3 h. ago Additional elective seats will boost Nigeria’s democratic profile — Stakeholders

Stakeholders who converged in Abuja on Friday expressed optimism that the proposed Reserved Seats for Women Bill will enhance Nigeria's democratic profile among the comity of nations and address decades of gender imbalance in political representation.

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3 d. ago PDP crisis: Democracy under threat, Bode George tells Tinubu

He called for the protection of democratic institutions and cautioned that Nigerians’ silence should not be mistaken for indifference....

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3 d. ago No Media Repression Under Tinubu, Federal Government Affirms

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to press freedom, democratic accountability, and the protection of Nigeria’s information space, insisting that the administration of President Bola Tinubu remained fully aligned with global norms of media independence. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking at the International […]

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3 d. ago Social media anarchists, greatest threat to democracy, national survival — Shettima

Nigeria’s democratic future and the safety of its media came under sharp focus on Tuesday as Vice President Kashim Shettima, Minister of Information Mohammed Idris, and leading editors addressed journalists at..

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4 d. ago Foreign disinformation threatens Nigeria’s democracy, says EU

The EU warns that foreign disinformation in Nigeria is a growing threat, eroding public confidence in governance and democratic institutions. Read More: https://punchng.com/foreign-disinformation-threatens-nigerias-democracy-says-eu/

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6 d. ago ADC is Nigeria’s only escape from economic, security woes — Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) remains the only political party capable of rescuing Nigeria from

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7 d. ago Gen Z In Nigeria Supporting Coups Don’t Understand Consequences Of Military Dictatorship — Security Expert

Gen Z protesters in Madagascar, Nepal, and Kenya have shaped political change in recent years, but Kabiru Adamu warns that such agitation can create openings for anti-democratic actors. The post Gen Z In Nigeria Supporting Coups Don’t Understand Consequences Of Military Dictatorship — Security Expert appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago NDYC Raises Concerns Over Alleged Threats To Nigeria’s Democratic Stability

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has expressed concerns over what it described as emerging threats to Nigeria’s democratic institutions, calling for renewed vigilance and accountability from public officeholders and electoral authorities. Speaking at a press conference, NDYC National Coordinator, Comrade Israel Uwejeyan, alleged that recent political developments involving the Minister of the Federal Capital […]

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1 week ago ‘I Have Begun My Fight Against APC,’ Atiku Declares As He Joins ADC

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday, declared that he has “begun his fight against the APC,” describing the ruling party as one that has brought “nothing but suffering” to Nigerians. The former 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stated this as he formally registered as a member of the African Democratic […]

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1 week ago Nigeria’s judiciary not completely independent — ex Kwara Attorney

Barrister Salman Jawondo is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former Attorney General, Commissioner for Justice, Kwara State. In this interview with BIOLA AZEEZ, he speaks on issues relating to power and independence of judiciary, among sundry constitutional matters. Excerpts: WHAT do we mean by judicial independence within the context of Nigeria’s democratic system? […]

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1 week ago Bindow, Binani, Nyako, Other Adamawa ADC Leaders Unite For Atiku As Ex

The former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, on Monday, collected his African Democratic Congress (ADC) membership card at the Jada 1 Ward party office, in Jada local government area of Adamawa State. This is as key members of the Adamawa Coalition, including former Governor Bindow Jibrilla, Senator Aishatu Binani, Senator Ahmed Hassan Barata, Sen. […]

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2 w. ago Lege Miami, Nwabali Clash On Social Media Over Eagles’ World Cup Exit

  Nollywood actor Lege Miami and Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, have engaged in a social media war of words following Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Super Eagles lost to the Democratic Republic of Congo last Sunday, a defeat that ended Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the […]

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2 w. ago ‘Your Call For Foreign Invasion Reckless, Unpatriotic’, APC Flays New PDP Chairman Turaki

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the call for foreign invasion of Nigeria by the new national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, Turaki called on the United States President, Donald Trump, to save Nigerian democracy which, according to him, was in […]

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2 w. ago Police Secure PDP Headquarters As Rival Factions Plan Parallel Meetings

A heavy presence of Nigerian Police operatives has been spotted at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) headquarters at Wadata Plaza, Abuja, on Monday. The Police secure the PDP headquarters amidst rising tension as two factions vow to hold their separate meetings at the party’s secretariat on Tuesday. Earlier on Monday, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, an ally […]

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2 w. ago W’Cup Qualifier Playoffs: Super Eagles Ready For DR Congo Challenge

A place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament is on the line as Nigeria’s Super Eagles prepared to face the Democratic Republic of Congo in the final of the Africa qualifying playoff this Sunday night. Captain William Ekong acknowledged the difficulty of the task, stating, “There is no doubt that the Congolese will be […]

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3 w. ago IPI Nigeria To Hold 2025 Annual Conference, AGM December 2–3

The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has announced that its 2025 Annual Conference and General Meeting (AGM) will take place from December 2 to 3, 2025, at the NICON Luxury Hotel, Abuja. The event will be held under the theme: “Countering Media Repression and Safeguarding Democratic Accountability in Nigeria.” In a statement jointly signed by […]

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3 w. ago Abuja gifted children’s school wins NILDS’ 10th quiz competition

…South-West cliches 2nd position with 60 points  The School of the Gifted, Gwagwalada, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, emerged victorious at the 10th National Quiz Competition on Legislature and Democracy for Senior Secondary Schools in Nigeria organised on Monday by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS). NILDS is an organ […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria, Benin Republic partner for legislative, democratic advancement

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3 w. ago Nigeria, Benin Republic Institutes Strengthen Ties For Legislative, Democratic Advancement

Nigeria’s National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) and Parliamentary Institute, Republic of Benin (IPaB), have reiterated their commitment to exchanging experience and inter-parliamentary engagements towards democratic and legislative advancement in the sub-region. The two institutes made their positions known at the opening ceremony of a 5-day capacity-building workshop they jointly organised for IPaB […]

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4 w. ago Damagum Vows PDP Revival, Says Preparations Ongoing For Convention

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Umar Damagum, has raised alarm over what he described as growing threats to Nigeria’s democratic system. Damagum who spoke with journalists in Bauchi yesterday, said preparations for the party’s forthcoming national convention were progressing smoothly. He described the convention as a key step towards reinforcing […]

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