Category: Politics
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Obasanjo seeks review of Western democracy in Africa
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Bauchi Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged African countries to develop a democratic model that reflects their history, culture and developmental realities rather than relying solely on the Western liberal system. Obasanjo made the call on Tuesday in Bauchi at the 2026 Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) Democracy Dialogue. It was themed: “Beyond…
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Jonathan urges political parties, judiciary to protect Africa’s democracy
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on political parties and the judiciary across Africa to strengthen democratic institutions and protect the will of the people.
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Ouédraogo, Njai urge transparent elections, internal party democracy in Africa
A former President of ECOWAS Commission, Kadré Ouédraogo and a Gambian parliamentarian, Fatoumatta Njai, have called on African nations and political actors to safeguard democratic governance by practising internal party democracy and ensuring transparent, credible and inclusive electoral system.
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Ex-Supreme Court judge tasks politicians on fostering internal democracy
Retired Supreme Court Justice Amina Augie has tasked politicians on respecting their internal constitutions, foster true internal democracy to avoid dragging the courts into electoral adjudication.
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Osun poll: INEC includes SDP on ballot, reprints result sheets
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has included Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the ballot for Saturday’s governorship election.
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Governors reaffirm commitment to early childhood development
Governors reaffirm commitment to early childhood development By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reaffirmed the commitment of all 36 state governors to making Early Childhood Development, (ECD) a strategic priority in Nigeria’s human capital development agenda. The NGF Director, Media and Strategic Communications Yunusa Abdullahi, in a statement in Abuja on…
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PDP to train 100 youths on vocational, entrepreneurial skills
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Youth Leader, Ibrahim Bala-Aboki has announced plan by the youth arm of the party to train 100 youths in different vocational and entrepreneurial skills.
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SDP leadership crisis: Court Of Appeal nullifies Gabam’s recognition
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has nullified the Federal High Court judgment recognising Shehu Gabam as the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
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Accord expresses confidence in Adeleke’s re-election, urges neutrality
The Maxwell Mgbudem-led Accord Party has expressed confidence in Gov. Ademola Adeleke’s re-election in Saturday’s Osun governorship election, saying the people’s mandate will prevail.
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Birthday: Jonathan commends Adesina’s contributions to energy sector
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the Group Managing Director of Sahara Power Group, Mr Kola Adesina, on the occasion of 62nd birthday, describing him as a distinguished entrepreneur and leader whose contributions to Nigeria’s energy sector and economic development continue to inspire many.