4 h. ago Bauchi govt flags off June 2025 rounds of NIPDs immunisation

Tribune Online Bauchi govt flags off June 2025 rounds of NIPDs immunisation In its bid to reduce the negative effects of Zero Doses of immunisation, Bauchi State Government has flagged off the June 2025 round of National Immunisation Plus Days (NIPDs). Bauchi govt flags off June 2025 rounds of NIPDs immunisation Tribune Online

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9 h. 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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15 h. ago Gov Otu blamed for disruption of NDDC projects commissioning in C’River

The Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has been blamed for the disruption of the commissioning of projects executed by the Federal Government in Calabar, the state capital. The incident, which happened on June 13, allegedly involved the destruction of structures prepared for the commissioning of  road projects executed by the Niger Delta Development […] The post Gov Otu blamed for disruption of NDDC projects commissioning in C’River appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Tragedy In Kano As Phone Thieves Stab University Staff To Death

The academic community in Kano State has been thrown into mourning following the gruesome killing of a staff member of Northwest University, Kano, identified as Buhari Imam. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, June 11, in the Sheka Sabuwar Abuja area of Kumbotso Local Government Area. According to reports, Imam was […] The post Tragedy In Kano As Phone Thieves Stab University Staff To Death appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago 2025 Lagos LG Elections: APC Sets June 17 For Campaign Kickoff

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially announced June 17 as the date for its local government election campaign flag-off, ahead of the July 12 polls. The campaign launch will take place at the party’s State Secretariat in Ogba and marks the formal presentation of candidates and symbolic handover of […] The post 2025 Lagos LG Elections: APC Sets June 17 For Campaign Kickoff appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago June 12: You Were Busy Shopping In Malaysia While Others Fights For Democracy – Bwala Knocks Obi

Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, Daniel Bwala has berated former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for criticizing current administration. Mr. Bwala suggested that Obi should have no position on issues of June 12, 1993. The former Peoples Democratic Party’s chieftain noted that the ex- Anambra State governor was in Malaysia […] The post June 12: You Were Busy Shopping In Malaysia While Others Fights For Democracy – Bwala Knocks Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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41 h. ago Cross River govt dismisses reports of disruption at NDDC event

  The Cross River State Government has dismissed as false, reports suggesting controversy surrounding the recent commissioning of projects by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Calabar. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nsa Gill, said in a statement that on Friday, June 13, 2025, the Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, officially […] The post Cross River govt dismisses reports of disruption at NDDC event appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Zamfara PDP Threatens Legal Action Against Gov. Matawalle Over Alleged Defamation

The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its intention to sue the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, over alleged defamatory remarks made against Governor Dauda Lawal. In a statement released on Friday, June 13, 2025, by its spokesperson Halliru Andi, the PDP said it could no longer tolerate […] The post Zamfara PDP Threatens Legal Action Against Gov. Matawalle Over Alleged Defamation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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55 h. ago June 12: Meet People, Feel Their Pains, Stop Governing Nigeria By Remote Control – Peter Obi Tells Tinubu

Former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has charged President Bola Tinubu to stop Governance by remote control in Nigeria. Obi tasked President Tinubu to travel round the country and feel pains of the citizens facing different challenges. The former Anambra State governor led this out in Abuja while accessing Tinubu’s two-year in office, concluding […] The post June 12: Meet People, Feel Their Pains, Stop Governing Nigeria By Remote Control – Peter Obi Tells Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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56 h. 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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58 h. ago Troops eliminate Auta, Ado Alieru’s son, other terrorists in Zamfara

By John Ogunsemore The Defence Headquarters said troops of the Mobile Strike Team (MST) under Operation Fasan Yamma (OPFY) have neutralised a group of terrorists during a decisive offensive operation around Ƙunchin Kalgo town in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Among those killed in the June 10 operation was a notorious terrorist known […] The post Troops eliminate Auta, Ado Alieru’s son, other terrorists in Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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63 h. ago Rights groups demand recognition of June 12 activists, martyrs

Human rights groups, Defend Nigeria Movement (DNM) and Nigeria Unite for Democracy (NUD), have called on the Federal Government to recognise the coalition of June 12 activists and martyrs. The demand comes as the nation marks the 32nd anniversary of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election. Addressing the media at the Lagos Airport Hotel, […] The post Rights groups demand recognition of June 12 activists, martyrs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago June 12: Stop governing Nigeria by remote control, Obi tells Tinubu

By Idu Jude, Abuja The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has taken a comprehensive look at the two-year reign of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and concluded that much is not right in governance delivery and policies of the administration. In a message in Abuja to mark Democracy Day titled ‘Democracy […] The post June 12: Stop governing Nigeria by remote control, Obi tells Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago June 12 : 26 years of unbroken democracy, great milestone for Nigeria — Oyebanji

Tribune Online June 12 : 26 years of unbroken democracy, great milestone for Nigeria — Oyebanji Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated Nigerians on the celebration of the June 12 Democracy Day. June 12 : 26 years of unbroken democracy, great milestone for Nigeria — Oyebanji Tribune Online

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3 d. ago June 12: Alia accuses some religious leaders of fueling insecurity in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has accused some religious leaders, whom he described as “religious bandits,” of fueling insecurity in the state. Governor Alia stated this on Thursday while addressing a mammoth crowd who hailed him during the June 12 Solidarity March in Government House in Makurdi, the state capital. He […] The post June 12: Alia accuses some religious leaders of fueling insecurity in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago June 12: Lagos4Lagos Movement advocates recommitment to people

From Oluseye Ojo The Lead Visioner, Lagos4Lagos Movement, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, has called for recommitment to the ideals of freedom, unity, accountability, and people-centred governance. He made the call in a statement he personally signed and made available to journalists in commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day, which is celebrated every June 12 in […] The post June 12: Lagos4Lagos Movement advocates recommitment to people-centred governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago June 12: Nigeria’s democracy backsliding amid governance crisis, CISLAC warns

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja As Nigeria marks Democracy Day and 26 years of continuous democratic governance on June 12, 2025, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has issued a stark warning about the country’s democratic trajectory. The organisation decried what it described as a “frightening collapse” of responsible, transparent, and accountable governance under President […] The post June 12: Nigeria’s democracy backsliding amid governance crisis, CISLAC warns appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Abiola Family Seeks Law To Institutionalize June 12 As Democracy Day

The family of the martyr of June 12, 1993 Presidential election, Aare Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola on Thursday, appealed to the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government to evolve a legislation that will permanently institutionalise June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day. According to the Abiola family, this measure will permanently immortalise the late MKO Abiola and […]

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3 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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3 d. ago June 12 Demands Renewed Commitment To Democratic Ideals — Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has called on the people of the state and Nigerians to reflect on the lessons of June 12 and renew their commitment to the principles of democracy, justice and unity. Governor Okpebholo emphasised that June 12 serves as reminder of the sacrifices made by patriotic Nigerians who championed the […]

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