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Osun Govt, APC clash over Appeal Court verdict on LG chairmen
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Following a ruling by the Court of Appeal sitting in Akure on Friday, the Osun State Government and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have traded words over the judgment concerning the status of Local Government chairmen elected in October 2022. While the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led government views the judgment as legal confirmation of the removal…
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‘Nigerians voted for me in 1999, but military imposed Obasanjo’ – Olu Falae
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Finance Minister, Chief Samuel Oluyemi Falae, has claimed he was the rightful winner of Nigeria’s 1999 presidential election, asserting that the military imposed Olusegun Obasanjo to protect their interests. Speaking in an interview with ARISE News on Nigeria’s democratic journey, Falae said he contested under a joint platform of the Alliance…
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Groups advocate people-oriented constitution for Nigeria
Pro-democracy groups, The Patriots and The Democrats have advocated for people-oriented and Democratic constitution for the development of Nigeria State. The groups made the call in Lagos at the commemoration of the 32nd year of annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election by the military regime of President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida. Speaking on the theme, ‘Democracy without democratic constitution:…
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Oyo 2027: APC guber aspirant Adegbola engages Ogbomoso royals, party leaders
By Adejayan Gbenga As political momentum builds ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election in Oyo State, retired Colonel Gbenga Adegbola, a frontline All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant, embarked on a strategic political tour of the Ogbomoso zone on Thursday, engaging traditional rulers and party stakeholders in a bid to strengthen grassroots support. The highlight of the tour was a courtesy…
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Lawyer canvasses naming INEC Headquarters after Abiola
A Senior Nigerian advocate, Dr Wahab Shittu, has urged President Bola Tinubu to name the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Abuja after the late Chief MKO Abiola. Shittu made the call while speaking at the annual June 12 National Dialogue organised by the Eminent Patriots of Nigeria, themed: “Democracy without a Democratic Constitution: Which Way for Nigeria?”…
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Democracy Day: CISLAC expresses deep concern about Nigeria’s electoral system
As Nigeria marks Democracy Day and the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has expressed deep concern about the electoral system, saying it has lost credibility among Nigerians. CISLAC, in a statement issued by its Executive Director, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, painted a grim picture of the current state of Nigeria’s democratic…
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JUST IN: Tinubu denies pushing for one-party state, urges opposition to be organized
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has denied allegations that he is working to establish a one-party state in Nigeria, affirming his commitment to a vibrant multiparty democracy. He made this statement on Thursday while addressing a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives during the Democracy Day celebration. Tinubu addressed concerns from opposition leaders over the increasing…
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There would have been no crisis on June 12, 1993, if the rule of law had prevailed- Fashola
Former Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola has said late MKO Abiola would have been declared winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election if due process had been upheld, re-echoing the importance of the rule of law in Nigeria’s democracy. Fashola made this assertion as a guest on the June 12 edition of The Platform, organised by the Covenant…
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June 12: Jandor asks Nigerians to unite in building stronger, more inclusive nation
The Lead Visioner of Lagos4Lagos Movement and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has called on Nigerians to unite in building a stronger and more inclusive Nation, saying the citizens must move beyond the politics of division. Adediran, who was Lagos governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023,…
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June 12: Sani asks citizens to reflect on progress made
The governor of Kaduna State, Sen. Uba Sani, has called on citizens to reflect on the progress made, acknowledging the challenges that still lie ahead. Sani made the call in his message to congratulate Nigerians and Kaduna State citizens in particular on the June 12 anniversary. The governor urged leaders and citizens to use the occasion of the Democracy Day…
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