Prof. Sulaiman, Dismisses Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Loyalty To APC
By Aremu Toyeebaht The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has dismissed as false and mischievous, rumours suggesting he has defected or plans to defect to the African Democratic Congress, ADC. In a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Mohammad Abdulkadri, the DG describes the speculation […]
INEC to Reform Disability Inclusion Policies Ahead of 2027 Polls
By: Julian Osamoto The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is under mounting pressure from stakeholders to overhaul its framework for the participation of Persons With Disabilities, PWDs, in Nigeria’s electoral process. The call comes in the wake of a stakeholder meeting in Abuja, where findings from the 2024 Political Inclusion Index were presented. The Index, […]
Lawmakers Push for Comprehensive Maritime Sector Reform in Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Monday renewed calls for sweeping reforms in Nigeria’s maritime sector, urging improved funding, enhanced revenue collection systems, and full compliance with remittance policies. This call was made during the 2025 budget presentation by the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Monday at the National Assembly. […]
Wike Defends Tinubu’s Reforms, Slams Opposition’s “Stomach-Driven” Coalition Agenda
By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing rebuke of opposition political parties, accusing them of lacking sincerity in their recent coalition efforts and asserting that their motivations are rooted in personal gain rather than national interest. Speaking during a Thanksgiving service at St James Anglican […]
Wike Urges Tinubu to Release NDDC Audit, Alleges N48bn Scandal
By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on President Bola Tinubu to make public the forensic audit report of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) covering the period from 2015 to 2022. This is as Wike, alleged that the report contains details of the annual disbursement of […]
Presidency Tags ADC a Haven for ‘Internally Displaced Politicians’
By: Julian Osamoto The Presidency has dismissed the newly launched coalition of opposition politicians under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as politically irrelevant and lacking in credibility. Reacting to the unveiling of the party’s leadership in Abuja on Wednesday, Presidential Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, described the ADC as “a dead-on-arrival party” and a […]
Speaker Abbas Attributes His Success to President Tinubu’s Backing
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, says the tremendous support he receives from President Bola Tinubu, is the bedrock of his achievements in office. He also credited the productive partnership with the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, as a key factor contributing to his success. Speaker Abbas […]
Tinubu Committed to Strong Democracy, Desires Vibrant Opposition Says Akpabio
By Sofiat Adenekan President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, says President Bola Tinubu is committed to fostering a strong democratic environment, which includes a vibrant and effective opposition. Akpabio made this remark during the inauguration of the Arterial Road N20 Interchange Bridges in Abuja on Wednesday . Speaking on the recent internal challenges within the […]
Future of Democracy in Focus as Abuja Students Debate Civic Issues
By: Julian Osamoto As part of efforts to amplify youth voices in governance and civic participation, Democracy Radio hosted a vibrant inter-school debate in Abuja, bringing together students from four secondary schools to engage in timely conversations about the future of democracy in Nigeria. Held before a live audience, the event created a dynamic platform […]
Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno Finally Dumps PDP For APC
By Chinedu Echianu After weeks of flirting with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has officially dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and has now pitched his tent with the APC. Governor Eno who has not hidden his admiration for President Bola Tinubu, defected during an official […]