#EdoElection: “Another Litmus Test of Nigeria’s Commitment to Organising Credible Polls” – CDD
Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), a non governmental organization working assiduously for the entrenchment and respect for Democratic tenets and good governance in Nigeria has said the forthcoming Gubernatorial…
NASS extends resumption date by another two weeks!
Members of the National Assembly (NASS) who are initially billed to resume plenary on Tuesday, September 15 after a two-month annual vacation, will now resume on Tuesday, September 29. The…
CDD Condemns Mali Coup, Calls For Restoration of Constitutional Order
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) unequivocally condemns the unconstitutional takeover of power in Mali. This is the time for immediate steps to restore a democratic order, founded on…
CDD urges Edo Politicians to prioritise peace ahead of gubernatorial election
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has called on politicians in Nigeria to de-escalate the tension building up ahead of the September 19, 2020, Edo state governorship election. Highlighting…
When Jihadi Johns Recite Bob Marley Tunes in a Killing Field..
By Ebisike Ebube George Allen Cole and Carleton Barrett were co-writers of the famous and ageless “War” song recorded by Robert Nesto “Bob” Marley. The inspiration for the lyrics of…
“We Yorubas must be Proud of our Culture” – Osun Commissioner urges Yorubas across the globe.
Sunday Okunade Osun Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Adebisi Obawale has urged Yoruba people to be proud of their Culture anywhere they found themselves. The Commissioner gave the charge…
2023: Disgruntled APC Leaders, Others Trying to mess with Malami, Destabilise Buhari’s Govt – NYCN
•Says they’re behind media attacks on AGF, Buhari administration Ahead of intrigues towards the 2023 elections, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has blamed politicians with vested interests, particularly…
If you don’t behave yourself during elections, we’ll go by the law – INEC Chairman goes tough on politicians
“We will continue to push for reforms even though political parties are hard to deal with in emerging democracy.” – INEC Boss, Professor Yakubu The Chairman of the Independent National…
Civil Groups call for immediate prosecution of detained illegal miners in Osun, Zamfara
The Federation of Nigerian Mining Host Communities, and Civil Society Coalition on Nigeria’s Mining Sector applaud the recent arrests of 19 illegal foreign gold miners and 21 Nigerians for their…
Gunpoint Democracy: “President Buhari Must Demonstrate Leadership To Redeem Sanctity of the Ballot” – CDD
Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently provide the leadership needed to rescue the electoral process, and by extension the entire democratic system…