2 h. ago FG to support documentary on Nigeria’s 25 years of democracy

The Federal Government has announced its commitment to support a documentary that will chronicle Nigeria’s 25 years of unbroken democracy. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the pledge while receiving the executive members of the Inter-Party Advisory Council in Abuja on Friday. This was contained in a statement signed by the Read More

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5 h. ago Federal Gov’t Backs Documentary On Nigeria’s 25 Years Of Democracy

The federal government has pledged to support and promote the production of a documentary on Nigeria’s 25 years of uninterrupted democracy. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris gave the assurance while receiving the executive of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) on Friday in Abuja. He described the proposed documentary, an initiative of IPAC, […]

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22 h. ago Nigeria at a crossroads: Chima Amadi’s push for democratic reforms

By Chidi Elemu Nigeria’s democracy seems to be in crisis—not from the absence of elections, but from a system carefully structured to fail. It has been argued that the country continues to recycle corruption, electoral fraud and governance failures, leaving citizens disillusioned and democracy in name only. Dr. Chima Matthew Amadi, a scholar and public […] The post Nigeria at a crossroads: Chima Amadi’s push for democratic reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago LG chair Ogalla advocates tax payment for governments to deliver democracy dividends

From Sunday Ani, Enugu The importance of revenue generation to the delivery of democracy dividends to the people was the crux of a meeting on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, between the Igbo-Eze North Local Government Chairman, Hon. Uche Ogalla, and the leadership of various markets, artisans, government functionaries, and stakeholders of the council area. In […] The post LG chair Ogalla advocates tax payment for governments to deliver democracy dividends appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Ozekhome demands equal penalties for political, financial crimes

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome, has called for political corruption to be treated with the same level of seriousness and penalties as financial crimes, arguing that it undermines democracy and good governance. Ozekhome made this call on Wednesday while delivering a lecture titled Has Democracy Led to Good Governance in Nigeria? at the Midwest Read More

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5 d. ago “Nigeria’s Democracy Would Be Better If Activists Had Taken Control” – Shehu Sani

Former federal lawmaker Shehu Sani believes that a crucial mistake made by some activists in 1999 continues to impact Nigeria’s democracy today. After the transition to civilian rule, activists were given the opportunity to take over power, but they declined, allowing politicians to dominate the landscape instead. Sani regrets this decision, citing the example of […] The post “Nigeria’s Democracy Would Be Better If Activists Had Taken Control” – Shehu Sani appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Military men’s attack on PUNCHman, threat to democracy – NANS

The National Association of Nigeria Students has described the attack on a correspondent of The PUNCH, Dare Olawin, by men of the Sam Ethan Air Force Base, Lagos, as an attack on Nigeria’s democracy, describing the development as a height of irresponsibility on the part of the military men. The students’ body made this known Read More

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1 week ago Don’t allow unpatriotic elements to destroy nation’s democracy, ‘Bode George tells Tinubu

Tribune Online Don’t allow unpatriotic elements to destroy nation’s democracy, ‘Bode George tells Tinubu "In Nigeria, the law is being turned upside down and this is dangerous to our democracy. Why are people so desperate? What exactly is the issue? Can't we do something with decorum? Don’t allow unpatriotic elements to destroy nation’s democracy, ‘Bode George tells Tinubu Tribune Online

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1 week ago Nigeria’s Democracy At Risk As APC Weakens Opposition – Odeyemi

Former Ekiti State Governor, Rt. Hon. Tunji Odeyemi, has called on Nigerians to resist attempts to transform Nigeria into a one-party state. The PDP chieftain accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of systematically weakening opposition parties, warning that such actions pose a significant threat to democracy. Speaking during his 66th birthday celebration on Monday, […] The post Nigeria’s Democracy At Risk As APC Weakens Opposition – Odeyemi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Tribute to Col. Dangiwa Umar and all unsung heroes of democracy

The following opinion was originally published in The Sun Newspapers on March 28 and 29 2004 by Col Dangiwa Umar and titled ‘My Arrest, Detention and Retirement’. Col Umar’s retirement from the military was rather sudden. Many who followed the event wondered why without finding any useful answer. If there was a fine officer whom […] The post Tribute to Col. Dangiwa Umar and all unsung heroes of democracy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago EU hosts Study Fair in Kano, recommits self to education, democracy in Nigeria

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano The European Union (EU), yesterday hosted a successful Study Fair in Kano State, designed to facilitate educational relationship between European universities and Nigerian students. The Fair, attended by secondary and university students from different North West states, offered opportunities  for interaction with on – ground representatives of several European institutions on available […] The post EU hosts Study Fair in Kano, recommits self to education, democracy in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Why Nigeria’s democracy is stagnating compared to Ghana, others – Activist

…says coup D’etat stems from poverty, disempowerment of Africans Sylvester Odion-Akhaine, a Professor of Political Science and Human Rights Activist, read more Why Nigeria’s democracy is stagnating compared to Ghana, others – Activist

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2 w. ago Obi was never a protégé of Arthur Nzeribe’s ABN, Obidient Movement says

From Idu Jude, Abuja The leadership of the Obidient Movement has again debunked the rumour that Mr Peter Obi was involved in the activities of the late Senator Arthur Nzeribe’s defunct Association for Better Nigeria (ABN) during the struggle for democracy. The group, in a press statement on Tuesday, noted that, for the umpteenth time, […] The post Obi was never a protégé of Arthur Nzeribe’s ABN, Obidient Movement says appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Coalition lauds Seyi Tinubu over philanthropic, youth empowerment initiatives

Tribune Online Coalition lauds Seyi Tinubu over philanthropic, youth empowerment initiatives A pro-democracy group, Alliance for Better Nigeria (ABN), has hailed the son of the Nigerian President, Seyi, for his philanthropic, humanitarian and youth empowerment efforts in Nigeria over the years. Coalition lauds Seyi Tinubu over philanthropic, youth empowerment initiatives Tribune Online

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3 w. ago PANDYEF mourns Clark, says he was fighter for democracy, resource control

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The Pan Niger Delta Youth Empowerment Forum (PANDYEF) Youth Wing, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of elder statesman Pa Edwin Clark, describing him as the last great fighter for democracy and resource control in the Niger Delta. In a statement signed by its spokesman, Chika Art-Adiele, the group described […] The post PANDYEF mourns Clark, says he was fighter for democracy, resource control appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ‘It’s national embarrassment,’ Lagos lawmakers lament DSS invasion of assembly

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have condemned the invasion of the asembly complex by operatives of the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police on Monday, describing it as a “rape of democracy, an aberration, and a national embarrassment.” During a plenary session attended by 36 lawmakers, the legislators demanded an Read More

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3 w. ago Tambuwal’s comments not a mere political statement: media team

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal’s media team said the statement made by their principal during the Northwest PDP zonal meeting held in Kaduna on Saturday was not a mere political statement but a patriotic warning about the state of Nigeria’s democracy. According to the team, the APC’s attempt to frame recent defections […] The post Tambuwal’s comments not a mere political statement: media team appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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