June 12
14 Jun
First of all, it is important for Nigerians to be reminded of what June 12 is all about. June 12 was the liberation struggle for Nigeria
13 Jun
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, sarcastically said he thinks President Bola Tinubu has performed exceptionally as Nigeria's ruler. Obi displaying sarcasm said this on Thursday morning while giving an appraisal of President Tinubu's one year in office. “I think President Tinubu has performed exceptionally well…
13 Jun
A former National Commissioner with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Lai Olurode; the Federal Commissioner representing Osun State in the National Population Commission, Dr. Amidu Tadese; a don at the Federal College of Education, Iwo, Osun State, Latifat Eniola; the Bobajiro of Iwo land, High Chief Franklin Niyi Akinola; High Chief Kunle Alabi…
13 Jun
The Mandate Movement, a pro-democracy group, has commended President Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to democracy and his vigorous efforts in rebuilding Nigeria. Celebrating its 25th anniversary at the Police Ground in Ikeja, Lagos, the group highlighted Tinubu's pivotal contributions and the significant progress made in the past year under his leadership. "The June 12th…
13 Jun
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has reiterated that his administration will not engage in negotiations with bandits who unleash terror in parts of the state. He spoke on Wednesday when he participated in a procession organized by the Coalition of Zamfara Youths, tagged ‘Walk for Peace.’ A statement made available to The Guardian on Thursday…
12 Jun
Some rights activists and followers of late Chief MKO Abiola on Wednesday appealed to President Bola Tinubu to declare the acclaimed winner of the June 12 1993 Presidential Election as ex-President. They spoke at the “2024 Memorial Programme for the Commemoration of June 12, 1993 Election” in Lagos. The event was organised by the Committee…
12 Jun
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has cautioned Nigerians against gloating over the fall of President Bola Tinubu during the Democracy Day celebration. Tinubu tripped and fell while trying to climb the truck on his way to give his speech at Eagles Square in Abuja on…
12 Jun
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has called on Nigerians to take time to remember the sacrifices of those who fought valiantly for the democracy the country now enjoys. As Nigeria marks 25 years of unbroken democratic rule, Dafinone, a renowned accountant and now a lawmaker, congratulated President Bola Tinubu, the people of…
12 Jun
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, has said the failure of the opposition parties to uphold the functionality of their existence is the major threat to Nigeria's democracy. Atiku said this as this on Wednesday, June 12, as Nigerians celebrate 25 years of uninterrupted civilian rule. According…
12 Jun
Former 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged the country to re-examine its democratic journey, saying the country has deteriorated into "classical state capture" rather than a government for the people. As the country marks 25 years of democracy, Obi lamented that Nigeria's democratic experience has been marred by leadership failures that have resulted in…
12 Jun
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Lagosians to remember the sacrifices of past heroes who fought for the democratic path and join the ongoing effort to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy. Sanwo-olu made this statement on Wednesday to commemorate June 12, the Nigerian democracy day. READ ALSO: June 12: Tinubu promises Nigerians more dividends of democracy…
12 Jun
President Bola Tinubu has promised to preserve and strengthen democratic institutions and to deliver more dividends of democracy to Nigerians. Tinubu made this statement during his National Democracy Day speech on Wednesday. He said Nigeria has established a tradition of holding "transparent, open, and fair elections," which gives credence to the country's democratic bearing and…
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The Senator representing Kwara Central, Saliu Mustapha, at the weekend, hosted 200 beneficiaries of his university scholarship programme at a dinner in Ilorin. The 200 students are spread across the University of Ilorin, Kwara State varsity, and Ahman Pategi University. The event, themed: "Securing the Future Today," featured prominent personalities and community leaders from the…
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The former Governor of Rivers State, Dr. Peter Odili, has lauded Governor Siminalayi Fubara's courage in preventing the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, from making Rivers State, his private estate. According to Odili, Fubara summoned an unusual fortitude to confront the craving by Wike to capture Rivers state through ferocious, but unnecessary political…
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The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has urged passengers to exercise caution when boarding vehicles, especially during the festive season, to minimise the risk of road crashes. Mohammed gave the warning in a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Saturday in…
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Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has expressed delight over the peaceful resolution of the Soku oil well dispute between Rivers and Bayelsa states. Speaking in Port Harcourt on Saturday during a Yuletide visit to his Rivers counterpart, Siminalayi Fubara, Diri said he was delighted that under Fubara, both states have agreed to return…
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The Bauchi State Government has commenced the distribution of teaching and learning materials, plus science and laboratory equipment, to 223 Senior Secondary Schools in the state. Speaking during the symbolic handover of the items in Bauchi on Saturday, the Commissioner for Education, Dr Jemila Dahiru, said that the items were procured by the ministry, with…
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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops on internal security operations have apprehended two terrorist ammunition couriers, 256 other suspects, and neutralised 148 terrorists within one week. The DHQ’s Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. Buba said the troops also rescued 291 hostages,…
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The Cross River State governor Senator Bassey Otu says everyone has to be carried along in the economic, social, and cultural prosperity in the world. Otu made the call during the flagged off of the 2024 Carnival Calabar which has the theme "Our Shared Prosperity". According to the governor, "This year's theme is Our Shared…
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The Plateau governor’s wife, Mrs. Helen Mutfwang, hosted 1500 children at Government House Jos on Saturday to celebrate Christmas. Mrs Mutfwang said that the gesture was to show love to the children and help them understand the very essence of the special season. The governor’s wife urged the people not to forget the true meaning…
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A former Bayelsa State Governor, Chief Timipre Sylva, has applauded the emerging global status of the yearly Okpoama International Beach Carnival at the Brass Island saying it has added to the steady growth of the country's entertainment industry. Sylva particularly applauded the performances of Patoranking, Nyanya, Spiro, and other emerging musical and comic artists that…
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Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has received an additional 150 state-sponsored foreign students after completing their second degrees in India. The students were part of 420 who secured the state scholarship on merit last year and subsequently earned their master's degrees in six Indian Universities. Hosting the beneficiaries to a warm reception at the Government…