Democracy

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday implored the media to use their platforms to strengthen the nation’s democracy through constructive journalism and critical thinking. He spoke in Abuja during the public presentation of a book,…
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The Executive Director of the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), Engr. YZ Ya’u has called for the inclusive deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies to deepen democracy and strengthen…
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By Muhammad Sani Uba Former INEC Chairman, Professor Attahiru Muhammad Jega, has declared that Nigeria cannot achieve good governance without visionary, competent, and democratically-minded leaders committed to serving the public interest.…
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By Muhammad Sani Uba Former INEC Chairman and renowned political scientist, Professor Attahiru Muhammad Jega, has warned that Nigeria’s democracy may continue to stagnate unless urgent steps are taken to strengthen electoral integrity and…
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The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has called for the reimagining of democracy in Africa, emphasising the need for digitally-strengthened and empowered journalists and the media for sustenance. The Chief Executive…
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President Bola Tinubu has praised former President Goodluck Jonathan as a guardian of democracy whose influence extends well beyond his time in office. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, gave the commendation on…
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The new national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN), on Tuesday, appealed to the international community, including United States President Donald Trump, to intervene in what he described as an…
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The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has expressed deep concern over what it calls a “national crisis of democracy, governance, and security,” warning that Nigeria is sliding into dangerous territory unless…
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The Country Director of the MacArthur Foundation, Dr. Kole Shettima, has stressed the importance of financial independence for media organisations in fostering sustainable democracy and promoting accountability in Nigeria. Dr. Shettima…
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The interim National Chairman of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Sen. David Mark, on Wednesday officially unveiled the party as the political platform for the National Coalition of Political Opposition Movement. Mark, while speaking…
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