Donald Duke warns of disaster if Nigeria’s trajectory is not changed in four years
The former governor explained that the country’s mounting economic hardship, insecurity and governance challenges informed his decision to seek the presidency under the PRP.
33 years after June 12, protests mark Democracy Day in Abuja
Coming 33 years after the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election that has come to symbolise Nigeria’s democratic struggle
Full text of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Democracy Day address on Friday
Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in our history. Our […]
33 years after: Can Nigeria ever have another election like June 12?
THE process was crude but transparent. The organisers called it Option A4. Only two candidates stood for the election. No thumb-printing was required.
Three years of hard choices, navigating economic challenges, recovery
President Bola Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023, amid huge expectations. Since the return to civilian rule in 1999, he was the stalwart of the National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, which spearheaded the battle against military rule to lead the nation.
NDC: ‘You looked insecure; in competition with Obi’ — Aisha Yesufu tackles Dickson
“This part of the interview was so painfully appalling to watch. It looked as if you were insecure and in competition with your presidential candidate,” she wrote.
