VIDEO: President Tinubu falls off Parade Jeep at Democracy Day Celebration

NewsNigeriaPoliticsVIDEO: President Tinubu falls off Parade Jeep at Democracy Day Celebration

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 12, 2024

President Bola Tinubu suffered a fall on Wednesday while boarding the parade vehicle at the Democracy Day celebration at Eagle Square, Abuja. According to viral videos on social media, the President lost his footing while climbing the steps and had to be helped up by his security details. Despite the incident, President Tinubu quickly regained his balance and continued with the proceedings. Earlier in his Democracy Day speech, the President reflected on Nigeria’s journey from...

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Democracy Day: Kogi Govt Reaffirms Support For Tinubu’s Policies, Programmes

NewsNigeriaPoliticsDemocracy Day: Kogi Govt Reaffirms Support For Tinubu’s Policies, Programmes

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 12, 2024

The Kogi State Government has reaffirmed unwavering support for the policies and programmes of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The Kogi Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, gave the assurance at a Democracy Day programme organised by Kogi youths on Wednesday at Government House Lokoja, tagged: “Renewed Hope Agenda”. Fanwo noted that the programme was put together to celebrate President Tinubu’s unprecedented achievements and consolidation of democracy for the betterment of Nigeria. He said, “We’ve...

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Democracy Day: APC Promises Democracy Will Usher In Economic Freedom

NewsNigeriaPoliticsDemocracy Day: APC Promises Democracy Will Usher In Economic Freedom

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 12, 2024

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured Nigerians that democracy will usher in an era of economic freedom. The ruling party in a Democracy Day message signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, Esq. assured Nigerians of better days ahead. The message read, “We remember and celebrate our illustrious patriots whose conviction and sacrifices bequeathed to us the democracy that we celebrate today. “Following protracted military rule, civilian democracy was restored to our dear nation in...

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June 12: Kogi Youths Laud Tinubu, Ododo Over Commitment To Democracy

NewsNigeriaPoliticsJune 12: Kogi Youths Laud Tinubu, Ododo Over Commitment To Democracy

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 12, 2024

Kogi State youths have lauded President Bola Tinubu and Governor Usman Ododo over their commitments to democracy. They made the remark during the Kogi Youths Democracy Day Celebration, under the theme “Renewed Hope Agenda: Celebrating President Bola Tinubu Unprecedented Achievements and Consolidation of Democracy in Kogi. The host, Oladele John Nihi, Special Assistant to Governor Ododo on Youth and Student matters, said, “I’m honored to stand before you today as the Special Assistant to His...

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25th Anniversary: Tinubu Pledges To Do Whatever Is Necessary To Cement Democracy

NewsNigeria25th Anniversary: Tinubu Pledges To Do Whatever Is Necessary To Cement Democracy

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 12, 2024

…Says He’s Constitutionally Bound To Preserve Nigeria’s Democracy President Bola Tinubu has said that he’ll do everything possible to cement Nigeria’s democracy. Tinubu stated this during his national broadcast of 25 years of unbroken Democracy in Nigeria, pointing out that democracy doesn’t assume some false or forced unity of opinion, and that he’s morally and constitutionally bound to preserve democratic form of government in Nigeria. He said, “In fact, democracy assumes that conflicting ideas and...

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Democracy Day: Protesters Storm Ikeja Under Bridge

NewsNigeriaPoliticsDemocracy Day: Protesters Storm Ikeja Under Bridge

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 12, 2024

Protesters stormed Ikeja under a bridge in Lagos on Wednesday morning, as the country marks 25 years of uninterrupted Democracy. It was learned that some civil society groups, including the Take It Back Movement, the Education Rights Campaign, the Coalition for Revolution, breath, and the Socialist Workers League, are spearheading the protest. The protesters with various inscriptions such as ‘President Tinubu, let the poor breathe’, ‘For another general strike with mass protest now’, and ‘Payment of living...

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Dangote Refinery Pushes Back Petrol Production to July

NewsNigeriaPoliticsDangote Refinery Pushes Back Petrol Production to July

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 12, 2024

Nigerians will have to wait a little longer for locally-produced petrol from the Dangote Refinery. The commencement of petrol production, initially expected in June, has been rescheduled for mid-July, according to the refinery’s President and CEO, Aliko Dangote. Dangote attributed the postponement to a “bit of delay” during a tour of the US$20 billion facility in Lagos on Monday. While details regarding the specific reasons for the delay have not been disclosed, he assures the...

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Transcript of President Tinubu’s Democracy Day Address

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTranscript of President Tinubu’s Democracy Day Address

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 12, 2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered an address on the country’s Democracy Day, 12 June 2024. In his speech, President Tinubu reflected on the nation’s journey towards democratic governance, paying tribute to the heroes and heroines who fought for freedom and democracy. He emphasised the significance of democracy as a way of life, highlighting its importance in ensuring liberty, equality, and economic opportunity for all citizens. The President also addressed the challenges facing the nation, including...

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Anambra Speaker, Deputy, Others, React as the Assembly Marks One Year Anniversary

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSpecial ReportAnambra Speaker, Deputy, Others, React as the Assembly Marks One Year Anniversary

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)June 12, 2024

The leadership of the Anambra State House of Assembly has reacted to the Assembly’s one-year anniversary. On 12th June 2023, the Anambra State 8th House of Assembly was inaugurated by Governor Chukwuma Soludo. During the inauguration, Hon. Somto Udeze of Ogbaru II constituency was elected the Speaker of the House, while Hon. Chukwuma Okoye of Awka South II was elected Deputy Speaker, and Hon. Ikenna Ofodeme, emerged as the Majority Leader. The Anambra 8th Assembly...

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Gunmen Kill 2 Policemen, Civilian in Early Morning Attack

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGunmen Kill 2 Policemen, Civilian in Early Morning Attack

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 12, 2024

…Police accuse IPOB and ESN. Two police officers and a civilian have been killed by unknown gunmen at a security checkpoint along the Owerri-Okigwe road in Imo state. The incident reportedly unfolded on Tuesday in Akabo, Ikeduru local government area of Imo State. Eyewitness reports indicate that the heavily armed gunmen arrived in a vehicle and targeted the officers stationed at the checkpoint. The attack happened around 6:00 a.m., catching the officers by surprise. A...

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