Politics

CEMESO Canvasses Inclusive Democratic Process

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By Olaitan Oye-Adeitan What are the barriers to the full inclusion of women, youths and people with disabilities in the political sphere of life? Are Women ready to pick up the challenge? Is the not-too-young-to-rule law realistic in practicality? Any help for people with disabilities? These Continue Reading

Governance

Adeleke Lauds Nigerian Army for Shunning Anti Democratic Acts

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By Funmi Ojo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commended the Nigerian Army for shunning acts that can truncate the nation’s democracy. Governor Adeleke stated this while receiving the Chief of Army Staff, General Taoheed Lagbaja at his country home in Ede, and condemned military coups in some parts of Africa. The Osun State […]Continue Reading

Politics

Women’s Under-Representation Raises Poser for Democracy

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By Funmi Adekoya Despite significant progress in achieving gender equality in many aspects of society, the representation of women in government remains a critical issue worldwide. Women continue to be underrepresented in political decision-making bodies, including national parliaments, cabinets, and local governments. This lack of equal representation has profound Continue Reading

Economy

Economically satisfied citizenry, strong insurance for thriving democracy – Adeleke

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By Funmi Adekoya Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has identified resolving national economic challenges as a condition for strengthening democratic culture and enhancing productive participation of the citizenry. Speaking at the 2023 Democracy Day Lecture organised by Coalition of Civil Society Coalition in the State, Governor Adeleke posited that an Continue Reading

Politics

Makinde Pledges More Dividends of Democracy

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By Iyabo Adebisi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo has assured people of the state of more dividends of democracy as he begins second term in Office on 29th May He stated this while addressing the congregation at a special Jumat prayer held at Oja Oba Central Mosque to usher in the new administration.  Governor Makinde, […]Continue Reading

Politics

Buhari Reaffirms Commitment to Democracy, Good Governance

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President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed the commitment of Nigeria to work with Guinea Bissau and other countries towards sustaining and strengthening democracy and good governance in the sub-region and the larger African continent. President Buhari gave the assurance during a one-day state visit to Guinea Bissau, where he gave words of encouragement to the people […]Continue Reading

Politics

Nigeria@60: We need to fight for Nigeria’s corporate existence – Respondents

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As Nigeria clocks 60 years of independence, a cross-section of citizens in Ondo state has described the country as special and capable of overcoming her various challenges, hence all citizens must work hard to sustain its corporate existence. In this report, Radio Nigeria’s correspondent Leke Adegbite examines Nigeria at 60, the gains, challenges and way […]Continue Reading

Crime

Sustaining Nigeria’s Democracy, a Collective Responsibility – MKO’s Daughter

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Twenty-two years after the demise of the winner of June 12, 1993, Presidential Election, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, one of his daughters, Derinsola, wants Nigerians to regard sustainable democracy as a collective responsibility.  Miss Derinsola Abiola while speaking in a telephone interview with our correspondent Wale Oluokun said her father death was not in Continue Reading