The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that Nigeria’s democratic system remains fragile and incomplete, even 33 years after the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election.In a statement issued on …
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Benue Governor Backs N’Assembly Over State Police Bill, Says Reform Will Strengthen Security
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborBenue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has commended the House of Representatives for advancing legislation that supports the establishment of state police, describing the move as a significant step toward improving …
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Amnesty Slams Abuja Protest Crackdown, Says Sowore Hospitalised
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborAmnesty International has strongly criticised the handling of a Democracy Day protest in Abuja, describing it as a violent suppression of peaceful demonstrators, during which activist and African Action Congress …
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Nigeria Cannot Expect Effective Governance While Ignoring Expertise in Politics — Kagoro
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborPan-Africanist and constitutional lawyer, Brian Kagoro has urged Nigeria to adopt a more knowledge-driven approach to politics, cautioning that sustainable development cannot emerge from a system that ignores expertise and …
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Former Lagos State Governor and ex-Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola, has stated that he never had access to or received any form of “security vote” during his time in office. …
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Nigeria’s Education Sector Underfunded Below Global Standard — Minister
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborThe Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has expressed concern that Nigeria’s education system continues to suffer from chronic underfunding, warning that the situation is affecting infrastructure, research, and access to …
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Otu, Effiwatt: Rejigging Cross River Civil Service for Peak Efficiency
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborBy Isaac Aqua Globally, the strength of any government is measured not merely by the eloquence of its policies or the grandeur of its promises, but by the capacity of …
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By Abasi Ita The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Cross River State Coordinating Office, has concluded a one day workshop aimed at strengthening the cocoa value chain and enhancing the …
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WHO Raises Alarm as Ebola Outbreak Expands to New Areas in DR Congo
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborWorld Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is spreading into additional communities, raising concerns over the country’s ability …
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Declining Voter Turnout Reflects Deep Trust Crisis in Nigeria’s Democracy – Adeniyi
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborFormer presidential spokesman and journalist Olusegun Adeniyi has attributed Nigeria’s growing voter apathy to a severe loss of public confidence in the country’s democratic system, warning that citizens are increasingly …
