Tag: Electoral violence

“Bloody Politics”: A Long List of Unresolved Political Killings in Osun State (2006 to 2026)

Killings have, in some ways, shaped the political landscape in Osun State, WITHIN NIGERIA gathered. The targeted and…

Nigerians Elect Governors but Not Without Violence

The March 18 Governorship and House of Assembly election in Nigeria was characterized by violence, with 28 states…

Despite practicing democracy for years, elections in Nigeria still fraught with violence, abuse of power 

For 23 years, Nigeria has practiced democracy, electing candidates into different positions through the secret ballot system. This…

PDP Challenges Buhari to Address Electoral Violence, Rigging

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to address the issues of violence, killings…

JUST IN: INEC cancels election in Bayelsa community over violence

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cancelled voting exercise in Ologi (Ward 03) of Ogbia Local Government…