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The Rivers State Caucus in the National Assembly has countered Senator Seriake Dickson's claims that the state is under military rule, affirming that the current administration is a legitimate civilian government. The Caucus stressed that the declaration of emergency rule in the state was a necessary constitutional intervention
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As Nigeria marks its Democracy Day, the Oduduwa Frontiers has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration's significant progress in economic reforms, national security, and democratic consolidation since assuming office in 2023. The socio-political advocacy group, led by National President Kolawale Adediji Kazeem, hailed the Tinubu administration&
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Nigeria on June 12th marked the 32nd anniversary of the annulled Presidential election, a day that now symbolizes the nation's democratic aspirations and struggles. The Osun State governor, Ademola Adekeke, echoed this sentiment, urging Nigerians to defend democracy and uphold the principles of justice, equality, and freedom. This
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In a unique civics project, ordinary voters from around Pennsylvania gathered to discuss and reach consensus on policy proposals, including election reform, healthcare, immigration, and housing. The event, organized by Stanford University's Deliberative Democracy Lab and the nonprofit Helena, aimed to assess the will of the people through
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As Nigeria celebrated its Democracy Day, the heads of mission from five countries – the United States, United Kingdom, Finland, Norway, and Canada – expressed concerns over the misuse of the Nigerian Cybercrimes Act 2015, which they believe can be used to suppress free speech, violate citizens' fundamental rights, and undermine
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Prince Adewale Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has reiterated that democracy is the fairest and surest way to elect leaders, despite its imperfections. Speaking during a visit to MKO Abiola's residence, Adebayo acknowledged that Nigeria's democracy may have
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As Nigeria celebrates its 26th anniversary of uninterrupted democratic rule, the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has issued a strong call to action, urging the restoration of democratic governance in Rivers State. In a commemorative statement, PANDEF's President, Godknows Igali, highlighted the ongoing challenges facing the state and
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A lackluster turnout of just 20.22% in the Kent Police and Crime Commissioner election has highlighted the region's apathy towards the democratic process. Despite calls for greater accountability in local government, the role of the commissioner remains shrouded in mystery for many voters. Freedom of Information requests
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Mrs. Kaltho, the wife of the late journalist Bagauda Kaltho, has expressed her gratitude to President Tinubu for conferring a posthumous national honour on her husband on Democracy Day, 12 June. The honour, Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON), is a recognition of Kaltho's unwavering commitment
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marked Nigeria's Democracy Day by honouring key figures in the country's pro-democracy movement and announcing a posthumous state pardon for the Ogoni 9, a group of environmental activists executed under the military regime of General Sani Abacha in 1995. Speaking before a
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As Nigeria marks its 26th anniversary of interrupted democracy, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have expressed concerns over the indiscipline of the political class and the need for electoral reforms. In an interview with LEADERSHIP, the executive director of the Grassroots Centre for Rights and Civic Orientation, Armsfree Ajanaku, stated that
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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa recently hailed those who fought for a return to civilian governance in Nigeria, both the living and the dead, including the late Chief MKO Abiola, during the commemoration of the 32nd anniversary of the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. The governor noted that democratic
