By Grant Onyeke Prof. Chris Imumolen, factional National Chairman of the Accord Party, says individuals recently arrested in Osun and being investigated by the police are not recognised members or stakeholders of the party. Imumolen stated this in a statement on Friday in Abuja while reacting to commentsContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Sen. Seriake Dickson, National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has received the Pillar of Nigeria Democracy Award at the Diplomatic Digest’s sixth anniversary lecture. The event was organised in collaboration with the Diplomatic Correspondents’ Chapel on Friday in Abuja and attended by diplomats,Continue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The federal government has called for stronger partnerships among African countries to transform the continent’s agrifood system, accelerate development and achieve sustainable food security. Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, made the call on Thursday at the 9thContinue Reading
By Olajide Idowu/Moromoke Akanji Candidates of political parties contesting the Aug. 15 Osun governorship election on Thursday signed a peace accord organised by the National Peace Committee (NPC) to ensure a non-violent poll in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 14 political partiesContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos State Chapter, on Thursday sensitised poultry farmers on the importance of adopting modern technology to improve productivity and profitability. The sensitisation took place during the association’s annual summit in Alausa, Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha and Angela Atabo A legal practitioner and civil society activist have called for comprehensive legislative and constitutional reforms to reduce the involvement of the judiciary in electoral matters in Nigeria. Mr Frank Tietie, a legal practitioner and Mr Austine Aiggbe of the Regional Advocacy Officer,Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha An NGO, The West Africa Democracy Network (WADEMOS), has called for collective efforts by all stakeholders to strengthen Nigerian democracy, warning that any failure in our democratic process would pose severe challenges to the stability and democratic future of the African continent. Regional Advocacy OfficerContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council and the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) have called for stronger partnership between the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) and the media ahead of the 2027 general elections. The call was made at the 2026 Democracy Roundtable themedContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that every vote will count in the 2027 general elections, saying the commission is committed to consolidating the nation’s democratic governance. INEC Deputy Director of Voter Education and Planning, Mrs Magdalene Aku, gave the assurance onContinue Reading
By Idris Olukoya Mrs Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire,a former deputy governor of Lagos State, has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and residents of the state to rally behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. She also called for support for the aspiration of the Lagos APCContinue Reading
