• MRA Calls for Entries for Goodluck Jonathan FOI Awards 20260

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    • October 26, 2025

    Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called for Entries for the Dr Goodluck Jonathan Freedom of Information Awards 2026, designed to recognise and celebrate journalistic excellence in promoting transparency and accountability through the effective use of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 2011. Named in honour of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, who signed the

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  • Constitution Review: Governors Forum Supports Proposal for Special Seats to Women

    Constitution Review: Governors Forum Supports Proposal for Special Seats to Women0

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    • October 25, 2025

    The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has announced its endorsement of the bill advocating for special legislative seats for women in both national and state legislative assemblies, aiming to enhance equal representation and promote gender balance within Nigeria’s leadership framework. According to a communique signed by Kwara State Governor Abdul Rahman Abdul Razaq, who is also

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  • Moments After Court Granted Bail to Sowore, 12 others, Police Re-arrested, Detained Him Again.

    Moments After Court Granted Bail to Sowore, 12 others, Police Re-arrested, Detained Him Again.0

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    • October 25, 2025

    For Sowore and twelve other activists advocating for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the court’s decision to grant them bail on Friday marked a legal victory. However, law enforcement authorities subsequently re-arrested Omoyele Sowore outside the Kuje Magistrate Court after his bail was granted. Police officers dragged Sowore into a waiting vehicle despite the bail

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  • Abuja Residents Largely Unaware of Area Council Candidates Despite INEC Campaign Ban Lift

    Abuja Residents Largely Unaware of Area Council Candidates Despite INEC Campaign Ban Lift0

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    • October 24, 2025

    Despite the Independent National Electoral Commission lifting the ban on political campaigns for the Federal Capital T Area Council elections, residents in Abuja are still unaware of the candidates and the upcoming elections, highlighting a political disconnect and potential voter apathy. Three weeks after INEC lifted the ban on political campaigns for upcoming FCT Area

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  • The EUSDGN Project Impact on Dr Diana Tikunsan’s Girls’ Advocacy

    The EUSDGN Project Impact on Dr Diana Tikunsan’s Girls’ Advocacy0

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    • October 23, 2025

    The Strategic Communications and Media Engagement Workshop took place over two days, December 12–13, 2018, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The participating female candidates received training intended to improve their skills for engaging in elections and other aspects of the political environment. The workshop, organised by the International Press Centre (IPC), under Component 4 of

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  • President Tinubu Swears in Professor Amupitan as INEC Chairman

    President Tinubu Swears in Professor Amupitan as INEC Chairman0

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    • October 23, 2025

    …Resumes Office at INEC Headquarters, Calls for Cooperation President Bola Tinubu has formally inaugurated Professor Joash Amupitan as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), succeeding Professor Mahmood Yakubu in this role. The Professor of Law was sworn in as INEC Chairman at the presidential villa on Thursday, a week after Senate confirmation

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