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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commemorated Nigeria’s 2025 Democracy Day with a groundbreaking speech at the National Assembly that now doubles as a historic first as June 12 has now officially been designated as the annual Presidential Address Day by lawmakers. The president’s address, delivered during a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives,…
Some aggrieved citizens on Wednesday protested against the current state of the country just as the whole nation mark another anniversary of Democracy day. These Nigerians took to the streets to protest against the hunger and economic hardship which is prevalent in the land. In Lagos State, the economic capital of the country, some protesters…
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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday addressed Nigerians on Democracy Day for the second time since he assumed office on May 29, 2024. In his speech, the President honoured heroes of democracy, rallied Nigerians to support his administration’s efforts to strengthen the economy and informed citizens that a bill for a new minimum wage will be…
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The Nigerian Police Force has warned against planned demonstrations by certain individuals and groups to hold protests in several parts of the country on Democracy Day. The Force also placed its Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police and State Command Commissioners of Police on red alert, directing that they should “collaborate with other security agencies…
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The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12 as a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo in a statement on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Aishetu Ndayako, congratulated Nigerians on the celebration. He said,: “As we mark another Democracy day in the history…
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