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TOFAC 2026: An Intellectual Feast On Identities

June 15, 2026

By Toyin Falola TOFAC is a platform for scholars to come together and have progressive discussions about Africa. Its 2026 edition is scheduled to hold from 7th to

Govt commits to expanding access to tertiary education, says NELFUND boss

June 12, 2026

*As over 20,000 FUT Minna students benefit The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to higher education for Nigerian students through Nigerian Education Loan Fund

Kila advocates democracy wall honouring heroes of democratic struggle

June 12, 2026

Renowned political economist and public affairs analyst Prof Anthony Kila has called for the construction of a monumental wall bearing the names of 1,000 individuals who played significant

June 12: Credible elections are fundamental human rights, not privilege, Ojukwu declares

June 12, 2026

Executive Secretary (ES) of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr Tony Ojukwu (SAN), has said that credible elections are fundamental human right and not a privilege. He stated

Our democracy is not perfect, but it is ours

June 12, 2026

By Bola Tinubu Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen

Nigeria must strengthen institutions to consolidate democracy — NBA

June 11, 2026

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Abeokuta branch, has called for stronger democratic institutions, greater judicial independence and strict adherence to the rule of law to deepen Nigeria’s democratic consolidation.

Nigeria’s democracy has lost ground, Analysts declare

June 11, 2026

Some residents of Bayelsa State have bemoaned the slow pace of Nigerian democratic journey from 1999 till date. The residents spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

Labour Party presidential candidate unveils ‘Nigerians First’ agenda

June 11, 2026

The Labour Party presidential candidate, Dr Chibuzo Okereke, has pledged to pursue a people-centred governance agenda anchored on human capital development, social justice and institutional reforms, if elected

Presidency denies links with foreign promotion council

June 11, 2026

The Presidency has denied the appointment of any one to head a supposed office named” Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council.” A statement by the Chief of Staff to the

June 12: Insecurity, a threat to democratic gains, CAPPA Warns

June 11, 2026

As Nigeria marks the 33rd anniversary of the June 12, 1993, and 27 years of uninterrupted civilian rule on Friday, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has

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