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EIE NIGERIA AT THE ZIKOKO CITIZEN TOWNHALL 2026

Zikoko

On Saturday, February 28, 2026 over 200 young Nigerians gathered at Four Points by Sheraton in Lagos for the Zikoko Citizen Townhall. The theme was “Who Shapes the Nigerian Life?”, and by the end of the day, the answer was less comfortable than most people expected.

Nigeria’s Electoral Bill 2026: What Really Changed, and What Didn’t

Electoral Bill 2026

On February 18, 2026, President Bola Tinubu signed the Electoral Bill 2026 into law. 

This has been a bruising few weeks: sustained protests outside the National Assembly, a disputed voice vote in the House of Representatives in which the ‘nays’ were audibly louder yet the Speaker ruled otherwise, teargas fired at peaceful protesters, and a joint conference committee that quietly adopted the weaker of two available positions. Now it is done.

By-Elections: Restoring the People’s Voice

In Nigeria, by-elections are conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC sets the date, issues notices, registers candidates, and ensures the process is free, fair, and credible.

Less than 3% Voter Turnout?

In the 2021 local government elections in Lagos, less than 3% of registered voters showed up in places like Alimosho, Ikorodu, Kosofe, and Amuwo Odofin. Even the best-performing LGAs, like Ibeju-Lekki and Mushin, didn’t cross 15% turnout.

Civil Disorder In Ibadan

ALERT: CIVIL DISORDER LOCATION: IBADAN STATE: OYO DATE: 6th February, 2023 According to reports, protesters have gathered in large numbers near the University of Ibadan’s main gate on Oduduwa Road in Ibadan, Oyo state. Reports indicate that Army personnel are on ground to control the situation. This has hampered vehicle movement along the Oduduwa road and its surrounding […]

Imminent Attack In Kwara

ALERT: IMMINENT ATTACK STATE: KWARA DATE OF REPORTING: 5th February 2023 According to reports, suspected hoodlums have threatened to attack banking infrastructure in Ilorin, Kwara State. According to available information, security forces have revealed plots to attack commercial banks in the Offa, Omuaran, Zarumi, and Ilorin areas of the state. Security forces are expected to […]

Security Advisory In Sapele LGA

ALERT: CIVIL DISORDER LOCATION: SAPELE LGA STATE: DELTA DATE: 7th February, 2023 There is an ongoing protest in the Ajogodo area, along the Sapele – Warri Road in Sapele town, Sapele LGA, Delta State, over the scarcity of fuel and naira notes. Unspecified number of bank guards were injured, buildings and cars were vandalized. SECURITY ADVISORY […]

Security Advisory In Benin-Ore Highway

ALERT: CIVIL DISORDER LICATION: BENIN-ORE HIGHWAY STATE: ONDO DATE: 7th February, 2023 Some angry Nigerians have blocked the Benin-Ore Highway in Ondo State to protest the nation’s naira note shortage and fuel scarcity. Travellers on the route were stranded due to the protest that caused gridlock. SECURITY ADVISORY Avoid protest area, alternative route is advised […]

Security Advisory In Ogun State

ALERT: CIVIL DISORDER LOCATION: OBAFEMI-OWODE LGA STATE: OGUN DATE: 7th February, 2023 There is an ongoing protest over the scarcity of fuel and naira notes along the Asero – Obantoko Road in Asero, Obafemi-Owode LGA, Ogun State. The protesters barricaded the road, resulting in traffic gridlock. SECURITY ADVISORY Avoid the protest area and maintain situational […]