35 h. ago Emergency Rule: “Don’t Kill Democracy In Nigeria” – Dele Momodu Tells Tinubu

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dele Momodu, has condemned the recent declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking in an interview with Channels Television on Monday, Momodu described the President’s decision as an ‘Anti-Democratic act’. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that President Tinubu, in a nationwide […] The post Emergency Rule: “Don’t Kill Democracy In Nigeria” – Dele Momodu Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Rivers: Don’t kill Nigeria’s democracy – Dele Momodu to Tinubu

Dele Momodu has spoken on the Rivers State controversy, advising President Bola Tinubu against ending democracy in Nigeria. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, the chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) criticised Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers, saying his administration is worse than a dictatorship. Momodu […] The post Rivers: Don’t kill Nigeria’s democracy – Dele Momodu to Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Aremu tackles OBJ, Obi, over comments on democracy dying in Africa, Nigeria

Endorses Tinubu for second term From Noah Ebije, Kaduna Foremost Nigerian labour leader and Director General of Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies (MINILS), Issa Aremu, has tackled former President Olusegun Obasanjo and 2023 Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, over their recent comments that democracy was dying in Nigeria and Africa. Aremu […] The post Aremu tackles OBJ, Obi, over comments on democracy dying in Africa, Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Ladoja Defends Tinubu’s Declaration Of Emergency Rule In Rivers

Former Oyo State governor and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja has defended President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The former governor declared that the declaration of the emergency rule was not a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. The former Oyo State governor who spoke with newsmen at his Bodija, […]

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2 d. ago Nigerians express frustration at judiciary’s role in nation’s political morass

Say, ‘no reasonable investor will dare to come’ Efforts to build sustainable democracy threatened As politicians taint judges’ conscience, integrity read more Nigerians express frustration at judiciary’s role in nation’s political morass

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3 d. ago Keyamo Hails Tinubu At 73, Says Nigerians ‘ll Soon Appreciate President’s Impact On Democracy

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his 73rd birthday, saying Nigerians will soon come to fully understand and appreciate the value the President has brought into the democratic space in all ramifications. In a letter, Keyamo extoled President […]

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6 d. ago Nigeria sliding towards lawlessness, anarchy — Bayelsa deputy gov

Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has raised concerns over the state of Nigeria’s democracy, warning that the country is drifting towards anarchy due to widespread disregard for the rule of law. Ewhrudjakpo made the remarks on Wednesday when a delegation from the Law Faculty of the Niger Delta University, led by the Vice Read More

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6 d. ago Senators In Heated Debate Over Motion To Honour Late Humphrey Nwosu

Tempers flared in the Senate on Wednesday following a motion to honour former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), late Professor Humphrey Nwosu, supervised the historic June 12, 1993, presidential election. The controversy arose when Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe proposed a motion under personal explanation to immortalise Nwosu for his contributions to democracy in Nigeria. […]

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6 d. ago Niger youths condemn attempts to undermine INEC, destabilise democracy

By Sunday Ani The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has condemned what it described as campaign of misinformation and blackmail targeted at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement by the National Coordinator, Israel Uwejeyan, the group described the attempt as not only reckless but […] The post Niger youths condemn attempts to undermine INEC, destabilise democracy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Peter Obi Is A Failed Politician, Doesn’t Understand Democracy – Bwala

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy, has launched a scathing attack on Peter Obi, calling him a “failed politician” who lacks a basic understanding of democracy. Bwala’s comments came in response to Obi’s remarks about the state of democracy in Nigeria, which he believes has collapsed since the nation’s return […] The post Peter Obi Is A Failed Politician, Doesn’t Understand Democracy – Bwala appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Watch your words, Onanuga warns Peter Obi over democracy comment

A presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, has cautioned former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, to be mindful of his statements after the former governor claimed that democracy in Nigeria had collapsed. Obi, while speaking at the 60th birthday colloquium for former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, in Abuja on Monday, said the Read More

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7 d. ago Presidency slams Peter Obi over ‘democracy has collapsed in Nigeria’ remark

By John Ogunsemore Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga has berated 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi over his remarks about democratic governance in Nigeria. Onanuga urged Obi to watch his utterances and stop playing to the gallery. Speaking at the 60th birthday colloquium for former Deputy Speaker of the House […] The post Presidency slams Peter Obi over ‘democracy has collapsed in Nigeria’ remark appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago VIDEO: Democracy has failed in Nigeria — Peter Obi cries out

Tribune Online VIDEO: Democracy has failed in Nigeria — Peter Obi cries out Obi lamented that governance structures have been severely weakened, rendering institutions ineffective. VIDEO: Democracy has failed in Nigeria — Peter Obi cries out Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration In Rivers Threatens Nigeria’s Democracy – Wabara

Senator Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, has denounced President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, labeling it an assault on democracy. Wabara views this move as undemocratic and unconstitutional. This declaration has raised concerns, as it echoes Nigeria’s history of military […] The post Tinubu’s Emergency Declaration In Rivers Threatens Nigeria’s Democracy – Wabara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Emergency rule: Remain calm, uphold democracy, Ndume urges Nigerians

The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has called on Nigerians to remain calm and uphold democracy amid the Rivers State political crisis. In a post on his X page on Friday, Ndume wrote, “Nigerians must remain calm and uphold democracy amid the Rivers State crisis. Let’s trust our institutions and work for Read More

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1 week ago NASS ‘added salt to injury’— Peter Obi speaks on Rivers crisis

Tribune Online NASS ‘added salt to injury’— Peter Obi speaks on Rivers crisis Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi has condemned the National Assembly’s decision to approve a state of emergency proclamation through a voice vote, describing it as unconstitutional and a further blow to Nigeria’s democracy. Obi, in a statement on X, said he was already troubled by the “ongoing deterioration of democracy” in the country, particularly the […] NASS ‘added salt to injury’— Peter Obi speaks on Rivers crisis Tribune Online

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1 week ago State of emergency: Tinubu has truncated democracy in Rivers – Amaechi

By John Ogunsemore Former Governor of Rivers, Rotimi Amaechi said President Bola Tinubu has truncated democracy in the state by suspending the governor, deputy governor and members of the state assembly. He added that the suspension is a “very dangerous affront on Nigeria’s constitution and democracy”. Amaechi, a former Minister of Transport, stated this in […] The post State of emergency: Tinubu has truncated democracy in Rivers – Amaechi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rivers: State of emergency dangerous affront to democracy – NBA

Urges NASS to reject it’s ratification From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has asked the national assembly to “reject any unconstitutional attempt to ratify the removal” of Siminalayi Fubara as governor of Rivers state. The NBA said President Bola Tinubu’s suspension of Fubara is illegal and a “dangerous affront” to the country’s […] The post Rivers: State of emergency dangerous affront to democracy – NBA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Declaration Of Emergency Rule In Rivers, Greatest Threat To Nigeria’s Democracy — PDP Govs

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have faulted President Bola Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration in Rivers State, saying that it was the greatest threat to Nigeria’s democracy yet. The governors, under the aegis of PDP Governors Forum, who cautioned the president that his action was an ill-wind that will […]

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1 week ago 2027: Stakeholders Push For Credible Polls, Advocate Transparency, Accountability Checkers, Others

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, stakeholders are pushing for credible, free, fair, and transparent polls that would be acceptable to Nigerians and the international community concerned with advancing democracy in Africa‘s most populous nation. The stakeholders observed that while there is still the prevalence of electoral offences, including rigging, vote buying, and thuggery, which […]

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