No, Federal Government Is Not Giving N50,000 Child Support Nigerian Parents
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- April 15, 2024

Claim: Former National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Peter Ameh, claimed that in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi secured 44.5% of votes in the South and 15.2% in the North. Verdict: False. Verified election results from INEC show that Peter Obi secured 43.0% from the South and 14.2% from the North Full

A current topic in the reform of the Nigerian electoral system is the potential inclusion of inmates in the voting population for the 2027 general elections and the process for implementing this change. This issue has led stakeholders to discuss how the proposal could be carried out, considering the logistical challenges previously experienced in recent

INEC began the physical phase of Continuous Voter Registration nationwide on Monday. This phase, following online pre-registration that started on August 18, 2025, collects biometric data from new applicants and finalises registration for those who registered digitally. Officials confirmed that at least 5,965,451 Permanent Voter Cards are uncollected in Nigeria’s 36 states and the FCT.

Governors from the Peoples Democratic Governors Forum have criticised last week’s nationwide bye-elections, alleging excessive military presence led to widespread irregularities. The governors made this allegation in the communique issued at the weekend after its 2025/7TH forum, which took place at the Government House of Zamfara State and was attended by seven governors of the

Nigeria’s August 16 bye-elections highlighted ongoing gender imbalance, with only two women winning out of 16 legislative seats (12.5 per cent). In Ogun state, Princess Adesola Elegbeji, and in Edo state, Barrister Omosede Igbinedion, won seats. The remaining 14 positions were won by men, resulting in women holding 12.5% of the seats and men holding

INEC has reported that 505,906 Nigerians completed online pre-registration in the first five days of the CVR exercise. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Commission, announced the start of nationwide CVR sensitisation in Abuja on Friday, 22 August 2025. Represented by National Commissioner, Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, Prof. Yakubu described the impressive response by citizens as