democracy
12 Aug 2023
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the call for the military to interfere in the nation’s democracy is highly unpatriotic and wicked. A statement by the Director Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau on Friday in Abuja, said it was an attempt by unpatriotic elements to distract the military from performing its constitutional responsibilities. Gusau said the…
2 Aug 2023
According to Wikipedia, ‘democracy’ is a Greek word that combines ‘demos’ (people) and ‘kratos’ (rule), meaning a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation (‘direct democracy’) or to choose governing officials to do so (‘representative democracy’).
28 Jul 2023
Nothing in Nigeria’s politics is more honourable than political office holders quest to scheme for selfish interest. Gone are the days when Nigerian politicians were known for their optimism and zeal for selfless service to father land. These days, their affluence is palpable as it is publicly displayed with impunity and pride.
22 Jun 2023
Given the bold and commendable efforts so far taken by the President Ahmed Tinubu-led government by signing the Electricity Act 2023, giving approval for loans to indigent students and getting the legislative arm of government in place, he has taken the first steps forward to rekindle hope in repositioning the tenets of democracy.
13 Jun 2023
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has enjoined Nigerians and people of the state to do more to preserve democracy for the sake of posterity.
13 Jun 2023
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, yesterday, urged government at all levels to tackle economic hardship for the nation’s democracy to grow.
13 Jun 2023
• Insists his administration has made progress • PDP scribe urges residents to keep faith despite insecurity, others Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State urged people of the state to renew their faith in democratic government as they celebrated this year’s Democracy Day. The governor gave the advice, yesterday, in a statement issued by his…
12 Jun 2023
Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has enjoined citizens of the country and the state to do more to preserve democracy for the sake of prosperity.
5 Jun 2023
As I was saying last Monday, misgovernment at sub-national levels poses more threat to our democracy than we are programmed to admit. Our minds are always fixed on the Federal Government.
29 May 2023
Today, a number of governors will vacate office. Their tenure(s) have lapsed according to Section 180 of the 1999 Constitution, after eight arduous years, for some. They are handing over to successors this morning.
16 May 2023
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Alkali Baba Usman, has vowed to frustrate any attempt to derail Nigeria’s democracy, maintaining that the May handover date remains sacrosanct.
10 May 2023
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has spoken on what the in-coming tenth National Assembly can do to help democracy meet the legitimate expectations of Nigerians.
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