Category: Nigeria

Wants prompt punishment for hate speech Calls for continental policing of genocide-prone countries To save the country from going the way of Rwanda in 1990s, Nigerians must deliberately avoid hate speech, Ibrahim Gambari, a professor of Political Science and International Relations said in a recent email exchange. He described hate speech as slippery slope to […]

Accuse global body of encouraging autocracy in Africa A coalition of 91 registered political parties on Sunday described as treacherous the position of the United Nations on the number of political parties, saying it was encouraging autocracy in Africa. The coalition under the aegis of Inter Party Advisory Council therefore called on the UN to work […]

Scores Country low on 2019 Elections Presidency welcomes report, promises action The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Nigeria, in its final report on 2019 general elections concluded that there is a need for serious electoral reforms due to the systemic failings and low level of voter participation recorded during the polls. The […]

Being the full text of President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech, which he delivered at the maiden celebration of Nigeria’s Democracy Day on June 12, 2019 Protocols 1.  All praise is due to GOD Almighty, who spared our lives to be present at this great occasion. We give thanks also that the democratic process has been further […]

President Buhari, his wife, Aisha with other Foreign Leaders and Dignitaries at the Democracy Day Dinner/Gala Night, at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. Photo: State House President Muhammadu Buhari played host to visiting world leaders at a dinner last night in Abuja, ahead of the country’s Democracy Day, which is being marked today. The […]

May 29 does not carry the weight of significance that June 12 carries in the country’s democratic sojourn, according to All Progressives Congress, APC National Leader, Senator Bola Tinubu . He said this in a statement titled ‘June 12: The Truth that Sets Democracy Free in Our Land’, released by his Media Adviser, Mr Tunde […]

The National Democratic Coalition on Monday called on the Federal Government to revert to the 1960 Independence Constitution in order to save the country from collapse. The coalition also said that beyond the recognition of June 12 as a Democracy Day, the Federal Government should name a national monument after the late Chief Moshood Abiola, […]

• Governors Split Over State Police• $1bn From Excess Crude For Security Already Disbursed – Fayemi President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met behind closed doors with state governors and heads of security agencies at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting, it was learnt, was in connection with the prevailing security situation, among other issues besetting […]

• Say citizens have rights to life, self-defence• Presidency ratifies anti-banditry strategy The House of Representatives yesterday urged the Federal Government to reverse its executive order restraining gun ownership. It said the decision strips citizens of their rights to life and self-defence amid growing attacks by bandits, kidnappers and other criminals. It also urged President […]

The Federal Government has commended the decision of the Supreme Court of Singapore to free a Nigerian, Mr Adili Ejike, who was earlier sentenced to death for drug trafficking in the country. The Acting Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Akpan Friday said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Ejike was arrested in […]