By Bala Ibrahim Democracy has a lot of gifts, but the biggest of them all to me, is the gift of the right to choose. The right to make a decision and…
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AI, Technology Must Be Inclusive to Deepen Democracy, Says YZ Ya’u
The Executive Director of the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), Engr. YZ Ya’u, has called for the inclusive use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies to strengthen democratic participation and…
Nigeria: Diplomatic Delusion Deeply Demoralizing Democracy
By Bala Ibrahim As a country, Nigeria has always been a major player internationally, since it gained independence in 1960. Even under military rule, Nigeria was a significant force in the affairs…
Tinubu, Kano and Dividends of Democracy
By Shehu Mustapha Chaji Since the assumption of office the people of Kano state have continue to enjoy special care, regard and concern from President Bola Ahmad Tinubu. Just few days after…
Democracy Day: Gov. Buni Salutes Yobeans, Describes Them as Pillars of Democracy
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu Yobe State Governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has described the people of the state as true pillars of democracy for their continued support of government policies and…
Democracy Day: Gov. Mutfwang commissions projects urging patriotism
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos To commemorate the 2025 Democracy Day celebration, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has Commissioned some projects, urging for more patriotism from the Plateau people. The events which took…
Democracy Day: CISLAC Laments Weak Democratic Institutions, Rising Authoritarianism
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna As Nigeria marks 26 years of continuous democratic governance, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed deep concerns over the country’s democratic backsliding. In a statement…
Nigeria’s Democracy a Model for West African Stability – Foreign Minister Tuggar
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has declared Nigeria’s democratic tradition a stabilising force in the West African region, calling it a model worthy of emulation as the subcontinent…
Nigeria’s Democracy and Imperative of Evidence-based Nation Building
By Michael Olaogun Since the fifth century, the concept of democracy as a “people-oriented” system of government has permeated different parts of the world, adapting to various cultural and historical contexts with…
Mocking English Accent over Governance Deliverables
By Adamu Aminu In a recent plenary session, Senator Sani Musa from Niger State urged his colleagues to maintain ethical standards in the Senate. This call to action came in the wake…
Re: A Defense of Press Freedom and Not a License for Recklessness
By Salisu M. Indabawa In response to the recent rejoinder by Hafiz Abubakar, it is important to reaffirm that press freedom is a core tenet of democracy. It is the fundamental role…
Galambi: We Backed Rivers State Emergency to Safeguard Democracy, Citizens
By Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Hon. Yusuf Shittu Galambi, representing Gwaram Federal Constituency in Jigawa State, has dismissed allegations that members of the National Assembly were bribed to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
Goni of Gombe Advocates Ideological Reforms, Unity for Stronger Democracy
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Goni of Gombe, Dr. Auwal Abdullahi Gafakan Akko, has called on Nigerian political parties to rebuild their ideological foundations and prioritize unity as essential steps toward strengthening…
CISLAC worries over judgement Halting Rivers allocation, warns against Destabilizing Nigerian Democracy
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed profound concern over the recent Federal High Court ruling that restricts the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other…
CSO’s lament assault, attacks on human rights, democracy
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Coalition of civil society organizations has said they’re seriously disturbed by the alarming and troubling rate with which the ruling All-Progressive Congress (APC) government, under the leadership of…
IBB Denies Endorsing Military Rule,Says X Account Linked To Him False
By Abdullahi Yusuf Former military President,Gen.Ibrahim Babangida, has denied endorsing military rule in the country, describing an account linking him to the idea as dubious. “Our attention has been drawn to a…
NGO Promotes Democratic Discourse Among Kano Students
By Mustapha Salisu On Thursday, a non-governmental organization Gatefield Impact launched its inaugural project, “Engaging Students in Democratic Discourse Across Nigeria,” also known as FRAME Democracy, at Bayero University, Kano. This initiative…
Kano NNPP Chair Hails President Tinubu For Protecting Democracy
By Abdullahi Yusuf The Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State, Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, on Wednesday thanked President Bola Tinubu for protecting democracy in the country. “There is…
Court Judgement on Kano and its Aftermath
By Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSE The two judgments of the Election Petition Tribunal and the Court of Appeal in respect of Kano turned out to be an anticlimax due to a…
Why Push For Military Rule In West Africa Should be Resisted
By Law Mefor Notwithstanding the atrocities it has brought to the African nations where the military had ruled, there is still a tacit push in the West African sub-region for the return…
Kano, Zamfara, Plateau: Group Raises Alarm – “Our Democracy is in Danger”
A group, Nigerians Democracy for Vanguards has expressed dissatisfaction over the recent political developments in Kano, Zamfara and Plateau States regarding most of the Court of Appeal Judgements delivered. The Chairman of…
President Tinubu celebrates icon of Democracy, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, at 66
President Bola Tinubu has extended his warmest greetings to former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on his 66th birthday, commending him for his unwavering commitment to democracy, his selfless service to the…
Adamawa Northern Zone Senator promises to deliver dividends of democracy to constituents
From Umar Dankano, Yola Senator Amos Yohanna of the Adamawa Northern Senatorial District has pledged to do everything in his power to provide dividends of democracy to his constituents. In an interview…
Atiku, Tinubu, Chicago State University, Democracy, Nigeria’s image and what the law says
By Law Mefor President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s legal team has been putting up a valiant fight to keep him from disclosing his true status and identity at Chicago State University (CSU). People…
International Day of Democracy: CITAD calls for greater youth inclusion in Democracy
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has emphasized the crucial role of engaging youth and children in safeguarding democracy. The Centre made the call through its Campaigns and Communication Officer,…