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Nigeria@65: Labour Party Urges Nigerians to Stay Strong and Demand Accountability
As Nigeria commemorates its 65th Independence Anniversary, Senator Nenadi Esther Usman, the Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has called on Nigerians to...

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Politics Today
4 days ago4 days ago

As Nigeria commemorates its 65th Independence Anniversary, Senator Nenadi Esther Usman, the Interim National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has called on Nigerians to maintain their faith in the nation’s future while insisting on greater accountability from those in leadership. In a heartfelt message addressed to Nigerians both within the country and abroad, Senator...

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African Democratic Congress Battles to Gain Ground in South-West Nigeria
Recent developments suggest that the African Democratic Congress (ADC), an opposition alliance, is encountering challenges in establishing a significant political presence in the South-West region....

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Recent developments suggest that the African Democratic Congress (ADC), an opposition alliance, is encountering challenges in establishing a significant political presence in the South-West region. Despite appointing former two-term governor and ex-minister Rauf Aregbesola as its national secretary, the ADC has yet to gain substantial traction in the South-West, which is widely recognized as President...

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Prominent Leaders Obasanjo, Jonathan, and Mahama Sound the Alarm: Democracy Is Dying in Africa
Prominent African leaders and veteran statesmen have issued a grave warning about the potential disintegration of democracy across the continent unless immediate and well-planned interventions...

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Politics Today
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Prominent African leaders and veteran statesmen have issued a grave warning about the potential disintegration of democracy across the continent unless immediate and well-planned interventions are undertaken by all relevant parties. This urgent message emerged during the Democracy Dialogue hosted by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Accra, Ghana, where current and former heads of state...

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Consider yourself fortunate-Tinubu truly respects the rule of law!
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has responded sharply to activist and African Action Congress presidential hopeful Omoyele Sowore, following Sowore’s public accusation labeling President...

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News & Gossips
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has responded sharply to activist and African Action Congress presidential hopeful Omoyele Sowore, following Sowore’s public accusation labeling President Bola Tinubu a “criminal.” On August 25, Sowore posted a tweet referencing a video of President Tinubu’s visit to Brazil, where the President asserted that corruption no longer exists in...

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Why Transparency in Voter Registration Is More Crucial Than Ever
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has initiated a nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise aimed at expanding the voter database across Nigeria. The commission...

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Politics Today
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has initiated a nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise aimed at expanding the voter database across Nigeria. The commission launched its online pre-registration platform on August 18, 2025, which is set to remain active for a full year, followed by the commencement of physical registration centers on August 25....

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Chatham House And The Trust We Must Rebuild
Trust is the everyday currency of democratic life. When it drains away, institutions may keep their names and seals, but they lose their weight. The...

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Politics Today
4 weeks ago4 weeks ago

Trust is the everyday currency of democratic life. When it drains away, institutions may keep their names and seals, but they lose their weight. The recent Chatham House/NBS findings do not merely offer another set of gloomy numbers; they describe a social contract under strain. Almost half of Nigerians say they “greatly distrust” the police....

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2027: CSOs Warn Against Non-inclusive Governance
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a senior lecturer in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Nile University, Abuja, Dr Iroro Izu...

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Politics Today
4 weeks ago4 weeks ago

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a senior lecturer in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Nile University, Abuja, Dr Iroro Izu and other leaders of Civil Society Organisations have warned against the consequences of non-inclusion of women, youths and people living with disabilities in governance. The don particularly called on government...

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Tanzania’s Treason Trial: A Dire Threat to Democracy – By Tundu Lissu
A Dire Blow to Democracy: Reflections on Tanzania’s Treason Trial To my fellow citizens of Tanzania, though I am confined within prison walls, my spirit...

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Sports
1 month ago1 month ago

A Dire Blow to Democracy: Reflections on Tanzania’s Treason Trial To my fellow citizens of Tanzania, though I am confined within prison walls, my spirit remains unbroken and my voice unwavering. Our struggle is righteous and grounded in patriotism-not criminality. The true betrayers of our nation are those who manipulate electoral processes, suppress freedom of...

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Jonathan Unveils Bold Electoral Reform Proposals to Fortify Nigeria’s Democracy
Goodluck Jonathan Advocates Comprehensive Electoral Reforms to Strengthen Nigerian Democracy Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has called for extensive changes to the country’s electoral framework...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

Goodluck Jonathan Advocates Comprehensive Electoral Reforms to Strengthen Nigerian Democracy Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has called for extensive changes to the country’s electoral framework aimed at deepening democratic governance, improving transparency, and rebuilding public trust in election outcomes. Addressing Persistent Electoral Challenges Speaking at the National Action Plan for Electoral Reform Dialogue hosted by...

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Turning Our Politics Into Everyone’s Business: How We Make It Happen
Accountability knows no borders. This was the subtle yet powerful message conveyed by a Canadian federal court when it affirmed the ruling of the nation’s...

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Opinion
1 month ago1 month ago

Accountability knows no borders. This was the subtle yet powerful message conveyed by a Canadian federal court when it affirmed the ruling of the nation’s Immigration Appeal Division, sending a clear signal to Nigeria’s political elite that misconduct cannot be concealed beyond their homeland. The post How we make our politics others’ business appeared first...

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