Nigerian Democratic Report

NGE, IPC, Others Condemn Arise News Anchor’s Killing, FG Vows Investigation 0
- News
- October 1, 2025
The Nigerian Guild of Editors and the International Press Centre have expressed their condemnation of the death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor and producer with Arise Television, who was killed in an armed robbery incident yesterday. The NGE, in a statement by President Eze Anaba and General Secretary Onuoha Ukeh, condemned the media

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Celebrating Impact: Dr Busola Onilogbo Odedina’s 7-Book Launch Showcases Triumphs of EU- Funded Training for Women in Politics.0
- News
- October 1, 2025
For eight transformative years, the International Press Centre (IPC), with steadfast support from the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN I & II), has championed the political empowerment of women through six strategic media training workshops. These sessions, held across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones, have equipped female candidates with the tools to

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Fact-Check: No! Minister David Umahi, There Are Still Obidient Supporters in Ebonyi State 0
- Fact Check
- September 30, 2025
Claim: Minister for Work, Engr David Umahi, claimed during a rally that there is no single Obidient supporter in Ebonyi State. Verdict: False. Evidence from credible sources and on-ground reports confirms that the Obidient movement still has a presence in Ebonyi State. Full Text The Minister for Work, David Umahi, on 27th September 2025, speaking

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FG Cancels Independence Parade Amid Labour Unions’ Strike Threats 0
- News
- September 30, 2025
Nigeria’s 65th anniversary is being marked with subdued celebrations. The federal government on Monday cancelled all major events, including the traditional national day parade, as the nation faces the potential for widespread strike action by labour unions. Same day, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) directed its affiliate unions to fully mobilise in preparation for a

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MRA Urges Stronger Information Access for Nigeria’s Environmental Issues 0
- News
- September 30, 2025
The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) launched a groundbreaking report on Monday, highlighting the risks posed by an inadequate national response to environmental and climate challenges to ecosystems, public health, livelihoods, and national stability. The report calls for a more robust implementation of frameworks for access to environmental information in Nigeria to mitigate their negative impact. The

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Court Rules Pat Utomi’s ‘Shadow Government’ Unconstitutional, Incompatible with Presidential System.0
- News
- September 30, 2025
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the proposal by Professor Patrick Utomi, a former Nigerian presidential candidate and distinguished economist, to establish a shadow government constitutes an unconstitutional act and is inconsistent with the laws of the country. On Monday, Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court issued an order restraining

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