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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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NAF converts fuel tankers into aircraft refuelling bowsers to enhance operations
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully converted four pre-owned fuel tankers into specialised aircraft refuelling bowsers as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen operational logistics and enhance combat readiness. According to a statement signed on Wednesday by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information at NAF Headquarters, the innovation was carried out under the supervision of…
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Tinubu urges eco-friendly tourism policies at UN Africa tourism summit
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has called on African countries to adopt policies that promote eco-friendly tourism and preserve the continent’s rich cultural heritage as a path to long-term prosperity and sustainable development. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the opening of the 68th meeting of the United Nations Tourism Commission for Africa (CAF) held in Abuja on…
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BREAKING: Tinubu cancels June 12 national broadcast
…to address Nigerians in National Assembly By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu will not deliver a traditional presidential national broadcast as part of the 2025 Democracy Day celebrations scheduled for June 12. According to an official update released by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF),…
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