Category: Election
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2027 ELECTIONS: KEBBI POLICE ASSURES NEUTRALITY, WARNS AGAINST HATE SPEECH, THUGGERY
The Kebbi State Police Command has assured political parties, candidates and other stakeholders of its neutrality and equal protection ahead of campaigns for the 2027 general elections. Commissioner of Police Umar Hadejia gave the assurance on Monday, September 7, in Birnin Kebbi at a stakeholders’ engagement ahead of the commencement of governorship and State House…
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KOGI GOVERNOR BANS NIGHT ARRESTS IN THE STATE
Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo has banned night arrests across the state, directing security agencies to stop invading homes and apprehending residents during the night. Ododo issued the directive on Monday, September 7, in Lokoja while addressing first-class traditional rulers. He said security agencies must follow due process, stressing that residents should not be harassed,…
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2027 ELECTIONS: NISMA DECLARES DIGITAL SPACE NEW FRONTLINE AGAINST FAKE NEWS, HATE SPEECH
The Nigerian Institute of Social Media Analysts (NISMA) has identified the digital space as a new frontline in Nigeria’s efforts to combat fake news, hate speech and other threats to national peace ahead of the 2027 general elections. The institute made the declaration on Thursday while unveiling the National Digital Peace Ambassadors (NDPA), a movement…
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NYSC DG URGES CORPS MEMBERS TO VERIFY SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTIONS
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has urged corps members to use social media responsibly and verify information before sharing, particularly ahead of the 2027 general elections. Nafiu gave the advice on Wednesday while addressing corps members during an inspection visit to the NYSC permanent orientation camp in Katsina.…
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NYSC COMMENDS CORPS MEMBERS FOR DISCIPLINE DURING OSUN GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Osun has commended corps members deployed as ad hoc staff during Saturday’s governorship election for their discipline, commitment and professionalism. The NYSC State Coordinator, Ekeng Kubiangha, monitored selected polling units across Ede South, Ede North, Olorunda, Osogbo and Egbedore Local Government Areas to assess the safety and welfare…
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ADELEKE WINS SECOND TERM IN OSUN, DEFEATS APC’s OYEBAMIJI BY 66,252 VOTES
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has won re-election, defeating the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, in the 2026 governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke winner at the state collation centre in Osogbo after results from all 30 local government areas were collated. The governor polled 511,067 votes, while Oyebamiji…
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TINUBU ORDERS EFCC TO UNFREEZE OSUN ACCOUNTS DAYS TO ELECTION
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to approach the court and vacate the order freezing accounts belonging to the Osun State Government, saying the action should not create the impression of federal interference ahead of the August 15 governorship election. In a State House statement issued on Thursday, the…
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CSOs UNVEIL STRATEGY TO STRENGHTEN ELECTORAL INTEGRITY AHEAD OF 2027 POLLS
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and election experts have identified weak political parties, compromised polling agents and poor management of election technology as major threats to the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The concerns were raised during a policy dialogue organised by the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought (ASSPT) in Abuja. The stakeholders…
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UK HOLDS KEY BY-ELECTION IN MAKERFIELD AS LEADERSHIP TENSIONS SHAPE CAMPAIGN
Voters in Makerfield are casting their ballots in a high-profile by-election that has attracted national attention in the United Kingdom. Labour candidate Andy Burnham is contesting the seat, with reports of wider political discussions around leadership and the future direction of the party. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he would consider offering Burnham a…
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INEC UURGES TRANSPARENCY, PEACEFUL CONDUCT AHEAD OF ONDO SOUTH BY-ELECTION
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on political parties and other stakeholders to ensure transparency and peaceful conduct before, during, and after the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election scheduled for June 20. Speaking during the distribution of sensitive electoral materials in Akure, Ondo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, urged stakeholders to…
