9 h. ago ‘Supreme Court’s Validation Of Edo Guber Outcome Portends Danger To Democracy’, Says Obaseki

The immediate-past governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court’s ruling on the September 21, 2024, governorship election in the state, warning that the alleged manipulation of the exercise and subsequent judicial validation of the electon outcome, portends grave danger to Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement released on Thursday, […]

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28 h. ago Coalition’s ADC Aimed At Saving Nigeria’s Democracy, Says Tinubu’s Ally Kashim Imam

Elder statesman and political ally of President Bola Tinubu, Kashim Ibrahim-Imam, has said that the emergence of t opposition coalition under the platform of African Democratic Congress (ADC) could be the single most consequential act to safeguard Nigeria’s fragile democracy ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement titled “The Simple Bravery That Will […]

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43 h. ago Insecurity: FG thanks military for defending democracy, keeping Nigeria united

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Government has commended  the Armed Forces for their loyalty, bravery and determination to keep the country united despite the atrocities of some selfish and disgruntled politicians to destabilize the peace of the nation. The FG has also thanked the armed forces for defending the nations democracy with the last […] The post Insecurity: FG thanks military for defending democracy, keeping Nigeria united appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Anambra consociational democracy and Soludo humanism matters

By Maduabuchi Dukor Anambra State consociational democracy rooted in power-sharing among the three senatorial zones has stabilized the polity with the incumbent Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, in the middle of his consociational democratic tenure, leading the state to the sublime socio-economic transformation ever  witnessed before in the history of the state. As the headwinds […] The post Anambra consociational democracy and Soludo humanism matters appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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52 h. ago FG thanks military for defending democracy, keeping Nigeria united

DHQ establishes Joint Doctrine and Welfare Centre From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Government has commended members of the armed forces for their loyalty, bravery, and determination to keep the country united despite the atrocities of some selfish and disgruntled politicians to destabilise the peace of the nation. The FG has also thanked members of […] The post FG thanks military for defending democracy, keeping Nigeria united appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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66 h. ago Audit reports: N300bn unaccounted fund yet to be recovered –Abbas

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has said over ₦300 billion public funds discovered to have been unaccounted for in audit reports are yet to be recovered by the Federal Government. Abbas stated this at the opening of the National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance, jointly organized […] The post Audit reports: N300bn unaccounted fund yet to be recovered –Abbas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago A lot of people kicked against Tinubu’s reforms, but we’ve started to see the fruits — Sen. Olamilekan Adeola

Tribune Online A lot of people kicked against Tinubu’s reforms, but we’ve started to see the fruits — Sen. Olamilekan Adeola Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, and a veteran of the legislature in Nigeria in his own right. In this interview with KEHINDE AKINTOLA, he speaks on how Nigerian democracy has survived its longest unbroken streak of 26 years in the country, the socio-economic reforms being championed by President Bola […] A lot of people kicked against Tinubu’s reforms, but we’ve started to see the fruits — Sen. Olamilekan Adeola Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Audit reports: N300bn unaccounted fund yet to be recovered – Abbas 

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has said that over ₦300 billion  public funds discovered  to unaccounted for in  audit reports are yet to be recovered by the Federal Government. Abbas stated this, while speaking at the opening of the National Conference on Public Accounts and Fiscal Governance, […] The post Audit reports: N300bn unaccounted fund yet to be recovered – Abbas  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Soludo engages Anambra Diaspora in U.S, reaffirms commitment to inclusive governance

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has commenced a strategic engagement with the Anambra Diaspora community in the United States and North America, focusing on accountability, inclusive governance, and a transparent review of his administration’s performance. The meeting, is part of a broader initiative by the Soludo administration to keep […] The post Soludo engages Anambra Diaspora in U.S, reaffirms commitment to inclusive governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Enugu governor urges journalists to harness AI for truth, accountability at State House Press Corps Workshop

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Enugu Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah at the opening ceremony of the State House Press Corps two-day capacity-building retreat and workshop with the theme: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Utilisation for Effective Journalism, has charged the media to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool to enhance journalism while upholding their sacred duty […] The post Enugu governor urges journalists to harness AI for truth, accountability at State House Press Corps Workshop appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago ADC Coalition Formed To Preserve Democracy, Not Fight Presidency – Bolaji Abdullahi

Spokesman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has clarified that the newly formed political coalition under the ADC is not merely targeted at opposing President Bola Tinubu, but rather aimed at safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with news men on Thursday, Abdullahi dismissed the perception that the coalition […] The post ADC Coalition Formed To Preserve Democracy, Not Fight Presidency – Bolaji Abdullahi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago 2027 Poll: “Coalition Will Rescue Nigeria From Collapse, Rebuild Democracy” – David Mark Assures

Former senate president and interim national Chairman of African Democratic Congress, David Mark, has said that the coalition of opposition political parties will prevent Nigeria from collapsing into a one-party state. Mr. Mark led this out on Wednesday, at the unveiling of ADC as the platform for the coalition ahead of 2027 elections. The former […] The post 2027 Poll: “Coalition Will Rescue Nigeria From Collapse, Rebuild Democracy” – David Mark Assures appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Account for security votes spending, invite EFCC, ICPC, SERAP tells 36 govs

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent Freedom of Information (FoI) requests to Nigeria’s 36 state governors, urging them to promptly account for the spending of public funds in the name of ‘security votes’ by their states since May 29, 2023 to guarantee and ensure the security of life and property of Nigerians resident […] The post Account for security votes spending, invite EFCC, ICPC, SERAP tells 36 govs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Insurgency: You are bound to fail — COAS tells terrorists, enemies of democracy

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has warned those seeking to disrupt the nations democracy to have a rethink, as they are bound to fail and their boast lacks value. This is just just as Gen Oluyede has again reiterated the determination of the Nigerian Army to […] The post Insurgency: You are bound to fail — COAS tells terrorists, enemies of democracy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ₦1.09 billion withdrawn in 3 days from Kogi government account – Witness testifies in Yahaya Bello’s trial

A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Yahaya Bello, former Governor of Kogi State, on Thursday revealed how over ₦1.09 billion. read more ₦1.09 billion withdrawn in 3 days from Kogi government account – Witness testifies in Yahaya Bello’s trial

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1 week ago Nigeria, Benin Republic Collaborate On Strengthening Democracy In West Africa

Nigeria and the Benin Republic have renewed their partnership to deepen parliamentary cooperation and democratic consolidation in the West African subregion. This is just as Nigeria‘s National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Nigeria, and the Parliamentary Institute of Benin (IPaB) held a workshop on implementing their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Cotonou yesterday. […]

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1 week ago NULGE threatens action over Osun LG funds, faults FG on Supreme Court ruling

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has expressed concern over what it described as a deliberate plot to hijack Local Government funds in Osun State, warning of possible action if impostors are allowed to operate Local Government accounts. President General of the union, Aliyu Kankara, said this on Wednesday […] The post NULGE threatens action over Osun LG funds, faults FG on Supreme Court ruling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s Democracy Is In Danger, But Youths Must Not Back Down – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerian youths to stay committed to the democratic process despite what he described as ongoing attempts by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to shrink the country’s political space. On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Abuja, Atiku urged youths not to abandon Nigeria’s democracy while meeting PDP Grassroots […] The post Nigeria’s Democracy Is In Danger, But Youths Must Not Back Down – Atiku appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Osun crisis: Only civil servants can be signatories to LG accounts, NULGE warns FG

Tribune Online Osun crisis: Only civil servants can be signatories to LG accounts, NULGE warns FG The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) on Thursday warned the federal government against illegal directives that authorised some persons to be signatories to accounts of local government in Osun State. Osun crisis: Only civil servants can be signatories to LG accounts, NULGE warns FG Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Omukoro abduction violent blow to Nigerian democracy – IPOB lawyer

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Human Rights Advocate and Counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Barr Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has bemoaned the abduction of the Bayelsa State High Court Judge, Justice E G Omukoro, noting that the collective descent into lawlessness has reached a disgraceful and terrifying new low in Nigeria. In a statement released […] The post Omukoro abduction violent blow to Nigerian democracy – IPOB lawyer appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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