3 d. ago A lot of people kicked against Tinubu’s reforms, but we’ve started to see the fruits — Sen. Olamilekan Adeola

Tribune Online A lot of people kicked against Tinubu’s reforms, but we’ve started to see the fruits — Sen. Olamilekan Adeola Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, and a veteran of the legislature in Nigeria in his own right. In this interview with KEHINDE AKINTOLA, he speaks on how Nigerian democracy has survived its longest unbroken streak of 26 years in the country, the socio-economic reforms being championed by President Bola […] A lot of people kicked against Tinubu’s reforms, but we’ve started to see the fruits — Sen. Olamilekan Adeola Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Omukoro abduction violent blow to Nigerian democracy – IPOB lawyer

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha Human Rights Advocate and Counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Barr Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has bemoaned the abduction of the Bayelsa State High Court Judge, Justice E G Omukoro, noting that the collective descent into lawlessness has reached a disgraceful and terrifying new low in Nigeria. In a statement released […] The post Omukoro abduction violent blow to Nigerian democracy – IPOB lawyer appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Democracy in name only: The irony of Nigeria’s Democratic celebration (1)

This article is the first of a three-part series examining the deep contradictions at the heart of Nigeria’s democratic experiment. In Part One, we explore the painful irony of Democracy Day in light of the violence in Benue and the broader failure of the Nigerian state to protect its citizens.   Democracy in Nigeria was […] The post Democracy in name only: The irony of Nigeria’s Democratic celebration (1) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu tasks media on unity, ethical journalism as NUJ celebrates 70 years

Tribune Online Tinubu tasks media on unity, ethical journalism as NUJ celebrates 70 years President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasised the pivotal role of the Nigerian media in fostering national unity, strengthening democracy, and shaping the country’s future... Tinubu tasks media on unity, ethical journalism as NUJ celebrates 70 years Tribune Online

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3 w. ago “Everything Around Us Is Crumbling” – Kate Henshaw Decries 26 Years Of Nigerian Democracy

Nigerian actress and activist Kate Henshaw has voiced her disappointment over the current condition of the country. Henshaw stated that Nigeria’s 26 years of uninterrupted democracy have yielded little to no visible progress, adding that the democratic experience holds no real meaning for the majority of citizens. The actress shared her thoughts during a special […] The post “Everything Around Us Is Crumbling” – Kate Henshaw Decries 26 Years Of Nigerian Democracy appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Democracy Day: Minister celebrates women, families, urges inclusive progress

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has extended heartfelt felicitations to Nigerian women, children, families, and vulnerable groups on the occasion of Democracy Day. In a statement released by her media aide, Jonathan Eze, she praised the resilience of Nigerians and emphasised the importance of inclusive democracy for the nation’s […] The post Democracy Day: Minister celebrates women, families, urges inclusive progress appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Democracy Day: Nigerian youth hold solidarity rally for Tinubu in Abuja

Tribune Online Democracy Day: Nigerian youth hold solidarity rally for Tinubu in Abuja A cross-section of Nigerian youth under the umbrella of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) held a solidarity rally and march on Thursday in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as part of this year's Democracy Day celebration. Democracy Day: Nigerian youth hold solidarity rally for Tinubu in Abuja Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Democracy Day: Nigerian economy on more rational footing — Tinubu

Tribune Online Democracy Day: Nigerian economy on more rational footing — Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Thursday reeled out some of the socioeconomic achievements recorded during the past two years of his reign in commemoration of the 26th years of uninterrupted democratic rule in Nigeria. Democracy Day: Nigerian economy on more rational footing — Tinubu Tribune Online

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4 w. 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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4 w. ago Nigerian democracy has risen from the ashes since 1999 – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu says that democracy has risen from the ashes since 1999’s return to the civilian rule. He said read more Nigerian democracy has risen from the ashes since 1999 – Tinubu

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4 w. ago Democracy Day: Firm pledges 20 million jobs in support of Tinubu’s govt

Tribune Online Democracy Day: Firm pledges 20 million jobs in support of Tinubu’s govt He emphasised that the initiative is not profit-driven but aimed at helping the President realise his vision of economic empowerment for Nigerian youths. Democracy Day: Firm pledges 20 million jobs in support of Tinubu’s govt Tribune Online

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4 w. ago June 12: Gov Bala felicitates with Bauchi residents, Nigerians

Tribune Online June 12: Gov Bala felicitates with Bauchi residents, Nigerians The Governor also saluted the resilience and unwavering spirit of the Nigerian people, whose commitment continues to sustain the ideals of democracy.  June 12: Gov Bala felicitates with Bauchi residents, Nigerians Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Cross River governor highlights lawmakers’ key role beyond project execution

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has emphasised that the role of lawmakers extends far beyond executing projects. Speaking at the Hillary Bisong Colloquium in Calabar, which focused on “Lawmaking & constitutional democracy: The Nigerian experience,” Governor Otu, represented by Commissioner for Education, Senator Stephen Odey, highlighted the importance of lawmaking. […] The post Cross River governor highlights lawmakers’ key role beyond project execution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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