Nigerian Democratic Report

Why Public Perception Rating of Parliamentarians Is on the Decline Among Nigerians 0
- Analysis
- May 19, 2024
The reputation of parliamentarians is increasingly under scrutiny as factors de-marketing their public perception continue to dog the media space. Under democracy, parliamentarians are often subjected to bigger scrutiny because they are expected to hold other arms of government especially the executive accountable. But Nigerians don’t trust their parliamentarians because of their conduct and the
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Organised Labour’s Long Walk to A New National Minimum Wage 0
- News
- May 17, 2024
These are difficult times for organised labour in Nigeria. Labour had its job well cut out from day one of President Bola Tinubu in office when he announced that “subsidy is gone”. Between then and now, there have been different protests and strikes by organised labour to express disagreement against government policies. But no strike
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Rivers State: Fubara’s Inquiry on Wike, Contractors’ Debt, Properties and Donations 0
- Analysis, News
- May 16, 2024
Rivers state is in political turbulence because of a battle for supremacy between a godfather and his godson. It is, however, a reenactment of the law of Karma. The political godson has come of age and has started implementing the playbook used by his godfather against his previous enemy but kept in a secret place
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Edo and Ondo Elections: Hurdles of Trust INEC Must Cross 0
- Analysis, News
- May 16, 2024
As the Edo and Ondo state off-cycle gubernatorial elections beckon, all eyes are focused on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) about the conduct of the polls. Nigerians earnestly expect a rebound to credibility and consistency by the electoral body, a situation where it will walk its talk. From Monday through Wednesday, the chairman of
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AI Generated Clip Circulated to Claim President Tinubu Wants to Buy Chelsea Club Is Misleading 0
- News
- May 15, 2024
Verdict: Misleading False information is a threat to the credibility and stability of democracy. One of the agents being adopted to spread mis/disinformation is technological tools capable of creating make-believe information that is difficult to debunk at the surface level. The introduction of artificial intelligence has been a stronghold for false information
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Electoral Reforms: Between Justice and Limitation of Time in Court 0
- Analysis, News
- May 14, 2024
Electoral processes are the cornerstone of any democratic society, ensuring the voices of the people are heard and represented. In Nigeria, like in many other democracies, the effectiveness and fairness of electoral systems have been subject to scrutiny. Electoral reforms are a recurring topic of discussion, especially concerning the handling of electoral litigations. As Nigerians
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