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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said Nigeria’s June 12 generation secured democracy, while the present administration must now focus on delivering economic prosperity for citizens. Speaking during his Democracy Day address, he said Nigeria has recorded 27 years of uninterrupted civilian rule since 1999, describing it as a milestone that must be protected and strengthened. Tinubu stressed that democracy must translate into tangible economic benefits, insisting that “democracy must be felt in the pocket” through jobs, improved livelihoods, and expanded opportunities. He highlighted ongoing reforms in fiscal management, infrastructure development,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured 33 Nigerians for their contributions to the country’s pro-democracy struggle while reaffirming his administration’s hardline stance against terrorism and insecurity. In his 2026 Democracy Day address, Tinubu said the honourees drawn from journalism, activism, academia, civil society, and public service endured persecution, imprisonment, exile, and intimidation during the struggle for democratic governance in Nigeria. He said their sacrifices must be permanently recognised as part of the nation’s democratic history, adding that a formal honours list will be released in the coming days. Full List…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission have formalised a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating digital literacy, innovation development, and economic growth across the six states of Southwest Nigeria. The collaboration was sealed through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Abuja, with both organisations pledging to strengthen digital skills development, support innovation ecosystems, and expand economic opportunities across the region. Speaking at the ceremony, the Director General of National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa, described the agreement…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has called on Nigerians to safeguard the country’s hard-earned democratic freedoms and support the ongoing reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu aimed at fostering national development. In a Democracy Day message commemorating June 12, Yilwatda described the date as a defining moment in Nigeria’s democratic history, symbolizing the sacrifices of patriots who fought for justice, electoral integrity, and the sovereignty of the people. He said Democracy Day serves as a reminder of Nigeria’s collective struggle for freedom and…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced June 16 to 25, 2026, as the period for political parties to conduct primaries in newly restored state constituencies across Benue, Delta, Jigawa and Kogi states ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the Commission said the decision followed court judgments directing the restoration of previously suppressed constituencies and was made in accordance with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and…

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to improving the welfare of older persons through stronger social protection programmes, enhanced healthcare access, and increased support for caregivers. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older Persons in Nigeria (COSROPIN) at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, Doro assured the delegation that all requests and recommendations presented would receive careful consideration. The minister said the ministry would work closely with the National Senior Citizens Centre…

President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio, has urged Nigerians to remain united, resilient and actively engaged in nation-building as the country marks 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. In a Democracy Day message released on Thursday, Akpabio congratulated Nigerians for sustaining democratic rule for nearly three decades, describing the country’s democratic journey as a testament to endurance despite challenges and agitations over the years. The Senate President, through a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, acknowledged that mistakes had been made along…

The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chief Tony Ojukwu, has declared that credible elections are a fundamental human right and not a privilege, stressed that Nigeria’s democracy can only thrive when the will of the people is respected. Speaking as Nigerians commemorate Democracy Day, Ojukwu said the June 12, 1993 presidential election remained the country’s strongest evidence that free, fair and transparent elections are achievable when institutions act with integrity and uphold the rule of law. He noted that the late Prof. Humphrey Nwosu’s introduction of…