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By Ijeoma Olorunfemi/Fortune Abang The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) says democracy is a shadow of itself without …

By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole SAN, says conflicting rulings in election …

By Christian Njoku The Brotherhood of Cross and Star (BCS), a religious denomination, said that democracy alone was not the …

By Doris Esa A Gender Rights Advocate, Mrs Member Adiguve, said women’s  participation in politics will enhance tangible democratic gains …

By  Emmanuel Oloniruha Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been conferred with the “African Democracy and Peace Icon’’ award at the …

By Segun Giwa Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo, on Friday, restated his  administration’s commitment to embark on more people oriented …

    President Muhammadu Buhari has called on political parties, candidates, and security agents participating in the Edo governorship election to uphold democratic standards during the poll. A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu, on Thursday quoted the President as saying that failure to abide … Continue reading Edo Poll: Buhari Calls For Free And Fair Election, Urges Candidates To Shun Do-Or-Die Methods

  The Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja is set to deliver judgments in three petitions. The petitions are that of Vijah Opuama of the Liberation Movement versus the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and three others. The second petition is between Ibiene Stephen of United Peoples Congress and INEC and three … Continue reading Bayelsa Election: Governor Duoye To Know Fate As Tribunal Set For Judgement

  Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has described the takeover of the State House of Assembly Complex as an attempted coup d’état that is tantamount to treason and contrary to the provisions of the Nigerian Constitution. He said this in a state-wide broadcast on Friday and gave an assurance that his administration would take all … Continue reading Failed Edo Assembly Invasion, An Attempted Coup D’etat – Obaseki

  The National Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Edo governorship election says the party is confident that its candidate, Governor Godwin Obaseki will win the election. The party was optimistic of its victory after the inaugural meeting of the council held behind closed doors in Port Harcourt which was presided … Continue reading Edo Election: PDP Confident Of Victory