DEMOCRACY BY COURT ORDERS: Candidates’ list for April elections: The courts have it!

DEMOCRACY BY COURT ORDERS: Candidates’ list for April elections: The courts have it!

Obviously, the judiciary is on the march. However, the direction in which it is marching is now the subject of grave concern in political circles. Democracy may well be defined as government of the people, by the people and for the people, considering the overwhelming role the judiciary has so far played in determining the authenticity of candidates of various political parties for next month's general elections. But this has left many wondering whether it cannot be rightly said that Nigeria is practising ‘Democracy by Court Orders’.
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APRIL POLLS: We insist on Zoning – Ciroma, others

APRIL POLLS: We insist on Zoning – Ciroma, others

TWENTY-one days to the general elections, the Northern Political Leaders Forum, NPLF says it remains unshaken in its position on zoning and rotation of public offices, while asking Nigerians to establish this during the elections.

I’d be dead if I wasn’t a musician  – Lami

I’d be dead if I wasn’t a musician – Lami

She is very blunt and spares no thought for whoever gets hurt when she says it. I’m simple and down to earth. Two things I can’t stand are dishonesty and disrespect. Simple and daring, you’d would say?

Nigerians praise, lash Siasia over Eagles list

Nigerians praise, lash Siasia over Eagles list

Nigerians yesterday hailed the 24-man list released by Coach Samson Siasia for the March 27 Nations Cup qualifier against Ethiopia in Abuja with a handful criticising the inclusion or non inclusion of their favourite players.

Merit, not party should count – Alafe-Aluko

Merit, not party should count – Alafe-Aluko

Mr. Tayo Alafe-Aluko, a lawyer and PDP candidate for the Ilesha East State Constituency (Gov. Rauf Aregbesola’s political base) says merit and not party should be the key factor in next month’s elections.

SSS widens crackdown

SSS widens crackdown

The State Security Service, SSS, is widening its ongoing crackdown on some political activists from the North following its invitation of one time Senate President, Iyorchia Ayu for questioning.

Truck load of explosives seized in Jos

Truck load of explosives seized in Jos

The Special Task Force (STF) maintaining security in Plateau State has intercepted a truck loaded with explosives on its way to Jos from Kaduna.