Nigerian Democratic Report

Amupitan: Pledging to Restore Trust in INEC and Elections in Nigeria 0
- Analysis
- October 30, 2025
The professor of law, who recently became the head of Nigeria’s elections management body, began his role with an academic perspective. He has analysed INEC and its operations, identifying a lack of public confidence in the institution. His stated objective is to restore trust in the organisation, though this will require action beyond statements alone.

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Tinubu Revises Prerogative of Mercy List, Removes Drug, Human Trafficking, Kidnapping Convicts 0
- News
- October 29, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has revised the list of those granted federal mercy, removing individuals convicted of kidnapping, drug and human trafficking, fraud, and illegal firearms possession. According to a statement issued by Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, the President made this decision after consulting with the Council of State and considering public

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Senate Confirms Oluyede as New Chief of Defence Staff, Other Service Chiefs 0
- News
- October 29, 2025
On Wednesday, the Nigerian Senate confirmed the appointments of General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff and Major General Waheedi Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff during their proceedings at the National Assembly in Abuja. The confirmation followed a screening through a letter from President Tinubu, which was read during Tuesday’s plenary session, urging

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INEC Extends Voter Card Collection in Anambra; Borno Leads Online Pre-registration 0
- News
- October 29, 2025
In preparation for the upcoming Anambra off-cycle gubernatorial election scheduled for November 8, 2025, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced an extension of the collection period for Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) until November 2, 2025. The commission announced in a statement released by Victoria Eta-Messi, Director of INEC’s Voter Education and Publicity, following

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Assemblyman Warns of Possible Terrorist Threat to National Assembly 0
- News
- October 29, 2025
Garba Muhammad, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Internal Security, has expressed concern about fresh security threats directed at the National Assembly, disclosing that terrorist groups have issued warnings to attack the legislative complex. During a public hearing in Abuja on Tuesday, Committee Chairman Garba Muhammad announced that the bill to establish the

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Reps Boost Diaspora Integration, Launches NiDRes App for Nigerians Abroad 0
- News
- October 28, 2025
The House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora has launched the NiDRes Application and Website, aimed at addressing diaspora communication challenges. The launch took place at the First Nigerian Stakeholders Engagement on Diaspora Governance (NiDSEDiG 2025). This initiative is a significant step towards integrating Nigerians living abroad into developments at home and will also serve as

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