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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Seriake Dickson, founder and national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), says concerns that recently generated tension within the party have been amicably resolved following a closed-door meeting with Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate. In a post on X on Friday, Dickson disclosed that the meeting, which lasted about three hours, was attended…
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged Nigerians to reflect on the history and significance of June 12, describing the date as the foundation of the country’s modern democratic identity. In a post on X on Friday, Obi said June 12 should not merely be celebrated as Democracy Day but…
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…
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…
