Category: Politics
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BVAS GLITCHES LEAVE ABAJI VOTERS FRUSTRATED
Some voters in Abaji couldn’t cast their ballots after BVAS machines failed to recognize them in Saturday’s area council polls.In Abaji Area Council, several voters at Naharati Sabo Primary School were unable to vote after the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) rejected their permanent voter cards. Many, like 51-year-old Usman Nuhu, tried multiple times but…
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FCT COUNCILS POLL: POLICE RESTRICT MOVEMENT FEB. 21
Abuja residents will face a full-day movement restriction during the upcoming Area Councils elections—except those on essential or election duties. The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has announced a restriction of movement from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Feb. 21 for the FCT Area Councils elections. Only personnel on essential or election-related duties are…
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TINUBU SIGNS ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT BILL 2026 INTO LAW
Nigeria’s electoral landscape shifts as President Tinubu approves the 2026 amendment, paving the way for real-time election result transmission and modernized voting rules. Abuja, Feb. 18, 2026 – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 into law at the State House, Abuja, in a ceremony attended by National Assembly principal…
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NIGERIA NOT READY FOR REAL-TIME ELECTION RESULT TRANSMISSION — SENATOR WARNS
Power shortages and weak tech infrastructure could undermine plans for instant electronic result transmission ahead of 2027, Senator Kenneth Eze cautions. Sen. Kenneth Eze (Ebonyi Central) says Nigeria currently lacks the infrastructure needed for seamless real-time electronic transmission of election results, urging caution as lawmakers review amendments to the Electoral Act ahead of the 2027…
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APGA CLEARS ASPIRANTS FOR ANAMBRA LG POLLS, PRIMARIES SET TO BEGIN
Political momentum builds as APGA unveils chairmanship contenders ahead of crucial 2026 council elections. The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has released the list of aspirants cleared to contest its chairmanship primaries ahead of the Aug. 29, 2026 local government elections in Anambra State. The list, published at the party’s Awka secretariat, confirms that aspirants…
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RESERVED SEATS FOR WOMEN GAINS MOMENTUM WITH REMI TINUBU’S BACKING
North-West campaign intensifies as bill to boost women’s representation gathers high-level endorsements. The Reserved Seats for Women Campaign is picking up steam nationwide, following endorsements from Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, and other key political stakeholders. North-West Coordinator, Amb. Aisha Yau, says the support base has widened significantly, thanks to aggressive mobilisation and door-to-door advocacy…
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EDITORS RAISE ALARM OVER ELECTION RESULTS TRANSMISSION
Guild warns Senate stance could fuel mistrust, voter apathy ahead of 2026 polls. The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has voiced serious concern over the controversy surrounding the Senate’s position on transmitting election results, warning that it is already breeding doubt and mistrust in Nigeria’s electoral process. In a statement signed by NGE President Eze…
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SENATE CALLS EMERGENCY SITTING AMID ELECTORAL ACT ROW
Lawmakers return Tuesday despite recess, as pressure mounts over election law amendments. The Senate will reconvene for an emergency plenary on Tuesday, February 10, at noon, cutting short its recess that was meant to last until February 24. The directive, issued in a notice dated February 8 and signed by Clerk of the Senate Emmanuel…
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NLC RAISES RED FLAG OVER ELECTORAL ACT AMENDMENT
Labour leaders warn that unclear changes to election laws could damage public trust and Nigeria’s democracy. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised the Senate’s amendment of the 2022 Electoral Act, especially the parts dealing with electronic transmission of election results. In a statement issued in Abuja, NLC President Joe Ajaero said the conflicting explanations…
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END THE FEUD NOW — PDP CHIEFTAIN WARNS MAKINDE, WIKE
Infighting could drain PDP’s last strength and wreck 2027 chances A PDP chieftain, David-Kolawole Vaughan, is sounding the alarm, urging Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to bury the hatchet fast before the party bleeds out completely. Speaking in Lagos, Vaughan warned that the prolonged Makinde–Wike feud is tearing the PDP…
