37 h. 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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63 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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2 d. ago ADP chair Sani accuses Tinubu of fueling crisis in PDP, LP, NNPP, SDP

From Okwe Obi, Abuja The National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Yabagi Sani, has accused President Bola Tinubu of fuelling the crises rocking opposition parties. Tinubu, addressing a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, June 11, distanced himself from the crises affecting the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), New […] The post ADP chair Sani accuses Tinubu of fueling crisis in PDP, LP, NNPP, SDP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Democracy Day: Tinubu’s address at joint National Assembly session [FULL TEXT]

ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR AT THE JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN COMMEMORATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY, 2025 THURSDAY, 12TH JUNE 2025 Protocol: With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly, a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. Today, as I entered this grand […] The post Democracy Day: Tinubu’s address at joint National Assembly session [FULL TEXT] appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago June 12 protest: National Assembly gate barricaded by security operatives

The main gate of the National Assembly complex in Abuja was barricaded by security operatives on Thursday to fend off June 12 protesters. The demonstration marking Nigeria’s Democracy Day is organised by the Take It Back Movement and several civil society groups as part of nationwide protests against the current administration. The organisers said the […] The post June 12 protest: National Assembly gate barricaded by security operatives appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago June 12: President Tinubu to confer national honours on select legislators

President Bola Tinubu would on June 12 confer national honours on selected legislators in commemoration of Democracy Day. A statement by the House Spokesman, Akin Rotimi Jr., said the leadership and members of the House of Representatives will participate in a Special Joint Sitting of the National Assembly on Thursday, June 12. The President who […] The post June 12: President Tinubu to confer national honours on select legislators appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Buhari regrets inability to attend event in memory of Tinubu’s late mother

Tribune Online Buhari regrets inability to attend event in memory of Tinubu’s late mother The Qur’anic recitation competition was organised to honour the memory of Hajiya Abibatu Tinubu, the late mother of President Bola Tinubu. Buhari regrets inability to attend event in memory of Tinubu’s late mother Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Tinubu To Attend National Assembly’s Special June 12 Session– Akpabio

Senator Godswill Akpabio, president of the Senate, announced on Wednesday that the National Assembly will hold a special joint session on June 12 to commemorate Democracy Day. Akpabio, who announced after senators reconvened from a two-hour break during plenary, disclosed that President Bola Tinubu will personally attend the commemorative session. He stated that preparations for […]

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2 w. ago June 12: National Assembly to hold joint session, Tinubu to attend

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja In a move to mark Nigeria’s Democracy Day with renewed national unity and institutional collaboration, the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, announced today that a joint session of the National Assembly will take place on Wednesday, June 12, as part of official celebrations. Senator Akpabio made the announcement during […] The post June 12: National Assembly to hold joint session, Tinubu to attend appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tinubu to attend ECOWAS’s 50th anniversary, inaugurate projects in Lagos

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja today for Lagos to celebrate, along with other leaders, the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement yesterday that the ECOWAS Golden Jubilee was flagged off in Accra last month. The […] The post Tinubu to attend ECOWAS’s 50th anniversary, inaugurate projects in Lagos appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Obasanjo, Atiku, Sambo, Aiyedatiwa, Oyinlola, Aregbesola, Oyetola, Ooni, others attend coronation of Owa Obokun

Tribune Online Obasanjo, Atiku, Sambo, Aiyedatiwa, Oyinlola, Aregbesola, Oyetola, Ooni, others attend coronation of Owa Obokun •Tinubu, Adeleke charge new Oba to be pillar of unity President Bola Tinubu has called on the 41st Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, to serve as a unifying force and a bridge between the legacy of the past and the promise of the future. The President made this charge on Friday […] Obasanjo, Atiku, Sambo, Aiyedatiwa, Oyinlola, Aregbesola, Oyetola, Ooni, others attend coronation of Owa Obokun Tribune Online

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