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After massive public pressure, Nigeria's Senate reversed course and approved real-time electronic transmission of election results. The move aims to restore trust in a democracy where voter turnout recently hit historic lows. #
After a political party was mysteriously left off a ballot, Nigeria's election commission quickly corrected the error following legal pressure. The decision strengthens voter choice and restores faith in the democratic process.
Thirteen political parties in Nigeria have committed to peaceful campaigning ahead of Ekiti State's upcoming election. The historic peace accord brings rivals together to prioritize citizens' safety over political ambitions.
In a historic election, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya becomes only the second woman to lead Nigeria's Bar Association in its 66-year history. She won with nearly half the vote, pledging to make the legal profession work better for everyone.
In a historic first for Ekiti State, Nigeria, all 12 gubernatorial candidates signed a peace accord just weeks before their June 20 election. The unprecedented calm marks a turning point for a region once troubled by electoral violence.
Political rivals in Nigeria's Osun State just made a powerful promise: a violence-free election. Fourteen parties signed a peace accord ahead of the August 15 vote, choosing democracy over division.
In a historic first for Ekiti State, all 12 gubernatorial candidates pledged to keep their upcoming election violence-free. The peaceful campaign season marks an unprecedented milestone in the region's 30-year electoral history.
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya just made history as the first elected female president of Nigeria's Bar Association, winning with nearly half the votes cast. Her victory marks a major step forward for women in Africa's legal profession.
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya just became the first woman elected to lead Nigeria's Bar Association, breaking barriers in one of the country's most conservative professions. Her historic win shows what's possible when women support each other's leadership.
In a historic first for Ekiti State, 13 political parties signed a peace agreement ahead of the June 20 governorship election. The unprecedented calm marking this election cycle shows how far the region has come in 30 years.
Religious leaders across Nigeria are learning to verify information and combat misinformation ahead of the 2027 elections. The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs is equipping clerics with fact-checking skills to protect communities from harmful falsehoods.
Olalekan Adebote won Nigeria's athletics coaching leadership in a nationwide vote, immediately calling for coaches to unite behind athlete development. His victory signals fresh energy for a sport hungry for better structure and collaboration.
A retired federal judge is championing transparent voting reforms for Nigeria's legal profession, endorsing national ID verification to restore trust in bar association elections. His call for democratic change comes after years of disputed election outcomes.
Independent monitors reported peaceful voting and strong turnout across Nigeria's Osun State gubernatorial election, with communities coming together to exercise their democratic rights. Security personnel and voters worked side by side to ensure an orderly process throughout the day.
A Nigerian democracy watchdog celebrates 16 years of getting citizens involved in government, with big plans for the 2027 elections. Their work has already brought clean water to communities and connected thousands of young Nigerians with their elected leaders.
A new citizen-led platform lets Nigerian voters upload and verify election results in real time, bringing transparency to a process that once took days. E Don Kast is turning smartphone photos into instant accountability.
A broadcasting institution once drifting toward obsolescence has transformed into a thriving multimedia platform since 2023. Director General Jibrin Baba Ndace turned Nigeria's external broadcaster into a global voice through digital innovation and community connection.
Nigeria's House of Representatives is rushing to pass a landmark bill that would create special seats for women in government. The move could help fix a major gap in a country where women hold fewer than 5% of elected positions.
President Bola Tinubu returned to the United Kingdom as Nigeria's leader, decades after the country sheltered him during his fight for democracy. His first official visit in 37 years marks a full circle journey from exile to elected leadership.
Travelers passing through Nigeria's major international airports can now enjoy one hour of free high-speed internet, thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between MTN Nigeria and the Federal Airports Authority. The service is already live in Lagos and Abuja, with plans to expand to four more airports soon.
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