2 h. ago Lamido faults list of national honour awardees over June 12 struggle

Tribune Online Lamido faults list of national honour awardees over June 12 struggle AS reactions trail the 2025 national honour President Bola Tinubu bestowed on some personalities to mark Democracy Day, indications are that the names of more persons who were involved in the June 12 struggle are being compiled for such recognition. This is just as A former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has expressed […] Lamido faults list of national honour awardees over June 12 struggle Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Why African govts must ratify, implement ILO domestic workers convention

Tribune Online Why African govts must ratify, implement ILO domestic workers convention As the global community marks the International Domestic Workers Day, the African Regional Office of the International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for urgent and united action from African governments to ratify and implement the Domestic Workers Convention 189, a critical international standard that recognizes and protects paid care work within the home. In a […] Why African govts must ratify, implement ILO domestic workers convention Tribune Online

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5 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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8 h. ago 2025 World Blood Donor: Lagos marks day with community driven walk

By Doris Obinna Residents of Lagos defied rain and gathered in large numbers on Saturday, June 14, to mark the 2025 World Blood Donor Day with a spirited awareness walk, youth-centered activities, and a community-wide blood donation drive. Far beyond a symbolic gesture, the event became a powerful call to action aimed at changing public […] The post 2025 World Blood Donor: Lagos marks day with community driven walk appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago World Blood Donor Day: Poor donation fuelling deaths, others

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja On World Blood Donor Day 2025, Haima Health Initiative, a non-governmental organisation, highlighted that Nigeria requires approximately 1.7 million pints of blood annually but meets only 38 per cent of this demand, contributing to preventable deaths and health crises. The founder of Haima Health Initiative, Bukola Bolarinwa, in a statement released […] The post World Blood Donor Day: Poor donation fuelling deaths, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Father’s Day: Families Thrive When Fathers Are Involved — Remi Tinubu

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has commended Nigerian fathers for their dedication to raising responsible children and strengthening the fabric of society, stressing that families, and by extension, the nation, thrive when fathers are actively involved in parenting. In a statement to mark the 2025 Father’s Day, the First Lady celebrated the […]

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48 h. ago Blood Shortage, Cause Of 40% Maternal, 30% Road Accident Deaths–NBSA

As Nigeria joins the global community to mark World Blood Donor Day, the director-general of the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA), Prof. Saleh Yuguda, has attributed the persistent shortage of safe blood to the country’s high maternal mortality and accident-related deaths, calling it a national emergency that demands urgent collective action. This is even as […]

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49 h. ago World Blood Donor Day: Sundry Foods conducts internal blood donation drive

Sundry Foods Limited (SFL), in collaboration with Armed Forces Blood Centre, at the weekend, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, marked read more World Blood Donor Day: Sundry Foods conducts internal blood donation drive

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51 h. ago June 12 democracy day: Symbol of power not people’s freedom – Professor Uji

Nigeria’s Democracy Day, celebrated annually on June 12, is marked by patriotic speeches and celebrations, but many critics argue that read more June 12 democracy day: Symbol of power not people’s freedom – Professor Uji

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56 h. ago Fathers Day: Centre, others advocate equal rights for boys, girls

Tribune Online Fathers Day: Centre, others advocate equal rights for boys, girls To train 1000 male leaders, influencers in 2 years As part of events marking the 2025 Fathers Day, the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD) has held a conference to advocate for equal rights for the male and the female child. The event, tagged ‘Fathers as feminists: Redefining fatherhood for equality […] Fathers Day: Centre, others advocate equal rights for boys, girls Tribune Online

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61 h. ago Father’s Day: Och’Idoma, Centre LSD, Others Advocate Equal Rights For Boys, Girls

As part of events marking the 2025 Father’s Day, the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD) has held a conference to advocate for equal rights for male child and the female child. The event, tagged “Fathers as feminists: Redefining fatherhood for equality and justice”, which held in Abuja at the weekend, brought […]

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3 d. ago Nigeria On Path To Economic Renewal, Global Respect, FG Tells Forbes

As Nigeria marks 26 years of her return to democratic rule, the minister of information and national orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to rebuilding the nation’s economy, restoring investor confidence and deepening democratic values. In an exclusive interview with Forbes Africa to mark the Democracy Day, the minister defended President Bola […]

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3 d. ago June 12: SEDC MD, Mark Okoye reflects on Nigeria’s democratic journey, hails Tinubu’s impact 

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja As Nigeria marked Democracy Day on June 12, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC), Dr. Mark Okoye II, paid tribute to the nation’s democratic journey, recalling the struggles of the past and the strides made over the years. In a deeply personal reflection shared […] The post June 12: SEDC MD, Mark Okoye reflects on Nigeria’s democratic journey, hails Tinubu’s impact  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago June 12 Is Strong Basis For Nigeria’s Democratic Dev’t — ARG

The Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) has stated that June 12, 1993 presidential election will remain indelible in the memories of Nigerians as the basis for the expansion, popularisation and growth of democracy in the country. The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, at an event marking the June 12 Democracy Day, on Friday, also described the election as […]

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3 d. ago Day of the African Child: AHF empowers young men with reignited Boys2Men programme

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi In addition to celebrating children across Africa as the hope and future of the continent, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria said it’s marking this year’s Day of the African Child with the revitalization of AHF’s Boys2Men programme. In a statement made available to thesun.ng, the Advocacy and Marketing Manager, Steve Aborisade, […] The post Day of the African Child: AHF empowers young men with reignited Boys2Men programme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 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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3 d. ago World Against Child Labour Day 2025: First Lady calls for urgent action to end child labour

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   In a message marking World Against Child Labour Day 2025, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has made a heartfelt call to action to eradicate child labour across the nation. Speaking under the theme, “Let’s Speed Up Efforts! End Child Labour!”, the First Lady stressed the […] The post World Against Child Labour Day 2025: First Lady calls for urgent action to end child labour appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 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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4 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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4 d. ago “Tinubu Preaching Democracy But Practising Autocracy By Imposing Military Govt. In Rivers” – Seriake Dickson Tackles Tinubu

Senator Seriake Dickson has criticized President Bola Tinubu for his silence on the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, accusing the Federal Government of enabling a creeping suppression of democracy. Speaking after a joint National Assembly session to mark Democracy Day, the Bayelsa West senator condemned what he described as a “constitutional aberration” backed by […] The post “Tinubu Preaching Democracy But Practising Autocracy By Imposing Military Govt. In Rivers” – Seriake Dickson Tackles Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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