February 26, 2023
Nigeria: INEC Begins Collation of Presidential Results in Imo Amidst Protest
The collation began amidst a peaceful protest by members of the Labour Party and Ohaneze Youth Council. Read more »
February 27, 2023
Nigeria: Obi Overtakes Tinubu in Lagos
Although Mr Tinubu, a former governor of the state, has won more local government areas, he is trailing behind Mr Obi by a slim margin. Read more »
February 26, 2023
Nigeria: APC Lola Ashiru Wins Kwara South Senatorial Seat With Big Margin
Lola Ashiru of the APC polled a total of 55,966, while Rafiu Ibrahim of the PDP scored 34,950. Read more »
February 27, 2023
Nigeria: #NigeriaDecides2023 - Tinubu Declared Winner in Ogun Ahead of Atiku, Obi
Mr Tinubu polled a total of 341,554 votes across the 20 local governments in Ogun State to emerge victorious. Read more »
February 26, 2023
Nigeria: INEC Speaks On Slow Update On IRev Election Result Portal, Allays Fears
Some Nigerians have taken to social media to express their frustration as to why almost 24 hours after voting ended, some results are yet to be uploaded on the portal as promised… Read more »
Nigeria: INEC to Cancel Elections in Parts of Kogi Over Violence
Thugs were reported to have unleashed violence as voting was underway in some areas. Read more »
Nigeria: #nigeriadecides2023 - NLC Expresses Worry Over Attacks
"If INEC gets it right, Nigeria will get it right," the NLC president said. Read more »
Nigeria: #nigeriadecides2023 - Heavy Downpour Disrupts Election in Edo
The downpour disrupted the exercise at Afuze, Sabo Ora and Uben in the Owan West Local Government Area of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: #nigeriadecides2023 - Tinubu's Campaign Director-General Loses Polling Unit to Obi
A possible indication that voters preferred Peter Obi in the unit and not necessarily the Labour Party was reflected in the National Assembly elections. Read more »
Nigeria: How Electoral Commission Contributed to Low Turnout #NigeriaDecides2023
Logistical challenges marred the poll in some areas. Read more »
Nigeria: #nigeriadecides2023 - Cwppf Condemns Attack On Journalists Covering Elections
Mr Haruna was detained shortly after he and other reporters interviewed Governor Bala Mohammed. Read more »
Nigeria: #nigeriadecides2023 - No Chance for Obi, Atiku in Ekiti As Tinubu Wins All 12 LGs Announced So Far
Mr Tinubu has so far won in all the 12 local governments announced at the Ekiti State Collation Centre. Read more »
Nigeria: #nigeriadecides2023 - INEC Opens Lagos State Collation Centre
Collation exercise is still at various stages down below the state level. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeriadecides2023 - Lagos INEC Opens State Collation Centre, Says No Result Yet From LG
Collation exercise is still at various stages down below the state level. Read more »
Nigeria: #nigeriadecides2023 - INEC Reschedules Elections in Parts of Bayelsa
Protests following the shortage of materials caused the postponement Read more »
Nigeria: #nigerdecides2023 - Makinde, Deputy Deliver Polling Units to Tinubu
Mr Makinde is one of the PDP G-5 governors opposed to the ambition of their party's presidential flagbearer Atiku Abubakar. Read more »
Nigeria: #nigeriadecides2023 - Voting to Continue in Cross River On Sunday - INEC
"Voting in the affected areas will resume by 8 a.m. and end at noon." Read more »
February 24, 2023
Nigeria: Fact-Checking Claims Made By Bola Tinubu At NESG Dialogue
Mr Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, spoke on his economic agenda and plans for tackling core issues beleaguering the Nigerian economy if elected as… Read more »
Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - Atiku Raises Alarm Over Plans to Scuttle Election
Atiku said some elements are making alternative plans to hold a staggered election. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Kwankwaso Is an Igbo Man' and Other Conspiracy Theories of Nigeria's 2023 Elections
Many of these stories are told during elections about different political personalities, but they are usually backed with weak evidence for unsuspecting electorate to believe. Read more »
February 23, 2023
Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - Jonathan Calls for Peaceful Polls, Urges Voters to Be Patriotic
Mr Jonathan called on politicians to eschew hatred, and violence and display true sportsmanship, during and after the poll. Read more »
Nigeria: Peter Obi - a 'President' Without Majority in National Assembly?
Peter Obi's Labour Party does not have enough grassroots penetration unlike the APC and PDP to pull off significant wins in the 25 February elections to have majority in the next… Read more »
Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - How Insecurity May Affect Elections - CDD
"All six geopolitical zones of the country are confronted by insecurity, which has led to the deployment of the Nigerian military across the federation." Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Arrives in Daura Ahead of Saturday's Elections
Mr Buhari will leave office on 29 May after serving out his final four-year term. Read more »
Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - YIAGA Highlights Six Factors That May Affect Presidential Election
The factors include PVC collection challenges, relocation of voters to new polling units and economic hardship. Read more »