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Democracy Is Dying In Nigeria – Peter Obi Cries Out

Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate has cried out that Nigeria’s democracy is failing.
According to him, the country is not practising true democracy, and the citizens are not getting the expected benefits from the government.
Obi noted that Nigeria’s democracy lacks accountability and does not prioritize service to the people.
The former Anambra State Governor added that democracy is dying in Nigeria and has become merely a process for the political elite to gain power and access public resources for personal and family gain.
Speaking in a statement released via his 𝕏 account on Wednesday after participating in an international Conference in Accra, Ghana, organised by the 2025 Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Annual Democracy Dialogue, Peter Obi said, despite the situation, a new Nigeria is still possible.
The former presidential candidate urged Nigerians to vote only for credible individuals.
He wrote, “Today, 17th September, I participated in an international Conference in Accra, Ghana, organised by the 2025 Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Annual Democracy Dialogue with the theme “What Makes Democracy Die?”
 
“Democracy is fundamentally about accountability, prioritising service to the people, ensuring security, providing education and healthcare, and lifting people out of poverty.
 
“Democracy dies when it ceases to be accountable to the people and when it no longer prioritises their needs.
 
“Nigeria is a typical example of where democracy is dying because it no longer serves the needs of the people and is no longer accountable to them.
 
“In Nigeria, democracy has become a process of elite state capture, granting access to public resources for personal and family interests.
 
“To reverse this situation, Nigerians must take democracy and elections seriously by ensuring that only people with competence, capacity, character, compassion, and commitment to service are elected.
 
“A new Nigeria is possible.”
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No Investor Will Risk Money Where Govt Functionary Dictates Court Rulings – Goodluck Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has cautioned that investors will shy away from committing resources to any economy where the judiciary is compromised and manipulated by political influence.

Jonathan made the remarks on Wednesday at the Democracy Dialogue of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Accra, Ghana.

He stressed that judicial independence is crucial to building a stable and trustworthy business environment.

“It affects everybody. For example, no businessman can bring his money to invest in a country where the judiciary is compromised, where a government functionary can dictate to judges what judgment they will give. No man brings his money to invest in that economy because they are taking a big risk,” he said.

Jonathan added that for Nigeria to secure its future, leaders must uphold justice and fairness irrespective of personal or political interests.

“If we must build a nation for our children and grandchildren, no matter how painful it is, we must strive to do what is right,” he said.

Also speaking at the event, Bishop Mathew Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto praised Jonathan’s 2015 concession of defeat as a turning point for Nigeria’s democracy. He cautioned the former president to be wary of political actors seeking to use him for their own agenda ahead of the 2027 elections.

Quoting General Theophilus Danjuma, Kukah said: “The voice of the devil is not so far from the voice of God. Listen carefully to those who want to use you as an instrument for the elongation of their interests, and not your interests or the interests of Nigeria.”

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I Am Not Joining ADC – Governor Adeleke Debunks Defection Rumours

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has debunked claims that he’s planning to join the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
He made the clarification in a statement released on Wednesday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed.
He maintained that he is staying in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, adding that some people, who are scared of his popularity, were behind the rumour to confuse the populace.
The governor also reiterated his decision to contest the 2026 governorship election in the PDP, stressing that the party is already mobilising to ensure that his re-election becomes reality.
He called on the public to disregard the speculations.
“Our attention has been drawn to a report that Governor Ademola Adeleke is planning to join the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
 
“The report is not only untrue but a calculated attempt by those afraid of the Governor’s soaring acceptability to create confusions and uncertainty in the minds of the people of Osun state.
 
“We want to reiterate for the umpteenth time that Governor Adeleke remains committed to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and has no plan whatsoever to join the ADC or any party for that matter,” the statement said.
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NECO Releases 2025 SSCE Results

The National Examination Council (NECO) has released results for the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE).
Analysis of the results showed that 60.26 percent of candidates recorded five credits and above in English and Mathematics.
The releasing of the result was announced on Wednesday at the Council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State capital, by NECO Registrar, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi.
“Number of candidates with five Credits and above, including Mathematics and English is 818,492 representing 60.26%,” he said.
NECO Registrar put the number of candidates with five Credits and above, irrespective of Mathematics and English at 1,144,496, representing 84.26%.
He disclosed that the 1,367,210 candidates registered for the examination with 685,514 males and 681,696 females while 1,358,339 sat for the examination with 680,292 males and 678,047 females.
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Step-By-Step Guide For Checking 2025 NECO Results

Following the announcement of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE Internal) results, candidates can now check their scores online using this step-by-step guide.

To check your results, candidates are required to visit the official NECO result portal at results.neco.gov.ng and follow the instructions carefully.

Here we highlights the step-by-step guide for checking 2025 NECO SSCE results:

  • Visit the official NECO result checking portal at results.neco.gov.ng.
  • Select the examination year (e.g., 2025) and the exam type (SSCE Internal or External).
  • Enter your NECO Examination Number.
  • Enter your NECO Result Checking Token number, which must be purchased beforehand on the portal.
  • Click the “Check Result” button to view your results.
  • Download and print your result for safekeeping.

Important: Ensure you purchase your token through the official NECO portal or authorised vendors to avoid invalid tokens.

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Our Drivers Earn More Than Graduates, Four Times Minimum Wage – Dangote Says

Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has stated that the company’s drivers earn four times the national minimum wage in Nigeria.

Dangote made this know on Tuesday in an interview on Arise Television.

