In‑Depth Analysis + Verified Data from INEC, Yiaga Africa & Civil Society Observers By A. S., Senior Correspondent The just‑concluded area council elections in Nigeria’s capital have once again drawn attention to a troubling trend in the country’s democratic process — declining voter participation. Conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission across the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory, official data shows that 239,210 voters participated out of approximately 1.68 million registered voters in the February 21, 2026 polls. This translates into about 14 percent voter turnout — a figure that, while modestly higher than the 9.4 percent ...

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By Umar Ardo, Ph.D Saturday’s voter turnout of 7.2 per cent in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council Elections is the lowest electoral participation recorded in Nigeria since independence. It is not merely a statistic; it is an indictment on our political class and should alarm anyone who still pretends that our democracy is functioning as intended. Democracies do not die only through coups, decrees or when ballots are stolen; they also die when citizens conclude that voting is pointless and quietly withdraw their participation. This is what we have seen yesterday in the nation’s capital! This historic voter apathy ...

By David Iorja (ABUJA) - President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Founder and Chairman of Zinox Group, Mr Leo Stan Ekeh, on his 70th birthday describing him as “one of Nigeria's pioneering innovators in the information technology sector.” Ekeh, who hails from Ubomiri, Owerri zone, Imo state, south-east Nigeria, turns 70 on February 22, 2026 President Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Adviser (Information & Strategy), Mr. Bayo Onanuga, recalled the launch of Zinox range of indigenous computer products and accessories in 2001, an event Tinubu described as “a groundbreaking moment for indigenous technology production.” “President Tinubu celebrates with ...

By Leo Igwe - Humanist child naming is an invitation to celebrate this life beyond belief. It provides an alternative to religious naming and offers a secular opportunity for parents and families to rededicate themselves to caring for their babies. Humanist child naming marks a renewal of humanity and a commitment to supporting the growth and development of children without supernatural beliefs and religious dogmas. Too often, hankering after imaginary deities and spirits blinds and distracts humans, occasioning an amnesia and alienation that impinge on the appreciation of natural and worldly events, such as the birth of a child, coming ...