Former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar has stated that democracy in Nigeria remains in bondage ahead of the 2023 Democracy Day on Monday, June 12. A statement released on Sunday by Atiku, who was the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25, 2023 presidential election, said the governing elite must stop…
Federal Government has declared Public Holiday for Democracy Day. reports that the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Interior, has declared Monday, June 13, as a public holiday in commemoration of Nigeria’s Democracy Day which comes up on June 12. This online news platform understands that Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made this known in a statement signed by…
Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey has tweeted a photo of the Nigerian flag on his official Twitter handle. Truetells Nigeria reports that the photo was shared at exactly 12am (Nigerian time) on June 12, which is now being celebrated in Nigeria as “Democracy Day”. It is also coming ahead of planned nationwide protest which has…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday addressed Nigerians as the country marks Democracy Day on June 12. The address, which was televised nationwide, lasted for just over 20 minutes. According to the President, Democracy Day “is a celebration of freedom, and victory for one people, one country and one Nigeria.” The President’s address came as thousands…
Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Saturday, 12th June, 2021. Welcome to Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today Saturday, 12th June 2021. 1. North vs South: Those Accusing Me Of Double Standards Are Being Unfair – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has said those accusing him of ‘double standards’ are being unfair to…
Sunday Igboho Declares June 12 Day of Total Protest, Warns Buhari. Truetells Nigeria reports Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has declared June 12 as day of protest for Yoruba Nation agitators. The self-acclaimed Yoruba activist said the agitators will hold ‘peaceful rallies’ across the southwest region on Saturday, June 12. Igboho, who spoke…
