Tag Archives: Democracy

The federal government has declared Monday, June 13, as a public holiday in commemoration of Nigeria’s Democracy Day which comes up on June 12.   The announcement was made by Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola in a statement signed on his behalf by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr M. L. Shuaib …

Media personality, Bolanle Olukanni has said that the notion that votes don’t count will never allow democracy to flourish.    The TV host stated this on Wednesday May 11, while addressing people saying they won’t obtain their Permanent Voters Card and participate in the 2023 general elections.    “If you …

She said having more female lawmakers had led to legislation related to anti-discrimination, domestic violence, inheritance and child support. “I was at the state assembly representing the same constituency and all of you would testify to my adequate representation. “As the only female legislator then in the state assembly, my …

The Australia Letter is a weekly newsletter from our Australia bureau. Sign up to get it by email. How healthy is democracy today? I’ve been thinking a lot about that question lately, after reporting on what’s needed to strengthen the liberal world order after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and as …