President Bola Tinubu sends has congratulated the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Reverend Matthew Hassan Kukah, on his 73rd birthday, August 31, 2025. The President in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, joined the Catholic family and Body of Christ to celebrate the highly revered priest,...
Democracy
Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has raised concerns about the growing wave of military rule across West and Central Africa, warning that it jeopardizes democratic progress, stability, and regional unity. Director of CDD-West Africa, Dr. Dauda Garuba, addressed this issue in Abuja on Wednesday during the...
Interim National Chairman of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Sen. David Mark, has pledged to foster a sustainable economy and combat insecurity while ensuring inclusive leadership. Mark, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Sen. Suleiman Adokwe, stated this on Wednesday, during the inauguration of ADC.in Karu, Nasarawa State....
In an unusual style of book review, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, presents ‘Demonstration of Craze: Struggles and Transition to Democracy in Nigeria,’ the memoirs of acclaimed journalist, editor and civil rights activist, Abdul Oroh. The author and the book reviewer are most unsparing of the dramatis personae who violated citizens’ rights or...
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has passionately called for Nigerians to forge enduring, law-abiding political parties to steer the nation out of its democratic “wilderness.” At the launch of Ike Abonyi’s books, _The Bubbles of Nigeria’s Democracy: The Musings of a Nigerian Journalist and Wadata Wonders: Memoirs...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Former Governor of Edo State, two term member of the Senate and now National Legal Adviser of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Professor Oserheimen Osunbor on Monday raised an alarm that democracy is at the verge of collapse in Nigeria. The Professor of Law also...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday elected Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as its new National Chairman, as President Bola Tinubu called on governors to focus more on grassroots engagement to meet the expectations of Nigerians. At the party’s 14th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied allegations that it is planning to overthrow the President Bola Tinubu government before 2027. The Interim National Publicity Secretary of ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement on Friday, described the allegation as a baseless and false narrative aimed...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has hailed the court judgment ordering the Senate to recall suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as a victory for legislative independence. CUPP National Secretary, Peter Ameh, described the ruling as a “monumental victory” that not only vindicates Akpoti-Uduaghan but...
Senate Committee on 1999 Constitutional Review has promised to implement far-reaching reforms to correct long-standing structural imbalances in Nigeria’s federation and deepen democracy. Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Jibrin Barau, stated that the review aims to address unresolved fundamental issues. “We have received hundreds of memoranda addressing key issues...
When the President called to inform me of his decision to magnanimously confer on me the the National Award of Commander of the Federal Republic, CFR, on account of my much advertised role in the struggle for the validation of the June 12th election and affirmation of Chief MKO...
A heavy security presence was observed at the national secretariat of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday, as party leaders issued counter notices for the party’s 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The two factions of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) had arranged for separate meetings at...
“On matters of security, the bulk (sic) stops at the President’s table.” Bola Ahmed Tinubu, April 2014 On 26 January 2009, Mamman Bello Ali died. He was the governor of Yobe State in north-east Nigeria. Around the same time, an anti-terrorism campaign by the government of Nigeria in Yobe State and its neighbour,...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- The Presidency has responded to claims by former Governor Sule Lamido that President Bola Tinubu supported the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said Lamido’s allegations are “patently false” and represent a...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has described the construction of the new annex headquarters for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as a vital step toward strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions and electoral credibility. Speaking during the ground breaking ceremony on Tuesday, Tinubu said the project reflects...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has described the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the backbone of Nigeria’s democratic journey. He stated this while inaugurating the construction of a new INEC Annex Office to complement its current headquarters in Abuja. Tinubu emphasized the importance of INEC’s role...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Deputy National Chairman, Chief Bode George, has dismissed claims that the party’s structure in Lagos has collapsed, describing the party as an “Iroko tree” with deep roots that cannot be easily shaken. George made this assertion while addressing journalists after...
Of all the nations that profess an embrace of democracy, Nigeria has had a field day of celebrations in recent times. Last year, we celebrated 25 years (a quarter of a century) of the return of democracy from over four decades of military autocracy. In 19999, Nigerian history and...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Anambra State governor Chukwuma Soludo, has declared that President Bola Tinubu led administration salvaged Nigeria’s public finances from the brink of collapse. In an address delivered on June 12 at The Platform Nigeria, hosted by Pastor Poju Oyemade and The Covenant Nation, Governor Soludo praised...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Former President of the Senate, David Mark, has congratulated General Abdulsalami Abubakar, a former Head of State, on his 83rd birthday. Mark in a statement on Friday described Abubakar as a true patriot who played a pivotal role in transitioning Nigeria to democratic governance. Mark...