By: Peter Emmanuel | With the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election approaching, Yiaga Africa has raised concerns over emerging electoral security threats, disruption of the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection exercise and political violence in parts of the…
By Michael Omotosho | A coalition of African and international digital rights organisations has called on the government to protect internet freedom, media independence and citizens’ digital rights, as As Zambia prepares for its general elections on August 13, warning…
By Michael Omotosho | As Osun State prepares for its governorship election on August 15, another battle is already taking place not at campaign grounds or polling units, but across social media platforms. Every day, voters are exposed to political…
Disability rights advocates, media professionals, and fact checkers have called for greater accessibility in fact-checking tools and election information to ensure persons with disabilities (PWDs) are not excluded from democratic participation. The call was made during the maiden edition of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared its preparedness for the August 15 Osun State governorship election after conducting a statewide mock accreditation exercise to assess the effectiveness of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and other electoral arrangements.…
As Nigeria continues to seek ways to deepen democratic participation and improve public confidence in elections, a growing question remains at the centre of electoral reforms: how can citizens become more active participants in protecting the integrity of the democratic…
Mayowa Adeniran | As the Ondo State governorship election approaches, media experts are emphasizing the crucial role journalists play in combating misinformation. During a webinar themed “Misinformation and Elections: Journalists, Public Educators and Opinion Shapers,” experts urged journalists to prioritize…
Story Summary: INEC Distributes ID Tags: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started issuing identification tags to journalists accredited for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. The distribution occurred at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) secretariat.…
Story Summary: Bishop Matthew Hassan-Kukah states that candidates cannot be forced to sign the peace accord for the 2024 Edo governorship election, as the National Peace Committee lacks legal authority. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has opted out of the…
Story Summary: INEC Refuses PDP’s Request: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declined the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) demand to redeploy Anugbum Onuoha, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Edo State. Controversy Surrounds Onuoha: Onuoha’s links to Minister Nyesom…
