Democracy
Amnesty International Demands Probe Into Borno Commissioner’s Threat Against Opposition
A viral video showing Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba, allegedly threatening opposition parties has drawn sharp condemnation from...
When Democracy Fails Its Citizens: Nigeria Grapples With Leadership and Healthcare Crises
A civilian president with a certificate of return can still govern like a tyrant. Human rights lawyer Femi Falana made this stark observation...
Peter Obi Calls on Voters to Reject Politicians Who Break Electoral Peace Pledges
Presidential candidate Peter Obi has issued a direct challenge to Nigerian voters, urging them to use the ballot box as their weapon against...
Nigeria Vows Secure and Credible 2027 Elections Amid Rising Security and Misinformation Concerns
Nigeria's Federal Government has pledged to deploy comprehensive security measures and combat the growing threat of misinformation to ensure the 2027 general elections...
Sudan Announces National Dialogue Process to Pave Way for Free Elections After Years of Conflict
Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris has announced that a comprehensive national dialogue will begin soon, marking a potentially pivotal moment for a country...
Spain Struggles to Confront the Legacy of Franco’s Dictatorship
Nearly five decades after the death of dictator Francisco Franco, Spain continues to wrestle with one of Europe's most contentious historical reckonings. What...
Obasanjo Warns Democracy is Dying in Africa, Says Western Model Has Failed Continent
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has issued a stark warning about the future of governance across Africa, declaring that democracy on the continent...
Excessive Court Battles Over Elections Are Eroding Nigerian Democracy, Says Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has issued a stark warning that Nigeria's escalating reliance on courts to settle election disputes is fundamentally undermining the...
African Democracy Rests on Strong Institutions and Independent Courts, Says Appeal Court President
Africa's democratic future hangs in the balance, and only resilient institutions coupled with unwavering judicial independence can secure it. Speaking at the 2026...
Ezekwesili Calls for National Rebirth Beyond Electoral Politics as Nigeria Faces Governance Crisis
Nigeria's deteriorating political and social fabric demands a fundamental reckoning that transcends the electoral cycle, according to former Education Minister Dr. Oby Ezekwesili,...
