Nigerian Democratic Report

Certificate Forgery: Nigerians Want Minister, Uche Nnaji to Be Prosecuted 0
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- October 8, 2025
Former Minister Uche Nnaji’s resignation amid certificate controversy has led Nigerians to criticise President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the Department of State Security for inadequate vetting before his appointment, with some calling for the Minister to be prosecuted. The former minister, appointed by the president in August 2023, faced allegations of submitting forged certificates during

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Reinstated After Six-Month Suspension 0
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- October 7, 2025
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), representing Kogi Central, officially resumed her duties at the National Assembly on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, following the completion of a six-month suspension. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan returned to the Senate as plenary resumed after a ten-week recess, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio presiding. She was suspended for

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INEC: Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s Tenure Ends, Transfers Duties to May Agbamuche-Mbu 0
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- October 7, 2025
Professor Mahmood Yakubu has officially concluded his tenure as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after eight years of dedicated service. The official handover occurred on Tuesday at INEC headquarters in Abuja, where Yakubu transferred leadership to National Commissioner Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu, who will serve as Acting Chairman. Yakubu was appointed by former

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Senate President Urges Constitutional Changes for Women’s Political Involvement and Electoral Integrity 0
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- October 7, 2025
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called for constitutional reforms aimed at increasing women’s involvement in politics and reinforcing Nigeria’s democratic institutions. During a consultative session with national chairpersons, secretaries, and women leaders of registered political parties in Abuja, Akpabio emphasised the necessity of establishing a more inclusive and accountable democracy through comprehensive

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FCT 2026 Elections: 16 Parties Compete, Female Chairmanship Candidates Under 5%0
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- 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
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- 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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