By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto A leading opposition figure in Sokoto State Ambassador Faruk Malami Yabo has accused the ruling ...
The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Murtala Garo, has described the massive turnout recorded during the presidential primary election of the All Progressives Congress as a reflection of renewed hope ...
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Let's safeguard Nigeria's democracy now, former AGF, Adoke pleads

Chukwuemeka NjokuFormer Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), and Minister of Justice Mohammed Adoke (SAN), has appealed to Nigerians to safeguard the country’s democracy from nosediving.Adoke ...
As memories of the struggle for civilian rule diminish, Nigeria risks weakening its democratic gains and further straining ...
Peter Obi says Nigeria faces democratic collapse, worsening poverty, insecurity, corruption, and systematic assaults on ...
Stay connected via Google News Mohammed Adoke, former attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice, ...
By Prof. Mannixs E. Paul Democracy, at its core, is built on a simple but powerful principle: the people must have the right ...
The events leading up to and following the June 12, 1993, election highlight the complexities of Nigeria's journey toward democracy. [AFP via Getty Images] The legacy of June 12 remains a poignant ...
A series of events which took place within the past three to four weeks have brought to the fore the question of democracy in Nigeria. The pivot of these events was the celebration of the 2025 ...
A prominent public affairs advocate and Head of Mission of the Leadership and Accountability Initiative, Hon. Nwazuluahu ...
Nigeria’s new Electoral Act, passed in February 2026, is a significant attempt to overhaul the country’s electoral framework. The act establishes a dedicated funding framework and requires that ...
Democratic form of government has over the years been a fascination to mankind since the Greeks evolved it in a rudimentary form in the city state of Athens in the sixth century. Democracy as defined ...