By Nefishetu Yakubu A former National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, says democracy extends beyond periodic elections and must be anchored on the rule of law, strong institutions and internal party democracy. Ganduje stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the public presentation ofContinue Reading
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to protecting the country’s territorial integrity and supporting democratic stability across Africa as it marks its 163rd anniversary.Continue Reading
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) and Search for Common Ground (SFCG) have called for efforts to address conflict drivers threatening democracy.Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai President Bola Tinubu says his administration is providing housing to judicial officers to fortify the vital pillar of Nigerian democracy. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima stated this in Abuja on Wednesday, while inaugurating 10 housing units for judges of the Federal High Court, in theContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general election, Dr Adewole Adebayo, has called for stronger democratic governance in Nigeria, saying the country has yet to attain full democratic practice albeit years of civilian rule. Adebayo made this call in a statement onContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The African Electoral Integrity Initiative (AE2I) has urged the Executive, Legislature, Judiciary and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take deliberate steps to strengthen public trust in Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Executive Director of AE2I, Dr Daniel Omofoman, madeContinue Reading
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, to defending the nation’s democracyContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Federal Government to strengthen security and improve the welfare of students across the country. The association made the call on Friday during a nationwide Democracy Day Walk held simultaneously in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, Imo, KanoContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye A don, Dr Lawrence Odeh, says Nigeria’s biggest democratic achievement is the 26 years of civilian rule without military interruption. Odeh, of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Benson Idahosa University, Benin, said this in an interview withContinue Reading
By Bolanle Lawal Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has urged Nigerians to keep faith in democracy as a platform for deepening citizens’ participation in governance and advancing national development. Oyebanji made the call in a statement issued on Friday in Ado-Ekiti by his Special Adviser on Media, MrContinue Reading
