3 d. ago Anioma people hail Tinubu, APC’s support for state creation request

Tribune Online Anioma people hail Tinubu, APC’s support for state creation request The people of Anioma in Delta State have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the proposed creation of Anioma State, saying the priority given to their request has been encouraging and could help properly balance the federation, which is currently skewed against the Igbo. Anioma people hail Tinubu, APC’s support for state creation request Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Tinubu, Shettima mourn Dantata, hailing him as national institution

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have led tributes to the late Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, describing the passing of the renowned business mogul, philanthropist, and elder statesman as a monumental loss to Nigeria.  Dantata, aged 94, died in the early hours of Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab […] The post Tinubu, Shettima mourn Dantata, hailing him as national institution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Rivers Crisis: “Your Leadership Style Needs To Be Studied” – Atiku’s Ally Hails Tinubu For Reconciling Wike, Fubara

Former spokesman to ex-Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Segun Sowunmi, has commended President Bola Tinubu over his intervention in Rivers State political crisis Mr. Sowunmi said that Tinubu’s action showed good leadership by reconciling Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike and suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports […] The post Rivers Crisis: “Your Leadership Style Needs To Be Studied” – Atiku’s Ally Hails Tinubu For Reconciling Wike, Fubara appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Item People Hails Tinubu, Benjamin Kalu Over Siting Of University In Community

The Item community, in the Bende local government area of Abia State, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the siting of the Federal University of Medical & Health Sciences on its land. Within the week, President Tinubu signed into law a bill establishing the Federal University of Medical & Health Sciences, Item. In […]

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2 w. ago Item people hail Tinubu, Kalu over siting of varsity in community

• Plead for early appropriation, commencement of construction work Item community, in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, has commended President Bola  Tinubu for approving the siting of Federal University of Medical & Health Sciences on its land. President Tinubu, within the week, signed into law a bill establishing the Federal University of Medical […] The post Item people hail Tinubu, Kalu over siting of varsity in community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu Commissions Mabushi Bus Terminal, Says It ‘ll End Transport Chaos In Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the newly constructed Mabushi Bus Terminal, declaring it a major milestone in his administration’s efforts to modernise public transportation, enhance security, and boost economic opportunities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Speaking at the commissioning on Tuesday, President Tinubu hailed the terminal as a “transformative project” that will bring order, […]

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3 w. ago 2025 ILC: MINILS hails Tinubu on decent job creation, retention, minimum wage

By Bimbola Oyesola   The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s efforts towards job retention, decent job creation and job-led economic reforms in the last two years have been highlighted as instrumental to industrial harmony in the country. Director-general of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies,(MINILS), Ilorin, Kwara State, Issa Aremu, speaking on the […] The post 2025 ILC: MINILS hails Tinubu on decent job creation, retention, minimum wage appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tinubu Hails Abdulsalami At 83, Lauds Role In Nigeria’s Democracy

President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), as the elder statesman marks his 83rd birthday. The President commended the former Nigerian leader for his pivotal role in Nigeria’s return to democratic rule and his lifelong commitment to peace and national stability. In a statement he personally […]

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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 President, S’Court, Wike are defenders of democracy – Turnah

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa Acting chairman of the Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), George Turnah has hailed President Bola Tinubu, the Supreme Court of Nigeria, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, describing them as defenders of democracy. George Turnah said Tinubu, Wike, the Supreme Court, the […] The post President, S’Court, Wike are defenders of democracy – Turnah appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago June 12: Abiola’s Daughter Hafsat Hails Tinubu For Honouring Late Mother Kudirat

Hafsat Abiola, the daughter of late Chief MKO Abiola, has applauded President Bola Tinubu for posthumously conferring the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) national honour on her late mother, Mrs Kudirat Abiola, a prominent pro-democracy activist assassinated in 1996 for her role in the struggle to actualize June 12, 1993 presidential […]

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3 w. 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 w. ago Nigeria would’ve been better if my father was president – MKO Abiola’s son

By Seyi Babalola MKO Abiola’s son, Jamiu Abiola, believes Nigeria would have been significantly better off economically if his father, a democracy hero, had been allowed to become president in 1993. Jamiu made the statement on Thursday at Channels Television’s June 12 Special Forum to commemorate Nigeria’s 26-year period of uninterrupted democratic government. “Nigeria would […] The post Nigeria would’ve been better if my father was president – MKO Abiola’s son appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago June 12: Aiyedatiwa Hails Heroes Of Democracy, Says Nigeria On Right Path

The Ondo State governor, Hon.  Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said that Nigeria’s democratic journey, despite the losses suffered in the past, continues to yield gains that must be consolidated to build a more inclusive and accountable society. He made this assertion on Thursday, during the commemoration of the 32nd anniversary of the annulment of the June […]

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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 Falana, Adams, Odumakin, others, renew call for restructuring

• Say heroes of democracy must not die in vain By Lukman Olabiyi Prominent voices in the country’s pro-democracy movement, including human rights lawyer Femi Falana, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams and others have reiterated their call for the restructuring of the country, asserting that the sacrifices of Nigeria’s democracy […] The post Falana, Adams, Odumakin, others, renew call for restructuring appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tinubu honours Yar’Adua, Soyinka, Nwosu other heroes of democracy

• Kokori, Ndubuisi Kanu, Ebute, Onanuga also From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja President Bola Tinubu yesterday conferred national honours on 84 prominent Nigerians including include rights activists, pro-democracy and environmental rights crusaders, members the the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), journalists, former public servants, and other individuals, both living and deceased, in recognition of their sacrifices to […] The post Tinubu honours Yar’Adua, Soyinka, Nwosu other heroes of democracy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago June 12: Democracy must work for people, not just at polls – Sen Akpoti

By Sunday Ani As Nigeria commemorates Democracy Day, Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan has called on Nigerians to uphold the ideals of justice, equity, inclusion, and national unity, insisting that democracy must yield tangible benefits beyond elections. In her Democracy Day message, she paid tribute to the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola and other pro-democracy heroes […] The post June 12: Democracy must work for people, not just at polls – Sen Akpoti-Uduaghan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Heroes of Democracy: Group hails Tinubu for honouring Nwite, Kudirat, Saro

The Sun The Senator Polycarp Nwite Foundation for Democratic Accountability (SPNFDA) has commended President Bola Tinubu for conferring posthumous national awards on the late democracy advocate and Senator, Polycarp Nwite, and other notable individuals, whom he aptly described as ‘heroes of democracy’. President Tinubu said that the struggle was never the province of any one […] The post Heroes of Democracy: Group hails Tinubu for honouring Nwite, Kudirat, Saro-Wiwa, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago June 12: Democracy Must Work For Nigerians, Not Election Only — Natasha

Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has urged Nigerians to uphold the principles of justice, equity, inclusion, and national unity, stressing that democracy must offer more than electoral rituals. In a statement released on Thursday, the female Senator paid tribute to the legacy of late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola and other pro-democracy heroes, describing June […]

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