3 h. ago Bring June 12 culprits to justice, scrap gag laws, SERAP tells FG

Tribune Online Bring June 12 culprits to justice, scrap gag laws, SERAP tells FG The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to take decisive steps toward ensuring accountability for the historic annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, widely considered Nigeria’s freest and fairest poll. Bring June 12 culprits to justice, scrap gag laws, SERAP tells FG Tribune Online

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9 h. ago June 12 democracy day: Symbol of power not people’s freedom – Professor Uji

Nigeria’s Democracy Day, celebrated annually on June 12, is marked by patriotic speeches and celebrations, but many critics argue that read more June 12 democracy day: Symbol of power not people’s freedom – Professor Uji

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14 h. ago Oluremi Tinubu Commissions IDPs Resettlement Centre In Nasarawa

In a significant humanitarian gesture, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday, June 14, 2025, commissioned a newly built resettlement city for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and refugees in the Yar-Kande community of Keffi, Nasarawa State. Constructed by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), the project, named after the […] The post Oluremi Tinubu Commissions IDPs Resettlement Centre In Nasarawa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 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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30 h. 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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31 h. ago June 12 meaningless if people’s votes don’t count – Adegboruwa

By John Ogunsemore A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa said the essence of June 12 would be lost if the votes of Nigerians do not count. The human rights lawyer stated this in a Friday statement titled, “June 12 Honours List”. Adegboruwa lauded the Bola Tinubu administration for conferring national honours on some of […] The post June 12 meaningless if people’s votes don’t count – Adegboruwa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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32 h. 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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45 h. ago June 12: Democracy in Nigeria now tool to oppress the weak — Rhodes

Tribune Online June 12: Democracy in Nigeria now tool to oppress the weak — Rhodes-Vivour The Labour Party’s (LP) governorship candidate for Lagos State in the 2023 elections, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has described Democracy Day as both pretentious and dubious. He argues that Nigeria cannot truly be considered a democracy when state institutions are manipulated and used as tools to oppress the weak. In a statement shared on his X […] June 12: Democracy in Nigeria now tool to oppress the weak — Rhodes-Vivour Tribune Online

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46 h. 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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47 h. ago June 12: Benue Speaker, Dajoh fetes Nigerians, pledges support for democracy, rule of law 

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Speaker, Benue State House of Assembly and Vice Chairman (North Central) Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Aondona Dajoh has pledged the commitment of the 10th assembly to the growth of democracy in Nigeria. Dajoh, who felicitated with the people of the State and Nigeria on the 2025 […] The post June 12: Benue Speaker, Dajoh fetes Nigerians, pledges support for democracy, rule of law  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago June 12 Is Strong Basis For Nigeria’s Democratic Dev’t — ARG

The Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) has stated that June 12, 1993 presidential election will remain indelible in the memories of Nigerians as the basis for the expansion, popularisation and growth of democracy in the country. The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, at an event marking the June 12 Democracy Day, on Friday, also described the election as […]

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53 h. 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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53 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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54 h. ago June 12: Tinubu serious about laying foundation for balanced Nigeria – Maharaj Ji

Tribune Online June 12: Tinubu serious about laying foundation for balanced Nigeria – Maharaj Ji “President Tinubu is the winner to save the race, whilst Atiku, El-Rufai, Kwankwaso, Aregbesola, Pat Utomi, Pastor Ayodele, Oyakhilome, are asked to cooperate with our President in the anti-corruption drive" June 12: Tinubu serious about laying foundation for balanced Nigeria – Maharaj Ji Tribune Online

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55 h. 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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56 h. ago June 12: Tinubu’s Leadership Brought True Democracy To Nigeria – AMAC Chairman

The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Chairman, Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to democratic values and national development, as Nigeria marks the 2025 Democracy Day. In a statement yesterday, Maikalangu praised the president for entrenching the rule of law, promoting freedom of speech, and ensuring that Nigerians enjoy […]

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58 h. ago June 12: Nigeria Needs Total Restructuring Before 2027 – Pat Utomi

Renowned political economist, Professor Pat Utomi, has called for the comprehensive restructuring of Nigeria’s political and economic systems ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Thursday at the June 12 Annual Democracy Day National Dialogue in Ikeja, Utomi emphasised that without restructuring, Nigeria’s democracy would remain weak and misaligned with the ideals of its […] The post June 12: Nigeria Needs Total Restructuring Before 2027 – Pat Utomi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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61 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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65 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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67 h. 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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