Future of Democracy in Focus as Abuja Students Debate Civic Issues

Future of Democracy in Focus as Abuja Students Debate Civic Issues

By: Julian Osamoto As part of efforts to amplify youth voices in governance and civic participation, Democracy Radio hosted a vibrant inter-school debate in Abuja, bringing together students from four secondary schools to engage in timely conversations about the future of democracy in Nigeria. Held before a live audience, the event created a dynamic platform for young Nigerians to explore complex democratic themes: from electronic voting to youth enfranchisement. This […]

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Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno Finally Dumps PDP For APC

By Chinedu Echianu After weeks of flirting with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has officially dumped the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and has now pitched his tent with the APC. Governor Eno who has not hidden his admiration for President Bola Tinubu, defected during an official announcement on Friday at the Government House in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital. The […]

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Wike Backs Out of PDP Peace Accords, Cites Betrayal

By Sofiat Adenekan The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has formally withdrawn from all previous agreements aimed at resolving lingering disputes within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This move on Sunday further plunged the party into internal crisis despite reconciliatory efforts by the party leadership In a strongly worded press statement on Sunday, titled “PDP Crisis: My Position,” Wike accuses top party leaders of dishonesty and failing to honor […]

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Nigeria Needs Urgent Electoral Overhaul—NILDS DG Sulaiman

By Julian Adetinuyo The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has called for urgent reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic institutions and restore trust in its electoral system. Speaking at a high-level national dialogue on electoral reforms in Abuja, Professor Sulaiman said Nigeria’s democracy cannot thrive without a credible, transparent, and inclusive electoral process. “Electoral reform is not an option—it’s a necessity,” he […]

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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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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, […]

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Kidnapped Anambra Lawmaker, Justice Azuka, Found Dead Near Second Niger Bridge

By Sofiat Adenekan The kidnapped member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Justice Azuka, has been found dead weeks after his abduction. Azuka, who represented Onitsha North 1 Constituency under the Labour Party (LP), was kidnapped at gunpoint on December 24, 2024, along Ugwunaobankpa Road, Inland Town, Onitsha, while returning home for Christmas. His abduction was swift, lasting less than five minutes. Security operatives discovered his decomposing body […]

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Anambra Guber: Labour Party Sets April 5 Date For Primary Election

By Chinedu Echianu The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party has approved April 5, 2025 as the date for the primaries to elect the party's candidate for the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra State. In a statement signed by the National Secretary of the party, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, and made available to newsmen by the National Publicity Secretary of the Party, Obiora Ifoh, the timetable and schedule of […]

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COPDEM, ADC sign alliance for citizen mobilization.

By Anayo Akwitti Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), have formalised a strategic alliance in recognition of what they say is the urgent need for a structured, coordinated, and disciplined approach to mobilizing civil society and progressive forces across Nigeria. To this end both civil society groups have resolved to introduce the Directorate of Mobilisation, Civil Societies and Progressives Engagements —a critical […]

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