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Wike Defends Tinubu’s Legacy, Commissions Key Abuja Road Project

By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has launched a strong defence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, while commissioning the newly completed Apo-Wassa Road in Abuja, a major link under the long-delayed Outer Southern Expressway project. Speaking at the event on Friday, Wike reaffirmed the government’s resolve to revive and complete abandoned infrastructure across the capital, dismissing critics as politically driven and wilfully blind to progress. "If you want to die because we named […]

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Nigeria Cricket Federation launches Level 2 Coaching Course with participants from Nigeria, Ghana, and Sierra Leone.

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NCF Builds Cricket’s Future with Regional Elite Coaching Programme

As the Female Yellow Greens continue to impress at the ongoing Kwibuka T20 tournament in Rwanda, the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) is preparing to launch a landmark Level 2 Coaching Course aimed at strengthening cricket development across West Africa. The course, according to the NCF, is part of its long-term strategy to deepen technical expertise and build a sustainable coaching structure in the region. Final preparations have been completed for the programme, which will bring together emerging and experienced coaches. […]

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President Tinubu to Commission Major Road Linking RRI and Wasa

By Sofia Adenekan President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to commission the newly constructed Left-Hand Service Carriageway of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) Stage II, from Ring Road I (RRI) Junction to Wasa Junction, on Friday, June 13, at 2:30 p.m. In preparation for the event, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has announced the temporary closure of the Apo-Wasa road to vehicular movement between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The measure is aimed at ensuring security and smooth […]

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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 is part of Democracy Radio’s ongoing mission to foster political […]

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Democracy Day: NCPC Boss Says Twenty Six Years of Civil Rule, Worth Celebrating

By Chinedu Echianu Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) Bishop Stephen Adegbite has urged President Bola Tinubu to continue ensuring Nigerians reap the dividends of democracy through his Renewed Hope Agenda. The NCPC Boss who stated this in a congratulatory message signed by Celestine Toruka, Deputy Director and Head Media and Public Relations at the Commission, admonished Nigerians to have faith in God and the present administration for guidance and direction. Bishop Adegbite congratulated President Tinubu and […]

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CBN Denies Extending BDC Recapitalisation Deadline

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has debunked a news story in circulation suggesting that the Bank has extended the deadline for the recapitalisation of Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to December 31, 2025. The CBN, through its Acting Director of the Corporate Communications Department, Hakama Sidi Ali, describes the information as false, misleading, and stated that it should be disregarded. According to her, the Bank has not granted any such extension beyond the previously communicated deadline […]

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Speaker Abbas says Democracy strongest when people are involved

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says citizens must not only be heard but also involved in governance under democracy. He, therefore, restated the commitment of the 10th House to engaging with the public on issues of national importance. Speaker Abbas made this known in Abuja on Wednesday at the second edition of the ‘Citizens’ Roundtable with the Leadership of the House of Representatives.’ The Speaker, in his closing address presented by the Deputy […]

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SEC Warns Investors Against Dealing with CBEX, Super Technology

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Securities and Exchange Commission has raised the alarm, cautioning Nigerians against transacting with Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) and St.Technologies International Limited, also known as Smart Treasure/Super Technology. The causation on Wednesday followed reports indicating that CBEX (Crypto Bridge Exchange), operating under the corporate identity of ST Technologies International Ltd, also known as Smart Treasure/Super Technology, has resumed operations across Nigeria. The Commission in a statement by it management says CBEX promoters are demanding $200 from their subscribers […]

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NILDS Management, Staff Commiserate DG Over Brother’s Death

By Sofiat Adenekan The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies NILDS, Permanent Site and it's subsidiaries including the Democracy Radio were thrown into a state of complete mourning on Wednesday 11th June 2025 when the news of the death of the senior brother of the Director General Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman filtered through authoritative sources. The death of Sheikh Isiaka Sulaiman which occurred in the evening of 10th June 2025 made the management and staff of the Institute to […]

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