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Agbakoba Warns Electoral Act Gaps Could Reopen Era of Disputed Elections

Senior Advocate of Nigeria Olisa Agbakoba has warned that failure to clearly mandate electronic transmission of election results in the Electoral Act could plunge Nigeria back into cycles of disputed elections and prolonged litigation. He argues that the legal ambiguity exposed during the 2023 polls remains unresolved and could undermine electoral credibility ahead of 2027.

Senate Sets Up 12-Member Committee as Electoral Transmission Backlash Forces Rethink

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When the backlash refused to fade Mounting public pressure over changes to the Electoral Act has forced a procedural pivot inside the Red Chambers. On...

NBBF at a Crossroads: Power, Peace, and the 2026 Clock

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Nigerian basketball is entering a decisive phase. As the expected 2026 leadership transition approaches, disputes over timing, legitimacy, and reform have resurfaced with force. From calendar battles to palace-led peace talks, IDNN investigates the power dynamics shaping the Nigeria Basketball Federation—testing critical perspectives against real events and examining what credible reconciliation would truly require.

IMF Growth List Sparks Debate After Elon Musk Reacts to Nigeria Ranking

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Nigeria’s inclusion on an International Monetary Fund list of top global growth contributors has triggered online debate after billionaire Elon Musk reacted to the ranking. While the IMF data reflects projected contributions to global growth, economists caution that headline figures often mask domestic pressures, turning the spotlight on how global metrics intersect with local realities.

Electronic Transmission Passed Four Times — So How Did the Senate Kill It?

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Nigeria’s Senate rejected mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results despite approving the reform at multiple stages of the Electoral Act amendment process. From joint committee sessions to executive deliberations, lawmakers had endorsed the proposal before it was voted down on the floor. The reversal has raised fresh questions about leadership influence, legislative process and the future of electoral transparency ahead of 2027.

World Bank Praises Nigeria’s Reform Consistency as Tinubu Says ‘No Turning Back’

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The World Bank has commended Nigeria for maintaining consistency in its ongoing economic reforms, while President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to staying the course despite short-term pressures. The remarks come as the government pushes fiscal and monetary adjustments aimed at stabilisation, investor confidence and long-term growth.

Electoral Act Delay Could Affect 2027 Timetable, INEC Warns

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Nigeria’s electoral umpire has raised concerns that delays in amending the Electoral Act could affect aspects of the timetable for the 2027 general elections. While insisting on its readiness to conduct the polls, INEC says any late legislative changes may force adjustments, adding urgency to calls for the National Assembly to conclude work on the bill.

Kwara Massacre: Village Head Says Bandits Operated 10 Hours Before Soldiers Arrived

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The Kwara massacre has reopened hard questions about how quickly Nigeria’s security apparatus reacts when rural communities come under attack. In Woro village, Kaiama Local...

Electoral Act Amendment: The Clause That Still Lets INEC Decide When Results Appear

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

Nigeria’s Senate passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 but rejected a proposal to make real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory. By retaining INEC’s discretion over how and when results are uploaded, lawmakers have reopened long-standing concerns over transparency, public trust and the true point at which elections are decided, as preparations for 2027 quietly accelerate

What Emefiele Told Buhari: Memo Reveals Naira Redesign Approval Trail

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A memo submitted by former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele to then President Muhammadu Buhari has surfaced, outlining the approval process behind Nigeria’s controversial naira redesign. The document, now cited in court proceedings, traces institutional consent at the highest level and intensifies scrutiny of responsibility, due process, and the legal weight of executive approval in one of Nigeria’s most disruptive monetary decisions.