15 h. ago Immunity for president, governors must go if Nigeria democracy must survive – Jega

Insists that immunity for president, governors must go if Nigeria democracy must survive Former National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru M. Jega has lamented that those who were elected to protect Nigeria’s democracy have become its greatest threat. Jega, a professor of Political Science, made the observation while presenting a paper […] The post Immunity for president, governors must go if Nigeria democracy must survive – Jega appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago Democracy Day: PANDEF calls for restoration of democracy in Rivers

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has issued a strong call to action on the 26th anniversary of Nigeria’s Democracy Day, urging urgent restoration of democratic governance in Rivers State. In a press statement by its President, Godknows Igali, PANDEF commemorated the historic significance of June 12, 1993, and highlighted ongoing challenges […] The post Democracy Day: PANDEF calls for restoration of democracy in Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago PANDEF calls for restoration of democracy in Rivers on 26th anniversary 

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has issued a strong call to action on the 26th anniversary of Nigeria’s Democracy Day, urging urgent restoration of democratic governance in Rivers State.  In a press statement by its President, Godknows Igali, PANDEF commemorated the historic significance of June 12, 1993, and highlighted ongoing challenges […] The post PANDEF calls for restoration of democracy in Rivers on 26th anniversary  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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46 h. ago Uba Sani’s CON conferment, recognition of contributions to democracy  — Adviser

Tribune Online Uba Sani’s CON conferment, recognition of contributions to democracy  — Adviser The former member of the House of Representatives added that the award was also a recognition of the governor's tireless contributions to the advancement of democracy and national development. Uba Sani’s CON conferment, recognition of contributions to democracy  — Adviser Tribune Online

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46 h. ago Gov Mohammed Pledges Commitment To Democracy, Good Governance

Bauchi State governor Bala Mohammed has expressed continued support for democracy while marking 26 years of unbroken democratic governance in the country. The governor said this in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Mukhatar Gidado and made available to reporters in Bauchi. He lauded the resilience of Nigerians and the sacrifices of heroes past, noting […]

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49 h. ago “Tinubu Preaching Democracy But Practising Autocracy By Imposing Military Govt. In Rivers” – Seriake Dickson Tackles Tinubu

Senator Seriake Dickson has criticized President Bola Tinubu for his silence on the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, accusing the Federal Government of enabling a creeping suppression of democracy. Speaking after a joint National Assembly session to mark Democracy Day, the Bayelsa West senator condemned what he described as a “constitutional aberration” backed by […] The post “Tinubu Preaching Democracy But Practising Autocracy By Imposing Military Govt. In Rivers” – Seriake Dickson Tackles Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Nigeria Still Struggling For True Democracy Despite Civilian Rule – Fayemi

As Nigeria commemorated Democracy Day on Thursday, former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, asserted that the country is yet to achieve genuine democracy, despite returning to civilian rule in 1999. Addressing journalists, Fayemi highlighted the crucial difference between conducting elections and practicing real democratic governance. He pointed out that while Nigerians regained the right to […] The post Nigeria Still Struggling For True Democracy Despite Civilian Rule – Fayemi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Rights groups demand recognition of June 12 activists, martyrs

Human rights groups, Defend Nigeria Movement (DNM) and Nigeria Unite for Democracy (NUD), have called on the Federal Government to recognise the coalition of June 12 activists and martyrs. The demand comes as the nation marks the 32nd anniversary of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election. Addressing the media at the Lagos Airport Hotel, […] The post Rights groups demand recognition of June 12 activists, martyrs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago Mutfwang boosts Plateau transport service, commissions projects

From Jude Owuamanam Jos As part of activities marking the 2025 Democracy Day and his second year in office, Governor Caleb Mutfwang yesterday inaugurated 15 buses to boost the state transport service. The luxury buses brought the fleet of the metro bus service to 30. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony at the Old Government House, […] The post Mutfwang boosts Plateau transport service, commissions projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago We ’ll Work With Federal Gov’t To Deepen Democracy — Governors

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with the Federal Government and other stakeholders to deepen democratic governance and build a more inclusive, peaceful, and prosperous nation. In a Democracy Day statement released on Thursday, the chairman of the NGF and governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, congratulated Nigerians on […]

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56 h. ago June 12: Stop governing Nigeria by remote control, Obi tells Tinubu

