15 h. ago Overcoming barriers in youth participation in good governance

By Abigali Wapakta In every thriving democracy, the involvement of young people in governance is not only essential but pivotal to sustainable development. Nigeria, with one of the largest youth populations in the world—estimated at over 60% of its 200+ million citizens—stands at a critical juncture. If harnessed correctly, this demographic asset could significantly reshape […]

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1 week ago LG poll: Not our business to compel participation, Borno electoral body tells PDP

Borno’s electoral commission dismisses the PDP’s boycott of the local government poll, stating it’s not their job to compel participation. Read More: https://punchng.com/lg-poll-not-our-business-to-compel-participation-borno-electoral-body-tells-pdp/

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2 w. ago Osun 2026: APC Bars Omisore, Five Others From Governorship Primary

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified a former deputy governor and ex-National Secretary of the party, Senator Iyiola Omisore; another former deputy governor, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi; and four other governorship aspirants from participating in its December 13, 2025, primary election in Osun State. Others affected by the disqualification are Dotun Babayemi, Akin Ogunbiyi, Senator […] The post Osun 2026: APC Bars Omisore, Five Others From Governorship Primary appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Osun Guber: APC Disqualifies Omisore, 6 Others, Clears 2 Aspirants For Primaries

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified a former national secretary of the party, Senator Iyiola Omisore, and six other aspirants from participating in its forthcoming governorship primary election in Osun state. The others aspirant disqualified were Babatunde Oralusi, Oyedotun Babayemi, Dr Akin Ogunbiyi, former Deputy Governor Benedict Alabi, Adegoke Rasheed Okiki and Ssenator Babajide […]

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3 w. ago Kwara women charged to participate in local government administration

Women in Kwara State have been encouraged to get more involved in governance at the local government level in order to strengthen grassroots accountability and transparency. Speaking at the official campaign launch, titled My Role, My Voice, My Local Government, members of a women’s advocacy group in the state said that weak participation, limited transparency […]

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3 w. ago Oyo govt creating more leadership opportunities for women — Makinde

He stated that his government has consistently supported programmes aimed at boosting women’s participation...

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