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Oluremi Tinubu calls for end to child labour in Nigeria

By Kunle Sanni First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has condemned the continued existence of child labour in the country, declaring it unacceptable for any child to be forced into work at the expense of education and personal development. In a statement marking the World Day Against Child Labour on Thursday, Mrs. Tinubu expressed deep concern over the plight of millions of…

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President Tinubu celebrates Vanguard publisher Sam Amuka-Pemu at 90

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has described Prince Sam Amuka-Pemu, the iconic publisher of Vanguard newspaper, as an eminent statesman and a towering figure in Nigerian journalism as he marks his 90th birthday. Fondly known as “Uncle Sam,” Amuka-Pemu began his journalism career at the Daily Times before co-founding The Punch newspaper with the late Chief Olu Aboderin. In…

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Presidency apologises for listing living icons in posthumous honours

By Kunle Sanni The Presidency has tendered an apology after mistakenly listing two prominent Nigerian figures, Pa Reuben Fasoranti and Dr. Edwin Madunagu, as deceased during President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day address at the National Assembly. The error, which sparked public confusion during Thursday’s televised ceremony, saw the two respected elder statesmen named under the Posthumous Honours category alongside late…

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Saraki urges stronger parliament as Nigeria marks Democracy Day

By Kunle Sanni Former Senate President, Dr. Olubukola Saraki, has called for urgent measures to strengthen Nigeria’s legislature, warning that the National Assembly risks losing its vibrancy and independence if current trends continue. Saraki made the call in a statement on Wednesday to commemorate Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day, which he also shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account. Congratulating…

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PHOTO NEWS: Shettima, Kingibe, Akume, Boss Mustapha grace Democracy Day Lecture

Vice President Kashim Shettima, June 12, 1993 elected Vice President Babagana Kingibe, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Boss Mustapha, Ministers of Budget and National Planning Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Information Idris Mohammed and Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari were among dignitaries that attended the Democracy…

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Reps consider 2,263 bills in 2 years

…51 bills received presidential assent The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt (Hon) Abbas Tajudeen, has said the House considered 2,263 bills within the first two years of the 10th Assembly. Tajudeen made this known on Thursday at a special joint sitting of the National Assembly with President Bola Tinubu to mark the 2025 Democracy Day and the second…

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Tinubu now bears torch of democracy —Shettima

By Kunle Sanni Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu embodies the continuation of the democratic vision championed by the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, Nigeria’s foremost democracy martyr. Speaking at the 26th Democracy Day Public Lecture held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima described Tinubu as one of Abiola’s most trusted lieutenants and…

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NOA DG commends Nigeria’s 26 years of democracy

…urges citizens’ active participation As Nigeria marks this year’s Democracy Day, the Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa Onilu, has lauded the country for sustaining democratic governance for 26 uninterrupted years. Describing the milestone as a testament to the resilience and determination of the Nigerian people, Onilu emphasized that democracy remains the best form of…

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BREAKING: Tinubu confers national honours on Soyinka, Olorunyomi, Onanuga, Falana, others

By Kunle Sanni Delivering his Democracy Day address, President Bola Tinubu conferred national honours on a wide array of distinguished Nigerians, recognizing their outstanding contributions to democracy, human rights, journalism, activism, and national development. The honours included both living recipients and posthumous awards for prominent figures in Nigeria’s democratic struggle. President Tinubu made the announcement on Thursday while addressing a…

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BREAKING: Tinubu hails Buhari for recognising June 12 as Democracy Day

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed appreciation to former President Muhammadu Buhari for officially recognising June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day—a historic shift from the previous May 29 observance. Addressing a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives on Thursday to mark Democracy Day, Tinubu commended Buhari’s 2018 decision to move the celebration to June 12…

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