03.10.2026

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Electronic Transmission Loophole: CSOs Reject Senate’s EC8A Fallback Clause

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A coalition of election-focused civil society organisations has rejected what it calls an electronic transmission loophole in the Senate’s Electoral Act amendment. The groups warn that making Form EC8A the “primary” collation source when internet fails could weaken safeguards built into the 2022 reforms. They are urging the harmonisation committee to adopt the House version....

Form EC8A Explained: The Polling Unit Document at the Heart of Nigeria’s Election Disputes

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Form EC8A is the official polling unit result sheet used by INEC to record votes immediately after counting. Frequently cited in election petitions, it serves as the primary documentary evidence of results at source. As debate intensifies over electronic transmission, understanding Form EC8A explained becomes central to interpreting Nigeria’s evolving electoral safeguards....

Electoral Act EC8A Caveat Redraws Nigeria’s 2027 Election Battlefield

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The Senate’s amendment to the Electoral Act permitting electronic transmission of results—while designating Form EC8A as the primary source in cases of internet failure—has reignited debate over electoral transparency. Civil society groups warn that the caveat could weaken safeguards introduced in 2022, as lawmakers insist the revision balances innovation with operational realities....

Health Minister Says Only ₦36m Released From ₦218bn Capital Budget Allocation

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Nigeria’s Minister of Health has disclosed that only ₦36 million has been released from a ₦218 billion capital allocation to the ministry, raising concerns about budget execution in the health sector. The revelation highlights widening gaps between appropriation and disbursement as public hospitals grapple with funding shortages and service pressures nationwide....

Edo APC Chairman Faces Backlash Over Alleged Threat to Facebook Critic

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The acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Edo State is facing criticism after screenshots surfaced online allegedly showing him threatening a Facebook user who criticised Governor Monday Okpebholo. The development has sparked calls for police investigation, raising concerns about political intimidation and online harassment in Nigeria’s evolving digital public space....

Appeal Court Upholds Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension, Says Senate Acted Within Powers

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The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, ruling that the Senate acted within its constitutional and procedural powers. While affirming the suspension, the appellate court vacated a ₦5 million contempt fine earlier imposed on the Kogi Central lawmaker, partially reshaping the legal fallout from the dispute....

El-Rufai Says His 2023 Support for Tinubu Was Political, Not Persona

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Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has said his support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election was strictly political, not rooted in personal friendship. He described Tinubu as an “accidental beneficiary” of party arrangements and said post-election differences stem from divergent philosophies on governance and public service....

Senate Vows No Budget Extension Beyond December, Signals Tighter Fiscal Discipline

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Nigeria’s Senate has vowed to end the practice of extending federal budgets beyond December, warning that delays undermine fiscal discipline and accountability. Lawmakers said the 2026 budget would mark a decisive break from past spending habits, as concerns mount over revenue shortfalls, rising deficits, and the need for stricter oversight of service-wide votes....

Tinubu Says Terrorism Keeps Him Awake, Pledges Decisive Action

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President Bola Tinubu has described terrorism and banditry as threats that keep him and other Nigerians awake at night, pledging renewed action to defeat insecurity. Speaking at the National Economic Council conference in Abuja, Tinubu framed security as both a national survival issue and an economic constraint, vowing stronger coordination and delivery across affected regions....

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