A former Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mike Igini, has accused the judiciary of playing a critical role in the subversion of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, warning that Nigeria’s democracy cannot thrive without courts committed to defending the rule of…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is ready to implement the controversial ward delineation in Delta State’s Warri Federal Constituency once ongoing negotiations and compromises among affected communities are concluded. The commission also dismissed suggestions that the Presidency…

The International Labour Organisation has given Nigeria until September 2026 to report on steps taken to address concerns over workers’ rights, trade union freedoms, and compliance with international labour standards. As reported by Nairametrics, the development was disclosed by the…

The Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to draw inspiration from the 12 June 1993 election and work to ensure credible, transparent, and people-driven elections in 2027. In a Democracy Day message posted…

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has commended the Department of State Services, the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force for their role in enhancing security in the state and the South-East region. Mbah gave the commendation on Friday…

South Africa has announced plans to start charging foreign governments for the cost of deporting their nationals who violate the country’s immigration laws. The move comes amid a renewed crackdown on undocumented migrants and growing anti-immigration sentiment that has prompted…

The Cross River State Government has unveiled a new electric mobility initiative with the distribution of 36 electric vehicles to Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service, as part of activities marking Democracy Day. Governor Bassey Otu said the rollout…

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…