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JUST IN: Tinubu Confers Posthumous Honours On Abiola, Humphrey Nwosu, Others

by Folarin Kehinde June 12, 2025

written by Folarin Kehinde

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has bestowed posthumous national honours on key figures who played pivotal roles in the nation’s democratic struggle, including the late Chief MKO Abiola and former National Electoral Commission (NEC) chairman, Prof. Humphrey Nwosu.

Speaking during a special address to a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja to commemorate Democracy Day, President Tinubu acknowledged the sacrifices of Abiola, widely regarded as the winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election, as well as other pro-democracy icons.

Also honoured were renowned environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and Mrs. Kudirat Abiola, a leading voice in the resistance against military rule and wife of the late Abiola.

More to follow…..

June 12, 2025 0 comments

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June 12: Heavy security as protesters rally in Lagos

by Folarin Kehinde June 12, 2025

written by Folarin Kehinde

Protesters took to the streets of Lagos on Thursday to mark Nigeria’s Democracy Day, despite a significant deployment of security personnel across key areas of the city.

Security operatives, including officers from the Nigeria Police Force, maintained a visible presence at protest sites. Patrol vehicles were positioned strategically to control movement and prevent any potential escalation.

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June 12: Tinubu to address Nigerians on state of the union tomorrow by 7am

by Folarin Kehinde June 11, 2025

written by Folarin Kehinde

President Bola Tinubu will address the nation at 7 am on Thursday as part of activities to mark the 2025 Democracy Day celebration.

Tinubu will also attend a joint session of the National Assembly at the National Assembly complex in Abuja.

The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Democracy Day said this in a statement on Wednesday.

Abdulhakeem Adeoye, who issued the statement on behalf of the committee’s Director, Information & Public Relations, said Tinubu will, after his address, attend a joint session of the National Assembly at noon.

However, Adeoye said there will be no Democracy Day parade. Later in the day, there will be a “Public lecture on Democracy Day celebration at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. Time: 4 pm,” the statement read.

The theme of the lecture is “Consolidating on the Gains of Nigeria’s Democracy: Necessity of Enduring Reforms”.

The 2025 Democracy Day celebration will be the third since President Tinubu assumed office in 2023, after winning a highly contested poll earlier that year.

Despite 26 years of unhindered democracy in Nigeria, critics are questioning the country’s democratic values.

June 11, 2025 0 comments