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...
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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...
A former Lagos State lawmaker, Jude Idimogu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare Chief MKO Abiola as a past Nigerian President posthumously. Idimogu made this appeal following recent claims in the memoir of ex-military ruler, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, who admitted Abiola won the 1993 election. “I commend...
Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has stated that Nigeria has successfully transitioned to civilian rule but has yet to the real essence of democracy. He emphasized this during a Channels Television special June 12 event, “Nigeria’s Democratic Journey: An Inter-Generational Conversation On Building A Better Nation.” Fayemi noted...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Political economist Prof. Pat Utomi has called on President Bola Tinubu to undertake total restructuring of Nigeria before the 2027 general election. Speaking at the June 12: Annual Democracy Day National Dialogue, Utomi emphasized that restructuring would stabilize and advance democracy in the country. Utomi...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has dismissed concerns that ongoing political realignments and defections signal the country’s drift toward a one-party state. Founder and Chairman of the NNPP Board of Trustees, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, stated this in a statement issued on Thursday to mark...
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has said Nigeria is making progress in democratic rule despite facing challenges. Akume made the remark at the Public Lecture of Nigeria’s 26th years of democratic rule. Akume paid tribute to the ordinary Nigerian citizens who stood...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has expressed gratitude to former President Muhammadu Buhari for declaring June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day and officially recognizing Chief MKO Abiola as the duly elected President of Nigeria after the June 12, 1993 presidential election. Honouring the HeroesSpeaking at the Joint...
President Bola Tinubu has conferred posthumous national honours on notable figures, including the winner of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election, Moshood Abiola and the Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, in recognition of their contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey. The honours were announced during...
A former Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr. Osita Okechukwu, has criticized the majority of governors in Nigeria, saying they have failed woefully in their duties since the country’s return to democracy 26 years ago. Okechukwu, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made this statement...
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi; a Prelate, Catholic Church Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, and others have called for urgent action against poverty for sustenance of democracy. They made the call at a public lecture to commemorate former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi’s...
By AMOS MATHEW, Kaduna – Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has charged activists to defend democracy by keeping politicians accountable and on their toes. The governor also argued that ‘’the welfare and security of the people must be our top priority. We must avoid actions that will make the...
Fellow Nigerians, as we mark the second anniversary of our administration, I salute your resilience and undaunted spirit. Two years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility to lead our nation at a time of historic challenges. Together, we have faced these headwinds with courage and determination. The...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, extends a heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his second year in office. In a congratulatory message, Governor Ododo lauded the President for demonstrating visionary leadership and for inspiring resilience among Nigerians through bold...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has attributed the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s growing support to its outstanding achievements in less than two years in office, assuring Nigerians that the country will not become a one-party state. At the APC Renewed Hope Agenda Summit, held at the State...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- The Presidency has robustly defended the strength of Nigeria’s democracy, dismissing claims of authoritarianism and asserting that recent high-profile defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC) are voluntary expressions of political freedom. A statement issued by Presidential Spokesman Bayo Onanuga, urged Nigerians to ignore “alarmists”...
An interest group, Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development (PAPSD), has urged President Bola Tinubu and lovers of democracy to ignore calls for declaration of a state of emergency in Zamfara. The PAPSD Executive Director, Dr Sani Shinkafi, made the call in a statement issued on...
Lawyers under the aegis of Lawyers for Civil Liberties, have urged the National Judicial Council not to allow the appointment of a junior judge as acting chief judge of Imo above other senior judges. The lawyers told newsmen on Friday in Abuja that beyond the appointment being an aberration...
On June 11, 2018, former President Muhammadu Buhari designated June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day in honour of Chief MKO Abiola, the presumed winner of the 1993 presidential election. Reveling in the declaration, Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, the erstwhile Chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission (NEC), commended Buhari for the...