• PDP Governors Criticise Bye-Election, Cite Excessive Military Presence

    PDP Governors Criticise Bye-Election, Cite Excessive Military Presence0

    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

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  • Bye-Elections and Gender: Women Secure Only 12.5% Seats

    Bye-Elections and Gender: Women Secure Only 12.5% Seats0

    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

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  • 505,000 Nigerians Pre-register as Voters on INEC Portal in 5 Days

    505,000 Nigerians Pre-register as Voters on INEC Portal in 5 Days0

    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

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