God made Tinubu President – Presidency fires back at Rufai Oseni
The Presidency has responded to broadcast journalist Rufai Oseni, saying President Bola Tinubu assumed office in 2023 by divine will, despite critics questioning the election outcomes. Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga defended the legitimacy of APC results in the FCT area council elections. Onanuga accused Oseni of spreading falsehoods and exhibiting “pathological hatred” towards the ruling […]
FCT polls: Lots of result sheets were tampered with – ActionAid
ActionAid has raised serious concerns over the recently concluded Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, alleging widespread tampering of result sheets. The organization warned that such irregularities could undermine public confidence in the electoral process. According to ActionAid, observers reported multiple instances where result sheets were altered, missing, or mishandled across several polling units. […]
LP raises alarm over alleged plot to rig Ebonyi LG polls, vows fierce resistance
The Labour Party, LP, has raised serious concerns over what it described as a plan to manipulate the forthcoming local government elections in Ebonyi State. The party warned that any attempt to undermine the will of voters would be strongly resisted. In a statement issued by party officials, LP accused unnamed political actors of making […]
E-transmission protest: Amaechi engages police in heated exchange at NASS
Tension flared at the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Tuesday as former Rivers State Governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, had a heated exchange with police officers during an ongoing protest. Amaechi was among demonstrators who gathered to express anger over the Senate’s position on electoral reforms. The former governor joined the protest […]
CVR: INEC denies alleged underage voter registration in Osun
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has refuted reports circulating on social media that alleged underage students were registered as voters in Ede North Local Government Area. The claim, shared on Facebook, suggested that schoolchildren in uniforms were allowed to register on February 6, 2026. INEC, through Resident Electoral Commissioner Dr. Mutiu […]
Elections: Professors don’t collect bribes from politicians – Ex-INEC chair, Jega
Former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, has praised Nigerian professors for refusing bribes during elections. He said they have helped protect the honesty of the voting process. Speaking during The Platform, a Democracy Day event held on June 12 and hosted by Covenant Nation in Lagos, Jega explained why he […]
Jonathan, Jega bemoan political interference on INEC appointments
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, have expressed concerns over political interference in the appointment of electoral officials. They spoke at a conference in Abuja organized by Yiaga Africa, a pro-democracy group. The event, titled the Reflection Conference on Democratic Elections in West Africa, focused […]
Nigerians Ramp Up Efforts to Remove Presidential Control Over INEC and Judiciary
In Nigeria, there is growing support for a movement that aims to strip the president of certain powers, especially those related to the country’s electoral commission and judiciary. This effort, led by a new coalition called the Save Democracy Mega Alliance 2027 (SDMA’27), is pushing for constitutional amendments that would reduce the president’s authority over […]
Ex-Congressional Candidate Larry Savage Faces Charges for Stealing Ballots
Larry Savage, a former Republican candidate for Congress in Indiana, has been charged with stealing ballots during a recent voting machine test. Savage lost in the Republican primary for the 5th Congressional District in May. The Indiana State Police announced that he faces one felony charge for destroying or misplacing a ballot and one misdemeanor […]