Shettima

‘Your sacrifice and devotion to Nigeria will never be forgotten’ — Shettima tells Abdulsalami Abubakar

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has praised Abdulsalami Abubakar, former head of state, for his contributions to Nigeria’s democratic development, saying his service and sacrifice to the nation would never be forgotten. Shettima spoke on Saturday night in Abuja during the celebration of Abubakar’s 84th birthday and the launch of his autobiography titled Call of Duty: My…

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Abdulsalam Abubakar

Abdulsalami Abubakar calls for stronger institutions to deepen Nigeria’s democracy

Abdulsalami Abubakar, former head of state, has called on Nigerians to strengthen democratic institutions and promote good governance to consolidate the country’s democratic gains. Abubakar made the call on Saturday in Abuja during the celebration of his 84th birthday and the launch of his autobiography titled Call of Duty: My Autobiography. The retired general, who…

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Protesters

‘Tinubu must go, bring back our children’ — Protesters demand rescue of abducted pupils, teachers

Protesters on Saturday stormed the Nyanya-Karu bridge in Abuja, demanding the immediate rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted by gunmen in Oyo and Borno states. The demonstrators, who occupied a section of the busy expressway, called on the administration of President Bola Tinubu to intensify efforts to secure the release of the victims. The protest…

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Uba Sani

‘Tinubu is not perfect, but he has demonstrated democratic attributes’ — Uba Sani

Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna state, says President Bola Tinubu has demonstrated key attributes of a democrat, despite concerns about the state of civil liberties and democratic governance in the country. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Friday, Sani said no democracy is perfect, arguing that Nigeria has made significant progress since the…

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Peter Obi

‘No reason to detain Nnamdi Kanu; I’d negotiate with agitators if elected president’ — Obi

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says there is no justification for the continued detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Kanu was handed life imprisonment by the Abuja Federal High Court over terrorism and treasonable felony. He was later transferred to the Sokoto correctional facility,…

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Peter Obi

‘Elections are rigged in Nigeria because Nigerians want them rigged’ — Obi

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says electoral malpractice persists in Nigeria because citizens fail to actively defend their votes and hold the electoral process accountable. Speaking during an engagement with supporters on a recent visit to the United States, the former Anambra governor argued that the responsibility for ensuring credible…

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Abdulmumuni Abiola

‘Some issues identified in 1993 are still with us’ — MKO Abiola’s son

Abdulmumuni Abiola, son of the late Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, the acclaimed winner of the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election, says many of the challenges that inspired the June 12 struggle three decades ago remain unresolved despite 27 years of uninterrupted democratic rule. Speaking on Arise Television’s morning programme on Friday, Abiola said…

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Seriake Dickson

Dickson: Obi was present when NDC approved integration of Obidient movement into party structure

Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says Peter Obi was present when the party approved the integration of the Obidient Movement and other support groups into its formal structure. Addressing journalists on Thursday, Dickson dismissed reports of friction within the party, insisting that the NDC remains united and committed to building…

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