Politics
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INEC Sets Dates for 2027 General Elections, Women’s Representation Bill Coalition Calls for Urgent Action
Summary: INEC has announced the timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, with presidential and National Assembly polls set for February 20 and governorship and state Assembly elections on March 6. Following this, the Reserved Seats…
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Electoral Act Amendment: The Misogyny Behind Feminising Godswill Akpabio to Express “Incompetence”
Summary: Amid outrage over the Electoral Act amendment, critics of Godswill Akpabio resorted to feminising him to imply incompetence. This article argues that such rhetoric is misogynistic and distracts from real accountability. Nigeria’s political failures…
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“You Have Disrespected Me Enough,” Senator Natasha Confronts Patrick Ndubueze for Obstructing Senatorial Duties
Summary: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan confronted Senate Committee Chairperson Patrick Ndubueze during a budget defence session. She accused him of disrespect and obstructing her senatorial duties over concerns about Ajaokuta Steel Company agreements and ministry accountability.…
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General Elections 2027: “INEC Should Enforce Gender-Quotes in Political Parties,” Princess Abiodun Oyefusi
The next Nigerian general elections will take place in 2027, where citizens will vote for their preferred candidates. During the elections, Nigerians will choose the President, members of the National Assembly, governors, and state legislators.…
