Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced June 16 to 25, 2026, as the period for political parties to conduct primaries in newly restored state constituencies across Benue, Delta, Jigawa and Kogi states ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the Commission said the decision followed court judgments directing the restoration of previously suppressed constituencies and was made in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and…

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to improving the welfare of older persons through stronger social protection programmes, enhanced healthcare access, and increased support for caregivers. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older Persons in Nigeria (COSROPIN) at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, Doro assured the delegation that all requests and recommendations presented would receive careful consideration. The minister said the ministry would work closely with the National Senior Citizens Centre…

President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, has urged Nigerians to remain united, resilient and actively engaged in nation-building as the country marks 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. In a Democracy Day message released on Thursday, Akpabio congratulated Nigerians for sustaining democratic rule for nearly three decades, describing the country’s democratic journey as a testament to endurance despite challenges and agitations over the years. The Senate President, through a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, acknowledged that mistakes had been made along…

The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chief Tony Ojukwu, has declared that credible elections are a fundamental human right and not a privilege, stressed that Nigeria’s democracy can only thrive when the will of the people is respected. Speaking as Nigerians commemorate Democracy Day, Ojukwu said the June 12, 1993 presidential election remained the country’s strongest evidence that free, fair and transparent elections are achievable when institutions act with integrity and uphold the rule of law. He noted that the late Prof. Humphrey Nwosu’s introduction of…

The National Orientation Agency has called on Nigerians to deepen democratic values, strengthen national unity, and embrace responsible citizenship as the country marks Democracy Day. In a statement signed by the Deputy Director, Media and Communication, Paul Odenyi, the agency’s Director General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, urged citizens to reaffirm their commitment to democratic principles, active participation in governance, and respect for the rule of law. He described June 12 as a historic symbol of Nigerians’ resilience and sacrifices in the struggle for democratic governance, noting that democracy remains the most inclusive…