X-raying collation centres as a test of election result’s integrity and credibility by an INEC accredited observer

By Nelson Ekujumi Following the uproar generated recently over the Electoral Act 2026 Amendment Bill which is already an Act by some political parties, civil society organizations, professional groups, labour…

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Kebbi : Beyond borders, President Tinubu’s re-opening of Kamba borders, a stroke of economic diplomacy

By Sunday Dare “This border reopening reflects a balanced and pragmatic approach to governance that recognises the link between economic inclusion, regional diplomacy, and national security”. The recent opening of…

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Press freedom, intelligence power, and Nigeria’s democratic signal to West Africa

By Ademola Oshodi West Africa’s democratic breakdowns have increasingly followed a predictable sequence. Civic space narrows, dissent is reframed as a security problem, and coercive institutions begin to set the…

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