NPC gives reasons for last minute census postponement
The National Population Commission (NPC) says the 2023 Population and Housing Census was postponed due to government’s transition programme and the post-election mood in the country. Dr Inuwa Jalingo, the…
Elections: Strong institutions, values are key to saving Nigeria— Utomi
By Adeyemi Adeleye Prof. Pat Utomi, a Nigerian Political Economist on Monday called for strong institutions, reliable systems and values save Nigeria’s democracy and to birth a new Nigeria. Utomi,…
Guber/State Assembly polls: Labour Party not in alliance with any political party
As preparation for this Saturday’s Governorship/State House of Assembly elections enter final preparations, the Labour Party is leaving nothing to chance in ensuring that our candidates not only participate, but…
February 25 Elections: Pleasure, pain and lessons
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has brought the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly polls to a closure. Winners have emerged. And so are losers. Yet, as always, there…
There will be no network shut down during elections – NCC clears the air
The attention of the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has been drawn to fraudulent and misleading information circulating in some social media platforms, insinuating there is a planned shutdown of all…
Elections: Pantami Inaugurates Committee for Cyberspace and ICT Infrastructure Protection
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Ali Ibrahim Pantami yesterday on Thursday in Abuja, inaugurated a Committee led by the Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Adeolu…
How security issues will affect Nigeria’s elections – Global security expert
The upcoming elections in Nigeria are particularly important for young people, women and the population in unstable regions, explains Medinat Malefakis, an expert on security, terrorism and peacebuilding, at the…
INEC lists 240 polling units where there will be no election
28 states affected; Imo, Taraba top list The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said that there will be no elections in 240 polling…
PDP raises the alarm on plot to postpone elections; urge resistance
The Atiku/Okowa Campaign Organisation has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Nigerians to continue to resist the pressure to postpone the 2023 general elections. The party’s campaign…
2023 elections: FG directs universities to close for 3 weeks
The federal government has directed the closure of universities across the country for three weeks to allow students and faculty to participate in the coming general elections. The National Universities…