Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Monday, took the oath for a second term of office. Both the Governor and his Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi were accompanied by their spouses; Mrs Olufolake AbdulRazaq and Mrs Abieyuwa Alabi as well as members of their families and friends. Chief Judge of Kwara State Justice Abiodun Adebara administered…

President Bola Tinubu, has been officially sworn in as the 16th president of Nigeria amid colourful events and festive mood at the Eagle Square today (Monday). Tinubu, in his inaugural speech, touched on keynote policies and initiatives that will herald the start of his administration. Here are seven major takeaways from the President’s speech. Fuel…

By Uta Rasche It was 175 years ago when Germany’s first freely-elected parliament met in St. Paul’s Church in Frankfurt. The constitution they created is one of the most important chapters in the history of German democracy. During the 19th century an unprecedented wave of revolutions swept across large parts of Europe. Following events in…

The author Ilija Trojanow is involved in the “Global Assembly”, which is seeking ideas for strengthening democracy worldwide.   By Carsten Hauptmeier The initiators of the “Global Assembly” firmly believe that the question of democracy and human rights is not limited to nation states. To mark the 175th anniversary of the first German National Assembly, activists…

FIRST INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU 29 MAY 2023 My Fellow Citizens, I stand before you honoured to assume the sacred mandate you have given me. My love for this nation is abiding. My confidence in its people, unwavering. And my faith in God Almighty, absolute. I know that His hand shall provide…

President Bola Tinubu has vowed to deliver on his campaign promises by creating an enabling environment for local and foreign investors. He also said there will be a creation of one million digital jobs for youths. Tinubu made these known during his presidential inaugural speech at Eagle Square, Abuja, on Monday. “I have a message…

Nigeria’s new president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised that his administration will discourage corruption through the introduction of a credit culture. Tinubu stated this while delivering his inaugural speech as the 16th President of Nigeria at the Eagle Square today (Monday) The President said, “Our government will continue to take proactive steps such as championing…

The newly sworn in governor of Kebbi state, Dr Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu, has pledged to rebuild the state within four years of his administration. He said he would not betray the trust and burden of leadership given to him by people of Kebbi state. He added that elections are over, noting that it’s time…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has taken the oath of office for his second term as governor. The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba administered the oath to signal the beginning of the governor’s second term of four years. The deputy governor of the state, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, had earlier taken the Oath…

President Bola Tinubu, has vowed that he will defend Nigeria from all forms of terror, as well as end extreme poverty in the country. Tinubu stated this while delivering his inaugural speech as the 16th President of Nigeria at the Eagle Square today (Monday). He said, “I will do that through job creation and food…