A retired Major General, Abubakar Rabe, who was kidnapped alongside his wife in Katsina State two weeks ago, has died in captivity, highlighting the growing insecurity in parts of northern Nigeria and the plight of victims held by armed gangs. Rabe and his wife were kidnapped around the Matazu...
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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed concern over the state of democracy in Nigeria, saying that 33 years after the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election, the country is still grappling with challenges that threaten democratic freedoms and institutions. In a statement issued on Thursday to mark Democracy Day,...
Kano state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Department of State Services (DSS), for the arrest of a suspected gun courier intercepted while transporting arms believed to be destined for criminal elements in Katsina State. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman Sunusi Bature...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day address, accusing the administration of offering fresh promises instead of accounting for its performance after three years in office and more than a decade of All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership at the federal level. In a statement issued...
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday arrested a suspected arms courier, at Gezawa Local Government Area of Kano State, intercepting a consignment of weapons believed to be destined for a bandit kingpin operating in Zamfara State. Security sources say the arrest of the courier known...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang on Friday ruled out negotiations with criminal elements terrorising communities in the state, saying recent arrests have yielded critical intelligence capable of exposing criminal networks behind attacks across Plateau. Mutfwang made the declaration at a Democracy Day Town Hall Meeting organised by Verified Conversations...
Concerned Plateau Youths have called on the Federal Government to review appointment patterns in federal institutions located in Plateau State, alleging the persistent underrepresentation of indigenes in leadership positions despite the state’s role in hosting several strategic national establishments. The group made the call during a press conference in...
Stakeholders at the 2026 CAUSTIVAL Festival have identified culture, political gatekeeping and rising digital violence as major obstacles preventing Nigerian women from fully participating in democratic governance, warning that the country’s broader development challenges cannot be separated from gender inequality. The concerns were raised during a panel discussion titled,...
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, marked Democracy Day with the handover of two Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles and critical logistics to the Nigerian Army, after joining internally displaced persons (IDPs) for a symbolic celebration and distribution of food items to 2,500 beneficiaries. The armoured MRAPs delivered to...
Democracy Day protest: SERAP condemns teargas attack on Sowore, demands probe of security operatives
Democracy Day protest: SERAP condemns teargas attack on Sowore, demands probe of security operatives
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the reported use of teargas against peaceful protesters during the June 12 Democracy Day demonstrations in Abuja, describing the action as unlawful and a violation of fundamental human rights. The organisation expressed particular concern over reports that journalist and human rights...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reiterated his commitment to building a better Nigeria, declaring that “a new era of true democracy is possible” as the country marked the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. Obi made the remarks in a post shared on his official X account...
ice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said Nigerians have a lot to learn from the life and times of the late Emir of Ngazargamu in Yobe State, HRH Tijjani Ahmed Ibn-Saleh. He paid glowing tribute to the paramount monarch who passed away in Cairo, Egypt, after a prolonged illness,...
Deputy of the President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has tasked universities and other tertiary institutions in the country to prioritise and commercialise research and as done by their counterparts in developed nations. Senator Barau made the call when he received the management of the North West...
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for creating an environment where the different arms of government can operate independently, saying the development has helped strengthen Nigeria’s democracy. Governor Kefas made the remarks in his message to mark the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. The statement...
a Two civil society groups on Friday used the Democracy Day celebration in Kaduna to commend the nation’s security agencies for their role in combating terrorism and safeguarding democracy. They urged citizens to unite against insecurity through vigilance and cooperation. The groups, Eagle Brain Human Rights Organization and Daruliman...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani on Friday granted clemency to 97 inmates of the Kaduna Correctional Centre as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to justice, compassion, rehabilitation and inclusive governance. Speaking during a ceremony held at the correctional facility, the governor...
Fellow Citizens of Borno State It is with profound gratitude to Almighty Allah that I address you today on the occasion of Democracy Day and the celebration of 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance in our dear country. In Borno State, we have remained committed to building and sustaining...
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has felicitated with Nigerians on the occasion of Democracy Day, urging citizens to reflect on the significance of June 12 and recommit themselves to the ideals of unity, patriotism, good governance, and national development. Professor Yilwatda described June...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has accredited ninety-one (91) media organisations, cutting across print, broadcast, and new media, deploying a combined 675 journalists for the forthcoming Ekiti State governorship election. The Chairman of INEC, Prof Joash Amupitan disclosed this at the governorship election stakeholders forum held in Ado Ekiti...
Since his appointment as Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on August 6, 2016, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede has led one of the most far-reaching reforms in Nigeria’s education sector. Reappointed in 2021, his decade-long tenure up to 2026 has been defined by a clear agenda built...