Tag: democracy
Top 5 Stories Of The Day | CBN Waives 2025 Licence Renewal Fee for all BDCs
CBN waives 2025 licence renewal fee for all BDCs Atiku predicts that Nigeria may lose its democracy IFC collaborates with five renewable energy firms to build mini-grid projects in Nigeria…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | States Fine Google and Meta for Tax Evasion
States fine Google and Meta for tax evasion Tinubu airs opinion on democracy and shuns violent protest Muslims advocate for removal of Nancy Isime robbery scene wearing hijab in new…
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Analyzing the Ousting of Ali Bongo as President of Gabon: Coup or the End of Tyranny?
The recent ousting of Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba has plunged the nation into uncertainty. This development raises important questions about the state of democracy in African countries, especially considering…
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TG Omori Says Kingship and not Democracy is Needed For Africa’s Progress
In a recent talk on the Zero Conditions podcast, ThankGod Omori Jesam, better known as TG Omori, a Nigerian music video director, shared some eye-opening thoughts about how democracy works…
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Defence Headquarters of Nigeria Denounces Coup Claims, Reaffirms Allegiance to Democracy
In a resolute stance, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) of Nigeria has categorically denied any inclination towards a coup, affirming its allegiance to democracy and the constitutional framework. Tukur Gusau, the…
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Nigeria’s Democracy is Maturing, 2023 Elections Taught Valuable Lessons – Buhari; Senate Advances Bill to Regulate and Establish Standards for Christian Practice | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Nigeria's Democracy is Maturing, 2023 Elections Taught Valuable Lessons - Buhari Aso Villa Renovation Commences in Preparation for Tinubu's Inauguration Senate Advances Bill to Regulate and Establish Standards for Christian…
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Make your respective choices in the best interest of our land – Goodluck Jonathan pens goodwill message to Nigerians
Former president Goodluck Jonathan has called on politicians in Nigeria to avoid violence, behave with restraint, and strengthen the country's democracy. On Tuesday, Ikechukwu Eze, Jonathan's special adviser, released a…
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Tragedy as Nigerian Air Force accidentally bombs 100 civilians; Northerners conspiring for Shettima to replace Tinubu as president – Naja’atu Mohammed | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Tragedy as Nigerian Air Force accidentally bombs 100 civilians US slams visa ban on Nigerians undermining democracy, confirms 2023 election monitoring Nigerians arrested in Cyprus for running prostitution ring Northerners…
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The video from South Africa should help Nigerian leaders understand what free speech is
Unless we have redefined what a democratic society is, everyone has the right to speak out against certain policies in whatever form or means they choose to, without fear of…
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YNaija Editorial: Muhammadu Buhari is playing with fire
The details don’t matter. Whatever you heard, from a blog, a WhatsApp group, from your neighbor downstairs, who saw snatches of it on television, or at the beer parlour down…
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When is the Nigerian military going to be called to order?
While it is expected that the military should have purged itself of anti-democratic behavior, the Nigerian Army continues to perpetrate acts that are in constant violation of basic human rights…
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Red Card Movement: When You Hear Democracy, what do you think of?
When you hear democracy, it is another word for your right to life and the dignity of life. Often defined in the words of Abraham Lincoln, as the government of…
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Demola Olarewaju: PDP National Convention 2017 – The most democratic ever
by Demola Olarewaju In terms of choosing a presidential candidate, the stakes are always high and it is usually democratic but in terms of electing the National Working Committee,…
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It has clamped down on all forms of democracy | 5 reasons Atiku gave for leaving APC
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has finally left the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) after several rumours of his planned exit. There had been rumours flying around that Atiku was…
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[The Injustice Blog] Punishing women combatants for excellence is the kind of backward thinking Nigeria needs to be rid of
At a time the world is creating more space for women and breaking the barriers that once limited them, we've chosen to be retrogressive in our ways as a nation.…
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“I am not Buhari’s enemy, criticism is good for democracy” – Fayose
The governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose has said President Muhammadu Buhari criticism by him or any other person, are acts to strengthen democracy and, as such, critics should not be seen as enemies. “I…
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How I set a new standard for Nigeria’s democracy by conceding defeat – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has conceding defeat during the 2015 election helped reformed the democratic process in Nigeria. Jonathan said this at the sixth edition of African Ambassadors Interactive Forum…
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Oby Ezekwesili, Kofi Annan, others appointed global state of democracy ambassadors
Obiageli Ezekwesili, Former Vice-President of the World Bank's Africa division has been appointed as one of the Democracy Ambassadors of the International Institute for Electoral Assistance (International IDEA). This is ahead of…
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Reuben Abati: Ambazonia, Biya’s intolerance and internet democracy
by Reuben Abati A Biafra-like agitation for independence has been unfolding in neighbouring Republic of Cameroon since November 2016. The people of Northern and Southern Cameroons under the …
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Democracy only guarantees an opportunity to succeed – Dogara
The speaker of the house of representatives, Yakubu Dogara, in Abuja while speaking at a regional conference for young parliamentarians says democracy guarantees only the "opportunity to succeed and the risk…
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Nigeria’s democracy threatened by APC, INEC, Police – Wike
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said Nigeria's democracy is being threatened by a conspiracy between the Independent National Electoral Commission, All Progressives Congress and the Police. He said this…
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Opinion: Lessons for Nigeria from 2017 International Day of Democracy
by Jide Ojo Since 2007, United Nations has set aside September 15 of every year as International Day of Democracy. This year’s IDD was celebrated globally last Friday. In Nigeria,…
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Moses Ochonu: Democracy was good enough to remove Jonathan. Why isn’t it good enough for Buhari?
by Moses Ochouu Selective outrage, situational activism, and hypocrisy are bigger threats to Nigeria than corruption is, for it is this trifecta that enables corruption to thrive and for the…
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Opinion: Nigeria, I hate thee
by Bayo Olu Nigeria is a dying nation. For many years that distasteful reality has been painfully obvious to those Nigerians who are experiencing firsthand the human suffering brought about…
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Opinion: This is why the #ResumeOrResign protests are necessary
by Jude Ndukwe It is 95 days today since the president, General Muhammadu Buhari, rtd, left the shores of our country for medical vacation in the UK. Adding the about…
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Opinion: We don’t need more heroes, please
by James Inedu George The average span of the best politician elected into office in many democracies without rigged constitutions (Rwanda, Gambia and co come to mind) is eight years.…
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Opinion: President Buhari’s regime and the constant attack on freedom of expression
by Gbenga Odunsi Several criticisms have trailed the policies of the Buhari-led administration, as most of them have posed a serious threat to the nation’s economic growth. However, indications have shown that…
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#NotTooYoungToRun: Why Legislators must not kill this bill
by Hamzat Lawal To say that I, and indeed all Nigerian youth, are disappointed at the recent development in the National Assembly regarding the Not Too Young To Run bill,…
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Fake news is distorting democracy in our country – Trump
President Trump early Sunday blasted the news media for using unidentified sources and "highly slanted and even fraudulent reporting." "With all of its phony unnamed sources & highly slanted &…
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Opinion: The Nigerian democratic experiment and the influence of the undemocratic forces Of the Mob
By Dele Awogbeoba Nigeria has had a rather chequered history with democracy. Since 1999, Nigeria has had an uninterrupted democratic experiment which has been largely successful. INEC has continuously…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy