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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 13

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INEC Dismisses Rivers Governor’s Allegation of Selective Election Implementation

By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims by Rivers State Governor, Simi Fubara, accusing the Commission of selectively conducting elections to fill vacant legislative seats following the defection of lawmakers. In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Commission clarifies that while no specific instances of alleged selective action were cited, the governor's remarks appeared to […]

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Governor Ododo Grieves Over Passing of Ex-NBC DG Tom Adaba

By Chinedu Echianu Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has mourned the passing of the first Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Professor Tom Adaba who died in the early hours of Saturday at the age of 84. Governor Ododo expressed grief over the demise of the ace broadcaster, communications scholar and media administrator whom he described as a leading light for development in Nigeria and a courageous […]

February 23, 2025 18

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2025 Hajj: FCT Muslim Pilgrims Board Begins Distribution of Travel Materials

By Sofiat Adenekan The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced the distribution of travel materials to intending pilgrims during the second phase of its Hajj education and orientation program. The event is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, and Sunday, February 23, at the permanent Hajj camp in Bassan Jiwa, near Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The Board’s Public Relations Officer, Muhammad Lawal Aliyu, stated the materials […]

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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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Antimicrobial Resistance: Fleming Fund Project Trains Journalists and Stakeholders on Awareness

By Chinedu Echianu Stakeholders have begun the second phase of addressing the challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) which has been identified as a global health crisis. This is because over ten million people are likely to die annually by 2050 if this crisis is not nipped in the bud as soon as possible. Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites develop the ability to resist the drugs […]

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Labour Party Denies Zoning 2027 Presidency to South East

By Chinedu Echianu The leadership of the Labour Party has denied the news making the rounds that it has zoned the 2027 presidential ticket to the South East, adding that the party has not and will not zone any of its positions to any geographical zone or individual. The position of the Labour Party came barely fourty eight hours after a comment credited to the National Chairman of the Party, […]

February 17, 2025 13

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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 […]

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