Thursday, September 3, 2026

Politics

June 13, 2026

Low voter turnout marred INEC mock accreditation for June 20 Ekiti governorship poll: Yiaga Africa 

“As of 1:00 p.m, only 14 voters had presented themselves for accreditation across the four centres visited,” he said.

Yiaga Africa
June 12, 2026

APM demands inclusive governance, equal access to development

The Allied Peoples Movement, Lagos chapter, says the dividends of democracy should reach every citizen, regardless of location or social status.

APM members
June 12, 2026

Kebbi: Gov Idris reaffirms commitment to welfare, security, rule of law

Governor Nasir Idris has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving citizens’ welfare, strengthening security, and promoting democratic values across Kebbi.

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris
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

Tinubu rolls out national honours for June 12 pro-democracy activists, ‘soldier-democrats’

The president said the honours list would be released “in the coming days”.

Joe Okei-Odumakin, Col Oloruntoba, Ayoka Lawani
June 12, 2026

Tinubu blames local government chairmen for Nigeria’s insecurity

“The insecurity we are addressing is partly due to the collapse of grassroots governance,” said Mr Tinubu.

ALGON members
June 12, 2026

Surrender or face full force, Tinubu issues ultimate warning to bandits, terrorists, sponsors

“To bandits, kidnappers, and sponsors of terror: Surrender or face the full force of the Nigerian state,” Mr Tinubu stated in his June 12 Democracy Day address on Friday.

TINUBU; BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS
June 12, 2026

FULL TEXT: Tinubu’s June 12 Democracy Day speech

Fellow Nigerians, 27 years ago, many doubted democracy would survive here because of our diversity. Today, our diversity sustains our democracy.

President Bola Tinubu
June 12, 2026

June 12: Day democracy died or resurrected, Nigerians react

“I am speaking for the masses, our people who should see it as a significant date when democracy died,” Mr Olorunfemi noted.

IBB, MKO and Sanni Abacha