Tag: June 12

Col. Ɗangiwa Umar dedicates National Honour to unsung June 12 heroes

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Col. Umar on National Honour

…Urges leaders to shun sycophancy Retired Colonel Abubakar D. Umar has dedicated his newly conferred Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) National Honour to the many unnamed officers and men who, like him, played key roles in the struggle to validate the June 12, 1993 presidential election and affirm Chief MKO Abiola’s mandate. In a statement issued at the weekend, Col. Umar revealed that when President Bola Tinubu personally informed him of the award, his first reaction was to question why only he was being recognised while numerous others who…

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“Tinubu supported June 12 annulment, not part of pro-democracy struggle” – Lamiɗo

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Lamiɗo Presidency on June12

…Presidency counters claim Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamiɗo, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu supported the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election and was not part of the early pro-democracy resistance that followed. Speaking during an interview during a television programme at the weekend, Lamiɗo said Tinubu, who was a senator under the Social Democratic Party (SDP) during the election, was “a major supporter” of former military ruler, General Ibrahim Babangida, who annulled the poll. “Luckily, we were all alive. We were all there and participants…

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SERAP demands June 12 annulment probe, e-transmission of election results

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SERAP demands

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP), has urged President Bola Tinubu to take strong action against the injustice surrounding the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election. The group called on the President to support reforms that will protect Nigeria’s democracy. In a letter dated June 14, 2025 an,d signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation urged Tinubu to set up a presidential panel of enquiry to investigate the unlawful annulment of the 1993 election and identify individuals responsible for what it described as “deliberate violations of Nigerians’…

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June 12: “Nigeria’s democracy slid backwards” – CISLAC

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CISLAC on June12

…Says accountability has collapsed  The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, (CISLAC), has lamented Nigeria’s democracy backward sliding with the collapse of accountable governance, as the nation marks another Democracy Day. Rafsanjani also pointed out that there is widespread voter apathy and growing distrust in the electoral system. In a statement on Thursday, he said: “In Nigeria, democracy is backsliding because of the frightening collapse of responsible, transparent and accountable governance under the watch of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the nation marks Democracy Day and 26 years of continuous democratic…

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Tinubu marks Democracy Day with reaffirmation of democratic ideals, economic progress 

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Tinubu marks June 12

…Awards National Honour to Uba Sani, Nwosu, others  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marked Nigeria’s 2025 Democracy Day with a sweeping address to a joint session of the 10th National Assembly, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to democratic pluralism, economic reform and national unity.  In a speech that balanced historical reflection with present-day policy and political reassurances, Tinubu dismissed fears of a one-party state and honored a cross-section of Nigeria’s democratic heroes – including the only serving governor on the list, Kaduna State’s Senator Uba Sani. Responding to criticisms that his All-Progressives…

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NASS adopts June 12 as annual ‘Presidential Address Day’

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NASS adopts June 12

The 10th National Assembly has formally adopted June 12 as the day for the President of Nigeria to address a joint session of the legislature. The decision was taken yesterday, June 12  during a special Democracy Day sitting at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, where Tinubu delivered a commemorative address to lawmakers. Presiding over the joint session, Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the formalisation of the date, following a Motion raised by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. “Mr. President, in the eloquent speech by the Hon.…

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Tinubu’s Transformative Two Years: Bold Reforms, Economic Revival and a Safer, Stronger Nigeria

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Tinubu's transformative 2 years

Hassan Faruk President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, marking two years since his inauguration on May 29, 2023, has embarked on a bold reform agenda aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s faltering economy, overhauling governance structures, and bolstering security. As a State House correspondent for Liberty Media Group, this report reviews the most impactful highlights of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu under the “Renewed Hope” Agenda. ECONOMIC STABILISATION THROUGH SHOCK THERAPY From the very onset of his administration, President Tinubu undertook sweeping reforms aimed at correcting long-standing fiscal imbalances: Fuel and Electricity Subsidy Removal…

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“Emulate MKO Abiola’s legacy”, SDP chairmen charge el-Rufa’i

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SDP charge el Rufa'i

The Forum of Social Democratic Party (SDP) Chairmen yesterday charged a former Kaduna governor, Nasir el-Rufa’i, SDP presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Adewole Adebayo and other chieftains to draw inspiration from the integrity and people-oriented values of the late winner of the June 12 1993 presidential election, Chief MKO Abiola. The appeal, which was made in a statement jointly signed by all the 36 state chairmen, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), was issued by the Forum Chairman, Femi Olaniyi, in Abuja, to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day. Recall that…

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Democracy Day: FG declares Thursday public holiday

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FG declares June 12

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, June 12, as a public holiday to commemorate the 2025 Democracy Day celebration. This is contained in an issued statement yesterday by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani, in Abuja. Ms. Ajani disclosed that the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, while declaring the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerians for an uninterrupted 26 years of civil rule. Tunji Ojo said, “June 12 represents our historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is…

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June 12: Tinubu to confer national honours on select lawmakers

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Tinubu to confer

President Bola Tinubu would on June 12 confer national honours on selected legislators in commemoration of Democracy Day. This is contained in a statement issued by the House Spokesman, Akin Rotimi Jr., in Abuja yesterday. The leadership and members of the 10th House of Representatives will participate in a Special Joint Sitting of the National Assembly on Thursday, June 12. The President, who is expected to be the special guest of honour will address the joint sitting of the legislators. “The programme will also feature goodwill messages from former presiding…

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