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Democracy Day: Tinubu commends Buhari, says recognition of June 12 fixed a national wrong
By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended former President Muhammadu Buhari for his landmark decision to designate June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day. Speaking during a special address to a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday in celebration of Democracy Day, Tinubu described Buhari’s move as…
Read More »Tinubu Honours 66 Nigerians with National Awards on Democracy Day
Photo: Kudirat Abiola, wife of the winner of the June 12 1993, election President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured 66 Nigerians with national awards during his Democracy Day 2025 speech. The honours were given to individuals who made significant contributions to Nigeria’s democracy, civil rights, journalism, and public service, and…
Read More »Democracy Day 2025: Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Democratic Values in NASS Address
…Recognises the pains, sacrifices of Nigerians President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday delivered a stirring Democracy Day address to a joint sitting of the National Assembly, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to deepening democratic governance, strengthening national unity, and improving the lives of all Nigerians. Speaking inside the green chamber of…
Read More »Airpeace Incident: What Transpired at Lagos Airport – Oshiomhole
Senator representing Edo North and former Edo State Governor Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has shed light on the incident that occurred on Wednesday morning at Zulu Hall, Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1. He recounted how he and other passengers were denied boarding on an Air Peace flight to Abuja, despite having…
Read More »Buratai Denies Boko Haram Convoy Attack, Labels Report Fake News
Retired Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai, has dismissed as false the reports circulating on several online platforms that his convoy was attacked by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State. In a statement released on Monday, his media aide, Brigadier General Sani Usman Kukasheka (Rtd), described the…
Read More »June 12: President Tinubu to award national honours to select lawmakers
By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu is set to confer National Honours on a number of selected lawmakers on June 12, as part of the activities marking this year’s Democracy Day. This announcement was made in a statement issued by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr., on Sunday in…
Read More »NCoS refutes claims on NIN delay, says 74% inmates already registered
By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has reported that 59,786 inmates out of a total population of 80,879 have been documented across 256 custodial centres nationwide. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the spokesperson of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Deputy Controller of Corrections…
Read More »NiMet predicts 3-day rains, thunderstorms across Nigeria from Sunday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted thunderstorms and rainfall across various parts of the country from Sunday through Tuesday. In its weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, NiMet projected morning thunderstorms on Sunday, accompanied by moderate rainfall in parts of Taraba and Adamawa states in the northern region.…
Read More »Highlife legend, Mike Ejeagha, dies at 95
By Deborah Nnamdi Veteran Nigerian highlife musician Mike Ejeagha has passed away at the age of 95 following a long illness. His death was confirmed on Saturday by his eldest son, Emmanuel Ejeagha. According to Emmanuel, the music icon—affectionately known as “Gentleman, Mike Ejeagha”—died on Friday night around 8 p.m.…
Read More »Lagos Govt to fine, jail environmental offenses from July 1
By Deborah Nnamdi The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources has announced stricter enforcement of environmental laws beginning July 1. Offenders could face a fine of up to N250,000 or up to three months’ imprisonment for violations such as illegal waste dumping, street littering, and defacing public…
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