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June 12

June 13, 2026

NRM presidential candidate urges joint efforts to rebuild Nigeria

Ms Okereke added that the gains of democracy would only be sustained if citizens worked together to build the nation.

National Rescue Movement (NRM), Esther Okereke
June 12, 2026

June 12: Oshiomhole urges Nigerians to defend democracy

According to him, democracy guarantees citizens the right to choose their leaders.

Adams Oshiomhole
June 12, 2026

True democracy about justice, accountability not politicians’ gain: ADC

The Kebbi chapter of the African Democratic Congress has described the June 12, 1993, presidential election as a symbol of Nigerians’ struggle for justice, free and fair elections.

Atiku with ADC chieftains
June 12, 2026

Democracy Day: Akpabio calls for unity, resilience, citizen participation

The president of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, vigilance and active participation in nation-building.

Godswill Akpabio
June 12, 2026

How June 12 metamorphosed from regional day to national public holiday 

In 2025; 32 years after, IBB publicly admitted that the late Mr Abiola won the June 12, 1993 presidential poll.

late Chief MKO Abiola
June 12, 2026

MKO Abiola’s Hope ’93 to Tinubu’s Renewed Hope: Nigeria’s journey from promise to poverty

‘Farewell to Poverty’ was MKO Abiola’s 1993 campaign slogan. Three decades later, 133 million Nigerians are multidimensionally poor.

MKO Abiola, Ernest Shonekan, Abacha, Tinubu
June 11, 2026

Born on June 12 but failed by government, ‘democracy babies’ speak about life in Nigeria

Mr Abdulrahman argued that poverty and widespread insecurity further showed that democracy had failed him and millions of other compatriots.

Nigeria's 'democracy babies'
August 7, 2025

Tinubu’s wife mourns late media icon, Doyin Abiola

Mrs Tinubu said that the late Doyin carved a path of excellence and courage for many Nigerian women in media and public service.

Doyin Abiola
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

Russia reaffirms ties with Nigeria on June 12

“We highly value the openness of our Nigerian partners, constructive dialogue, and shared focus on tangible outcomes,” Mr Podelyshev said.

Bola Tinubu and Vladimir Putin