3 h. ago US: We were shot 17 times, lucky to be alive — Assassination survivor, husband speak out

Tribune Online US: We were shot 17 times, lucky to be alive — Assassination survivor, husband speak out A manhunt is underway across Minnesota and neighboring South Dakota. US: We were shot 17 times, lucky to be alive — Assassination survivor, husband speak out Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Benue killings: How I lost 20 family members in a day — Survivor narrates ordeal

Tribune Online Benue killings: How I lost 20 family members in a day — Survivor narrates ordeal “On that very day, rain started in the evening. I slept there. I was sleeping. Around 10:20, we heard gunshots. Before we could... Benue killings: How I lost 20 family members in a day — Survivor narrates ordeal Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Alleged $6bn Mambilla fraud: EFCC tenders Obasanjo’s statement, Agunloye objects

Tribune Online Alleged $6bn Mambilla fraud: EFCC tenders Obasanjo’s statement, Agunloye objects Agunloye is standing trial on an amended seven-count charge bordering on forgery, disobeying presidential directive and gratification... Alleged $6bn Mambilla fraud: EFCC tenders Obasanjo’s statement, Agunloye objects Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Lagos Assembly asks Clerk to write, commend fighters of Nigeria’s democracy

Tribune Online Lagos Assembly asks Clerk to write, commend fighters of Nigeria’s democracy "We cannot talk of June 12 without mentioning Kudirat Abiola, Alfred Rewane, and others who were killed in the struggle. Lagos Assembly asks Clerk to write, commend fighters of Nigeria’s democracy Tribune Online

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21 h. ago Obasanjo Set To Commission Hospital, Road Projects In Zamfara

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is set to arrive Zamfara State this week to commission key infrastructural projects as part of the state government’s ongoing development drive. According to a statement released on Monday and signed by the spokesperson for the Zamfara State governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, he said Obasanjo is scheduled to inaugurate the newly […]

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24 h. ago Suspected Herdsmen Kill Village Head, Abduct Residents In Fresh Nasarawa Attack

Tragedy struck late Sunday night as suspected herdsmen invaded Tse Yange, a Tiv community in Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, killing the village head and abducting several others. According to eyewitness accounts, the armed attackers stormed the community on motorbikes under the cover of darkness, opening fire and causing widespread panic. A local […] The post Suspected Herdsmen Kill Village Head, Abduct Residents In Fresh Nasarawa Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. ago ‘He’s enemy number one’, Netanyahu says Iran wants to kill Trump

Tribune Online ‘He’s enemy number one’, Netanyahu says Iran wants to kill Trump "One, the threat of Iran rushing to weaponise their enriched uranium to make atomic bombs with a specific and declared intent to destroy us. ‘He’s enemy number one’, Netanyahu says Iran wants to kill Trump Tribune Online

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58 h. ago Investigate Deaths Of Dele Giwa, Kudirat Abiola, Bola Ige – Soyinka Tells Tinubu

Nobel Laureate, Professor. Wole Soyinka, has charged President Bola Tinubu to commence an immediate investigation into the deaths of key figures associated with the June 12 pro-democracy struggle. He said that this included Dele Giwa, Bola Ige, and Kudirat Abiola. Prof. Soyinka led this out on Saturday during a reflective fireside conversation with selected journalists […] The post Investigate Deaths Of Dele Giwa, Kudirat Abiola, Bola Ige – Soyinka Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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59 h. ago Imperative of presidential assent to  the Port and Shipping Economic Regulation Bill: An open letter to President Bola Tinubu  

Congratulations,  Mr. President, and happy Democracy Day.   I listened to your June 12 address to the National Assembly which was very  impressive and bold. I must thank you most sincerely for remembering the heroes and heroine of the June 12 struggle,  particularly Kudirat Abiola who died on the line of duty.       Mr. President,  […] The post Imperative of presidential assent to  the Port and Shipping Economic Regulation Bill: An open letter to President Bola Tinubu   appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago After surviving crash involving Dangote trailer, Precious wants to live again