He added that their drivers earn better than graduates, stressing that joining the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, should be voluntary

“The trucks we launched didn’t stop anyone from their work. We hear there will be a loss of jobs. Will our tankers be driven by robots?

“Every truck is about six people. So these trucks they are fighting over will create 24,000 jobs.

“What we are saying is that our salary is almost three or four times their own. After five years free accident, a driver can apply and get a house loan.

“Our drivers earn more than graduates. If you look at what they earn in a month, it’s almost four times the national minimum wage,” he said.

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Staff Jump From Storey Building As Fire Guts UBA Lagos Island Branch (Video)

Staff members of the United Bank for Africa, UBA, branch on Lagos Island have jumped to safety following a fire incident.
Videos shared online showed some of the bank’s staff seen attempting to jump down from the storey building.
The workers were captured in the video trying to escape through the windows.
As at the time of this report, emergency responders are yet to make official statements on the incident.
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I’ll Be There – Sowore Replies As DSS Drags Him to Court Over Tinubu Comment

A former presidential candidate and an activist, Omoyele Sowore has said he will answer in court after being sued by the Department of State Services, DSS over a post he made calling President Bola Tinubu a criminal.
Recall that we had earlier reported that the DSS on Tuesday instituted a five-count charge at the Federal High Court in Abuja against Sowore and social media platforms X, Meta (parent company of Facebook).
The charges, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/484/2015, were instituted by the Federal Republic of Nigeria as complainant, with Sowore, X Inc., and Meta Inc. listed as defendants.
In his reaction, Sowore said he would be present whenever he is needed in court.
“The State Security Service, alias @OfficialDSSNG today filed a 5-count charge at the Federal High Court in Abuja against ‘@X’ (formerly @Twitter), @facebook , and myself,” he wrote on X.
“They claimed that because I called @officialABAT a criminal, I have somehow committed a set of “novel” offences they invented and spread across five counts.
 
“It’s hard to believe there’s anyone sensible left in these offices that should be making Nigeria work. Regardless, I will be present whenever this case is assigned for trial. #RevolutionNow.”
Sowore had earlier revealed he was written by the security outfit who demanded of him to remove the post against the President and tender an unreserved apology.
The activist, however vowed never to remove his post nor apologize.
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DSS Files Five Charges Against Sowore

The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed five-count legal action at the Federal High Court in Abuja against human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore.
The DSS also included some social media platforms like 𝕏 (Twitter), Meta (Facebook) as defendants over Sowore’s post against President Bola Tinubu.
The charge sheet states that Sowore is alleged to have used his official 𝕏 account and his Facebook page on August 25 and 26, 2025, to post comments labelling President Tinubu as a “criminal” and accusing him of dishonesty regarding corruption during an official visit to Brazil.
Court documents sighted on Tuesday revealed that the charges, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/484/2015, were instituted by the Federal Republic of Nigeria as complainant, with Sowore, 𝕏 Inc., and Meta Inc. listed as defendants.
The DSS alleged that the posts were false, defamatory, and capable of inciting public disorder, thereby violating provisions of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) Amendment Act, 2024, as well as sections of the Criminal Code Act.
Count one and two of the charge accuse Sowore of knowingly posting false information on both platforms to cause a breakdown of law and order. Counts three and four specifically allege defamation against the person and reputation of President Tinubu. Count five charges Sowore with publishing false information with intent to cause public fear and disturbance.
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Tinubu Cannot Solve Nigeria’s Hunger – Atiku Warns of Revolution

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has slammed President Bola Tinubu over the rising level of hunger and hardship in the country.
He lamented that Nigerians are suffering from poverty under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
He noted that Tinubu is not capable of solving Nigeria’s problems.
‎In a statement by his Media Aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku recalled how poverty and hunger caused revolutions in the Arab world, as well as France and Russia.
In a statement released today September 15, the African Democratic Party (ADC) chieftain described the level of hunger in the country as unacceptable, particularly among the underprivileged and downtrodden.
“Whatever reform the Tinubu government might claim to be undertaking, the point remains that food insecurity is a daily occurrence nationwide.  There is no government worth its salt that does not place priority on the welfare and security of the people” Atiku said
He warned that “most violent socio-political uprisings and revolutions around the world have been driven by widespread hunger and unbearable living conditions, especially the paradox of extreme poverty in a land of abundance.”
The former Vice President emphasized that the primary responsibility of any government is to ensure the security and welfare of its citizens.
However, he lamented that under the leadership of President Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC), millions of Nigerians are increasingly trapped in poverty and misery.
He further stated that the current state of the nation offers little reason for optimism, as it is fueling a growing surge in criminal activities, including large-scale fraud, terrorism, kidnapping, cultism, drug abuse, and ritual killings, among others.
He advised that the “current unacceptable situation offers an opportunity for reflection,” citing historical examples such as the French Revolution, the 1917 Russian Revolution, and the Arab Spring.
He recalled how a young man, driven by unbearable frustration, set himself ablaze, an act that triggered widespread socio-political unrest, beginning in Tunisia and spreading across the Middle East and North Africa.
“Back home here in Nigeria, it may not be out of place to argue that even the “ENDSARS” protest was fuelled by the traumatising frustration of hunger and insensitivity on the part of the government,” he said.
He stressed further that since reforms are made for citizens and not the other way round, the reforms of this administration should have a human face.
“Whether the present powers accept it or not, the reality of our existence is that the poor are increasingly dying of hunger while the majority of the living poor exists at the mercy of the ill-advised policies of this government.” he said

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