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Jonathan Labels Guinea-Bissau Military Takeover a ‘Ceremonial Coup’

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has described the recent military takeover in Guinea-Bissau as a “ceremonial coup”, arguing that it lacked the hallmarks of a genuine seizure of power. He urged ECOWAS and regional bodies to announce the stalled election results to restore democratic confidence.

95News•11/28/2025

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LASU Professor Advocates Seven-Year Single Term to Stabilise Nigeria’s Governance

A Lagos State University (LASU) scholar has called for a constitutional amendment to replace Nigeria’s current two-term system with a single, non-renewable seven-year tenure for elected officials, arguing that such reform would reduce political tension and strengthen governance.

95News•11/26/2025

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PDP Rejects Court Order Halting Convention, Calls It Democratic Sabotage

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned a recent court ruling halting its planned national convention, calling it an “assault on Nigeria’s democratic process” and vowing to proceed with preparations regardless

95News•11/1/2025

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Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Under Fire: Paul Biya’s Long Grip on Power Exposed

Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya has secured an eighth term in office amid widespread allegations of electoral manipulation, youth disillusionment, and a crumbling peace process. Critics say his prolonged rule has kept the country in a state of democratic stagnation and governance failure.

95News•10/28/2025

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92-Year-Old President of Cameroon Wins Again, Extending Unbroken Run

Cameroonian President Paul Biya has been re-elected at 92, marking yet another win in a leadership streak that began in 1982, despite mounting opposition and questions over electoral fairness.

95News•10/28/2025

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President Tinubu Swears in Prof. Joash Amupitan as INEC Chairman, Charges Him to Safeguard Electoral Integrity

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday swore in Joash Amupitan, SAN as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), urging him to strengthen the commission’s capacity and ensure free, fair and credible elections in Nigeria.

95News•10/23/2025

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Shettima Reaffirms Tinubu’s Commitment to Press Freedom, Promises Continuous Support for Nigerian Journalists

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to press freedom and the protection of journalism in Nigeria, assuring members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) that President Bola Tinubu remains a steadfast ally of the media.

95News•10/22/2025

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Youth anger in Côte d’Ivoire as President seeks fourth term

People can no longer make ends meet… You have to be very lucky, or a bit of a magician, to live comfortably,” says 33-year-old poet Placide Konan, echoing

95News•10/22/2025