2 w. ago Economic reforms spur renewed growth, price, exchange rate stability

Tribune Online Economic reforms spur renewed growth, price, exchange rate stability President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said his administration’s bold economic reforms are delivering strong growth, price stability, and a more stable exchange rate—a trajectory recognised by both international financial institutions and industry stakeholders, writes JOSEPH INOKOTONG. In commemoration of the 2025 Democracy Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu used his address to the National Assembly to highlight […] Economic reforms spur renewed growth, price, exchange rate stability Tribune Online

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Tinubu’s political rhetoric, economic and democratic paradoxes

By Ikemefuna Ozobi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Democracy Day address to the joint session of the National Assembly on June 12, 2025, came at a critical juncture in Nigeria’s democratic and economic trajectory. While his speech was rhetorically polished, historically expansive and symbolically generous, it also appeared tone-deaf to the economic suffering endured by ordinary […] The post Tinubu’s political rhetoric, economic and democratic paradoxes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Ajasin’s Son, Tokunbo, Faults Omission Of Father’s Name On June 12 Heroes’ List

Tokunbo Ajasin, the eldest child of former governor of Old Ondo State, Chief Michael Adekunle Ajasin, has protested the non-inclusion of his father’s name and other veterans of June 12, 1993, struggle as heroes in the President Bola Tinubu’s list on Democracy Day. In his protest piece titled: “The incomplete list of June 12 Heroes,” […]

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3 w. ago “Niger Delta Thriving Under Tinubu’s Leadership” – Lokpobiri Replies Dickson’s Criticism

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has criticized Senator Seriake Dickson over his Democracy Day remarks, where Dickson accused President Bola Tinubu of complicity in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. In a statement released on Friday by his media aide, Nneamaka Okafor, Lokpobiri described Dickson’s comment as “an unfair […] The post “Niger Delta Thriving Under Tinubu’s Leadership” – Lokpobiri Replies Dickson’s Criticism appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Democracy Day: Fireworks over Tinubu’s claims on security, economy others

•Even the blind can see positive results of president’s reforms -Arewa Think Tank • Masses suffering under his reforms – Ijaw National Congress, Ohaneze, ACF   By Seye Ojo, (Lagos) Femi Folaranmi (Yenagoa), Noah Ebije (Kaduna), Stanley Uzoaru (Owerri), Ighomuaye Lucky (Benin) Reactions have continued to trail President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day speech in which […] The post Democracy Day: Fireworks over Tinubu’s claims on security, economy others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Opposition must get act together, Tinubu won’t help – Saraki

By John Ogunsemore Former Senate President Bukola Saraki said the opposition must become better organised and not expect help from President Bola Tinubu. Saraki said this in reaction to Tinubu’s Democracy Day speech delivered before a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday. Mocking the opposition, the president had said, “It is a joy […] The post Opposition must get act together, Tinubu won’t help – Saraki appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Be committed to proposed programmes, ongoing reforms, LCCI urges FG

Tribune Online Be committed to proposed programmes, ongoing reforms, LCCI urges FG The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the federal government to remain committed to its proposed programmes and ongoing economic reforms to enable Nigerians to reap the benefits of democracy without further delay. The Chamber made the plea on Thursday while reacting to President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day Speech. The group, in […] Be committed to proposed programmes, ongoing reforms, LCCI urges FG Tribune Online

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4 w. 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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4 w. ago Rivers Crisis: “Tinubu Preaching Democracy While Practicing Autocracy” – Seriake Dickson On Suspension Of Gov Fubara

Lawmaker representing Bayelsa West, Senator Seriake Dickson, has berated President Bola Tinubu over his silence on  political crisis in Rivers State. The former governor of Bayelsa State accused Federal Government of enabling a creeping military-style suppression of democracy. Addressing newsmen after a joint session of the National Assembly to commemorate Democracy Day, Senator Dickson expressed […] The post Rivers Crisis: “Tinubu Preaching Democracy While Practicing Autocracy” – Seriake Dickson On Suspension Of Gov Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. 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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4 w. ago Democracy Day: Dickson slams Tinubu over silence on Rivers Emergency rule

Alleges suppression by Akpabio As Nigeria marked Democracy Day on Thursday, Senator Seriake Dickson launched a scathing critique of read more Democracy Day: Dickson slams Tinubu over silence on Rivers Emergency rule

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4 w. ago Democracy Day: Nigeria on edge of dangerous dictatorship, Atiku tackles Tinubu

Tribune Online Democracy Day: Nigeria on edge of dangerous dictatorship, Atiku tackles Tinubu Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has asserted that the democratic promise that blossomed in 1999 is being steadily dismantled under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, warning that the country is now on the edge of a dangerous precipice with a creeping one-party dictatorship. Democracy Day: Nigeria on edge of dangerous dictatorship, Atiku tackles Tinubu Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Democracy Day: Nigerian youth hold solidarity rally for Tinubu in Abuja

Tribune Online Democracy Day: Nigerian youth hold solidarity rally for Tinubu in Abuja A cross-section of Nigerian youth under the umbrella of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) held a solidarity rally and march on Thursday in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as part of this year's Democracy Day celebration. Democracy Day: Nigerian youth hold solidarity rally for Tinubu in Abuja Tribune Online

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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. ago National Honours: ‘Fasoranti, Madunagu Not Dead’, Presidency Apologises For Mix

The Presidency, on Thursday, issued a formal apology over an error in the Democracy Day National Honours list, clarifying that elder statesman, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, and renowned activist-scholar Dr. Edwin Madunagu were both alive and were wrongly included in the posthumous category of the honours list during President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day address. In a […]

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4 w. ago Democracy Day: Nigerian economy on more rational footing — Tinubu

Tribune Online Democracy Day: Nigerian economy on more rational footing — Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Thursday reeled out some of the socioeconomic achievements recorded during the past two years of his reign in commemoration of the 26th years of uninterrupted democratic rule in Nigeria. Democracy Day: Nigerian economy on more rational footing — Tinubu Tribune Online

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