Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Politics

June 12, 2024

Tinubu: See eight presidents, prime ministers who fell during public ceremony

President Bola Tinubu’s Wednesday fall at Eagle Square, Abuja, has generated huge wattage.

Joe Biden, Xi, Putin, and Tinubu falling
June 12, 2024

I sympathise with Tinubu over his unfortunate fall; hope all is well with him: Atiku

“I hope all is well with the President,” wrote Mr Abubakar on X.

President Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar
June 12, 2024

Nigeria runs ‘expensive’ democracy unlike America, says Obanikoro

“We can cut the budget size of the National Assembly to a reasonable level that an average Nigerian can live with.’’

Musiliu Obanikoro
June 12, 2024

Botched Third Republic lawmakers urge Tinubu to support heroes of democracy

“Today, June 12, is being celebrated with the heroes of democracy dying in anguish penury.’’

PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU
June 12, 2024

Tinubu celebrates 25 years of uninterrupted democracy as hunger pounds Nigerians

“Today, 25 years later, we celebrate the silver anniversary of our journey in democracy. We have steadied the course,” said Mr Tinubu.

PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU
June 11, 2024

Edo LP Primaries: Court reserves judgment on candidacy tussle until July 19

He alleged that the LP primaries were marred by overvoting and violating party guidelines and the constitution.

Labour Party (LP)
June 11, 2024

Democracy Day: Tinubu advises governors, other Nigerian leaders to be transparent, accountable

Mr Tinubu asked Nigerian leaders to recommit to the values of inclusivity, accountability and transparency.

TINUBU AND SOME GOVERNORS
June 11, 2024

June 12 Democracy Day: Police warn protesters against destroying critical infrastructure

The statement advised those who want to stage “a peaceful protest to inform the police” and request protection.

Armed Policemen
June 11, 2024

Lagos PDP suspends former party chair Aeroland for tarnishing party’s image

Mr Adewale, whose political base is Alimosho, was suspended for allegedly causing disaffection in PDP and tarnishing the party’s image.

PDP
June 11, 2024

Bill to prosecute electoral officers for result cancellation passes second reading in Reps

Some of the lawmakers who spoke also agreed with the bill, adding that it was time to punish electoral officers for aiding the cancellation of election results.

House of Representatives,