Tag: #NigeriaDemocracy
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FIRST LADY ENDORSEMENT OF RESERVED SEATS BILL HAILED AS GAME-CHANGER
Osasu Igbinedion-Ogwuche, top advocate for the Reserved Seats for Women Bill, described First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu’s backing as a “decisive milestone” in Nigeria’s journey toward gender inclusion. She said this strong support marks a pivotal moment fueled by months of advocacy and strategic dialogue by women’s groups nationwide. The Bill aims to guarantee women…
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JUDICIARY URGED TO SPEED UP POLITICAL PARTY DISPUTE RESOLUTION TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY
Dr. Gabriel Nwambu, Director-General of the Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizens Awareness (CCLCA), has called on the judiciary to expedite the dispensation of justice regarding political party affairs. Speaking amid ongoing challenges in Nigeria marked by insurgency and political instability, Nwambu stressed the judiciary must avoid issuing frivolous court orders that undermine democratic processes.…
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PDP REACTS STRONGLY TO COURT RULING HALTING NATIONAL CONVENTION
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has slammed the Federal High Court’s decision to stop its upcoming national convention, calling it “an assault on Nigeria’s democratic process.” In a statement, PDP’s spokesperson Debo Ologunagba emphasized that the party remains committed to holding the convention scheduled for November 15-16 in Ibadan, arguing that the court’s ruling does…
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TINUBU HONORS YAKUBU AS INEC CHAIRMAN STEPS DOWN
President Bola Tinubu has accepted Prof. Mahmood Yakubu’s exit as INEC chairman after his second term expired. In a show of gratitude, Tinubu awarded Yakubu the national honor of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) for his dedication to Nigeria’s democracy and fair elections since 2015. Yakubu will hand over to senior commissioner…
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OSUN, BORNO, LAGOS LEAD NATIONWIDE ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION, INEC REPORTS
Over 5.3 million Nigerians pre-register online as youth and women dominate the drive. INEC updates on Continuous Voter Registration show 5,385,060 online pre-registrations, led by Osun, Borno, and Lagos states. Youths aged 18-34 make up the majority, with significant female and PWD participation. Physical registrations total 764,695, highlighting growing voter engagement nationwide.
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ACTIONAID NIGERIA URGES RENEWED ACCOUNTABILITY ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DEMOCRACY
From voice to action—calls for real democracy, transparency, and justice in Nigeria. ActionAid Nigeria’s Dr. Andrew Mamedu urged all levels of government and citizens to move beyond words to real accountability, highlighting ongoing democratic challenges like the Rivers state crisis. He called for reinstatement of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, strong legislative oversight, judiciary boldness, and swift…
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GRACE ADAYILO PASSES AWAY: FCT’S FIRST FEMALE HEAD OF SERVICE
Grace Adayilo, the pioneering first female and indigenous Head of Service for the Federal Capital Territory, has died unexpectedly at 57 in Abuja. Known for her commitment to boosting government efficiency and supporting President Tinubu’s “Hope Agenda,” she was active and well just a day before her passing. From revitalizing education to championing gender rights,…
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TINUBU MOURNS DOYINSOLA ABIOLA, MEDIA ICON AND SOLDIER OF DEMOCRACY
President Bola Tinubu expressed heartfelt sorrow over the passing of Dr. Doyinsola Abiola, hailing her as a trailblazing media pioneer and a true soldier of democracy. At 82, Dr. Abiola broke gender barriers as the first woman to edit and manage a national newspaper and played a vital role in Nigeria’s democratic struggles, especially after…
