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  1. Bwala Blasts Peter Obi as ‘Failed Politician’ Over Democracy Remarks

    Nigeria Bwala Blasts Peter Obi as ‘Failed Politician’ Over Democracy Remarks

    Presidential adviser Daniel Bwala has called Peter Obi a "failed politician," claiming he lacks democratic credentials. The remark follows Obi’s statement that Nigeria’s democracy has collapsed. The clash highlights growing political tensions as opposition voices challenge the government’s...
  2. Presidency Fires Back at Peter Obi Over ‘Democracy Has Collapsed’ Remark

    Nigeria Presidency Fires Back at Peter Obi Over ‘Democracy Has Collapsed’ Remark

    The presidency has rejected Peter Obi’s claim that Nigeria’s democracy has collapsed, with Bayo Onanuga calling it exaggerated and misleading. He argued that democracy remains strong and evolving. Obi, however, insists that democratic institutions are deteriorating under the current...
  3. Peter Obi: Ignoring Court Orders Puts Nigeria’s Democracy at Risk

    Nigeria Peter Obi: Ignoring Court Orders Puts Nigeria’s Democracy at Risk

    Peter Obi has condemned the alleged disobedience of a Supreme Court ruling on Rivers State fund allocation. He criticized the release of statutory funds to an appointed administrator instead of a legally recognized legislative body, warning that disregarding court rulings undermines democracy...
  4. Former President Jonathan Opposes Tinubu’s Executive Overreach in Rivers State

    Nigeria Former President Jonathan Opposes Tinubu’s Executive Overreach in Rivers State

    Former President Goodluck Jonathan has condemned the suspension of elected officials in Rivers State, warning that it harms Nigeria’s democratic image. He criticized President Bola Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration, cautioning that executive overreach could undermine public trust in...
  5. Peter Obi Blasts Lawmakers for Backing Tinubu’s Emergency Rule Without Proper Vote

    Nigeria Peter Obi Blasts Lawmakers for Backing Tinubu’s Emergency Rule Without Proper Vote

    Peter Obi has slammed the National Assembly for using a voice vote to approve Tinubu’s state of emergency in Rivers State. He called the process illegal and a threat to democracy. His statement has sparked mixed reactions, with legal experts questioning the vote’s constitutionality. Former...
  6. ‘Power Grab’—Amaechi Blasts Tinubu Over Suspension of Rivers Officials

    Nigeria ‘Power Grab’—Amaechi Blasts Tinubu Over Suspension of Rivers Officials

    Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has condemned President Bola Tinubu's emergency rule in Rivers, calling it a "power grab." He argues that suspending elected officials violates Nigeria’s constitution and urges lawmakers to reject the move. The crisis has sparked a nationwide debate...
  7. IBB Finally Admits: MKO Abiola Won June 12 Presidential Election

    Nigeria IBB Finally Admits: MKO Abiola Won June 12 Presidential Election

    Former Nigerian leader, Ibrahim Babangida, has confirmed in his autobiography that MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election. He described the annulment as his toughest decision. Babangida praised Buhari for honoring Abiola posthumously with the GCFR title, acknowledging his...
  8. Osun LG Crisis: Adeleke Accuses IGP of Backing APC’s ‘Assault on Democracy’

    Nigeria Osun LG Crisis: Adeleke Accuses IGP of Backing APC’s ‘Assault on Democracy’

    Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke accuses IGP Kayode Egbetokun of enabling APC’s illegal takeover of local councils, calling it an assault on democracy. Speaking to a British envoy, Adeleke condemns police involvement and vows elections will proceed. The UK urges peaceful governance and respect for...
  9. Nigeria’s Democratic Future at Risk, Atiku and El-Rufai Sound Alarm

    Nigeria Nigeria’s Democratic Future at Risk, Atiku and El-Rufai Sound Alarm

    Atiku Abubakar, former Nigerian Vice President, warned that the country's democracy is at risk due to political missteps. He criticized the judiciary's growing influence and the government's control over political parties. Along with Nasir El-Rufai, he urged opposition unity to protect Nigeria's...
  10. Labour Party Condemns APC's Removal of Senator Ndume, Cites Threat to Free Speech

    Nigeria Labour Party Condemns APC's Removal of Senator Ndume, Cites Threat to Free Speech

    The Labour Party criticizes the APC for removing Senator Ndume as Senate Chief Whip, calling it an attack on free speech. They warn of a slide towards dictatorship amid economic challenges. This political clash highlights growing tensions in Nigeria's democracy and raises questions about...
  11. Peter Obi Critiques Nigeria's Democracy: Calls it State Capture

    Nigeria Peter Obi Critiques Nigeria's Democracy: Calls it State Capture

    Peter Obi, Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, critiques Nigeria's democracy, labeling it as state capture. He highlights issues like systemic corruption, insecurity, and poverty, urging Nigerians to reflect on these challenges as the country marks 25 years of democracy and to strive for...
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    Politics Lawyers hail Osinbajo for sacking Daura – The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper

    Prominent lawyers have praised the acting president of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) for decisively terminating the appointment of the director general of the Department of State Security (DSS), Lawal … Read more via The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper – Nigeria and World News –...
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    Politics Orji Kalu: Disobedience of court orders threat to Nigeria’s democracy – pulse.ng

    Kalu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said that any pronouncement from a properly constituted court of justice must be obeyed and complied with. Dr Orji Kalu, a former governor of Abia has stressed the need for respect for the … Read more via pulse.ng – Nigeria’s...
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    June 12: What Obasanjo did to me when I begged him to honour my father – Abiola - Dailypost

    Alhaji Jamiu Abiola, son of the late presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola, has claimed that he once begged former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, to honour his father for the sacrifices he made for democracy in Nigeria but was ignored. According to …...
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    Falana, Ajibade’ve impacted Nigerians –Tinubu – The Sun News

    national Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has lauded Messers Femi Falana and Kunle Ajibade’s contributions to the rebirth of democracy in Nigeria, after many years of military rule. Tinubu lauded the duo yesterday, in a statement to mark the country’s Democracy Day...
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    Democracy Day: Young Nigerians gather to discuss #FixingNigeria – Premium Times Nigeria

    Hundreds of young Nigerians will gather in Abuja on Tuesday to discuss how to fix the country. Organisers say the ‘#FixingNigeria National Youth Conference’ will be a “platform for all Nigerian youth leaders to express their ideas, discuss and brain storm on short term and long term … Read...
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    2019: It will spell doom If Nigerians dare repeat mistakes of the past – APGA – Vanguard...

    APGA calls for a renewed vision for nigeria in 2019 In its desire to ensure Nigerians everywhere enjoy good governance, the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, has reinstated its commitment to deliver the benefits of democracy to Nigerians as the party prepares to present candidates who will...
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    Nigeria’s democracy must be preserved at all costs – Saraki – Naij News

    Dr Bukola Saraki, Nigeria’s Senate president has told Nigerians to guard its democracy jealously – He said that though the system was yet to be perfect, democracy was still the best way to realise the country’s development aspirations … Read more via Naija news 24/7 – https://ift.tt/2Hg1jW4...
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