By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu experienced a mishap during the Democracy Day celebration at Eagle Square on June 12. While attempting to board a parade vehicle, he lost his balance and fell. Security personnel quickly rushed to his aid, helping him up. The incident, which...
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Democracy Day: Governor Ododo urges resilience in Nigeria’s journey towards justice for all citizens
Democracy Day: Governor Ododo urges resilience in Nigeria’s journey towards justice for all citizens
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has called for resilience in Nigeria’s journey to ensure justice for all her citizens as the country marks 25 years of uninterrupted democratic governance since 1999. In his Democracy Day message, Governor Ododo called on Nigerians to...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved N521.4m cash assistance for the 2024 Borno pilgrims currently in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The Chairman of Borno’s 2024 Amirul Hajj committee and Senator representing Borno Central, Kaka Shehu Lawan, disclosed this on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia....
As part of activities to mark the 2024 Democracy Day, the Guards Brigade Nigerian Army on Wednesday led the Nigerian Armed Forces and Nigeria Police in a special parade. Nigeria is also celebrating 25 years of unbroken democracy. The theme for the Democracy Day Celebration is “25 Years...
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s recent June 12 Democracy Day speech, calling it a mere recounting of history without addressing the current issues. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, Adegboruwa expressed disappointment, stating that the speech failed to tackle...
The Federal Government says work on the Abuja-Kano Road project will resume this week. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made this known on Tuesday at a meeting with contractors in Abuja. He said that the work was paused due to disagreements over price variations, delays and funding...
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of his support, pledging to never abandon them. Mr Tinubu made the pledge during the nationwide Democracy Day broadcast on Wednesday, While acknowledging the economic hardships in the country, Mr Tinubu said, “I understand the economic difficulties we face as a nation....
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Borno State government on Wednesday celebrated 25 years of democracy in Nigeria. Acting Governor Umar Usman Kadafur congratulated Nigerians on this milestone, acknowledging the challenges faced but celebrating the achievements made so far. Kadafur praised security agencies for restoring peace in the...
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, has made minor changes to the leadership of some standing committees of the house, to strengthen oversight and ensure efficiency. Mr Abbas made the new leaderships known during plenary in Abuja on Tuesday. He said that Rep. Abdulmumin...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended Zeberced Group Ltd for its plan to create 40,000 jobs and develop the Abuja Industrial Park, among other projects in the FCT. The Vice President gave the commendation on Tuesday while undertaking a tour of the company’s site at Idu, Abuja. He...
In this heartfelt and beautiful interview with Alexander Adelabu, popularly known as Magixx, and the host of the viral show, #WithChude, Magixx shared his personal journey through life’s challenges, his experiences after being signed in to Mavin Records, and the inspiration behind his upcoming album, ‘I Dream in...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, will on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, lead a solidarity walk in commemoration of the 2024 Democracy Day celebration. A statement by the Principal Special Assistant to the Governor Media, Publicity and Strategic Communications, Bridget Tikyaa said...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Following the tenure elongation of the present Chairman of the State Traditional Rulers Council his Royal Majesty, Etim Okon Edet, the Cross River State legislature has adopted a resolution calling on Governor Bassey Otu to urgently terminate the appointment of His Royal Majesty, Etinyin...
President Bola Tinubu has assured the Organised Labour that a an executive bill on the new national minimum wage for workers will soon be sent to the National Assembly for passage. Tinubu made this known on Wednesday in his second Democracy Day speech on June 12, 2024....
TEXT OF PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU’S NATIONAL BROADCAST ON THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNBROKEN DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA, DEMOCRACY DAY 12TH JUNE 2024 ABUJA My fellow Nigerians, let me begin by congratulating all of us for witnessing the celebration of another Democracy Day today, the 12th day of June 2024....
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Department of State Services (DSS) has issued a press release alerting the public to a violent planned protests on June 12, 2024, which coincide with Democracy Day celebrations. While acknowledging citizens’ rights to assembly and expression, the DSS warned that violent demonstrations...
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said that the introduction of band A with a higher tariff has reduced electricity subsidy to N1 trillion from about N3trillion. The minister said this at the public hearing on electricity tariffs in Abuja on Tuesday. The hearing was organised by the...
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), has said that the service did not detain Maj. Gen. Umaru Mohammed the former Group Managing Director, Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Army Properties Limited illegally. The Public Relations Officer, NCoS FCT command, Samson Duza said this in a statement on Tuesday...
The Kaduna-Kano train service would commence operations in the first quarter of 2025, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Fidet Okhiria has disclosed. Mr Okhiria made the revelation during an inspection of the Rigasa Train Station in Kaduna due to the recent...
The Nigeria Premier Football League, (NPFL), has sanctioned Enyimba FC of Aba and Rangers International of Enugu for breaching its framework and rules in their Matchday 35 encounter. The League governing body awarded three points and three goals to Enugu Rangers and fined Enyimba FC the sum of...