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Democracy Day

June 16, 2025
Ken Saro-Wiwa
June 13, 2025

Despite wanton killings in Benue, youths stage pro-Tinubu, Alia rally

“Benue state accounts for the highest death toll of 6,896,” Amnesty International said.

Nigeria President Bola Tinubu and Governor Hyacinth Alia
June 12, 2025

Democracy Day: U.S., UK, Canada, Finland, Norway felicitate Nigeria

“We want Nigeria to realise its potential as a democratic digital powerhouse,” said the diplomats

Pasquale Salvaggio, Richard Montgomery, Richard Mills, Sanna Selin and Svein Baera
June 12, 2025

Nigeria must jettison politics of bitterness, division, says Jandor

“As we commemorate this day, we salute Mr President for his role in securing the democracy we all enjoy today,” Mr Adediran said.

Olajide ‘Jandor’ Adediran
June 12, 2025

Preventing Misuse of Cybercrimes Act: Protecting free speech and unlocking economic growth

There is growing evidence, however, that the act is being misused by some to silence criticism and dissent.

Tinubu with IGP Egbetokun
June 11, 2025

June 12: Group seeks immortalisation of Humphrey Nwosu

He described Mr Nwosu as the “unsung hero of Nigeria’s democracy.”

Humphrey Nwosu
June 8, 2025

Tinubu to confer national honours on federal lawmakers on June 12

The leadership and members of the House will participate in a Special Joint Sitting of the National Assembly on Thursday, June 12.

Bola Tinubu
June 8, 2025

FG declares Thursday public holiday to mark Democracy Day

Mr Tunji Ojo said, “June 12 represents our historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign.’’

Nigerian flag
October 15, 2024

Nigerians urged to respect national anthem, flag, naira

Ms Nwachukwu expressed the need for Nigerians to accord respect to national symbols and regretted that the country’s flag was no longer respected.

People on the streets raising Nigerian flags and phones.
June 13, 2024

Nigeria’s democracy favours only politicians, says cleric

Mr Isong said that a few Nigerians, mainly politicians, enjoyed the dividends of the 25 years of uninterrupted democracy in the country.

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