57 h. ago ‘Anybody that fought for democracy will be disappointed at what practitioners are doing’

As Nigeria marks the 2025 Democracy Day, Kingsley Umunna, a politician, has said that anybody who fought for democracy during read more ‘Anybody that fought for democracy will be disappointed at what practitioners are doing’

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4 d. ago June 12: Good governance is the cornerstone of democracy —CAN

Tribune Online June 12: Good governance is the cornerstone of democracy —CAN THE Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) asserted that good governance is fundamental to any democracy and calls for transparency and accountability at all levels of government. In a message commemorating the 2025 Democracy Day, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh emphasized that the day symbolizes Nigerians’ collective commitment to democracy, freedom, and justice. He stated that […] June 12: Good governance is the cornerstone of democracy —CAN Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Accelerating growth, achieving price, exchange rate stability with economic reforms

In commemoration of the 2025 Democracy Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, used his address to the National Assembly to highlight read more Accelerating growth, achieving price, exchange rate stability with economic reforms

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5 d. ago Black Democracy Day As Gunmen Invade Benue Community, Kill Three Residents

Some yet to be identified gunmen invaded Mtsewnem, Akondutyough village in the North Bank axis of Makurdi, Benue State, leaving three residents dead, while others were severely injured. It was gathered that the horrible incident happened on the 12th of June, 2025, a day when the nation celebrate Democracy Day. READ MORE: Benue NASS Members Tackle […] The post Black Democracy Day As Gunmen Invade Benue Community, Kill Three Residents appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Your Govt Lacks Integrity, Transparency – Imo PDP Knocks Gov Uzodinma On Democracy Day

The Peoples Democratic Party in Imo State chapter, has berated Governor Hope Uzodinma over what its described as ‘poor governance’. Imo PDP charged Governor Uzodinma to restore confidence of the people in democratic governance, insisting that the State Government under his watch lacks integrity and transparency. In a press statement to mark 2025 Democracy Day, […] The post Your Govt Lacks Integrity, Transparency – Imo PDP Knocks Gov Uzodinma On Democracy Day appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago June 12: Tinubu, Governors urged to prioritise welfare of citizens

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti As Nigerians mark the 2025 Democracy Day, a Development Expert, Engr. Michael Ale, has called on President Bola Tinubu to be more committed to improving the welfare of Nigerians. Ale, who lauded President Tinubu’s initiative in ensuring that there was sufficient funding for his administration with the removal of the fuel […] The post June 12: Tinubu, Governors urged to prioritise welfare of citizens appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago June 12: Tinubu’s Leadership Brought True Democracy To Nigeria – AMAC Chairman

The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Chairman, Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to democratic values and national development, as Nigeria marks the 2025 Democracy Day. In a statement yesterday, Maikalangu praised the president for entrenching the rule of law, promoting freedom of speech, and ensuring that Nigerians enjoy […]

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6 d. ago Democracy Day: Ohanaeze Hails Tinubu For Honouring Nwosu, Wants INEC HQ Named After Him

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has commended President Bola Tinubu for honoring Professor Humphrey Nwosu, requesting him to name Independent National Electoral Commission, Headquarters after him. In a statement on Thursday by National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr. Ezechi Chukwu, stated this while reacting to Tinubu’s June 12 speech and conferment of posthumous to late Nwosu. […] The post Democracy Day: Ohanaeze Hails Tinubu For Honouring Nwosu, Wants INEC HQ Named After Him appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Mutfwang boosts Plateau transport service, commissions projects

From Jude Owuamanam Jos As part of activities marking the 2025 Democracy Day and his second year in office, Governor Caleb Mutfwang yesterday inaugurated 15 buses to boost the state transport service. The luxury buses brought the fleet of the metro bus service to 30. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony at the Old Government House, […] The post Mutfwang boosts Plateau transport service, commissions projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Democracy Day: Tinubu vows to protect free speech, rejects one

