Nigerian Democratic Report

Nigerians React as Senate Omits E-Transfer of Results in Electoral Act 0
- News
- February 5, 2026
The Senate’s approval of the Electoral Act on Wednesday prompted significant criticism, indicating concerns about public confidence in the electoral process leading up to the 2027 election. The version ratified by the Senate differs from that of the House of Representatives, and both chambers are anticipated to reconcile their positions when their joint committee convene

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Peace Returns to FCT Bureaucracy as Workers Resume Work 0
- News
- February 5, 2026
On Tuesday, organised labour directed workers in the Federal Capital Territory to call off their indefinite strike action and resume duties. The resolution followed an intensive conciliatory meeting between the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike and the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress. The Minister gave assurances that no

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Nigeria’s Democracy Strained by Hardship, Insecurity, and Electoral Concerns 0
- News
- January 26, 2026
Nigeria’s democracy is currently undergoing significant challenges. The expectations that democratic governance would provide security, prosperity, justice, and accountability are increasingly in question, as citizens contend with rising poverty, disputed elections, and pervasive insecurity. These interconnected crises are not independent; rather, they reinforce each other, highlighting the vulnerabilities within the nation’s democratic institutions and underscoring

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Fact Check: No! Morocco’s Flight Changes, Cancellations Not Linked to AFCON Loss or Africans 0
- Fact Check, News
- January 21, 2026
Claim: An X user, @jumaf3 shared a post alleging that Morocco rescheduled and cancelled flights for Africans departing after AFCON and also turned off airport Wi‑Fi. Verdict: Misleading. Yes, flight disruptions did occur due to adverse weather, but normal refund and rebooking procedures were followed. Full Story The claim surfaced following the conclusion of the

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Fact Check: Claim that Nigeria’s Total Revenue Exceeded ₦27 trillion by Mid-2025 Not substantiated by Credible Evidence.0
- Fact Check
- January 20, 2026
Claim: An X user, @allhajinalah claimed that Nigeria’s total revenue crossed ₦27 trillion by mid-2025. Verdict: False. The most reliable evidence places mid-year revenue at approximately ₦20–₦21 trillion. Though higher figures emerged later in the year, they were still below ₦27 trillion as of October 2025. Full Story Nigeria’s public revenue figures are often reported

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Fact Check: Misleading: Viral Video of Governor Fubara’s ‘Assembly Does Not Exist’ Statement Is from 2024 0
- News
- January 20, 2026
CLAIM: Governor Fubara, in a new video, stated that the assembly does not exist. VERDICT: Misleading! The video is not new and has been on the internet since 2024. FULL STORY A video of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara saying that the assembly does not exist has surfaced on social media, suggesting a fresh political

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