Democracy Day: 11 African Leaders Attend The Celebration
By our correspondent No fewer than 11 African leaders attended the ceremonies for the maiden celebration of June 12 as Democracy Day in Nigeria on Wednesday. Among them were President…
Why Wheat Farming Is Suffering Setback In Nigeria
Lack of policy framework to mandate agricultural research institutes to ensure consistent supply of high yielding varieties of modified seeds to farmers has been identified as the major concern militating…
Senator Abe Reacts To Obasanjo, Jonathan, Babangida’s Absence At Democracy Day Celebration
Former governorship aspirant in Rivers State, Senator Magnus Abe has reacted to the absence of former Heads of State and Presidents at the 2019 Democracy Day celebration in Abuja. Abe…
June 12: Jonathan, Obasanjo, Other Former Leaders Absent At Ceremony
Former Nigerian heads of state and presidents were absent at the venue of the 2019 Democracy Day celebrations on Wednesday. The former leaders including Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan,…
CPJ Calls For UN To Continue Scrutinizing Human Rights Situation In Eritrea
By Lukman Amusa The Committee to Protect Journalists and 29 other civil society organizations yesterday sent a letter to members of the United Nations Human Rights Council urging them to…
Celebrating The Nigeria’s Democracy Day And Resurrection Of The Spirit Of June 12
By Rahaman Onike No matter the inherent justification and philosophy behind the policy shift in respect of ideal democracy day for the nation ,what is clear abini tio is that…
June 12 Cannot Be Public Holiday When Nigerians Are Hungry – Atiku
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has said June 12 remained a threshold in Nigeria’s national life and demanded some soul-searching from Nigerians. Mr Abubakar said in a statement in Abuja…
Democracy Day: Full Text Of Buhari’s Inaugural Speech
By Lukman Amusa President Muhammadu Buhari has described Nigeria as the big brother to her neighbouring countries on the continent. Buhari, who spoke at the democracy day celebration at Eagle…
PMB Names National Stadium After MKO Abiola
President Muhammadu Buhari has named the National Stadium, Abuja after the presumed winner of 1993 presidential elections, MKO Abiola. Buhari announced this during today’s Democracy Day celebration at the Eagle…
Medical Student Arrested With Gun, Military Uniform, Cult Regalia
The Cross River Police Command has arrested a 400 level student of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Calabar for alleged possession of firearms and belonging to a cult…
