THE strength of a nation’s democracy lies in the synergies between its government and its citizens, working together to overcome challenges and fully embrace democratic values. As we commemorate the June 12 celebration of Democracy in Nigeria, the significance of this day serves as a reminder of the struggles and …
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FG Unveils Activities For Democracy Day
The Federal Government has unveiled a series of events to mark this year’s Democracy Day. The details were unveiled in a notice issued by Abdulhakeem Adeoye on behalf of the Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Sunday. …
Read More »Tinubu Marks First Democracy Day As President Of Nigeria
On Monday, President Bola Tinubu marked the 2023 Democracy Day celebration by inspecting a Guard of Honour at the Forecourt located within the Presidential Villa, Abuja, as part of the day’s planned activities. Ahead of President Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, had arrived the Forecourt few minutes to 10am; after …
Read More »DEMOCRACY DAY: We’re Making Progress — Uzodimma Reassures Imo State Residents
The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has urged residents of the state to join other Nigerians to renew their faith in democracy as the best form of governance. In a statement signed by the Special Adviser on New and Electronic Media, Nnaemeka Okafor, “Governor Hope Uzodimma acknowledged that …
Read More »JUNE 12: Tinubu Promises Judiciary More Reforms
The President, Bola Tinubu, on Monday, said the judiciary in the country should expect more reforms. He said this during his first Democracy Day speech as president. According to reports, Tinubu assented to a constitutional amendment bill bringing uniformity to the retirement age and pension rights of judicial …
Read More »DEMOCRACY DAY: We Must Guard Our Democracy Jealously –Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has reminded Nigerians that the late Moshood Abiola, winner of the annulled June 12, 2003 election paid the ultimate price, hence the need to never take this democracy for granted but to guard it jealously and protect it like a precious jewel. He noted that the democracy …
Read More »DEMOCRACY DAY: FG Declares June 12 Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 12, 2023 Public Holiday in commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day. In a statement issued Thursday in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated all Nigerians on …
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