June 12: Coalition storm Lagos streets in peaceful protest against insecurity, others
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The coalition of civil society organizations, trade unions, youth groups, community associations, social movements, faith-based groups and concerned Nigerians in the early hours on Friday, stormed Ikeja area, Lagos to stage a peaceful protest against insecurity, economic woos in the country as part of the celebrations marking Democracy Day and 34 anniversary […]
South Africa to charge FG for cost of deporting Nigerians
“We will also be billing countries for their foreign nationals who have to be deported or who are in our criminal detention facilities”
US lawmaker hails Nigeria’s State Police Bill passage
He said, “I am thankful to see that Nigeria’s House of Representatives passed this important policy that I’ve been calling for since @POTUS first asked me to investigate the genocide against Christians in Nigeria.
27 years of uninterrupted democracy worth celebrating — NANS
A Democracy Day walk organised by the National Association of Nigerian Students under the leadership of its president, Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, has been described as an opportunity to reflect on Nigeria’s 27 years of uninterrupted democratic governance.
Strong democratic institutions key to tackling insecurity — Saraki
…Says 8th Senate was not a rubber stamp…Urges Nigerians to cherish democracy By Dapo Akinrefon Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said that strong democratic institutions are essential to addressing Nigeria’s security challenges, while urging lawmakers to promote transparency and strengthen public trust in governance. Saraki stated this on Friday while delivering a keynote address […]
‘Tinubu Should Resign,’ Melaye blasts Democracy Day address
By John Alechenu ABUJA — Former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign, arguing that his Democracy Day broadcast failed to reflect the realities of insecurity and economic hardship confronting Nigerians. Melaye made the remarks in Abuja during the third posthumous legacy colloquium held in honour of late […]
