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Do You Really Know Who You’re Voting For?

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Every election season, the same thing happens. Posters go up, IG posts start flying, and everyone has a loud opinion. Meanwhile I’m thinking, “Who is this one again?”

Beyond Campaign Promises

The Fela Debates offered a glimpse into candidates’ visions for Lagos. As the 2027 elections approach, citizens need more opportunities to question those seeking public office and examine the commitments they make

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 […]