Democracy Day in Nigeria is now being celebrated on the 12th. In 2019 was the first time the day has been marked on this date. And the change carries heavy symbolism for a country that’s known more years of being ruled by military men than by democratically elected leaders. Until 2019 the date on which
Peter Obi Raises Salient Questions as Nigeria marks democracy day
His Excellency, Peter Obi asks some salient questions as Nigeria marks democracy day… He wrote below : “As our dear nation marks Democracy Day today, commemorating 25 years of striving to be a democratic country, the fundamental question for all of us remains: Are we truly democratic? An unexamined life is not worth living, so it
Minimum wage Chants Greet Bola Tinubu at Eagle’s Square (video)
Something unusual and funny happened today at the Eagle’s Square during the June 12 democracy day celebration. Yesterday, majority of Nigerians who are currently passing through severe hardship had planned on embarking on a peaceful protest today across Nigeria. The Nigerian DSS issued a stern warning to Nigerians never to carry out any protest. However, during
JUST In : Bola Tinubu Falls Down On Democracy day (Video)
Bola Ahmed Tinubu had a great fall on democracy day while trying to climb the open truck at Eagle’s Square, Abuja. Tinubu was on his way to addressing the people at Eagle’s Square before the incidence. The unfortunate situation was so fast that his aides couldn’t get hold of him in time. However, they immediately
#June12 : Peter Obi Bemoans State Of Democracy In Nigeria
Peter Gregory Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, has lamented the state of the country’s democracy, stating that the recently concluded elections showed that it is deeply troubled. He said that Nigeria’s destiny remains uncertain and precarious, adding that she is still in search of solutions to basic problems. According to him, the
BREAKING: FG declares Monday public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Monday, June 14, as public holiday to celebrate this year’s Democracy Day. Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Dr Shuaib Belgore, urged all citizens to support the present administration in its efforts
Full Transcript of Buhari’s June 12 Reinstatement
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday directed that, henceforth, the nation’s Democracy Day will be holding on June 12 of every year, as against the current arrangement where the ceremony holds on May 29. Buhari has also resolved to honour the winner of the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Abiola,