Press Freedom Groups Criticise Wike Over Comments During TV Interview
By: Chinedu Echianu A coalition of press freedom and civil society organisations has criticised comments made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, during a live television interview. The organisations described the remarks as inappropriate and potentially threatening to journalists. The groups, including the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria, International Press Centre […]
FCT Elections: Low Turnout, Logistics Lapses Raise Concerns for 2027
By Julian Osamoto Observers from Yiaga Africa have raised concerns over low voter turnout, logistical failures, and fragile ward-level collation in the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. The elections, conducted on Saturday, February 21, covered six Area Councils, including Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, and Kwali, with 68 […]
Civil Society Slams Tinubu Over Electoral Act 2026
By Oluwakemi Kindness A coalition of civil society organisations, including the Kukah Centre, Yiaga Africa, TAF Africa, the Centre for Media and Society, the Nigerian Women Trust Fund, and Elect Her, on Thursday criticized President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026. The coalition described the law as “a missed opportunity for […]
Transformational Leadership Drives Nigeria’s Progress as Stakeholders Honour Prof. Sulaiman
By Julian Osamoto The intellectual tone of the event was further enriched by references to historic leadership models. A speaker cited British Admiral Lord Vincent’s tribute to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson: “There is but one Nelson,” praising his ability to inspire excellence among peers, an attribute mirrored in Prof. Sulaiman’s impact at NILDS. Photo Credit: Oluwakemi […]
Democracy Radio, CSOs partner to drive good governance, accountability
By Julian Adetinuyo Participants at the Breakfast Roundtable organized by Democracy Radio 104.9FM Abuja, has commended the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), for establishing a community-focused radio station, dedicated to fostering dialogue between government and the public. The roundtable, was aimed at bolstering collaboration between the media and civil society organizations (CSOs) […]