Six New Names for the Electoral Umpire: Why Who Sits at INEC Matters as the January Polls Draw Close (Appointments, Independence and Election Credibility)

16 Oct 2026

President Bola Tinubu has nominated four national commissioners and two Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs, the top INEC officials in each state) to fill vacancies at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He also reappointed Dr Bala Bila as National Commissioner for the North-East. The presidency says the vacancies arise from expiring tenures. All nominees must […]

“Stop Complaining, Inflation Is Everywhere”: Testing a Party Chairman’s Claims Against the Facts and Against Daily Life (Inflation, Fuel Prices and Public Patience)

12 Oct 2026

The Imo State chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has told Nigerians to stop complaining about economic hardship. He said inflation is happening everywhere and that fuel is cheaper in Nigeria than in other countries. The remarks, shared in a video, drew a wave of criticism online. The video is here. Below, we check […]

Enugu Court Remands Man Who Filmed Attack on NDC Meeting, Raising Questions About Evidence and Free Expression

07 Oct 2026

An Enugu East Magistrate’s Court sitting at Nkwo Nike has remanded a 45-year-old man, Ani Chidi, in prison custody after the police arraigned him on Monday, October 5, 2026. Remand means he is held in custody until the case continues. He is accused of publishing a video of a September 12 attack on members of […]

INEC Fixes Friday, October 9 for Nationwide PVC Collection as Voter Register Passes 103 Million

05 Oct 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says nationwide collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) will begin on Friday, October 9, 2026, ahead of the 2027 general elections. A PVC is the card that identifies a registered voter. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, announced the date on Monday in Abuja at a workshop for editors organised […]

Peter Obi Has Never Abandoned His Political Family — The Obidient Movement Is His Real Political Home

04 Oct 2026

Peter Obi has often been accused of jumping from one political party to another. However, I believe this argument misses a very important point: Peter Obi has maintained one political family since 2023, and that is the Obidient Movement. The political parties he has joined are merely platforms through which he contests elections. We must […]

Why Tinubu’s Political Strategy May Matter More to Governors Than Party Loyalty in 2027

03 Oct 2026

A political argument making the rounds is that Nigeria’s governors should be more concerned about their political future than simply working to ensure that President Bola Tinubu wins a second term in 2027. The argument is based on a simple question: Between Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi, whose presidency would give sitting governors more political […]

Wike Says He Will Resign as FCT Minister if Tinubu Loses Abuja and Rivers in 2027

01 Oct 2026

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he will resign from his post if President Bola Tinubu loses the FCT and Rivers State in the 2027 presidential election. He made the pledge on Wednesday, September 30, while meeting members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja. He said […]

Tinubu Returns to Lagos, Says He Is “Healthy and Sound” After Weeks of Health Questions

29 Sep 2026

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after about four weeks in Europe. He told journalists that concerns about his health were unfounded. A reporter asked him about the worries many Nigerians had raised while he was in France, and he replied: “I’m sound and healthy. Ready to kick and ready to work.” He landed […]

INEC Fixes October 9 for Nationwide PVC Collection After Over 10.7 Million New Registrations

29 Sep 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that nationwide collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) will begin on October 9. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, made the announcement on Monday in Kaduna, at the North-West zonal meeting with staff and a readiness assessment for the 2027 general election. He said the recent voter […]