Politics
June 12 remains Nigeria’s foremost democratic milestone – ADC
By Nefishetu Yakubu The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says June 12 remains one of the most significant dates in Nigeria’s political history and…
Tag: Democracy
General News
Democracy shapes Nigeria through law rather than rule of force – NIPSS D-G
By Deji Abdulwahab Prof. Ayo Omotayo, the Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), says democracy has shaped Nigeria’s destiny…
Defence/Security
Democracy day: FG declares Friday public holiday
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Federal Government has declared Friday, public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 27-year unbroken democratic rule. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior,…
Politics
Undermining internal party democracy, threat to Nigeria’s democracy- Moro
By Naomi Sharang Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro has raised concerns about the conduct of the recently conducted party primaries, warning that undermining of…
General News
Democracy Day: Foundation to engage youths through 21km marathon
By Philomina Attah Apo Progressive Foundation (APF), a non-governmental organisation has concluded arrangements to host the second edition of its 21-kilometer “Peace and Unity”…
General News
Nigeria’s democracy weakened by financial influence, analyst warns
By Eniola Elewude A public affairs analyst, Mr George Humphrey, says the increasing role of money in Nigeria’s politics is discouraging competent citizens from…
Politics
CTA seeks people-centred governance as Nigeria marks 27 years of democracy
Democracy By Naomi Sharang The Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) has called for a more inclusive, transparent and people-centred democracy as Nigeria…
Politics
Obi describes NDC screening as ”democracy in action”
The former Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has described the screening conducted by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as “democracy in action.”
General News
APC urged to uphold internal democracy in primaries
By Patricia Amogu A concerned Nigerian citizen, Amb. Zainab Mohammed, has called on the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and…
Politics
Democracy: Stakeholders raise concern over surge in political litigation in Nigeria
By Reporters Some stakeholders in the South-East have expressed concern over the growing number of litigations rocking political parties in Nigeria, describing the trend…