Why June 12 is Nigeria’s New Democracy Day

Why June 12 is Nigeria’s New Democracy Day

Image by strawhats on retna.io On the 7th of June 2018, former President Muhammadu Buhari declared June 12 to be Nigeria’s new Democracy Day. According to him,  “June 12, 1993, was the day when Nigerians in millions expressed their democratic will in what...
How To Hold The Government Accountable

How To Hold The Government Accountable

Photo by Emmanuel Ikuegbu on Retna Democracy stands out from other forms of government for, among other things, the level of freedom it affords the people. It was for this reason, among many others, adopted as the system practised in Nigeria. This freedom is exercised...
Òyó State Local Government Elections

Òyó State Local Government Elections

The Oyo state local government elections are scheduled for today, Saturday, the 27th of April 2024, with a runoff scheduled for the 4th of May 2024.  Being a local government election, the exercise will be conducted by the Oyo State Independent Electoral...
On the Need for Political Education in Nigeria

On the Need for Political Education in Nigeria

By Tobi Shotayo One significant way democracy stands out among other forms of government is the extent to which it gives citizens a voice. It provides for several ways citizens can legally show their approval or disapproval of their government’s policies. This freedom...