Nigerian Democratic Report

Forgotten Dairies Who Holds the Mirror to the Media? – By AbdulHafeez Oyewole 0
- News, Opinion Piece
- September 15, 2025
Will we continue to chase sensational headlines that trend for hours but corrode public trust for years? Or will we invest in journalism that holds power accountable while also giving voice to the voiceless?Will we remain content as reporters of chaos, or rise as architects of societal change? When last did we, as journalists, pause

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Fact Check: Will Nigerians Without Tax Identification Number Be Prevented from Operating Bank Accounts?0
- Fact Check, News
- September 15, 2025
CLAIM: Nigerians will not be able to operate bank accounts without a Tax ID. VERDICT: Misleading. The new policy is binding on Nigerians of taxable status only. FULL STORY A claim has been shared on social media stating that starting in January 2026, Nigerians—both residents and non-residents—will need a tax identification (Tax ID) number to

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Rivers’ Sole Administration Begins Transition Programme Today 0
- News
- September 14, 2025
With the emergency rule in Rivers State coming to an end soon, Administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) has begun the official transition to democratic governance. The Administrator was appointed to serve for six months. The emergency administration, through Secretary to the State Government Professor Lucky Worika, announced that the process is scheduled to start

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Fact-Check: How True Are Sunday Dare’s Claims About Public Debt, Debt-to-GDP in Nigeria?0
- Fact Check, NDR FactCheck, News
- September 12, 2025
Claims: Mr. Sunday Dare, President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, stated recently that Nigeria’s debt-to-GDP ratio is 40–45%, which he described as moderate compared to South Africa’s 70% and Ghana’s over 90%. Verdicts: Incorrect and Misleading There are three claims in his statement: The first claim is incorrect. Nigeria’s debt-to-GDP ratio is

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INEC Officials Accused of Requesting Money for PVCs in Lagos; Commission to Investigate 0
- News
- September 12, 2025
The nationwide Continuous Voter Registration process faced some challenges as certain officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission at the Agege Local Government Secretariat, in Lagos, were allegedly involved in improper handling of permanent voter cards, requesting monetary compensation from citizens in exchange for the collection of the cards. Today, when the Nigerian Democratic Report

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INEC Shortlists 14 Groups for Political Party Registration 0
- News
- September 12, 2025
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shortlisted 14 associations for consideration as political parties from a total of 171 applications received nationwide. INEC announced the decision after its meeting on September 11, 2025, where it also reviewed preparations for upcoming off-cycle governorship and FCT Area Council elections. Mr. Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman

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