By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Neysom Wike on Tuesday described political leadership as the bridge between democracy and development. Wike stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, in a lecture titled, “The Impact of Political Leadership on Infrastructural Development in Nigeria: Between Dividends of Democracy andContinue Reading
By Uchenna Ugwu Mr Emmanuel Ezeh, a chieftain of the Labour Party, has called for an inclusive electoral reforms to strengthen the nation’s democratic system. In a statement on Monday in Abakaliki, Ezeh called for the urgent reforms in the proposed Electoral Act to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic process. He saidContinue Reading
President Bola Tinubu, had charged the Nigerian Armed Forces to remain steadfast in discipline, loyalty and unity, describing them as the enduring symbol of Nigeria’s shared strength and guardians of the nation’s democracy.Continue Reading
A Christian cleric, Most Rev. Dan Okafor, has urged members of the Nigerian Armed Forces to resist any temptation to overthrow a democratically elected government.Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has promised FCT residents of more dividends of democracy in 2026. Wike made the promise during his end-of-the-year media chat in Port Harcourt on Monday. He said that the outgoing year had been very good with lots ofContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Toastline Magazine has honoured late High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, founder of DAAR Communications, Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd.) and others, describing them as strong advocates and defenders of democracy. The Publisher, Akinyele Babarinsa, in Abuja on Tuesday, said the prominent Nigerians were honoured for their distinguishedContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu A Teaching Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, U.S., Toyin Falola, has urged African nations to strengthen governance and curb corruption for sustainable development. Falola, a former Vice-President of the International Scientific Committee, UNESCO Slave Route Project, made the call on Thursday atContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Human Resources Development Centre (HRDC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has introduced a nine-month professional diploma programme on election monitoring and administration to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy. The Programme Coordinator, Dr Ben Onwudinjo, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Friday. He said theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), retired Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has called for a careful balance between the demands of military discipline and the constitutional rights of personnel under Nigeria’s democratic system. Buratai made the call in Abuja at the public presentation of the book “Annotation ofContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, has charged personnel of the Nigerian Navy to remain professional in the discharge of their duties and remain committed to protecting the nation’s democracy. Ogalla, represented by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Admiralty Integrated FarmsContinue Reading
