By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday elected Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as its new National Chairman, as President Bola Tinubu called on governors to focus more on grassroots engagement to meet the expectations of Nigerians. At the party’s 14th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in...
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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied allegations that it is planning to overthrow the President Bola Tinubu government before 2027. The Interim National Publicity Secretary of ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement on Friday, described the allegation as a baseless and false narrative aimed...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has hailed the court judgment ordering the Senate to recall suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as a victory for legislative independence. CUPP National Secretary, Peter Ameh, described the ruling as a “monumental victory” that not only vindicates Akpoti-Uduaghan but...
Senate Committee on 1999 Constitutional Review has promised to implement far-reaching reforms to correct long-standing structural imbalances in Nigeria’s federation and deepen democracy. Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Jibrin Barau, stated that the review aims to address unresolved fundamental issues. “We have received hundreds of memoranda addressing key issues...
When the President called to inform me of his decision to magnanimously confer on me the the National Award of Commander of the Federal Republic, CFR, on account of my much advertised role in the struggle for the validation of the June 12th election and affirmation of Chief MKO...
A heavy security presence was observed at the national secretariat of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday, as party leaders issued counter notices for the party’s 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The two factions of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) had arranged for separate meetings at...
“On matters of security, the bulk (sic) stops at the President’s table.” Bola Ahmed Tinubu, April 2014 On 26 January 2009, Mamman Bello Ali died. He was the governor of Yobe State in north-east Nigeria. Around the same time, an anti-terrorism campaign by the government of Nigeria in Yobe State and its neighbour,...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- The Presidency has responded to claims by former Governor Sule Lamido that President Bola Tinubu supported the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said Lamido’s allegations are “patently false” and represent a...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has described the construction of the new annex headquarters for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as a vital step toward strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions and electoral credibility. Speaking during the ground breaking ceremony on Tuesday, Tinubu said the project reflects...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has described the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the backbone of Nigeria’s democratic journey. He stated this while inaugurating the construction of a new INEC Annex Office to complement its current headquarters in Abuja. Tinubu emphasized the importance of INEC’s role...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Deputy National Chairman, Chief Bode George, has dismissed claims that the party’s structure in Lagos has collapsed, describing the party as an “Iroko tree” with deep roots that cannot be easily shaken. George made this assertion while addressing journalists after...
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...
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...