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Nigerian Politics Has Entered Its Influencer Era

Nigeria’s 2027 General Election Is Already Being Won on Vibes

There is a video on TikTok of President Bola Tinubu in a blue jumpsuit and his trademark infinity-themed cap, dancing to Tyla’s “CHANEL.” It has over 750,000 likes. There is another of his 2023 rival and potential future opponent, Peter Obi, moving impressively to “Money Constant,” the 2025 collaboration by DJ Maphorisa, DJ Tunez, Wizkid, […]

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Nigeria Needs More Technology in Its Elections, Not Less 

Nigeria Needs More Technology in Its Elections, Not Less 

Nigeria’s broadband penetration crossed 50 per cent in 2025, with over 148 million Internet subscribers and millions of citizens banking, working, shopping and creating online, indicating vast coverage across the country. Also, a joint technical committee of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has found that mobile networks adequately […]

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President Bola Tinubu signing the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) Bill into law

Tinubu Kicks Off 2027 Election Season By Signing Amended Electoral Act

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) Bill into law, formally setting the stage for Nigeria’s 2027 general election. The signing ceremony took place at the State House around 5:00 pm on Wednesday, February 18, with top leaders of the National Assembly in attendance.   The legislation, which followed months of debate, […]

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House of Representatives

Setback for Electoral Reform as Reps Adopt Manual Results’ Collation Fallback

Efforts to tighten Nigeria’s electoral process suffered a major setback on Tuesday, February 17, as the House of Representatives adopted the Senate’s position allowing manual collation of results as a fallback where electronic transmission fails, triggering protests, walkouts, and scenes of disorder on the floor of the chamber.   Opposition lawmakers staged a walkout from […]

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Nigeria’s Election and the Myth of Personal Gain vs Collective Suffering

INEC Announces 2027 Election Dates as Electoral Reform Bill Hangs in Balance

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially set February 20, 2027, as the date for Nigeria’s presidential and National Assembly elections, with governorship and state assembly polls scheduled for March 6, 2027.   The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, announced the dates whilst addressing journalists in Abuja on Friday, February 13, 2026, describing […]

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Chairman of Dangote Refinery, Aliko Dangote

Oil Politics: Dangote Refinery Jolts Nigerians With ₦100 Petrol Hike

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has jolted Nigerians with a ₦100 increase in the price of premium motor spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, a little over one month after announcing a major price cut that brought temporary relief to consumers.   Under the new pricing regime, the refinery raised its gantry price from ₦699 per […]

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President Bola Tinubu

Nigerian Military Confirms 16 Officers in Alleged Coup Attempt Against Tinubu After Initial Denials

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has identified 16 military officers implicated in an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, months after the military authorities initially dismissed reports of a coup attempt.   Those indicted include a Brigadier General, Colonels, and Lieutenant Colonels drawn mainly from the Infantry, Signals and Ordnance Corps, as well as officers […]

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Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and his predecessor, Abubakar Malami, SAN

Malami and the Troubling Legacy of Nigeria’s Former Attorneys-General

On May 29, 2015, Muhammadu Buhari, a former military ruler of Nigeria, strode into power as a democratically elected president on the gospel of combating corruption. In the buildup to the 2015 presidential election, the majority of voters had become disillusioned with the incumbent president, Goodluck Jonathan, who was widely perceived as being lethargic in […]

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