My fellow Nigerians, let me begin by congratulating all of us for witnessing the celebration of another Democracy Day today, the 12th day of June 2024. This year also marks our nation’s 25 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. On this day, 31 years ago, we entered our rites of passage to becoming a true and…

‘Democracy without democrats and remarkable dividends’ aptly captures the mood of most Nigerians on the commemoration of the June 12 anniversary that now symbolises the peak of the struggle for democracy in the country .

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said the winner-takes-all disposition, which alienates other parties, notwithstanding their performance at the polls, is inimical to political justice and hampers unity.  

Understandably, the excitement that should normally accompany the commemoration of June 12 as Democracy Day for Nigeria is absent.

The Nigerian Young Professional Forum (NYPF) has put forth a series of detailed recommendations for the National Youth Policy as part of activities commemorating Nigeria’s Democracy Day. The proposed changes, reviewed by some executive members NYPF led by the Chairman Zaliha Lawal, Mayor Ndukaku, Dr Ekemini Udo and media consultant, Ere-ebi Agedah Imisi, were designed…

Governor Uba Sani has ordered the release of 110 convicts to mark this year’s Democracy Day in Kaduna State.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has stated that it will not tolerate any plans by non-state actors to incite violence through protests. The secret police issued the warning today in a statement issued by the spokesman of the DSS, Dr Peter Afunanya, on Tuesday. Afunanya noted that the agency was aware of plans by…

In commemoration of Democracy Day and his one year in office, Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has announced the release of 110 convicts from the Kaduna Custodial Centre.

Former president, Goodluck Jonathan, has advised President Bola Tinubu to build a democracy that is devoid of friction in Nigeria. Jonathan gave this piece of advice on Tuesday at a one-day symposium held at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja to celebrate 25 years of unbroken democracy in Nigeria. He noted that the…

President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on the occasion of Democracy Day at 7 am on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. This was announced on Tuesday in a statement by a spokesman to the President, Ajuri Ngelale. "Television, radio, and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to plug into the network services…

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 12 June, 2024 as a public holiday to commemorate this year's democracy day. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government, Tuesday in Abuja The minister who congratulated Nigerians on the occasion, said the celebration is a moment of reflection for the…

As Nigeria prepares to celebrate this year’s Democracy Day on Wednesday, the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has deplored reported plans by some groups to disrupt the event by instigating chaos and violence.