, 2026
The Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has annulled the PDP’s 2025 governorship primary and ordered the party to conduct a new primary before the election. Justice Babs Kuewumi ruled in favour of Prince Funso Ayeni, finding faults in the party’s November 2025 primary that selected Dr Wole Oluyede as its 2026 gubernatorial candidate.

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Release Officers Detained for Alleged Coup Attempt or Charge Them, Says Falana, SAN 0
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- January 13, 2026
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has called on the Nigerian military to either release the officers detained over allegations of plotting a coup against Nigeria’s democracy or, if necessary, formally arraign them. In October, the Federal Government announced the cancellation of the parade that had been scheduled to commemorate the nation’s 65th Independence anniversary

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