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  • Electoral Reforms: Arogundade Speaks on Journalists’ Protection, Trust in Electoral Process at Public Hearing

    Electoral Reforms: Arogundade Speaks on Journalists’ Protection, Trust in Electoral Process at Public Hearing0

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    • October 13, 2025

    Being a Memorandum submitted by the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos-Nigeria, at All Stakeholders and the General Public Hearing on a Bill to Repeal the Electoral Act No.13, 2022 and Enact the Electoral Act 2025 Amendment, organised by the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters on Monday, October 13, 2026, at the National Assembly

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  • Important Tasks Before Prof Amupitan as INEC Helmsman

    Important Tasks Before Prof Amupitan as INEC Helmsman0

    Media reports and speculation regarding the appointment of a new Chairperson for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ended on Thursday when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu nominated Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan for the position. The role of INEC Chairman has consistently presented challenges for any appointee. The Commission suffered reputational damage with the way it

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  • Anambra 2025: Disinformation Tactics to Watch Out for Throughout the Election

    Anambra 2025: Disinformation Tactics to Watch Out for Throughout the Election0

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    • October 10, 2025

    With the Anambra off-cycle governorship election scheduled for November 8, 2025, residents are preparing to elect a new governor. Political analysts and stakeholders have noted an increase in the dissemination of false information by politicians during the lead-up to the election. The Anambra election, scheduled for 2025, will feature candidates from 16 political parties. Notable

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  • CSOs Welcome New INEC Chairman, Call for Transparency, Independence

    CSOs Welcome New INEC Chairman, Call for Transparency, Independence0

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    • October 10, 2025

    A group of civil society organisations in Nigeria has urged transparency and independence for the electoral commission as it accepts Professor Joash Amupitan’s appointment as the new INEC chairman. The Coalition—consisting of Yiaga Africa, Women Rights Advancement Protection Alternative (WRAPA), International Press Centre, The Kukah Centre, Center for Media and Society, TAF Africa, African Centre

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  • President Bola Tinubu names Professor Amupitan as INEC Chairman.

    President Bola Tinubu names Professor Amupitan as INEC Chairman.0

    President Bola Tinubu has named Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as INEC chairman, replacing Professor Yakubu Mahmood. The nomination was approved by the Council of State on Thursday and is now pending Senate screening and ratification. A statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President for Information and Strategy, on Thursday, revealed that

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  • Fact-Check: No, Governor Soludo Did Not Empower Anambra Youths with Masquerade Uniform.

    Fact-Check: No, Governor Soludo Did Not Empower Anambra Youths with Masquerade Uniform.0

    Claim: X user claimed that the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Soludo, is empowering Anambra youth with masquerade uniforms. Verdict: The viral image and claim that Governor Soludo empowered Anambra youths with masquerade uniforms are false. Context X user, Tobi Akinbo J. @realTobiAkinbo on the 6th October, 2025, claimed that the Governor of Anambra State,

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