Nigerian Democratic Report

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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INEC, NBS in Strategic Partnership to Enhance Data Collaboration for National Development 0
- News
- September 11, 2025
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has indicated its willingness to work collaboratively with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) to enhance data collection, management, and utilisation for the benefit of Nigerians. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Commission, assured stakeholders during a courtesy visit from Statistician-General Prince Adeyemi Adeniran and his team at INEC

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Fact Check: Is the YPP Candidate the “Most Educated” in the Anambra Governorship Contest?0
- Fact Check, News
- September 11, 2025
Claim: Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate in Anambra State asserts that he is “the most educated candidate” in the coming governorship election. Verdict: False. There are candidates with advanced educational qualifications. FULL STORY A statement credited to the Young Progressives Party governorship (YPP) candidate in Anambra State asserts that he is “the most educated candidate”

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