Tag: #Democracy
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‘POLITAINMENT’: NIGERIAN MUSICIANS TURN POLITICAL PRAISE-SINGING INTO BIG BUSINESS
Political praise-singing in Nigeria is evolving from traditional Fuji, Jùjú and Hausa musical performances into a growing commercial culture where musicians use Afrobeats, hip-hop and social media to promote politicians and their activities. The trend, increasingly described as “politainment,” has seen campaign rallies transformed into entertainment events, with artistes composing campaign songs, performing at political…
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NGE 2026 CONFERENCE: ONAIYEKAN, MBAH, OSIGWE, OTHERS TO SPEAK IN ENUGU
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has announced that its 2026 All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) will hold at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, on September 24 and 25. Themed “The Ballot, the Media and the Task of Keeping Democracy Alive,” the conference will bring together more than 500 editors and other stakeholders to examine…
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NYSC DG URGES CORPS MEMBERS TO VERIFY SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT AHEAD OF 2027 ELECTIONS
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has urged corps members to use social media responsibly and verify information before sharing, particularly ahead of the 2027 general elections. Nafiu gave the advice on Wednesday while addressing corps members during an inspection visit to the NYSC permanent orientation camp in Katsina.…
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TINUBU ORDERS EFCC TO UNFREEZE OSUN ACCOUNTS DAYS TO ELECTION
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to approach the court and vacate the order freezing accounts belonging to the Osun State Government, saying the action should not create the impression of federal interference ahead of the August 15 governorship election. In a State House statement issued on Thursday, the…
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CSOs UNVEIL STRATEGY TO STRENGHTEN ELECTORAL INTEGRITY AHEAD OF 2027 POLLS
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and election experts have identified weak political parties, compromised polling agents and poor management of election technology as major threats to the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The concerns were raised during a policy dialogue organised by the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought (ASSPT) in Abuja. The stakeholders…
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NGE: LASU PROFESSOR TO DELIVER 4TH LATEEF JAKANDE MEMORIAL LECTURE IN LAGOS
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has announced that Prof. Sylvester Odion Akhaine of Lagos State University (LASU) will deliver the 4th Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture on July 23 in Lagos. The lecture, scheduled to hold at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, from 11:00 a.m., is themed “The Media, INEC, Voters and Path to Credible Elections.”…
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REPS, YOUTH MINISTER URGES YOUNG NIGERIANS TO SHAPE 2027 ELECTIONS THROUGH ACTIVE PARTICIPATION
The House of Representatives has challenged Nigerian youths to play a greater role in shaping the country’s democratic future ahead of the 2027 general elections. At the Youth Town Hall held during the National Assembly’s 2026 Open Week, Speaker Abbas Tajudeen said young Nigerians remain the largest voting bloc and a critical force in determining…
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2027: APC CHIEFTAIN CALLS FOR UNITY AS EXPERTS BACK STRONGER LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY TO TACKLE INSECURITY
Calls for political unity and stronger grassroots governance have dominated discussions ahead of the 2027 general elections. A member of Lagos State’s Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Akanni Seriki, has urged APC members across the country to close ranks and support the party’s candidates following the conclusion of primary elections. He stressed that party unity, reconciliation…
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DEMOCRACY MUST IMPROVE LIVES TO SURVIVE, EXPERTS TELL GOVERNMENTS AT ABUJA POLICY LAB
Democracy must deliver meaningful results for citizens if open societies are to remain strong and resilient, experts have said. At the second Abuja Policy Lab organised by the German Embassy, policy experts, diplomats and civil society leaders warned that rising disinformation, political polarisation, insecurity and declining trust in institutions are putting democracies under increasing pressure…
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INEC REPORTS PEACEFUL ONDO SOUTH SENATORIAL BY-ELECTION, ADDRESSES NETWORK CHALLENGES
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election has been largely peaceful, with voting commencing on schedule in most polling units across the district. Speaking while monitoring the exercise in Okitipupa, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Ondo State, Mr. Mutiu Agboke, said electoral officials arrived early at polling units and…
