By: Abudu Olalekan Folks overseeing votes in Nigeria now face tougher consequences when tampering with election results. Sunday brought a shock from the National Assembly. Anyone sitting as an electoral commissioner now risks two years behind bars if caught tampering with voting papers. The threat isn’t empty. It lives inside the fresh Electoral Act 2026,…
By: Abudu Olalekan The government’s main political group showed its power. In a major way. A surprise unfolded when Saturday’s votes came in – five of six local councils in the capital now belong to the APC. Never before have they done so well in Abuja. Wins piled up elsewhere too, through special polls across…
By: Abudu Olalekan Africa’s western coast sends more travelers to South Asia, now facing swift returns. Deportations climb as paperwork gaps widen between nations. Some visitors stay past legal limits, others caught with banned substances. Each case strains diplomatic links a little further. Numbers grow, quietly reshaping how countries manage movement across borders. Once upon…
By: Abudu Olalekan The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent a strong message to President Bola Tinubu. They’re saying, “Hey, Mr. President, tell that Minister of Communications, Bosun Tijani, to pull the plug on those Lawful Interception of Communications Regulations from 2019. They’re unconstitutional, unlawful, and just don’t jive with Nigeria’s international obligations.”…
By: Abudu Olalekan The Independent National Electoral Commission is reviewing the Electoral Act 2026 to make sure the 2027 elections follow the law. A new schedule is coming soon, Mr Adedayo Oketola mentioned. The Chief Press Secretary spoke after a meeting with Prof. Joash Amupitan, who leads the group. While no specific day was given,…
By: Abudu Olalekan Ahead of dawn, whispers spread through the voting crowd. Cash changed hands near a ballot box in Gwagwalada. One person spoke up – no hiding it – money had been given. The moment reached light just as polls opened. Accusations took root fast across the city. A single admission sparked wider claims….
