Tag: June 12
Chief Tonobok Okowa re-elected AFN president
Okowa, the incumbent President was the sole candidate for the highly esteemed office of the Federation as the three other…
Presidency apologizes for mistaken democracy day Honours List, issues correction
Femi Fabunmi The Presidency on Thursday issued an official apology and correction following an error made in the Democracy Day…
Thugs disrupt peaceful June 12 Protest in Akure
Some armed thugs attacked peaceful protesters in Akure, Ondo State, on Thursday. The protesters were part of the #TakeItBack movement…
Police meet with CSOs to discuss Democracy Day protests
Residents were advised to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity or persons to the nearest police station without delay.
June 12: CAPPA laments Nigeria’s unfulfilled promises
CAPPA drummed support for enhancing INEC’s autonomy and backed demands to remove the Presidency’s power to appoint electoral commissioners, noting…
Delegates, board members arrive Abuja ahead of AFN Presidential election
Delegates and newly elected board members of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), have started arriving in Abuja, the Federal…
Unsung Hero of Nigeria’s Democracy Day: CNPP demands recognition for Prof. Humphrey Nwosu
The CNPP insisted that the major problem in Nigeria is not the anthem or the constitution in operation but the…
The need for restructuring has become undeniable – Gov. Akeredolu
"The symbol of the June 12 struggle made the ultimate sacrifice. We must not allow our people to continue paying…
Fuel subsidy removal: I feel your pains, but decision taken to save Nigeria – Tinubu
Tinubu, in a nationwide broadcast to commemorate the June 12, said he admitted that the decision would impose extra burden…
Tinubu addresses the nation on June 12
Television, radio stations, and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian…
A daughter’s search for her father, how a country found its missing pages
When Nigerien filmmaker, Amina Mamani, lost her father Mamani Abdoulaye, novelist, writer, poet, activist and politician in a rather extenuating…
Democracy day: CSOs hits MKO Abiola’s home
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Saturday marched to late Chief MKO Abiola’s Lagos home, in commemoration of…
FG’s promises to us not fulfilled – MKO Abiola’s family
The family of late Chief MKO Abiola, on Saturday, said the Federal Government has not fulfilled promises made to the…
June 12: Lekki calm, peaceful
The Lekki area of Lagos, which witnessed massive violence during the EndSARS protests, was generally calm on Saturday as residents…
June 12: Ojota boils as protest continues (Photos)
More protests rock Ojota area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria on June 12, Democracy Day as Nigerians take to the street…
June 12: FCTA assures Abuja residents of safety
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has assured residents of safety during the Saturday, June 12 Democracy Day celebration.
June 12 protest: NANS makes U-turn; disowns ‘Buhari-must-go’ campaign
The National Association of Nigerian Students has reversed its decision to protest against Buhari-led government on June 12.
Don’t forget June 12 struggles – APC chieftain
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress( APC), Mr Nwaeze Onu, on Friday urged Nigerians not to forget the struggles…
June 12/Democracy Day: Why Obasanjo failed to honour Abiola
For eight years when he was in power as President Olusegun Obasanjo did nothing to honour MKO Abiola (whose June…
June 12: There are many heroes who remain unsung – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, in his message to Nigerians on the occasion Of the 21st Anniversary Of Democracy Day,…
June 12: Tinubu commends Buhari ahead Democracy day
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, representing Lagos Central Senatorial District, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for recognising June 12 as the right…
Buhari addresses the nation tomorrow
President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation tomorrow, Friday, to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day.
June 12: Nigeria’s feats amid shortfalls
By Carl Umegboro Military junta of General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida had inadvertently made June 12 a historic day Nigerians will…
June 12: Kola Abiola is unfair to Asiwaju Tinubu – Col. Nyiam
National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) chieftain, Col. Tony Nyiam (retd), has cautioned against what he described as the penchant for twisting…
June 12 and the Rebound of Truth
When he wrote In Julius Ceaser that the evil that men do live after them, legendary Writer, Williams Shakespeare, was…
I can’t remember June 12 without shedding tears — Ojudu
The former Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Political Matters, Babafemi Ojudu, says he was always in tears whenever…
June 12: Buhari has shown uncommon courage – Abiola’s daughter
Omolola Abiola-Edewor, the eldest daughter of the winner of June 12, 1993 presidential election, late MKO Abiola, says President Muhammadu…
June 12: Group condemns Fayose’s diatribes against Obasanjo
Nigerian Forum for Good Governance and Leadership has described ”the diatribes” by a former governor of Ekiti, Mr Ayo Fayose,…
June 12: How ego made Obasanjo not to honour Abiola – Fayose
Immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has attacked Nigeria's former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, saying his ego made him…
See cost of dress Aisha Buhari wore on Democracy Day
For Democracy Day Gala Night, Nigeria's first lady Aisha Buhari rocked a lovely Embroidered Silk-Crepe Cape-Back Caftan made by A-list…