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As Nigerians mark Democracy Day on June 12, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sounded a warning against the alleged anti-democratic actions of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party condemned the APC's plot to foist a despotic one-party regime in Nigeria, urging Nigerians to resist this attempt
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President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the significant role of retired Colonel Abubakar Dangiwa in Nigeria's democratic journey, correcting an oversight made during his June 12 Democracy Day address. Tinubu publicly awarded Dangiwa the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) award, recognizing his contributions to the
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The European Parliament has passed a motion condemning the military coup in Mali, which led to the dissolution of all political parties and a crackdown on the opposition. The resolution highlights the country's chronic conflict and violence, economic decline, and weak democratic institutions. It calls on the military
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President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the construction of a new Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Annex Office in Abuja, marking a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria's democracy. The office, which will complement INEC's current headquarters, is part of President Tinubu's administration's efforts
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Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has heavily criticized President Bola Tinubu's Democracy Day speech, accusing him of attempting to rewrite Nigeria's democratic history. Lamido warned about a looming dictatorship and described Tinubu's behavior as that of an emperor surrounded by sycophants, dangerously
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Nigeria's democratic journey, which began in 1999, has made significant progress, including uninterrupted democratic transitions and growth in national revenue. However, persistent structural challenges, such as lack of political awareness and electoral malpractices, threaten to undermine the country's democratic gains. Furthermore, recent government policies, including the
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Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, a former presidential aspirant, has condemned the ongoing local government elections crisis in Osun State, labeling it a "shameful threat to democracy" and a "disgrace" perpetrated by both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP). Joseph, popularly
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As the US grapples with the normalization of violence in politics, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Weekend to discuss the need for leaders to bring America together rather than tear it apart. He emphasized the importance of executive branch leadership in addressing the violent
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Democracy Day address to the National Assembly on June 12, 2025, was a deeply symbolic and historically resonant speech that celebrated Nigeria's democratic journey while simultaneously downplaying the magnitude of the country's economic and social crises. Despite its polished oratory
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Despite 26 years of uninterrupted civilian rule, Nigeria still has a long way to go to achieve a strong multi-party democracy. Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), commended the country's progress while highlighting the need for a more defined opposition and ruling
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The 2006 presidential election in Uganda was mired in controversy, with opposition candidate Kiiza Besigye challenging the results in the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Benjamin Josses Odoki, appointed by President Yoweri Museveni, presided over the court, which ultimately upheld the election results despite findings of irregularities and disenfranchisement of voters.
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Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has been commended for his bravery and patriotism in condemning the anti-democratic actions of President Bola Tinubu's administration. During a joint session of the National Assembly to commemorate 26 years of uninterrupted democratic governance in the country, Dickson slammed Tinubu for not mentioning the
