Former President Jonathan Wins 2025 Sunhak Peace Prize

Former President Jonathan Wins 2025 Sunhak Peace Prize

By: Bukola Adetinuyo Former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has made history once again, becoming first African leader to receive the prestigious 2025 Sunhak Peace Founder’s Prize. The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, in a congratulatory message, describes the award as a fitting recognition of Jonathan’s unwavering commitment to peace and democratic governance. In a statement by the Media Adviser to […]

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CTA Urges Women to Use FOIA in Anti-Corruption Fight

By: Anayo Akwitti The Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) has called on Nigerian women to leverage the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2011 in combating corruption. Speaking at a stakeholders' town hall meeting in Abuja, CTA’s Executive Director, Engr Faith Nwadishi, emphasized the vital role women play in fostering transparency but noted that many face challenges in engaging with the FOIA. She highlighted information sharing as a key step […]

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Political Exclusion Hindering Good Governance in Nigeria – Prof Igoche

By: Anayo Akwiti A Professor of Peace and Conflict Resolution, Edwin Igoche, has identified political polarization and extremism as major obstacles to achieving lasting peace and effective governance in Nigeria. Speaking in a statement made available to Democracy Radio on Friday, the Professor emphasized that tackling these challenges requires a multi-faceted approach involving individuals, communities, organizations, and governments. He also highlighted other critical issues such as social and […]

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Legislative Autonomy: A Pillar of Nigeria’s Democracy – DG NILDS

Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has reaffirmed that legislative autonomy remains the cornerstone of Nigeria’s democracy. This is contained in a statement made available by the Media Adviser to the DG, Mohammad Abdulkadri. Speaking at the end of a sabbatical paper presentation by Professor Shola Omotola at NILDS' permanent site in Abuja, Professor Sulaiman emphasized that true legislative […]

March 1, 2025 9

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“Eschew Pettiness, Focus on Greater Good” – DG NILDS Advises Senior Staff

By: Anayo Akwitti The Director General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, National Assembly, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman has admonished the Senior Cadre Staff to adhere to ethics of Professionalism to bolster service delivery. According to statement signed by his Media Adviser Mohammad Abdulkadri ,Professor Sulaiman gave the charge on Wednesday 19th, February, 2025 at A- Two - Day Leadership Development Programme for Management Professionals of NILDS […]

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South South Leader Pa Edwin Clark Dies at 97

By Chinedu Echianu Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum. (PANDEF) Edwin Clark, has passed on at the age of 97. News of the death of the former Federal Commissioner for Information was confirmed in a statement by a representative of the family, Prof. C. C. Clark, on Tuesday. According to the brief statement: “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce the passing of […]

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No To Global Taxation :Senator Jimoh Ibrahim Tells United Nations Global Parliament In New York.

By: Anayo Akwitti The Senator representing Ondo South Senatorial District has informed the United Nations that proposing a global tax to fund the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is inappropriate and unacceptable, as the international system is anarchic and lacks the authority to comply. He further asserts that there is no comprehensive international system in place. He made this statement during the interparliamentary opening session in New York yesterday. According […]

February 17, 2025 8

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Senator Lalong Urges Christian Pilgrims to be Good Ambassadors

By Chinedu Echianu Senator Simon Lalong, leader of the 7th batch of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission 2024 Main pilgrimage exercise, has urged Christian pilgrims to be good ambassadors of Nigeria and Plateau State while in the holy land. A statement signed by the Deputy Director and Head, Media and Public Relations at the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) Celestine Toruka said Senator Lalong made the call while speaking during […]

February 16, 2025 18

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Adebanjo: End of An Era – Akpabio

By Anayo Akwitti President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has described as the end of an era, the demise of Afenifere Leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo Akpabio in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen said he received with profound sadness the news of the passing of Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a renowned leader and elder statesman. According to Akpabio, "Pa Adebanjo's glorious exit at the age of 96 […]

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