By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Speaker, Borno House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan has expressed concern over the inability of the Nigerian Military and other security agencies to restore civil authority or return thousands of people hitherto displaced by insurgents for the past 10 years to...
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By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – The Presidency has issued a statement downplaying the incident where President Bola Tinubu fell while climbing a parade vehicle on June 12, Democracy Day, reminding Nigerians that the President is not invincible. “President Tinubu is not Superman, he’s human, just like the rest of...
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has explained why democracy seems to be in recession in Nigeria despite being seen as the best form of government around the world. The clergy spoke at The Platform Nigeria, a programme by Lagos-based church, Covenant Nation, to mark the...
By OLA MUDOPE, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has paid tribute to the late Chief MKO Abiola and other democracy heroes, stating that conducting free and fair elections is the best way to honor their legacy. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on...
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By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu experienced a mishap during the Democracy Day celebration at Eagle Square on June 12. While attempting to board a parade vehicle, he lost his balance and fell. Security personnel quickly rushed to his aid, helping him up. The incident, which...
Democracy Day: Governor Ododo urges resilience in Nigeria’s journey towards justice for all citizens
Democracy Day: Governor Ododo urges resilience in Nigeria’s journey towards justice for all citizens
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has called for resilience in Nigeria’s journey to ensure justice for all her citizens as the country marks 25 years of uninterrupted democratic governance since 1999. In his Democracy Day message, Governor Ododo called on Nigerians to...
As part of activities to mark the 2024 Democracy Day, the Guards Brigade Nigerian Army on Wednesday led the Nigerian Armed Forces and Nigeria Police in a special parade. Nigeria is also celebrating 25 years of unbroken democracy. The theme for the Democracy Day Celebration is “25 Years...
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s recent June 12 Democracy Day speech, calling it a mere recounting of history without addressing the current issues. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, Adegboruwa expressed disappointment, stating that the speech failed to tackle...
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of his support, pledging to never abandon them. Mr Tinubu made the pledge during the nationwide Democracy Day broadcast on Wednesday, While acknowledging the economic hardships in the country, Mr Tinubu said, “I understand the economic difficulties we face as a nation....
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Borno State government on Wednesday celebrated 25 years of democracy in Nigeria. Acting Governor Umar Usman Kadafur congratulated Nigerians on this milestone, acknowledging the challenges faced but celebrating the achievements made so far. Kadafur praised security agencies for restoring peace in the...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, will on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, lead a solidarity walk in commemoration of the 2024 Democracy Day celebration. A statement by the Principal Special Assistant to the Governor Media, Publicity and Strategic Communications, Bridget Tikyaa said...
President Bola Tinubu has assured the Organised Labour that a an executive bill on the new national minimum wage for workers will soon be sent to the National Assembly for passage. Tinubu made this known on Wednesday in his second Democracy Day speech on June 12, 2024....
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a press release alerting the public to a violent planned protests on June 12, 2024, which coincide with Democracy Day celebrations. While acknowledging citizens’ rights to assembly and expression, the DSS warned that violent demonstrations...
The Minister of Works, David Umahi on Tuesday said President Bola Tinubu led administration inherited 2,600 road projects nationwide worth N15 trillion. Mr Umahi made this known in Abuja, at a meeting with contractors to address “some salient issues on the state of road contracts and funding”. ‘`When...
Stakeholders in Ogun have expressed mixed reactions in their appraisal of Nigeria’s 25 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. The respondents, in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday, identified the gains and challenges of the country’s democratic model and proffered solutions for improvement. Chairman of...
… Delivers 1,195 Developmental Projects, Programmes and Policies in 5 Years By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has continued his commitment towards transforming the state in the first year of his second tenure of office. He consolidated on democratic gains...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on the occasion of Democracy Day at 7am on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. He asked...
The First Edition of the Chief of Defence Staff Democracy Day Basketball Championship has kicked off on Sunday in Abuja with 14 teams. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 14 teams are from the military, paramilitary and civil organisations participating. NAN reports that the event...
The June 12 Pro-Democracy Movement of Nigeria has said President Bola Tinubu must facilitate a process of national dialogue and consultation that would give birth to a democratic people’s constitution. The Convener of the movement, Mr Wale Okunniyi disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of...