Tag: democracy
House of Reps. brands Senate mace seizure, a mockery of democracy
The House of Representatives on Wednesday described the “seizure” of Senate mace by some hoodlums as mockery of the country’s…
Senate attack: Saraki commends colleagues, members for defending democracy
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has commended lawmakers for standing up firmly in defence of democracy and…
Russians praised on Presidential vote, level of democracy
Italian UNGL Nazionale labour union member Gian Ferretti, who was an observer of the Russian presidential election, on Monday congratulated…
Kenyatta advised against obstruction of Justice
U.S. Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, said on Friday in Nairobi he had shared his concerns with Kenya’s President Uhuru…
IPAC commends INEC, EFCC partnership to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy
Chairman, Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Yobe, Alhaji Umar Kukuri, said partnership between Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Economic…
Nigeria’s failure in democracy as a result of Weak institutions – Don
A Senior Fellow at Centre for Democracy Development (CDD), Prof. Jibrin Ibrahim, on Monday said the greatest challenge facing Nigerian…
Obasanjo’s letter positive for Nigeria’s democracy – PDP member
A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Plateau, Chief Alex Mwolwus, said Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s counsel to President Muhammadu Buhari…
Facebook can’t guarantee social media is good for democracy
Facebook Inc (FB.O) warned on Monday that it could offer no assurance that social media was on balance good for…
Presidency condemns CAN, assures Nigerians Buhari poses no threat to democracy
The Presidency has condemned a statement credited to General Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Dr Musa Asake,…
Judiciary need to be in order for democracy to survive in India – Judges
Four sitting judges of the Supreme Court of India on Friday warned that democracy would not survive in India, unless…
Jonathan tells Nigerians to stand firm for democracy
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has appealed to Nigerians to collectively defend and stand firm for democracy. Jonathan made the call…
President Buhari reaffirms Nigeria’s faith in Democracy at UNGA
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the international community of Nigeria’s firm and unshaken commitment to democracy in the country and…
We’ll Ensure Dividend Of Democracy Is Evenly Shared – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday joined Muslims across the State to celebrate the 2017 Eid-el-Kabir festival, with…
2017 Lagos LG Election As A Victory For Democracy
The Committee for the Protection of Peoples Mandate (CPPM) congratulates the government and good people of Lagos state for a…
Breeze FM demolition a threat to democracy – Sympathisers
Some sympathisers of Breeze FM private radio station in Lafia, Nasarawa State, have described the recent demolition of the radio…