Transcript: President Tinubu’s full Speech on 2026 Democracy Day

Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in our history. Our democracy is not perfect, but it is ours, and we must continue to defend and strengthen it. In the coming...

Gunmen raid school in Kogi, kill Vice Principal, others 

Three persons including Vice Principal Government Secondary School in Iluke, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Mr Gani Anifowose have been killed by gunmen that invaded the school on Wednesday morning. The attackers was said to have invaded the community and attacked the school at about 9 am when students were writing the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). thereby disrupted the examination in an attempt to abduct students in the process....

INEC restores constituencies in four states, fix date for party primaries

Following court judgments that ordered the reversal of previously suppressed constituencies, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has restored state constituencies in Benue, Delta, Jigawa and Kogi States. The commission, in a statement signed by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, said the restoration is in line with the 1999 Constitution as amended and the Electoral Act, 2026. The Commission said the affected constituencies will now participate fully in...

Herder-Farmer conflict: Gov Mohammed inaugurates commission of inquiry

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has inaugurated Judicial Commission of inquiry to investigate the romote cause of the crisis between Farmers and Herders in Lanzai/Dosho in Darazo Local Government area of the state. The  Commission, headed by  Former Grand Khadi in the state, Khadi  Abdullahi Yakubu Marafa will advise Government on the appropriate action to take as major against re-occurrence. Inaugurating the commission, the Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Hon. Mohammed Auwal Jatau,...

Gov Fintiri Issues 48 Hours to Political Appointees to Resign

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has directed all political office holders serving in this administration who have publicly declared allegiance to, or defected to, other political parties to immediately resign their appointments within 48 hours.The Governor gave the ultimatum in a statement issued by Humwashi Wonosikou, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Wednesday. “This directive has become necessary to preserve government loyalty, discipline, and the integrity of public service. “All affected appointees are...

Labour Groups Support Hashim At Launch Of Democratic Renewal Movement 

Organised labour, civil society leaders, politicians, youth groups, women leaders, and pro-democracy advocates on Wednesday joined forces with Accord Party presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, as the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR) was formally launched in Abuja. The event drew hundreds of participants from across the country, united by a shared commitment to strengthening democratic institutions, promoting good governance, and expanding citizen participation. Speaking on behalf of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC),...

Plateau state records reduction of Malaria prevalence 

The wife of the Plateau State Governor, Barrister Helen Mutfwang says Plateau State is among the states that recorded remarkable reductions in malaria prevalence in Nigeria, declining from 18.8 per cent in 2021 to 2.8 per cent in 2025. She disclosed this at the flag-off of the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Campaign held at Crispan Hotel, Jos. She explained that the event marks another important step in the collective commitment to safeguarding the health...

Over 4000 applicants jostle for 550 medical slots in Taraba 

Over 4000 applicants across the 16 Local Government Areas of Taraba State have submitted their application for employment into the State Secondary Health Care System. The State Commissioner for Information and Re-orientation, Barrister Zainab Usman Jalingo, in a statement, however, said government approved only 550 slots for the recruitment of health personnel. She says those being recruited were nurses and medical records officers and were selected out of the over 4000 applications. According to the...

Zulum commends Tinubu for securing release of 434 Ngoshe captives

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for securing the release of 434 residents of Ngoshe community, who were abducted over a year ago by bandits. The victims were originally taken from Ngoshe, a border town in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, following an attack on the community by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. Governor Zulum, while speaking in Pulka on Monday, confirmed that the latest release comprises...

Gunmen abduct 39 Zamfara elders on reconciliation mission

A reconciliation mission has turned soar as gunmen have abducted 39 elderly residents of Magamin Diddi village in Magami/Faru ward of Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State while on a mission to negotiate with leader of the bandits. A notorious bandit kingpin Jammo said to be in control of the Muntsira Forest in Maradun LGA reportedly kidnapped the victims on Sunday but was officially made known in Monday. Bello Dosara, Chairman of Maradun Local...

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