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that he will not retaliate against critics or those who insult him, pledging instead to safeguard their democratic rights to free speech. Speaking during a special joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday to commemorate Democracy Day 2025, Tinubu underscored his commitment to tolerance, […] The post Democracy Day: Tinubu vows to protect free speech, rejects one-party state as Akpabio highlights legislative achievements appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Democracy Day: Tinubu confers honours on Uba Sani, Shehu Sani, others

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna President Bola Tinubu has honoured prominent Nigerians, including Kaduna State Governor Senator Uba Sani and former lawmaker and rights activist Senator Shehu Sani, for their pivotal roles in the struggle for democracy in Nigeria. Speaking during the 2025 Democracy Day celebration on Wednesday, June 12, President Tinubu acknowledged the sacrifices made […] The post Democracy Day: Tinubu confers honours on Uba Sani, Shehu Sani, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Democracy Day: Bayelsa West Senator Knocks Tinubu, Akpabio Over Rivers Emergency Rule

The Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, on Thursday, condemned what he described as a “military-style suppression of democracy” in Rivers State and criticised President Bola Tinubu’s silence on the crisis during his 2025 Democracy Day address. Speaking to journalists after the joint session of the National Assembly where President Tinubu delivered his address to […]

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6 d. ago FULL LIST: Tinubu Confers National Honours On 102 Nigerians To Mark Democracy Day 2025

The Presidency has released the official list of 102 awardees for the 2025 Democracy Day National Honours, recognising Nigerians, both living and dead, who have made significant contributions to the nation’s democratic journey. The honours, which include the second-highest national honour – Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), Commander of the Order […]

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6 d. ago Address by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR at a joint session of the National Assembly in commemoration of Democracy Day, 2025

THURSDAY, 12TH JUNE 2025 Protocol: With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament read more Address by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR at a joint session of the National Assembly in commemoration of Democracy Day, 2025

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6 d. ago Democracy Day: Tinubu’s address at joint National Assembly session [FULL TEXT]

ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR AT THE JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN COMMEMORATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY, 2025 THURSDAY, 12TH JUNE 2025 Protocol: With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly, a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. Today, as I entered this grand […] The post Democracy Day: Tinubu’s address at joint National Assembly session [FULL TEXT] appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Full Text: Tinubu’s Democracy Day address at joint NASS session

Tribune Online Full Text: Tinubu’s Democracy Day address at joint NASS session Political parties fearful of members leaving may be better served by examining their internal processes and affairs rather than fearfully conjuring up demons that do not exist Full Text: Tinubu’s Democracy Day address at joint NASS session Tribune Online

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7 d. ago June 12: Chukwuma calls for strengthening democratic credentials of states, local government institutions

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha As Nigerians mark the 2025 Democracy Day celebration, the candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) for the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, Chief Paul Chukwuma, has called for the strengthening of the democratic credentials of state and local government institutions in Nigeria. Chukwuma, in a statement issued on […] The post June 12: Chukwuma calls for strengthening democratic credentials of states, local government institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Uzodinma, Saraki, Ooni, others in NASS ahead Tinubu’s June 12 address

In a rare show of political unity and anticipation, prominent Nigerian political leaders and traditional rulers gathered at the National read more Uzodinma, Saraki, Ooni, others in NASS ahead Tinubu’s June 12 address

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7 d. ago Angry Protesters Storm Lagos Streets To Mark Democracy Day, Demand Good Governance (Pictures)

Some angry protesters have invaded major streets in Lagos State to mark 2025 Democracy Day, demanding accountability and good governance. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the agitators were spotted with different placards sensitising the public about importance of civic participation, including  right to protest and influence democratic decision-making processes. They were also seen demanding for end […] The post Angry Protesters Storm Lagos Streets To Mark Democracy Day, Demand Good Governance (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Democracy Day: FCT Police Barricade N’Assembly Gate Amid Planned Protests (Pictures)

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have barricaded the main gate of the National Assembly complex in Abuja to prevent protesters from accessing the venue. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the protest, organised by Take It Back Movement and several civil society groups, is part of nationwide demonstrations marking June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day. […] The post Democracy Day: FCT Police Barricade N’Assembly Gate Amid Planned Protests (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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