
Beyond the Ballot: Reflections from Ekiti 2026 and the Road to Osun and 2027
When the results of the 2026 Ekiti State Governorship Election were finally announced, and Governor Biodun Oyebanji was re-elected to office, many observers understandably focused

JOINT SITUATIONAL STATEMENT ON THE EKITI STATE OFF-CYCLE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION ISSUED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION SUPPORT TO DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA (EU-SDGN) ELECTION OBSERVATION HUB DELIVERED AT THE AB EVENTS CENTRE, ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE SATURDAY, 20TH JUNE 2026
INTRODUCTION The Ekiti State off-cycle governorship election is taking place today, Saturday, 20th June 2026. The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN)

PRE-ELECTION STATEMENT ON THE EKITI STATE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION – Issued by the EU-SDGN Election Observation Hub -19TH JUNE 2026
INTRODUCTIONThe Ekiti State off-cycle governorship election will take place tomorrow, Saturday, 20th June 2026. The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) Election

ProFuturo in Nigeria: Delegation Pays Courtesy Visit to Vice President Kashim Shettima
The ProFuturo delegation’s two-day visit to Nigeria concluded with a high-level courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where representatives of The Kukah Centre,

ProFuturo in Nigeria: Delegation Visit Marks a Decade of Advancing Digital Learning
The Kukah Centre recently had the honour of hosting a high-level delegation from Spain’s Fundación ProFuturo, marking a significant milestone in the journey of digital

CALL FOR APPLICATION – ELECTION FIELD OBSERVER
The Kukah Centre for Faith and Leadership Research is hiring to fill the positions of Election Field Observer in Osun State. Kindly read/download the Terms

CALL FOR APPLICATION – DEPUTY DIRECTOR (ADMINISTRATION)
The Kukah Centre for Faith and Leadership Research is hiring to fill the position of a Deputy Director (Administration). Kindly read/download the Terms of reference

TKC Roundtable Conversation 2026
Nigeria’s challenges are well known. What we need now is not another narration of our pain, but clear and practical strategies for healing, reconciliation and
Confusion as Political Strategy: Is 2027 Being Engineered for Crisis? – Samson Itodo
The current controversy unfolding ahead of the 2027 general election was entirely avoidable if only Nigeria’s political elite prioritized public interest and collective good above

Fr. Atta Barkindo Speaks with the Washington Post on Terrorism, Ideology, Insecurity and the Changing Nature of Conflict in Nigeria
Is the conflict in Nigeria driven by religious ideology? What explains the persistent insecurity in parts of the country, particularly in the Northeast and the

NPC Briefs INEC on FCT Election Security Risks, Urges Proactive Measures Ahead of Polls
The National Peace Committee (NPC) on Tuesday paid a strategic advocacy visit to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan,

Uniting for Peace Through Interfaith Dialogue
As the world marks World Interfaith Harmony Week, we are reminded that mutual understanding and dialogue across faiths remain essential foundations for peaceful, inclusive, and

Request for Proposal – Research on “Citizen Mobilisation and Alternative Pressure Mechanisms in Political Action”.
The Kukah Centre is inviting qualified researchers and institutions to submit proposals for a study on how citizen mobilisation can serve as an alternative pressure

Bishop Kukah’s Speech at the Launch of the ACIN 2025 World Report on Religious Freedom in the World .
A Plea & Testimony from Nigeria By Matthew Hassan Kukah, Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Nigeria, and founder, The Kukah Centre. Delivered at the Augustinianum

CALL FOR APPLICATION – RESEARCH MANAGER
The Kukah Centre for Faith and Leadership Research is hiring to fill the position of a Research Manager on a project. Kindly read/download the Terms

CALL FOR APPLICATION – PROJECT COORDINATOR
The Kukah Centre for Faith and Leadership Research is hiring to fill the position of a Project Coordinator on a project. Kindly read/download the Terms

CALL FOR APPLICATION – COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA OFFICER
The Kukah Centre for Faith and Leadership Research is hiring to fill the position of a Communication and Media Officer on a project. Kindly read/download

The Kukah Centre’s SPRiNG Project Team visits Local Community Security in Kaduna, Sokoto and Benue States
We began our journey with a clear mission: to build bridges of collaboration and partnership with community security outfits in North west and North central Nigeria. The centre embared on advocacy visits through the SPRiNG team of The Kukah Centre in partnership with Tetra Tech at reinforcing community security structures that are responsive to the realities on the ground.
