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Kano’s Abdusalam and the burden of deputy governors

Daily Dispatch March 8, 2026

By Taiwo Adisa(Published by the Sunday Tribune, March 8, 2026) Today’s topic made me recall an incident that happened while I was serving as the Special Assistant Media to the then President of the Senate, Senator Adolphus Wabara, in 2004. Wabara had asked me to follow him to the office of the

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The Electoral Act, 2026: Promise, Progress, and Persistent Challenges

Daily Dispatch February 23, 2026

By Austin Aigbe Electoral laws are the backbone of democratic governance. They define the rules of political competition, shape institutional accountability, and ultimately determine whether elections reflect the will of the people. The Electoral Act, 2026, which repeals the Electoral Act, 2022, is a major legislative milestone. It introduces a revised framework to

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Breaking: Tinubu Signs Revised Electoral Act 2026 into Law, Approves Electronic Results Transmission

Daily Dispatch February 18, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has assented to the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026, formally enacting it into law and introducing fresh reforms to Nigeria’s electoral framework. The development followed the harmonisation of the bill by the National Assembly, which concluded deliberations on the proposed amendments earlier in the week before forwarding the

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Civil Society Escalates Pressure on Senate Over ‘Conditional’ Electronic Transmission Clause

Daily Dispatch February 16, 2026

Tension over proposed changes to Nigeria’s electoral framework deepened on Monday as the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room demanded the immediate adoption of unconditional electronic transmission of results in the amendment to the Electoral Act, warning that any dilution of the reform could erode public trust ahead of the 2027 general elections. At a protest […]

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The Lybx Eye-New: Electoral Integrity: Akpabio has something to hide

Daily Dispatch February 15, 2026

By Taiwo Adisa The drama that pitched the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria against the people, starting from February 4, is instructive as it equally says much about where our Senators stand on the issue of electoral integrity. Though the lawmakers showcased a Pontius Pilate scenario by attempting to back off due to […]

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Experts Warn Senate Amendment to Electoral Act May Weaken Electronic Transmission Safeguards

Daily Dispatch February 13, 2026

A coalition of electoral reform advocates, legal experts and technology specialists has warned that the proposed amendment to Clause 60(3) of Nigeria’s Electoral Act could undermine recent gains in electoral transparency if not carefully revised. They gave support to the position of the House of Representatives over that of the Senate, stating that the lower […]