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  • Key Democracy and Governance Events in 2025 (2)

    Key Democracy and Governance Events in 2025 (2)0

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    • December 31, 2025

    This is the second part of the NDR report on key developments in democracy and governance in 2025. Political Realignments Ahead of 2027: Significant Defection to APC With the 2027 general elections drawing near, Nigeria’s political scene is now characterised by intense campaigning and shifting alliances. In 2025, a significant number of members from opposition

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  • Key Democracy and Governance Events in 2025 (1)

    Key Democracy and Governance Events in 2025 (1)0

    The year 2025 has been marked by notable developments as Nigeria continued its trajectory of uninterrupted democratic governance since 1999. As in previous years, several key events occurred that merit attention, given their significance and the responses they generated among the populace. These events have had an impact on subsequent years, influencing the ongoing evolution

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  • Lawmakers Propose Life Sentences Instead of Capital Punishment for Pregnant Women

    Lawmakers Propose Life Sentences Instead of Capital Punishment for Pregnant Women0

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    • December 31, 2025

    The House of Representatives is seeking a constitutional amendment to replace death sentences for pregnant women with life imprisonment, aiming to protect unborn children. The House Committee on Constitution Review, led by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, approved the proposal as part of the ongoing 1999 Constitution review in Nigeria. Lawmakers stated the amendment addresses concerns

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  • CSOs Urge President Tinubu to Address US Christmas Day Air Strikes

    CSOs Urge President Tinubu to Address US Christmas Day Air Strikes0

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    • December 29, 2025

    A group of Civil Society Organisations has criticised Nigeria’s political and military leaders for not responding to reports of a U.S. airstrike on Nigerian soil on Christmas Day, urging President Tinubu to respond to the public. In a statement titled “Where is Nigeria’s President?” The coalition accused the President of neglecting his duties as Commander-in-Chief

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  • Fact Check: Hon. Oluwole Oke Cites Non-existent Electoral Act Sections for Party De-registration

    Fact Check: Hon. Oluwole Oke Cites Non-existent Electoral Act Sections for Party De-registration0

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    • December 29, 2025

    Claim: Honourable Oluwole Oke, a member of the House of Representatives, stated that Sections 225A and 84(16) of the Electoral Act 2022 give INEC the authority to deregister political parties. Verdict: Misleading Full Text: An infographic currently circulating online features Honourable Oluwole Oke, a member of the House of Representatives representing the Oriade/Obokun federal constituency

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  • Fact-Check: Document Fails to Prove Makinde Received N50bn Intervention Funds

    Fact-Check: Document Fails to Prove Makinde Received N50bn Intervention Funds0

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    • December 29, 2025

    CLAIM: Former Governor Fayose exhibits a document to prove that the Federal Government gave the Oyo State government a 50bn Intervention Fund. VERDICT: Unproven. The document didn’t provide evidence to support the claim. FULL STORY A viral claim states that the Oyo State government received a sum of 50 billion Naira from President Bola Tinubu

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