Day: June 12, 2025

Friday Sermon: How Selfishness Poses A Great Dangers To Our Nations! By Imam Murtadha Gusau

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In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful All perfect praise be to Allah the Lord of the Worlds. May His peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and upon all his family and companions. To proceed: Dear brothers and sisters! Selfishness is a disease of the heart and we can have it in varying degrees – from healthy to severe, and when it is at extreme levels it is dangerous to our own selves and to our nations. Ironically, the more we…

From Protest to Purpose: Nigerian Youth Walk the Talk of Democracy and Renewed Hope, By Omanibe Mama

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On June 12, 2025, the heartbeat of Nigeria pulsed to the rhythm of resolute footsteps. Not of protest, but of purpose. From Unity Fountain to Eagle Square, thousands of young Nigerians walked—not in defiance, but in affirmation—carrying the weight of history on their shoulders and the banner of Renewed Hope in their hands. This was no ordinary commemoration of Democracy Day. It was a vibrant declaration by a generation that refuses to be sidelined. It was a collective call to action from those who no longer wait to be led…

2027: Why Is Senator Omo-Agege Playing the Ostrich? By Matthew Kwode

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As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, Delta State’s political landscape is now charged with renewed hope and strong optimism for victory of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Delta State.   The recent defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the entire structure of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC has dramatically reshaped the state’s political dynamics, sparking optimism among APC faithful. This seismic shift was widely hailed as a unifying force, with the potential to reinvigorate the party’s fortunes.   Under Governor Oborevwori’s leadership, the APC has…

The Enduring Significance Of June 12 By Prof. Mike Ozekhome, SAN

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INTRODUCTION June 12 holds an indelible place in Nigeria’s political consciousness, a date now officially designated as the nation’s “Democracy Day”. More than just a public holiday, it serves as a sad reminder of a defining moment in Nigeria’s quest for democratic governance, intricately linked to the struggles of Chief MoshoodKashimawo Olawale Abiola. His electoral victory in the 1993 presidential election, widely acclaimed as the freest and fairest in Nigeria’s history even as at today, and its subsequent annulment, unleashed a torrent of political and legal crises that profoundly shaped…

Tinubu honours Soyinka, Akinrinade, Falana, Others with National Awards for Democracy Struggles

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As part of activities marking this year’s Democracy Day celebration, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday conferred national honours on 28 notable Nigerians for their exceptional contributions and sacrifices toward the entrenchment of democracy in Nigeria. The awards were presented during a special joint sitting of the National Assembly in Abuja, commemorating 25 years of unbroken democratic governance in the country. Prominent among the recipients are Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka, retired military chief and NADECO stalwart Gen. Alani Akinrinade (rtd), veteran diplomat Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), and a…

CIFCFIN Registrar Bags Chieftaincy Title, Abeneche Atta Igala

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By Our Reporter   The Atta Igala, His Royal Majesty, Agabaidu (Dr) Mathew Alaji Opaluwa Oguche Akpa II (CFR), has reaffirmed the commitment of the Igala Kingdom to honor illustrious sons and daughters who have distinguished themselves through selfless service to the community, the nation, and humanity. The monarch gave the assurance during the coronation of the Registrar of the Chartered Institute of Forensic and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria (CIFCFIN), Dr Isa Salifu, who was conferred with the revered chieftaincy title of Abeneche Atta Igala on Tuesday at the…

Akpabio Hails Tinubu’s Democratic Credentials, Calls for June 12 Museum …As President Tinubu Addresses National Assembly on 2025 Democracy Day

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President of the Senate, Distinguished Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as a symbol of Nigeria’s democratic journey, describing his emergence as President and his presence at the National Assembly on Democracy Day as “nothing short of providence.”   Senator Akpabio gave the commendation during his welcome address at the 2025 Democracy Day celebration and State of the Nation Address by President Tinubu, held at the joint sitting of the National Assembly in Abuja.   In an emotionally charged speech titled “June 12: The Fire That…

ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR AT THE JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN COMMEMORATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY, 2025 THURSDAY, 12TH JUNE 2025

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Protocol: With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Assembly; a parliament that embodies the will of the Nigerian people. 2. Today, as I entered this grand edifice built from the sweat and toil of our democratic yearning, my heart stirred. It was a blend of accomplishment and resolve. 3. I felt a sense of collective accomplishment when I realised how far we had come as a nation. Since 1999, democracy has risen from the ashes and destitution of military rule to take its rightful place…

Democracy Day 2025: Nigeria ‘ll never become a One-Party State – President Tinubu assures

Lukman Laleye Babalola

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country will never slide into a one-party state under his administration. The President made this declaration on Thursday while addressing a joint session of the National Assembly in Abuja, as part of activities marking Democracy Day 2025. Speaking before the lawmakers, President Tinubu addressed growing concerns from opposition parties about the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) allegedly aiming to dominate the political space. He described such claims as false alarms driven by panic. “To those who ring the alarm that the…

Democracy Day: NHRC urges greater commitment to Human Rights protection

Lukman Laleye Babalola

As Nigeria commemorate the 2025 Democracy Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for renewed commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights across the country. In a statement issued to mark the 26th anniversary of uninterrupted democratic rule, the Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, emphasized that democracy thrives only when justice, equality, peace, and human dignity are upheld. “As we mark 26 years of uninterrupted democracy, we reflect on our journey and reaffirm our commitment to justice, equality, peace, and human dignity,” Ojukwu…