Oyo LG election mockery of democracy – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has described the outcome of Saturday’s local government elections in the state as a mockery of […]
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The dangers of establishing State Police in Nigeria under current governance conditions By UMAR ARDO Ph.D
The proposal to establish State Police in Nigeria has sparked a contentious debate due to the concerns surrounding the persisting abuse of power by […]
Senegal, ECOWAS and Democracy, By PAUL EJIME
When former President Macky Sall shook hands and handed the mantle of leadership to his successor President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal’s 5th, and youngest, on […]
State Police will hurt our democracy – Ex-DG VON
The former Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has stated that State Police would hurt the nation’s nascent democracy. Okechukwu, a […]
Museveni then and Now By CHIDI AMUTA
Within the diverse pantheon of African rulership, something curious is emerging. In many ways, President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda is fast emerging as […]
Democracy in Nigeria turning into curse instead of blessing – Catholic Bishop
BY DOMINIC AKPENSUEN, Jalingo – The Catholic Bishop of Jalingo Diocese, Taraba State, Most Reverend (Dr) Charles Michael Hammawe, has expressed disappointment with the […]
APC state Chairmen promise to support Tinubu on democracy dividends
The forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) State Chairmen, has promised to work with President Bola Tinubu and Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, the party’s National […]
No alternative to democracy — Garba Shehu
A former President of the Nigerian Guild Of Editors , Malam Garba Shehu, has advised Nigerians to support democracy, saying that democracy as a […]
Tinubu to ECOWAS judges: Integrious and accountable judicial system will strengthen democracy in West Africa
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment as the Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and […]
Democracy backslide and the future of ECOWAS post exit of three nations By LAW MEFOR
This Tuesday, in Abuja, the Save Democracy Group – West Africa (SDG-WA) and the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought (TAS) held a […]
SERAP asks 36 state governors, Wike to account for N40trn allocation to LGs or face legal action
By PAUL ADAJI, Abuja – Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the 36 state governors in the country and the Minister of […]
How to prevent new cold war in Africa, by PAUL EJIME
Ambassador Abdel-Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security has advocated urgent measures to “reconcile tensions between democracy, governance and development,” and “a […]
Edo 2024: Politics, politicians and democracy By KASSIM AFEGBUA
In the days following the extensive meeting of the Leadership of Edo APC with all the 2024 gubernatorial aspirants, held in the Senate Wing […]
Supreme Court judgment: Tinubu’s neutral stance restores Nigerians’ hope in democracy – LG chairman
Transition Implementation Committee Chairman, Shendam LGA of Plateau State, Dr Kemi Nshe, has said President Bola Tinubu’s neutrality and the Supreme Court’s unbiased judgment, […]
Return of military rule to West Africa and what the political class must do to save democracy By LAW MEFOR
A pro-democracy organisation called Save Democracy Group – West Africa (SDG–WA) recently issued a press statement alerting the public to the ongoing military takeovers that […]
“He fought for democracy” – Tinubu mourns June 12 hero, Frank Kokori
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passage of Frank Kokori, former Secretary-General of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and […]
Why we believe in democracy despite its challenges, flaws – U.S. envoy
The U.S. has said it believes in democracy regardless of all its challenges and flaws because of the opportunities it offers to the […]
Dilemma of unending promises in democracy, By ABIODUN KOMOLAFE
It is a glorious thing to have a tested leader as the president of a country. It is also a blessing when the president […]
ECOWAS condemns plot to truncate peace, democracy in Sierra Leone
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has condemned the plot by some individuals to truncate […]
Democracy remains best form of government – Justice Asante
Justice Edward Asante, the President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, said that in spite of the region’s current challenges, democracy remains the best […]