By Kingsley Okoye Hundreds of Nigerians from all walks of life on Thursday participated in the 6th National Democracy Solidarity Walk 2025 in Abuja and across the 36 states. In Abuja, the walk commenced at the Eagle Square and terminated at Unity Fountain. According to the organisers, it is aContinue Reading
Democracy strong, alive in Nigeria By Bayo Onanuga We have read the alarming claims of disgruntled opposition figures, some partisan human rights crusaders and emergency defenders of democracy over recent defections of key members of opposition parties into the governing All Progressives Congress. The seismic shift caused by AkwaContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Stakeholders gathered in Abuja on Tuesday to call for the establishment of a functional democratic system that delivers tangible benefits to Nigerian citizens. The call was made during a political summit organised by the Rufus Ebegba Centre for Leadership and Environmental Sustainability (RECLES), a non-governmental organisation (NGO).Continue Reading
Emmanuel Oloniruha Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has tasked political parties to uphold democratic principles in their internal processes. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the call at the launch of a book: “100 Years of Political Parties Evolution in Nigeria, 1923 – 2023’’ by Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) inContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Dr Kletsaint Akor, Chairman, Proponent Council, National Democracy Stakeholders Group (NDSG), has called on stakeholders to build a democracy that will deliver peace, prosperity and justice for citizens. He made the call at the opening of Nigeria Democracy Week 2024, tagged: “Quarter of a Century of SustainedContinue Reading
A News Analysis by Emmanuel Oloniruha, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) As Ondo State prepares for the governorship election on Saturday, November 16, the atmosphere is charged with both anticipation and concern. With 18 political parties competing for the coveted position, the stakes are high, and expectations from citizens, politicalContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The United States’ Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, says elections are critical tools for upholding democratic values globally, stressing that elections reflect the will of the people. The envoy made this known while speaking at a roundtable organised by the embassy to mark the U.S. general electionsContinue Reading
