Tag: democracy
Analyzing the Ousting of Ali Bongo as President of Gabon: Coup or the End of Tyranny?
The recent ousting of Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba has plunged the nation into uncertainty. This development raises important questions ...
TG Omori Says Kingship and not Democracy is Needed For Africa’s Progress
In a recent talk on the Zero Conditions podcast, ThankGod Omori Jesam, better known as TG Omori, a Nigerian music ...
Defence Headquarters of Nigeria Denounces Coup Claims, Reaffirms Allegiance to Democracy
In a resolute stance, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) of Nigeria has categorically denied any inclination towards a coup, affirming its ...
Nigeria’s Democracy is Maturing, 2023 Elections Taught Valuable Lessons – Buhari; Senate Advances Bill to Regulate and Establish Standards for Christian Practice | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss Nigeria’s Democracy is Maturing, ...
Make your respective choices in the best interest of our land – Goodluck Jonathan pens goodwill message to Nigerians
Former president Goodluck Jonathan has called on politicians in Nigeria to avoid violence, behave with restraint, and strengthen the country’s ...
Tragedy as Nigerian Air Force accidentally bombs 100 civilians; Northerners conspiring for Shettima to replace Tinubu as president – Naja’atu Mohammed | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Tragedy ...
The video from South Africa should help Nigerian leaders understand what free speech is
Unless we have redefined what a democratic society is, everyone has the right to speak out against certain policies in ...
YNaija Editorial: Muhammadu Buhari is playing with fire
The details don’t matter. Whatever you heard, from a blog, a WhatsApp group, from your neighbor downstairs, who saw snatches ...
When is the Nigerian military going to be called to order?
While it is expected that the military should have purged itself of anti-democratic behavior, the Nigerian Army continues to perpetrate ...
Red Card Movement: When You Hear Democracy, what do you think of?
When you hear democracy, it is another word for your right to life and the dignity of life. Often defined ...
Demola Olarewaju: PDP National Convention 2017 – The most democratic ever
by Demola Olarewaju In terms of choosing a presidential candidate, the stakes are always high and it is usually ...
It has clamped down on all forms of democracy | 5 reasons Atiku gave for leaving APC
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has finally left the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) after several rumours of his planned ...
[The Injustice Blog] Punishing women combatants for excellence is the kind of backward thinking Nigeria needs to be rid of
At a time the world is creating more space for women and breaking the barriers that once limited them, we’ve ...
“I am not Buhari’s enemy, criticism is good for democracy” – Fayose
The governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose has said President Muhammadu Buhari criticism by him or any other person, are acts to strengthen democracy and, ...
How I set a new standard for Nigeria’s democracy by conceding defeat – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has conceding defeat during the 2015 election helped reformed the democratic process in Nigeria. Jonathan said ...
Oby Ezekwesili, Kofi Annan, others appointed global state of democracy ambassadors
Obiageli Ezekwesili, Former Vice-President of the World Bank’s Africa division has been appointed as one of the Democracy Ambassadors of the International ...
Reuben Abati: Ambazonia, Biya’s intolerance and internet democracy
by Reuben Abati A Biafra-like agitation for independence has been unfolding in neighbouring Republic of Cameroon since November ...
Democracy only guarantees an opportunity to succeed – Dogara
The speaker of the house of representatives, Yakubu Dogara, in Abuja while speaking at a regional conference for young parliamentarians says ...
Nigeria’s democracy threatened by APC, INEC, Police – Wike
Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said Nigeria’s democracy is being threatened by a conspiracy between the Independent National Electoral ...
Opinion: Lessons for Nigeria from 2017 International Day of Democracy
by Jide Ojo Since 2007, United Nations has set aside September 15 of every year as International Day of Democracy. ...
Moses Ochonu: Democracy was good enough to remove Jonathan. Why isn’t it good enough for Buhari?
by Moses Ochouu Selective outrage, situational activism, and hypocrisy are bigger threats to Nigeria than corruption is, for it is ...
Opinion: Nigeria, I hate thee
by Bayo Olu Nigeria is a dying nation. For many years that distasteful reality has been painfully obvious to those ...
Opinion: This is why the #ResumeOrResign protests are necessary
by Jude Ndukwe It is 95 days today since the president, General Muhammadu Buhari, rtd, left the shores of our ...
Opinion: We don’t need more heroes, please
by James Inedu George The average span of the best politician elected into office in many democracies without rigged constitutions ...
Opinion: President Buhari’s regime and the constant attack on freedom of expression
by Gbenga Odunsi Several criticisms have trailed the policies of the Buhari-led administration, as most of them have posed a serious ...
#NotTooYoungToRun: Why Legislators must not kill this bill
by Hamzat Lawal To say that I, and indeed all Nigerian youth, are disappointed at the recent development in the ...
Fake news is distorting democracy in our country – Trump
President Trump early Sunday blasted the news media for using unidentified sources and “highly slanted and even fraudulent reporting.” “With ...
Opinion: The Nigerian democratic experiment and the influence of the undemocratic forces Of the Mob
By Dele Awogbeoba Nigeria has had a rather chequered history with democracy. Since 1999, Nigeria has had an uninterrupted ...
Osun APC congratulates Ademola Adeleke for his victory in the Osun West election
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has congratulated the people of Osun West Senatorial District and Ademola ...
[YNaija 2019]: Getting ready for Nigeria’s first Democracy Generation
by Mark Amaza In less than two years time, the fifth General Elections of our Fourth Republic will take place ...
The September Standard
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- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy