Politics

Democracy Day: FG Declares Monday Public Holiday

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The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 12 as a public holiday in commemoration of 2023 Democracy Day celebration. This was contained in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, on behalf of the Federal Government. While Continue Reading

Religion

Churches in Ondo Beef up Security, Hold Services

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Despite the palpable fear of terror attack on worship centers in Ondo State arising from last Sunday attack on a church in Owo , many Christians today were in their various churches for the Sunday service. Police vehicles also patrolled the roads in the State capital even as it was observed that churches beefed up […]Continue Reading

Security

Democracy Day: Police Patrol Nooks, Crannies of Oyo

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As part of efforts to rid the state of criminals, Police in Oyo State have embarked on a team and convoy patrol in the Ibadan metropolis as well as the entire State. The patrol tagged, “Show of Force” began from the Police Headquarters, Eleyele Ibadan through Aleshinloye, Ring-Road, Challenge,  Idi-Arere, Beere, Oje, Agodi gate, Iwo-Road, and […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Stakeholders Bare Minds on Child Labour

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As thousands of people across the world celebrate the International Day against Child Labour on June 12, a child protection expert, Mr. Olakunle Sanni has called for social welfare packages for less privileged families in an effort to end poverty and other poor value systems in the society. Mr. Saani, who gave the advice while speaking with […]Continue Reading

Politics

Democracy Day: Buhari Addresses Nigerians

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Address by his excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, President and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces of the federal republic of Nigeria on the occasion of commemoration and celebration of Democracy Day, 12th June, 2022 Fellow Nigerians, today, June the 12th, marks another Democracy Day anniversary and an occasion to celebrate freedom and unity of our Nation. From […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Senator Arthur Nzeribe is Dead

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Second Republic politician, Senator Francis Arthur Nzeribe, is dead. A reliable source close to the family, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the Oguta-born maverick died on Sunday afternoon in a foreign hospital. Senator Francis Arthur Nzeribe passed on aged 83. CulledContinue Reading

Politics

We can achieve more together than apart – Governor Abiodun

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People of Ogun State turned out in large numbers to celebrate Democracy Day in Abeokuta, the state capital with Governor Dapo Abiodun restating that Nigerians could achieve more together rather than clamouring for the division of the country.  Governor Abiodun while addressing the gathering at the MKO Abiola International Stadium, Abeokuta, urged Nigerians to be […]Continue Reading

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Youths Hold Peaceful Protest In Ondo, Demand Good Governance

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Some youths in Akure, Ondo State capital on Saturday staged a peaceful protest in commemoration of the June 12 Democracy Day. The youths in their numbers took to the street to join their counterparts across the country to demand good governance as well as an urgent end to insecurity. They converged on Post Office Junction in […]Continue Reading

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Democracy Day: Shun Divisive Tendency, Akeredolu Urges Ondo People

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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has urged Nigerians to refrain from actions and utterances that can hurt the unity of the country.  Governor Akeredolu in his goodwill message on the occasion of this year’s Democracy Day, said the nation could not afford to undermine the huge sacrifices it had made to come this far, […]Continue Reading

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June 12: OSHA Speaker Sues For National Peace And Unity

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The speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, OSHA, Mr. Timothy Owoeye, says the vision of the founding fathers of Nigeria shall not be in vain in spite of the recent insecurity challenges. The speaker in a statement by his Media Aide, Mr Kunle Alabi to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day called on all lovers of peace […]Continue Reading

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Full Text Of President Muhammadu Buhari’s Democracy Day Speech

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Speech By His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, President And Commander In Chief Of The Armed Forces Federal Republic Of Nigeria On The Occasion Of Commemoration And Celebration Of Democracy Day On 12th June, 2021 Fellow Nigerians, I join you all today to commemorate and celebrate our Democracy Day.  It is a celebration of freedom and a […]Continue Reading

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Democracy Day: Governor Abiodun Calls For Peaceful Celebrations

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called on the people of the State to celebrate June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day, peacefully and avoid any act that could threaten the security of the State and Country. In a statement, by his  Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kunle Somorin, Governor Abiodun urged the people of the state to […]Continue Reading

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June 12: A Tribute to Courage – Governor Oyetola

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As Nigeria marks Democracy day, Osun state Governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola has described the recognition of June 12 as Nigeria official democracy day as a tribute to courage. A cross-section of activists in the state also called for a review of the 1999 constitution to truly make it the people’s constitution. Correspondent, Adenitan Akinola captures […]Continue Reading

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Politicians, Activists, Have Failed to Sustain June 12 Ideology – Don

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People in governance and activists in the political system of the country have failed to sustain the ideology behind the June 12 struggle citing insincerity and insensitivity to the plight of many Nigerians.  A political scientist, Dr Moses Duruji who made this known in an interview with Radio Nigeria explained that the Hope mantra of […]Continue Reading

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President Muhammadu Buhari’s Democracy Day 2020 (Full Speech)

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President Muhammadu Buhari has addressed Nigerians on the occasion of this year’s Democracy Day, Friday, 12th of June. NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI ON DEMOCRACY DAY, JUNE 12TH 2020 Fellow Nigerians,1. The 2020 celebration of Democracy Day marks 21 years of uninterrupted civil administration in our dear country. This day provides us an opportunity […]Continue Reading

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Buhari Hails Essential Workers in the Fight against COVID-19

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President Muhammadu Buhari has acknowledged efforts of the essential workers in the fight against coronavirus across the country. The president stated this his message on the occasion of the nation’s democracy. While reeling out efforts of the government on the pandemic which he believed had affected the socioeconomic system and caused pain to the families […]Continue Reading

News Analysis

JUNE 12: Evaluating Nigeria Democracy 27 Years after

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June 12 remains an indelible milestone in the annals of Nigeria’s political cum electoral history as the election held on that day in 1993 was adjudged credible, though it was annulled by Ibrahim Babaginda’s military regime. On Analysis, a lecturer of political science, Mr Segun Ogunsola in a chat with Simeon Ugbodovon evaluates the commitment […]Continue Reading

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FG Declares Friday, June 12 as Public Holiday

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The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, 2020 as public holiday to mark this year’s Democracy Day Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola who made the declaration congratulated all Nigerians at home and abroad for the entrenchment of democratic rule in the country. He commended the heroes of democracy for their dogged determination […]Continue Reading