Nigerian Democratic Report

Rivers Lawmakers Deny Gov Fubara Entry into State Assembly Complex 0
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- March 12, 2025
The political power tussle in Rivers State has continued as the Martin Amaewhule-led lawmakers have refused to extend an olive branch to the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, by denying him access to the Assembly Complex to re-present his budget to the lawmakers. Governor Fubara, who went to the state assembly complex in the company of
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Supreme Court Upholds Ayedatiwa’s Victory as Ondo State Governor 0
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- March 11, 2025
The Supreme Court upheld Lucky Ayedatiwa’s (APC) candidacy to run for governor of Ondo State outside of the regular election cycle. They did this by rejecting the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) and Agboola Ajayi’s (PDP) appeal, which questioned his eligibility to run in the November 16, 2024, governorship election. The apex court maintained in a
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IWD: Women in Media Recount Professional Challenges, Seek Empowerment 0
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- March 8, 2025
As a field that aims to be the fourth estate of the realm, hold the government responsible, and act as a mediator between the people and the government, journalism and media practice are not without their difficulties. While the profession is not immune to attacks and intimidation from state and non-state actors, female journalists face
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IWD 2025: MRA Advocates for Empowerment, Safety of Female Journalists 0
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- March 7, 2025
Ahead of the commemoration of International Women’s Day, which is held every March 8, the Media Rights Agenda has advocated for increased empowerment and safety of female journalists by making spaces for them to take more prominent roles in the newsrooms, such as editorial leadership and decision-making. The organisation made this call in a statement
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Senate Approves Six-Month Suspension for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan 0
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- March 6, 2025
The Senate has finally suspended the Senator representing the Kogi Central senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for six months following the adoption of the report by the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions. The Senate approved her suspension on Thursday during a plenary session presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The red chamber accused
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Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan Sexual Harassment Petition Against Akpabio Rejected by Senate 0
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- March 5, 2025
It was a bit rowdy in the Senate on Wednesday when Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan moved a motion to enable her to submit a petition on sexual harassment against the Senate President Godswill Akpabio. After her motion, the Senate President gave his nod for her to submit her petition, which she did without much ado. However,
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