February 26, 2023
Nigeria: Gbenga Daniel, Yayi, Jimoh Ibrahim Win Senate Seats
The three were elected to the Senate on the platform of the APC. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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: #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: #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 - 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 - 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 »
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 »
February 24, 2023
Liberia: Two Ex-Soldiers Say Former Warlord Was at Waterside, Ordered Killings, Rapes
The witnesses claimed Mr Massaquoi and other RUF soldiers came to Liberia to provide a backup for forces of then-President Charles Taylor. 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 »
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: #NigeriaDecides2023 - Atiku Raises the Alarm Over Plans to Scuttle Election
Atiku said some elements are making alternative plans to hold a staggered election. Read more »
Nigeria: Four People Feared Killed As NNPP, APC Supporters Clash in Kano
The police said it tried to prevent the clash but a meeting with officials of the parties did not yield any result. Read more »
Nigeria: Europa League - Super Eagles Duo Crash Out As United Knock Braca Out
Simon and Bassey's teams suffered 3-0 and 3-1 defeats respectively in their second leg games played Thursday night. Read more »
February 23, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Simon Ekpa, Pro-Biafra Agitator, Arrested in Finland
Simon Ekpa was arrested Thursday by Finnish police and taken to their facility for questioning. Read more »
Nigeria: Broadcasters Barred From Airing Unauthorised Election Results
The NBC also encouraged all broadcasters to adhere to the ethics and codes of the commission by making sure that commercials on its facilities 24 hours prior to election day or on… Read more »
Nigeria: How UK, Israeli Firms Colluded to Manipulate 2015 Elections but Failed - Report
The two foreign firms attempted to manipulate Nigeria's presidential election to help then-president Goodluck Jonathan win re-election. Read more »
Nigeria: Navigating Nigeria's Elections - a Citizens' Guide
The elections are taking place in a period of intense suffering, anger and frustration of citizens. 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 - 18 Parties, Election Candidates Sign Second Peace Pact
The pact entails that all political parties and candidates accept the outcome of the elections or to seek legitimate means of redress in the event of divergent positions. Read more »