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Politics

June 11, 2026

June 12 Photos: From Epetedo declaration to Emilokan proclamation

Mr Abiola’s Epetedo Declaration was a confrontation against a dictator. Mr Tinubu’s “emi lokan” proclamation was for a kingmaker to be king. He had his say and his way.

Bola Tinubu with MKO
June 11, 2026

National Democracy Day: Twelve quick facts about June 12

Though it was not Nigeria’s first election, the June 12, 1993, election date has become a major public holiday of historical significance, Nigeria’s Democracy Day.

June 10, 2026
Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim
June 10, 2026

Kaduna women push for increased political inclusion

Women politicians and gender advocates in Kaduna called for greater inclusion of women in elective positions as political parties concluded their primaries.

Female politicians in Kaduna
June 10, 2026

NTAC hails Enikanolaiye’s appointment as deputy foreign affairs minister

The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps has congratulated Sola Enikanolaiye on his appointment and swearing-in as deputy foreign affairs minister.

Sola Enikanolaiye
June 10, 2026

Rwanda, Russia sign nuclear energy deal

The Russia-owned nuclear group signed a roadmap with Rwanda to establish Russian-Rwanda cooperation in the peaceful uses of atomic energy.

Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit in Kigali
June 10, 2026

Kwankwasiya: NDC moves to resolve Kano crisis

NDC says it is intensifying efforts to resolve internal disagreements in Kano following a closed-door meeting with leaders of the Kwankwasiya movement.

NDC members
June 10, 2026

Nigeria’s democratic structures struggling with multidimensional poverty, insecurity: LEAD

According to the LEAD Network Africa executive director, Nigeria’s democratic journey remains a work in progress.

Leadership Entrepreneurship and Advocacy Network Africa
June 10, 2026

ADC, NDC, PDP, others sponsoring terrorism to topple Tinubu govt, Okpebholo alleges

“There is no vacancy in Aso Rock. What is happening today is the handiwork of the opposition,” said Mr Okpebholo.

Okpebholo at campaign rally
June 10, 2026

Gov Adeleke blames APC thugs for sporadic shootings in Osun

Governor Ademola Adeleke and the All Progressives Congress on Tuesday traded accusations over alleged political attacks and shootings in Osun.

Ademola Adeleke