3 h. ago VP Shettima, African Leaders Witness Inauguration Of Gabon President

In a true show of support for Africa’s democracy, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside other world leaders, on Saturday, joined thousands of Gabonese citizens as Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema was inaugurated as the new elected Gabonese President. This followed his election victory on April 12, 2025, when he emerged victorious after beating seven others […]

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13 h. ago Manual Collation Of Election Results Threatening Nigeria’s Democracy – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerian youths to rise to the challenge of electoral reform by pushing for changes to the country’s electoral laws. Speaking at the inauguration of the Nigerian Youths for Atiku (NYFA) on Friday. Atiku called on the younger generation to demand the implementation of electronic collation of election results […] The post Manual Collation Of Election Results Threatening Nigeria’s Democracy – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago DEFECTIONS PDP’s Destruction, Threat To Democracy – Sule Lamido

A leading figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Sule Lamido, has warned that the destruction of the party represents a significant threat to democracy in Nigeria. Lamido cautioned that attempts to weaken the main opposition party and others in Nigeria resemble efforts to undermine the country’s fledgling democratic system. Lamido, a former Minister […]

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4 d. ago Taraba: Why I’m focused on providing dividends of democracy – Rep. Yakubu

From Sylvanus Viashima, Jalingo The member representing Bali/Gassol Federal constituency in Taraba State Honourable Ja’afaru Yakubu, has said that the negligence his constituents suffered in the past has prompted him to go extra mile to provide dividends of democracy to them. Yakubu who disclose this while interacting with journalists in Jalingo said that, government presence […] The post Taraba: Why I’m focused on providing dividends of democracy – Rep. Yakubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Nigerians Must End Godfatherism, Build Internal Democracy – El Rufai

Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has said that his decision to leave ruling All Progressives Congress is based on the need to build a platform free from godfatherism. Speaking in Kano State on Monday, during a visit to Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, El Rufai noted that Nigeria needs a credible political […] The post Nigerians Must End Godfatherism, Build Internal Democracy – El Rufai appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Opposition defections: Presidency assures democracy remains strong, dismisses alarmist claims

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency on Sunday rejected recent allegations from opposition figures and some human rights activists that the country is drifting toward a one-party state following a series of high-profile defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a detailed statement, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described such […] The post Opposition defections: Presidency assures democracy remains strong, dismisses alarmist claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Defections To APC: Stop Whining, Fix Your Parties, Presidency Hits Opposition

  The Presidency, on Sunday, lashed out at opposition parties over recent defections of key figures to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), telling them to “stop whining” but rather fix their internal problems. Reacting to claims by opposition elements and some human rights activists that democracy was under threat and that Nigeria drifting towards […]

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8 d. ago Defection: Democracy At Risk, APC Using Money To Buy Off PDP Members –Ex

Former member of the House of Representatives, Usman Bugaje, has lamented over recent defections from Peoples Democratic Party to ruling All Progressives Congress. Bugaje expressed concern over what he described as monetisation of politics and its implications for Nigeria’s democracy. According to him, those in opposition with records in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, […] The post Defection: Democracy At Risk, APC Using Money To Buy Off PDP Members –Ex- Lawmaker Laments appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Holistic reforms panacea for advancing Nigeria’s democracy – Yiaga Africa

A civil society organisation, Yiaga Africa, has called for holistic legal and institutional reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic process. Executive read more Holistic reforms panacea for advancing Nigeria’s democracy – Yiaga Africa

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1 week ago “2027 May Be Doomed If Electoral Laws Remain Unchanged” – Buba Galadima

Elder statesman and former ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, Buba Galadima, has raised serious concerns about the future of Nigeria’s democracy, warning that the 2027 general elections may be doomed if sweeping electoral reforms are not urgently carried out. Speaking to newsmen on Saturday, Galadima stressed that the current electoral system is flawed and has […] The post “2027 May Be Doomed If Electoral Laws Remain Unchanged” – Buba Galadima appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu’s Actions On Rivers Threat To Democracy, Rule Of Law – CUPP

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has raised the alarm over what it described as President Bola Tinubu’s “undemocratic actions” in Rivers State, warning that they posed a grave threat to Nigeria’s democracy and constitutional order. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, CUPP’s National Secretary, Chief Peter Ameh, condemned the President’s imposition […]

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2 w. ago Atiku coalition tags PDP governors as Tinubu agents for blocking 2027 alliance

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The Atiku Abubakar-led 2027 political coalition has accused Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors of acting as agents for President Bola Tinubu by opposing a broad-based coalition to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) and rescue Nigerian democracy. In a statement titled “Rescuing Nigerian Democracy,” issued on Wednesday, 16 April 2025, by […] The post Atiku coalition tags PDP governors as Tinubu agents for blocking 2027 alliance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PDP Chieftain Blasts Governors Over Unconstitutional Endorsement Of Udey Okoye

A senior member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Daboikiabo Warmate, has strongly opposed the recognition of Sunday Udey-Okoye as the party’s national secretary by the PDP Governors’ Forum, warning that the move undermines internal democracy. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, Warmate condemned the decision taken during […] The post PDP Chieftain Blasts Governors Over Unconstitutional Endorsement Of Udey Okoye appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago A/Ibom LG  celebrates 74 years of grassroot democracy in W/Africa

From Isaac Job, Uyo Ikot Ekpene local government in Akwa Ibom state has recounted experiences as the first council in local government democratic experiment in West Africa by British colonial administration in 1951.  Speaking during a one day anniversary  symposium to commemorate the creation of the local government 74 years ago  on the theme: ” […] The post A/Ibom LG  celebrates 74 years of grassroot democracy in W/Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ‘Saddest Phenomena I Know Of’, Soyinka Laments Happenings In US Under Trump

Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has expressed sadness over happenings in the United States under the leadership of President Donald Trump. Soyinka, who had in 2016 threatened to tear his Green Card if Trump won election and became President, spoke on the latest developments in US, saying, “It’s one of the saddest developing phenomena that […]

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3 w. ago Obi, Otti defy Abure’s warning, hold parallel NEC meeting today

Barely 48 hours after the Julius Abure-led National Executive Committee of the Labour Party threatened to sanction LP presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, over Wednesday’s meeting, the camps of the duo told PUNCH Online that the summit will hold as planned. The Acting Chairman of the Read More

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3 w. ago South Korea’s democracy responded to the crisis, and what Nigeria should learn

Imagine, as a citizen, having the power to change the course of your nation—not because you were induced or coerced, read more South Korea’s democracy responded to the crisis, and what Nigeria should learn

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3 w. ago Tinubu Has Prioritised Delivery Of Democracy Dividends – Senate Leader

Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has said President Bola Tinubu has been encouraging them as political leaders to always deliver the dividends of democracy to Nigerians. This came as the Ekiti State governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji said governors, federal lawmakers, state lawmakers, local government chairmen and others holding elective positions are delivering democracy dividends to Nigerians […]

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