By Idu Jude, Abuja The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has taken a comprehensive look at the two-year reign of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and concluded that much is not right in governance delivery and policies of the administration. In a message in Abuja to mark Democracy Day titled ‘Democracy […] The post June 12: Stop governing Nigeria by remote control, Obi tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Rivers Crisis: “Tinubu Preaching Democracy While Practicing Autocracy” – Seriake Dickson On Suspension Of Gov Fubara

Lawmaker representing Bayelsa West, Senator Seriake Dickson, has berated President Bola Tinubu over his silence on  political crisis in Rivers State. The former governor of Bayelsa State accused Federal Government of enabling a creeping military-style suppression of democracy. Addressing newsmen after a joint session of the National Assembly to commemorate Democracy Day, Senator Dickson expressed […] The post Rivers Crisis: “Tinubu Preaching Democracy While Practicing Autocracy” – Seriake Dickson On Suspension Of Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Democracy Day: I’ll ensure Cross River reaps reward of thriving democracy – Otu

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State governor, Bassey Otu, says he will ensure the state reaps the reward of a thriving democracy. Governor Otu, who made this known in a statement to mark this year’s Democracy Day, promised to foster an environment in the state where the citizens can freely express themselves. “Democracy […] The post Democracy Day: I’ll ensure Cross River reaps reward of thriving democracy – Otu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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62 h. ago June 12 : 26 years of unbroken democracy, great milestone for Nigeria — Oyebanji

Tribune Online June 12 : 26 years of unbroken democracy, great milestone for Nigeria — Oyebanji Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated Nigerians on the celebration of the June 12 Democracy Day. June 12 : 26 years of unbroken democracy, great milestone for Nigeria — Oyebanji Tribune Online

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62 h. ago Democracy Day: Fuel subsidy removal, naira floating only benefiting political class — CONUA

Tribune Online Democracy Day: Fuel subsidy removal, naira floating only benefiting political class — CONUA The Congress of University Academics (CONUA) has observed that the fuel subsidy removal and the floating of Naira policies of the Federal Government are only benefiting the political class and not the masses. Democracy Day: Fuel subsidy removal, naira floating only benefiting political class — CONUA Tribune Online

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63 h. ago Gombe: Democracy is not just a political system, but a service delivery mechanism – Governor Yahaya

By Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has stated that democracy has moved beyond an ideal to the foundation on which Nigerians access quality public services, infrastructure, and economic opportunity. The governor stated this in a Democracy Day message marking Nigeria’s 26 years of uninterrupted civilian rule. He emphasised that the transformation […] The post Gombe: Democracy is not just a political system, but a service delivery mechanism – Governor Yahaya appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Democracy Day: We’re witnessing conquest, not governance – Atiku

By John Ogunsemore Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Federal Government have abandoned governance and embarked on a mission of conquest. The 2023 presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stated this in a statement he released to commemorate Democracy Day on Thursday. He said, “The gains […] The post Democracy Day: We’re witnessing conquest, not governance – Atiku appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago June 12: Nigeria’s democracy backsliding amid governance crisis, CISLAC warns

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja As Nigeria marks Democracy Day and 26 years of continuous democratic governance on June 12, 2025, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has issued a stark warning about the country’s democratic trajectory. The organisation decried what it described as a “frightening collapse” of responsible, transparent, and accountable governance under President […] The post June 12: Nigeria’s democracy backsliding amid governance crisis, CISLAC warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago Nigeria’s democracy backsliding with collapse of accountable governance — CISLAC

Tribune Online Nigeria’s democracy backsliding with collapse of accountable governance — CISLAC Executive Director of Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Comrade Auwal Musa Rafisanjani on Thursday averred that the country's democracy is backsliding because of the frightening collapse of responsible, transparent and accountable governance under the watch of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Nigeria’s democracy backsliding with collapse of accountable governance — CISLAC Tribune Online

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66 h. ago June 12: Gov Ododo calls on youths to be guardians of democracy

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has called on the youths to be the ‘guardians’ of democracy, saying the sacrifices made by the pro-democracy heroes must not be in vain. The governor also called on Nigerians to rekindle the spirit of unity, civic responsibility, and democratic engagement as the nation marks […] The post June 12: Gov Ododo calls on youths to be guardians of democracy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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