Tribune Online After surviving crash involving Dangote trailer, Precious wants to live again Team from Dangote Group only came once to take my photograph —Precious Olurotimi In October 2021, Precious Olurotimi, a bright and ambitious 22-year-old student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), was on her way home. But little did she know that the journey would turn into a nightmare for her. Olurotimi, apart being […] After surviving crash involving Dangote trailer, Precious wants to live again Tribune Online

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62 h. ago GBV: Shari’a Court Judges from Kano, Kaduna meet to ease justice for survivors

Tribune Online GBV: Shari’a Court Judges from Kano, Kaduna meet to ease justice for survivors The Acting Grand Khadi of Kano State, Kadi Mukhtar Muhammad Kunti, revealed that the event was organised to educate Shari’a Judges on new measures and rules introduced to reduce the burden of witnesses on survivors. GBV: Shari’a Court Judges from Kano, Kaduna meet to ease justice for survivors Tribune Online

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67 h. ago Soyinka urges Tinubu to probe unsolved killings of Dele Giwa, Kudirat Abiola, Bola Ige

The Sun Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has called on President Bola Tinubu to launch an immediate investigation into the unresolved murders of prominent Nigerians, including Dele Giwa, Kudirat Abiola, and Bola Ige, to bring closure to these long-standing cases. Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Saturday, June 14, 2025, during an event themed “June […] The post Soyinka urges Tinubu to probe unsolved killings of Dele Giwa, Kudirat Abiola, Bola Ige appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Immunity for president, governors must go if Nigeria democracy must survive – Jega

Insists that immunity for president, governors must go if Nigeria democracy must survive Former National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru M. Jega has lamented that those who were elected to protect Nigeria’s democracy have become its greatest threat. Jega, a professor of Political Science, made the observation while presenting a paper […] The post Immunity for president, governors must go if Nigeria democracy must survive – Jega appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Shocking twist as Thai singer realises he once sat in same seat as lone Air India crash survivor

A Thai singer who survived a deadly plane crash in 1998 has shared his shock after discovering a haunting coincidence read more Shocking twist as Thai singer realises he once sat in same seat as lone Air India crash survivor

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3 d. ago “I Became A Man At Young Age” — Jarvis Speaks On Childhood Struggles

Nigerian content creator and TikToker, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, widely known as Jarvis, has shared details about her difficult childhood, revealing that she was “forced” into working at an early age. The Edo-born entertainer recalled doing menial jobs to survive and revealed that she was once robbed while at work. She suggested that being exposed to […] The post “I Became A Man At Young Age” — Jarvis Speaks On Childhood Struggles appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago June 12: The Abacha people are now legislators, ministers — Adeniyi Akintola, SAN

Tribune Online June 12: The Abacha people are now legislators, ministers — Adeniyi Akintola, SAN A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Adeniyi Akintola, in this interview by SAM NWAOKO speaks on his June 12, 1993 experiences, his activism and pro-democracy struggles among other issues. June 12 is 32 while democracy is 26 years in Nigeria. We are celebrating while some Nigerians would rather prefer that we reflect and think […] June 12: The Abacha people are now legislators, ministers — Adeniyi Akintola, SAN Tribune Online

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3 d. ago June 12: ‘Nigeria’s political elites have benefited most from this democracy’

Tribune Online June 12: ‘Nigeria’s political elites have benefited most from this democracy’ Thirty-two years ago, a free and fair election in Nigeria won by Chief M.K.O. Abiola was annulled by the military junta. The conduct, outcome, and consequences of the election have since then left an indelible mark on the annals of Nigeria’s history. A cross section of Nigerians were asked online and offline by Saturday Tribune […] June 12: ‘Nigeria’s political elites have benefited most from this democracy’ Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Abiola family thanks President Tinubu for Kudirat’s CFR honour

The family of late democracy activist Kudirat Olayinka Abiola has thanked President Tinubu for giving her a top national honour read more Abiola family thanks President Tinubu for Kudirat’s CFR honour

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3 d. 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 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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