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Nigeria’s Democracy Mockery, Only In Name – LP

The Labour Party (LP) has described Nigeria’s democracy as a “mockery,” citing the absence of free, fair, and credible elections, which it says remain the heart of any true democratic system. Speaking at a summit in Abuja to mark Democracy Day, the Acting National Chairman of the party, Senator Esther Nenadi Usman, expressed concern that...
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Tinubu Inherits Abiola’s Democratic Legacy

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that history has chosen to return the baton in Nigeria’s democratic struggle to one of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola’s most trusted lieutenants, President Bola Tinubu, decades after the June 12 saga. Shettima noted that while hope remained an enduring legacy of Abiola’s life, it was the...
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Democracy Day: Umahi Hails Tinubu’s Achievements

The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his achievements in road infrastructure as Nigeria marks the 2025 Democracy Day. In a goodwill message issued on Thursday, Umahi praised the equitable distribution of road projects across the six geopolitical zones, describing the President’s leadership as visionary and impactful. “On...
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Fitch, GCR Upgrade Wema Bank’s National Ratings

Wema Bank has received rating upgrades from two leading credit rating agencies, Fitch and GCR, in recognition of its strong performance and resilience amid industry challenges. Fitch Ratings upgraded the bank’s National Long-Term Rating to ‘A-(nga)’ from ‘BBB(nga)’, with a Positive Outlook, while affirming its Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘B-’. Similarly, GCR Ratings...
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Dickson Tackles Tinubu, Akpabio Over Undemocratic Rule In Rivers

Former Governor of Bayelsa State and Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Senator Seriake Dickson, on Thursday took a swipe at President Bola Tinubu for remaining silent on the “undemocratic governance” currently unfolding in Rivers State, during his Democracy Day address to the National Assembly. Speaking to journalists shortly after the joint session of the...
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Gov Okpebholo Urges Reflection, Unity On Democracy Day

The Executive Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has called on residents of Edo and Nigerians at large to reflect on the enduring lessons of June 12 and renew their commitment to the principles of democracy, justice, and national unity. In a statement commemorating Democracy Day, Governor Okpebholo described June 12 as a powerful symbol...
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Why Emmanuel Is Silent On Eno’s Defection To APC – Aide

The immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, CON, has deliberately refrained from commenting on recent political developments in the state, including speculations surrounding Governor Umo Eno’s alleged defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This position aligns with his long-standing decision to allow his successor, Governor Umo Eno, the freedom to...
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Oluga Decries Rising Scourge Of Child Labour

As Nigeria joins the global community to commemorate the International Day Against Child Labour, Hon. Taiwo Oluga, a member of the National Assembly Service Commission representing the South West, has raised alarm over the persistent and growing scourge of child labour across the country. In a statement to mark the occasion, Hon. Oluga expressed deep...
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Nigeria On Precipice, Sliding Into Authoritarianism – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised alarm over what he described as Nigeria’s descent into authoritarianism, warning that the democratic gains achieved since 1999 are being steadily eroded. In a statement marking Democracy Day, Atiku said the country is teetering on a dangerous precipice, with the looming threat of one-party dictatorship replacing the democratic...
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Nigerian Youths Hold Solidarity Rally For Tinubu

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) on Thursday held a solidarity rally and march in support of President Bola Tinubu as part of this year’s Democracy Day celebrations. Youths from across the country converged in Abuja to express support for the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda and to demand sustained commitment to youth empowerment and...
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