Nigerian Democratic Report

FCT 2026 Elections: 16 Parties Compete, Female Chairmanship Candidates Under 5%0
- News
- October 7, 2025
Political activity is increasing in the Federal Capital Territory as 16 parties prepare to contest chairmanship and vice chairmanship positions in the six area councils ahead of the February 21, 2026, elections. Data from the INEC website shows that 65 chairmanship candidates and their deputies will contest in the upcoming chairmanship election across the six

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Fact-Check: No. Kwara Government Has Not Spent ₦33 Billion on Kwara Hotels Renovation 0
- News
- October 7, 2025
Claim: Kayode Ogunlowo, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, alleged that the Kwara State Government spent ₦33 billion to renovate Kwara Hotel. Verdict: Official records show that ₦27.7 billion has been allocated between 2023 and 2025 for the rehabilitation of Kwara Hotel. While multiple reports confirm that about ₦13 billion

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YIAGA Africa Outlines Citizen Participation in INEC Chairman Appointment 0
- News
- October 5, 2025
Yiaga Africa, a non-governmental civil society organisation in Nigeria, has outlined the procedures and framework for Nigerian citizens to participate in the appointment of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) chairman and commissioners. This statement comes as the tenure of the current chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, is nearing its

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EU Election Mission Commends INEC’s Progress, Urges More Reforms Before 2027 Elections 0
- News
- October 2, 2025
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s electoral process as preparations continue for the 2027 general elections, while the European Election Mission commends efforts to improve the electoral process. Mr. Andrews, a Member of the European Parliament, commended Nigeria’s progress since 2023 and stated the mission’s goal is to

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Independence Day: President Tinubu Highlights Achievements, Blames Past Governments for Infrastructure Neglect 0
- News
- October 1, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has stated his satisfaction with his administration’s efforts to accelerate infrastructural development nationwide, aiming to build a sustainable future for upcoming generations. The President, in his national broadcast to the country to celebrate the 65th anniversary of independence, celebrated October 1st of every year, blamed past administrations for failing to invest in

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NGE, IPC, Others Condemn Arise News Anchor’s Killing, FG Vows Investigation 0
- News
- October 1, 2025
The Nigerian Guild of Editors and the International Press Centre have expressed their condemnation of the death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor and producer with Arise Television, who was killed in an armed robbery incident yesterday. The NGE, in a statement by President Eze Anaba and General Secretary Onuoha Ukeh, condemned the media

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