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
#June12 : Millions of Nigerians living in IDP, VP lives in N21B Mansion
Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to address Nigerians tomorrow being the 12th day of June already earmarked for the democracy day celebration. Meanwhile, majority of Nigerians aside few politicians, political jobbers and the suffering bigots are not eager to hear from him. Infact, some group of persons are planning on a peaceful protest tomorrow to
Bola Tinubu threatens Nigeria Judiciary on Democracy day
Bola Tinubu’s reckless threat to the judiciary is deliberately targeted at the eminent justices of the Presidential Election Tribunal. To be clear, any Tribunal order declaring Tinubu’s return as invalid cannot “truncate democracy”, it would rather strengthen it. Bola Tinubu’s statement is an affront in a democracy. It amounts to a subtle attack on the
#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
#June12protest : Nigerians in London to join protest
Nigerians in London have mobilized themselves ahead of the much anticipated June 12 protest that would happen in Nigeria. Nigerians whom are obviously tired of the low standard of lifestyle and continuous impoverishment by her government have decided to turn the supposed democracy day June 12 into a day to show the world how depressed they
June 12 massive Protest trends online
The new month June starts with another trending #Hashtag, #June12protest. Several groups online have started pushing for a massive protest on the supposed democracy day, June 12 as to express their dissatisfaction over the insecurities, price hikes, bad economy et al in Nigeria. Check below for all that’s trending online.. This proposed movement is believed
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,