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Senate scrutiny of SEDC boss reflects Tinubu’s commitment to transparency — Oluwo
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo — The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has commended the Senate’s scrutiny of heads of government agencies, describing the exercise as a demonstration of transparency and accountability under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The monarch, in a statement made available to newsmen by his press secretary, Alli Ibrahim, said he was impressed by the…
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FULL TEXT: Tinubu’s June 12 Democracy Day speech
FULL TEXT OF PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU’S DEMOCRACY DAY ADDRESS Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate not only democracy but also the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch…
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Democracy Day: Nigeria moving from uncertainty to stability, Tinubu says
…. Reforms to reach every home President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria is transitioning from a period of economic uncertainty to stability, adding that the next phase of his administration’s reforms will focus on accelerating growth and ensuring that the benefits are felt across the country. Speaking in his Democracy Day address on Friday, Tinubu said ongoing infrastructure projects are…
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Tinubu honours Dasuki, Okei-Odumakin, Kolade-Otitoju, Alake, others for June 12 struggle
President Bola Tinubu has announced national honours for dozens of pro-democracy activists, journalists, civil society leaders and military officers who played key roles in the June 12 struggle and the fight for democratic governance in Nigeria. Speaking during his 2026 Democracy Day address on Friday, Tinubu said the award recipients endured persecution, imprisonment, exile and other hardships in the quest…
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Surrender or face action, Tinubu warns bandits, terrorists
President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern warning to bandits, kidnappers and other armed groups, ordering them to surrender to authorities or face the full force of the Nigerian state. In his 2026 Democracy Day address marking June 12 on Friday, the President said the government would no longer tolerate violence against citizens, stressing that the window for voluntary surrender…
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Tinubu pays tribute to Abiola, Kudirat, others as Nigeria marks Democracy Day
President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the heroes of the June 12 struggle, describing the annulled 1993 presidential election as a defining moment in Nigeria’s democratic journey and urging citizens to uphold the ideals for which democracy activists fought. In his Democracy Day address on Friday, Tinubu said June 12 occupies a sacred place in the nation’s history, representing…
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Tinubu reaffirms commitment to security, says 13,000 terrorists neutralised in one year
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening security across the country, stressing that sustainable democracy can only thrive in a secure environment. In a nationwide address to Nigerians on Friday, the President expressed concern over the plight of children reportedly held captive in parts of Borno State, declaring that “democracy without security is a mirage.” Speaking further,…
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Shettima defends Tinubu’s reforms as City Boy Movement rallies support for 2027
Vice President Kashim Shettima has defended the policies and programmes of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing them as youth-focused and aimed at addressing contemporary national challenges through long-term reforms. Speaking on Thursday during a courtesy visit by members of the City Boy Movement at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Shettima said the administration remains committed to supporting young Nigerians, whom…
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JUST IN: President Tinubu to deliver nationwide broadcast on Democracy Day
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will deliver a nationwide broadcast on Friday, June 12, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s Democracy Day celebration. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the address is scheduled to air at 7:00 a.m. The statement said the broadcast will be transmitted on the…
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Nigeria, Ethiopia sign prisoner transfer agreement, move for immediate implementation
The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia have signed a Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement, marking a significant step in strengthening judicial cooperation and protecting the rights of citizens serving prison terms abroad. Both countries also agreed to commence the immediate implementation of the bilateral agreement in line with their respective domestic laws and international…
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