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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