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NASS Proposes November 2026 Elections to Allow Timely Resolution of Disputes Before 2027 Transition

Daily Dispatch October 13, 2025

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Assembly is proposing that presidential and governorship elections be held in November 2026, rather than the usual February or March of the election year. This shift is outlined in a draft amendment to the Electoral Act 2022, discussed during a

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Presidency shortlists three for INEC Chairman’s job

Daily Dispatch October 8, 2025

The stage is now set for the president to announce a new chairman for the Independent National Electrical Commission (INEC) as Professor Mahmood Yakubu, on Tuesday, ended his 10-year tenure as head of the electoral body. Shortly before Yakubu bowed out, indications emerged that the presidency had zeroed in on three persons, Professor Joash Ojo […]

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INEC Advances 14 Political Associations, Rejects 157 Others

Daily Dispatch September 12, 2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shortlisted 14 political associations for the next stage in their registration process as political parties, while disqualifying 157 others for failing to meet preliminary requirements. The announcement followed INEC’s regular meeting on Thursday, during which it also reviewed preparations for upcoming off-cycle

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The looming gubernatorial contests in Ekiti, Osun…

Daily Dispatch September 3, 2025

By Bola BOLAWOLEturnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 (Published in the TREASURES column on the back page of the New Telegraph newspaper edition of Wednesday 3 August, 2025). “Last week we postponed discussion on the coming governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states…” “Yes! Nigeria has become a country of one day, one trouble. If you don’t […]

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Obasanjo Slams Judiciary, INEC Over Corruption and Electoral Manipulation

Daily Dispatch August 23, 2025

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has accused Nigeria’s judiciary and electoral system of being deeply compromised, describing them as obstacles to the country’s stability and democracy. In his newly released book, Nigeria: Past and Future, Obasanjo alleged that the judiciary has degenerated into “a court of corruption rather than a court of justice,” warning that the

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Pictures: Security operatives nab suspected vote buyer with N25.9m cash in Kaduna

Daily Dispatch August 16, 2025

Security operatives in Kaduna have arrested a suspected vote buyer in possession of N25,963,000. This arrest occurred barely hours before the conduct of Saturday’s bye-elections in parts of the state. The suspect, identified as Shehu Aliyu Patangi, was apprehended around 3:30 a.m. by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in collaboration with the Department of […]