Nigerian Democratic Report

Osun 2026: Is Oyebamiji Involved in Osun State’s Half-Salary Payments?0
- News
- February 6, 2026
With the Osun State 2026 off-cycle governorship election scheduled for August 8th, 2026, allegations have surfaced about Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate. He is being accused of being the main originator of the half salary policy introduced during Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola’s tenure as the state’s governor. The post here, made

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NPO Calls on Federal Government to Protect Nigeria’s Digital Sovereignty, Citing Risks to Democracy 0
- News
- February 6, 2026
The Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO) has urged the Federal Government and the National Assembly to take urgent steps to protect Nigeria’s information sovereignty, warning that the unchecked dominance of global digital platforms poses a growing threat to national security, democratic governance, and social cohesion. In a statement signed by NPAN President, Lady Maiden Alex-Ibru; NGE

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Fact-Check: The claim that Peter Obi Caused the 2013 Uke Stampede is Misleading 0
- Fact Check
- February 6, 2026
Claim: An X user, @fattylincorn_01, shared a video alleging that Peter Obi was primarily responsible for the 2013 stampede that killed 21 persons in Anambra State. Verdict: The claim is misleading. Allegations resurfacing in 2026 appear politically motivated, especially given Obi’s renewed presidential ambitions. Background Context On December 18, 2024, a stampede occurred in Ibadan,

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Fact-Check: False — Claim that Igbos Are Being Denied Land in Benin Republic is Misleading 0
- Fact Check
- February 6, 2026
Claim: A viral video alleges that Igbos are being denied land by the Government of the Benin Republic. Verdict: False — The claim that Igbos are being denied land in Benin Republic is misleading. The issue stems from the enforcement of national land laws, not ethnic discrimination. Full Story On January 27, 2026, an X-user,

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INEC Registers Two More Political Parties 0
- News
- February 6, 2026
Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the registration of two new political parties, the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). making the total parties twenty-one. The registration of the two new political parties was announced by the INEC chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, on

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FG Enlists Military Veterans to Secure Nigeria’s Ungoverned Areas 0
- News
- February 6, 2026
The Federal Government has announced a plan to engage retired military personnel in efforts to secure Nigeria’s ungoverned areas, as part of a broader strategy to boost national security and stimulate economic activities in conflict-prone regions. The move followed the inauguration of an 18-member committee by the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), with

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