Tag: democracy
Tinubu administration delivering democracy dividends, FG insists
The programme was part of citizens’ engagement to mark 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance and the third anniversary of…
Nigeria’s democracy at risk as journalism faces growing attacks – Isiguzo
Speaking at the NUJ FCT 2025 Capacity Building Programme in Keffi, Isiguzo explained that digital tools and social media now…
Jonathan: Electoral manipulation biggest threat to democracy
Jonathan also warned that failure of democracy to meet expectations of the people can lead to desperation and open the…
Democracy strong and alive in Nigeria
By Bayo Onanuga We have read the alarming claims of disgruntled opposition figures, some partisan human rights crusaders and emergency…
Democracy has caused serious crisis in Africa – Goodluck Jonathan
“In recent years, democracy in the continent has caused serious crisis, the challenges of poverty and unemployment has created a…
If Democracy Comes To Grief, Blame Politicians!
By Wole Olaoye There are some bitter truths that those in the temporary house of power may not like to…
Good Governance or Misgovernance: The Contract Called Democracy
Mr Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights activist, seizes the opportunity of the 50th-anniversary interactive session…
June 12: The Truth that sets Democracy free in our Land
The power of truth to set men free from the limiting chains of falsehood and limiting superstitions is one of…
Voter apathy not rejection of democracy – Lawmaker
Rep. Suleiman Kwande, representing Joseph North/ Bassa Constituency at the National Assembly, has said that the low turnout of voters…
Democracy: Nigerian press first line of defense — Group
A U.S. based Group, Pan Ndi-Igbo Foundation (PNF USA) says the Nigerian press is the first line of defence of…
Security agencies, NASS and threats to Nigeria’s democracy
Democracy in Nigeria was brought under threat yet again when Nigerians woke up to the news of the siege laid…
Nigerians look up to the Judiciary to save Democracy
The events of the past few days, in Imo and Benue States, have become worrisome, especially in relation to the…
How “Money bags” are destroying Nigeria’s democracy
The Not-Too-Young-To-Run Movement on Monday said Nigeria’s democracy was not delivering its dividends adequately due to “money bag politics’’. A…
June 12, The Media and Democracy
History tangles the past with the present in webs of fact. Its practice is to treat things that exist here…
PDP promises to rebuild economy, restore democracy
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has assured that it would immediately revamp Nigeria’s economy as well as restore democratic tenets…