Democracy in Nigeria
6 Dec
*Wants other detainees released Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has extended heartfelt condolences to the family of the late President-General of the Okuama community, James Achovwuko Oghoroko, who tragically died in military custody. The senator also called on the Nigerian military to release unconditionally or formally charge other community leaders detained in…
5 Dec
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Federal Government and Ekiti State Government, demanding the immediate release of human rights lawyer Dr Dele Farotimi from custody. Frank warned of nationwide mass protests if the demand is not met. In a strongly worded…
5 Dec
The Secure World and Liberty Initiative has raised the alarm over the prolonged delay in conducting council polls in Lagos State, urging the Lagos State House of Assembly to promptly screen members of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). The group warned that the delay threatens the integrity of democracy at the grassroots level.…
22 Sep
A group operating under the aegis of Concerned Rivers People (CRP) has commended the ruling delivered by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which on Friday dismissed a suit seeking to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to hold fresh or by-elections to replace 27 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers.…
13 Jun 2024
The Mandate Movement, a pro-democracy group, has commended President Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to democracy and his vigorous efforts in rebuilding Nigeria. Celebrating its 25th anniversary at the Police Ground in Ikeja, Lagos, the group highlighted Tinubu's pivotal contributions and the significant progress made in the past year under his leadership. "The June 12th…
28 May 2024
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Privatisation and former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu, has called on Nigerians to exercise patience with the federal government led by President Bola Tinubu. Kalu emphasised that the Tinubu administration is enacting pragmatic and sustainable reforms aimed at the country’s ultimate development. He highlighted the necessity…
21 May 2024
Opposition federal lawmakers in the House of Representatives, known as the G60, have welcomed the court judgement voiding the tenure extension for local government chairmen in Rivers State. On Tuesday, a High Court in Port Harcourt declared the Local Government Law No. 2 of 2024, which extended the tenure of local government chairmen by six…
11 May 2024
A group of 60 federal lawmakers known as the G-60, along with some constitutional lawyers, has hailed the recent declaration by the Federal High Court regarding the seats of 27 decamped Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The court's ruling, issued by the Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt, has been described…
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The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has expressed his joy of the season's wish to Nigerians as they ushered in the New Year, 2025. This was released in a statement on X (formerly Twitter) by the FPRO, Muyiwa Adejobi. Egbetokun while congratulating Nigerians, hailed the resilient and determined spirit of the citizens amid the…
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News media organization, THISDAY and Arise Television have honoured President Bola Tinubu for his resilience, bold reforms and determination to take tough decisions since assuming office, naming him their Man of the Year 2024. "On a balance of scales and given all considerations, it is hard to find anyone, who could fairly challenge President Bola…
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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two brothers, Taiwo and Kehinde Yemitan, for allegedly killing and dismembering a sex worker, Darasimi, in Ogun State. One of the suspects, Kehinde, was arrested while hiding in the Ilogbo area of Ota in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State. Before then, his accomplice, Taiwo, had…
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The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said the exclusion of the North Central Regional Commission from the budgetary allocations provided to other Regional Commissions in the 2025 proposed budget is deeply troubling and must be urgently reversed. In a statement, Obi said such an anomaly does not even make for…
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Nigerian footballers performed remarkably well with their respective clubs in 2024, with some of them even going on to win league titles and European trophies. The Guardian reviews the top five Super Eagles goal scorers at the club level in the past year as the players continue to make Nigeria proud on the global stage.…
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Kenyan officials said Wednesday they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
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The number of irregular migrants crossing the Channel to Britain in small boats in 2024 soared by a quarter compared with the previous year, government data showed Wednesday.
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President Bola Tinubu says his government will unveil the National Values Charter already approved by the Federal Executive Council in the first quarter of 2025.
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Benin Republic on Tuesday summoned a Nigerien diplomat following an allegation by Niger's junta chief, Abdourahamane Tchiani, that neighbouring countries were backing terrorists in West Africa. Benin is seeking clarification from the diplomat after Tchiani accused the country of serving as a rear base for terrorists and wanting to destabilise Niger. An official letter of…
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Five people died across Germany and a police officer was seriously injured from accidents linked to the powerful fireworks Germans traditionally set off to celebrate the new year, police said in a preliminary count.