Frank Nweke: Democracy Is In Crisis Because Leadership Has Failed
Former minister Frank Nweke Jnr says only accountable leadership and secure citizens can restore public trust.
Former minister Frank Nweke Jnr says only accountable leadership and secure citizens can restore public trust.
Benin confirms casualties on both sides as Nigerian jets and troops helped thwart mutinying soldiers’ coup attempt.
Bernard Mikko says Governor Fubara’s defection to APC was a strategic move for security, protection, and Rivers stability.
UN expresses deep concern over Benin coup, urging respect for law while supporting ECOWAS and local authorities.
Immigration agents use pepper spray as Somali community protests Trump crackdown and city leaders reject federal enforcement support.
Dr Kunle Fagbemi says Nigeria acted without proper due process, failing risk assessment and potentially serving French interests in West Africa intervention.
Australia begins enforcing a global first social media ban for under-16s, sparking mixed teen reactions and major safety concerns.
Japan scrambles fighter jets as Russian and Chinese bombers conduct joint patrol near its territory, escalating regional security tensions.
Zelenskiy says Ukraine can hold elections within three months if the US and allies guarantee full security.
Eileen Higgins becomes Miami’s first Democratic mayor since 1997, defeating Trump-backed Emilio Gonzalez in a nationally watched runoff.
EU leaders move toward approving a plan to fund Ukraine’s defence using frozen Russian assets, despite ongoing legal concerns.
FIFA’s Ethics Committee has been asked to investigate Gianni Infantino for awarding Trump the inaugural Peace Prize.
PDP has called Rivers Governor Fubara’s defection to APC a “self-inflicted injury,” urging Nigerians to resist authoritarianism.
The Senate warns that the sudden WAEC curriculum change risks mass failure, summoning the education minister to justify the policy.
Ondo’s AAUA grants automatic employment to its 32 top graduates, celebrating academic integrity, global achievements and institutional growth.
The Nigerian Senate has decried domestic fares hitting N400,000–N650,000; summons Keyamo and airlines to explain.
Heirs Energies and NNPC have sealed agreements with five offtakers to capture and commercialise 180mmscf/d flared gas by 2026.
Former DG of ACCI, Chijioke Ekechukwu, criticises government for 70% budget rollover, citing contractor delays and borrowing concerns.
France says it offered intelligence and logistical support to help Benin and Nigeria stop the attempted coup.
AfDB executive Oyebode Oyetunde says major power, fiscal and agriculture reforms have unlocked expanded financing for Nigeria.
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