Nigerian Democratic Report

INEC Shortlists 14 Groups for Political Party Registration 0
- News
- September 12, 2025
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shortlisted 14 associations for consideration as political parties from a total of 171 applications received nationwide. INEC announced the decision after its meeting on September 11, 2025, where it also reviewed preparations for upcoming off-cycle governorship and FCT Area Council elections. Mr. Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman

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INEC, NBS in Strategic Partnership to Enhance Data Collaboration for National Development 0
- News
- September 11, 2025
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has indicated its willingness to work collaboratively with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) to enhance data collection, management, and utilisation for the benefit of Nigerians. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Commission, assured stakeholders during a courtesy visit from Statistician-General Prince Adeyemi Adeniran and his team at INEC

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Fact Check: Is the YPP Candidate the “Most Educated” in the Anambra Governorship Contest?0
- Fact Check, News
- September 11, 2025
Claim: Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate in Anambra State asserts that he is “the most educated candidate” in the coming governorship election. Verdict: False. There are candidates with advanced educational qualifications. FULL STORY A statement credited to the Young Progressives Party governorship (YPP) candidate in Anambra State asserts that he is “the most educated candidate”

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MRA Denounces Rising Attacks on Journalists, Calls for Global Action Against Impunity 0
- News
- September 11, 2025
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned the increasing attacks and harassment of journalists in Nigeria, citing the recent arrest of Mr. Hassan Mai-Waya Kangiwa in Kebbi State after he shared a video exposing poor hospital conditions. MRA stated that if the trend continues, it could affect media freedom, freedom of expression, and citizens’ right of

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IPC SPJ-Hub Responds to Detention of FIJ’s Senior Reporter, Kano Journalist 0
- News
- September 10, 2025
The International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria, via its Safety and Protection of Journalists (SPJ) hub, has stated the detention of Sodeeq Atanda, a senior reporter with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ). Atanda Feesu was detained by the Ekiti State Police Command on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, in Ado-Ekiti. Information reaching IPC-SPJ Hub states that,

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The Warri Communities’ Protests at INEC for Electoral Justice in Ward Delineation 0
- Analysis
- September 10, 2025
The recent protest by members of the Urhobo and Ijaw communities at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja has brought national attention to an ongoing matter in Delta State regarding representation, constitutional rights, and the integrity of Nigeria’s electoral system. The protest focuses on urging INEC to carry out a

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