The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the National Assembly, security agencies, political parties and politicians to uphold transparency ahead of the the 2027 general elections. The Executive Secretary of the…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has declared that his administration will not negotiate with terrorists, vowing instead to protect residents and democratic institutions in the state. Mutfwang made the declaration on Friday during the state’s Democracy Day celebration held in…

A devastating late-night fire on Thursday destroyed properties worth millions of Naira along Murtala Mohammed Way, near the FCMB Bank branch in the Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident, which was blamed on an electrical spark, began…

Amnesty International has condemned what it described as a “reckless attack on peaceful protesters” during a Democracy Day demonstration in Abuja, where activist and African Action Congress 2027 presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, reportedly collapsed after security operatives allegedly fired teargas.…

Nigerian activist and politician, Aisha Yesufu, has criticised the National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, for suggesting that she did not play by the rules during the party’s senatorial primaries in Abuja. Ms Yesufu, a member…

The Borno State Government has reintegrated a total of 720 repentant insurgents who have completed their deradicalisation, rehabilitation and reintegration programme back into society. The latest batch, described as low-risk and minor clients, is part of Batch 9 under the…

The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to raise a “red card” against child labour and recommit to protecting children’s rights to education, safety and dignity. In a message marking the 2026 World Day Against Child Labour on…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday provided a fresh update on efforts to rescue the schoolchildren and their teachers abducted by suspected bandits in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinle communities in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, saying the abductees…

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has called for the immediate rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State, warning that the victims are enduring severe hardship in captivity. Mr Falana, who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), made…

The African Democratic Congress has delivered an assessment of the state of the nation, declaring that democracy has failed to improve the lives of ordinary Nigerians in the government of President Bola Tinubu. In an open letter issued by the…

The National Leader of the opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has admitted that the NDC witnessed some irregularities during the party’s recent primary elections. Mr Dickson spoke on Wednesday night when he appeared as a guest on Prime…

Afrobeats singer and activist, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, on Friday criticised the Federal Government over worsening insecurity and economic hardship, urging Nigerians to use the democratic process to express their dissatisfaction with governance. Falz spoke while addressing demonstrators…

Tension rose a June 12 protest on Friday under the Ikeja Bridge as supporters and counter-protesters occupied the same venue, forcing police intervention to prevent a breakdown of order during Democracy Day commemorations. The protest was part of a nationwide…

The Benue State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Benjamin Omale, has reaffirmed the support of the people of the state and the party for the administrations of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Hyacinth Alia. Omale also expressed the commitment…

President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Institute of Petroleum Studies in Kaduna as the “General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua University of Geological Sciences and Engineering.” The Nigerian leader announced this during his Friday morning broadcast to mark this year’s Democracy Day.…