Why Venezuela worries Nigerians, plus other pressing matters
By Alabi Williams In the aftermath of the invasion of Venezuela by United States’ forces, on the orders of President Trump, and the extradition of President Nicolas Maduro and his…
BVAS, IREV: Game-changers or gimmicks ahead of 2027?
By Zebulon Chinedu Obi Sir: As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections, the wounds of 2023 remain fresh. Once again, public trust has been shaken by the very…
SERAP charges INEC to court over alleged mismanagement of N55.9b election funds
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publicly account for N55.9 billion allegedly…
INEC affirms position on electoral laws
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has formally restated its position on the enforcement of the country’s electoral laws, reaffirming its commitment to the Constitution, the Electoral Act and its…
INEC resumes nationwide voter registration
• Labour Party members protest exclusion of candidates from FCT council polls The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has resumed the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, signalling the start…
2027: Opposition must plan well to minimise casualties
By Alabi Williams This year, political parties must finalise and concretise plans towards 2027. In a matter of months, the electoral umpire shall give guidelines on political activities and the…
2027 election timetable circular is fake – INEC
*We’ve not released timetable, schedule of activities The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has categorically refuted reports circulating in some quarters claiming that the commission has released the Timetable and…
Universities and the development question in Africa
By Antonia Taiye Simbine I speak on a matter that lies at the very heart of Africa’s developmental aspirations: “Universities and the Development Question in Africa”. The theme is both…
PDP sues INEC over candidate’s exclusion from Ekiti gov poll
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said on Tuesday that it has commenced a legal action against the Independent National Electoral Commission to compel the inclusion of its candidate, Oluwole Oluyede,…
Court frown against application to stop ADC convention
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application seeking to restrain the African Democratic Congress from holding conventions, congresses, or meetings to elect or ratify members of its…