2 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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 w. 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 w. 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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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 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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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 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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3 w. 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 w. 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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3 w. 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 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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3 w. ago June 12 protest kicks off in Abuja under watchful eyes of security forces

A June 12 protest marking Nigeria’s Democracy Day has commenced in Abuja, with demonstrators gathering to voice their discontent over read more June 12 protest kicks off in Abuja under watchful eyes of security forces

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3 w. 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 w. 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 w. ago Democracy Day: FCT Police Barricade N’Assembly Gate Amid Planned Protests (Pictures)

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have barricaded the main gate of the National Assembly complex in Abuja to prevent protesters from accessing the venue. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the protest, organised by Take It Back Movement and several civil society groups, is part of nationwide demonstrations marking June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day. […] The post Democracy Day: FCT Police Barricade N’Assembly Gate Amid Planned Protests (Pictures) appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Democracy Day: Okpebholo, Ododo task Nigerians on democratic principles

Tribune Online Democracy Day: Okpebholo, Ododo task Nigerians on democratic principles As Nigerians commemorated June 12, Democracy Day, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, and Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, urged citizens to reflect on democratic principles and values. Democracy Day: Okpebholo, Ododo task Nigerians on democratic principles Tribune Online

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago June 12: Deji Adeyanju Slams Tinubu’s Leadership, Says Democracy Only Serves Elites

As Nigeria commemorates another Democracy Day on June 12, human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has delivered a scathing critique of the Bola Tinubu administration, describing Nigeria’s democracy as a system that continues to serve the interests of the powerful rather than the ordinary Nigerians. In a press statement released to mark the June […]

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