Politics

Ahead of the Kogi governorship election scheduled for Nov. 11, Alhaji Muritala Ajaka has emerged Kogi East consensus candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Gabriel Aduku, Chairman of the Kogi East Elders Committee unveiled and presented the candidate to Kogi people at a news  briefing in Abuja on Monday....

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to disregard purported list of designated lawmakers for the minority leadership positions of the 10th National Assembly.The PDP said this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba in Abuja on Monday.“The PDP’s attention has been drawn to rumours...

Some women groups in Bauchi have advocated for the inclusion of more women in governance to contribute to national development and strengthen democratic system in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) interviewed various women groups in Bauchi state to mark the 2023 Democracy Day, celebration on Monday. Ms...

Some Key players during the 1993 presidential election have called for a shift of Nigeria’s presidential inauguration day from May 29 to June 12. The key players who were panelists at the 2023 Democracy Day celebration, organised by the Tinubu Support Group (TSG), made the call on Monday in Abuja....

The cold war between Senator George Akume and his estranged political godson, Governor Hyacinth Alia can no longer be hidden as APC stakeholders loyal to the SGF have reportedly drawn a battle line with the governor. Although both the SGF and Governor Alia have been pretending during public events to...

…urges President to tap into Buratai’s experience The Northern Professionals and Intellectuals (NPI) has urged President Bola Tinubu to appoint credible and competent Nigerians into his cabinet. The group, which made this known at a press conference on Monday in Abuja, listed former Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen T....

…Urges massive support for Akpabio for religious harmony in govt A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Hon. Yekini Nabena, has said recent development in the polity ahead of Tuesday’s election of presiding officers of the 10th National Assembly has further given credence into...

Today is June 12, June 12 marked in our dear country as Democracy Day . It is a historic day that deserves to be celebrated. On that day in 1993, we the people of Nigeria stated our unreserved preference for true democracy. Though under military rule, we freely chose a...

*Incumbents must stop from influencing elections Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, says for democracy in Nigeria to come of age, incumbent political officeholders must stop influencing election outcomes. In his Democracy Day message on Sunday, Atiku said political leaders must be committed to the principles of fairness in election conduct, to...

*Calls for support for Akpabio/Barau’s leadership Global Peace Movement International, UK says Nigeria needs sincere leadership to grow and attain its full potential as the giant of Africa. President General of the group, Dr. Mike Uyi stated this when he spoke with newsmen ahead of the June 12 presidential election....