Today, Friday 12th of June 2026, marks the 33rd anniversary of the historic “June 12” phenomenon of Nigerian democracy. On that day in 1993, Nigerians elected a new president under General Ibrahim Babangida’s decreed two-party system. The parties on the presidential ballot were the Social Democratic Party (SDP), with Chief Moshood Abiola as the candidate, […]

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta In commemoration of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Abeokuta South Federal Constituency, Chief Toyin Amuzu, has provided free fuel support to no fewer than 600 commercial transport operators across Abeokuta, Ogun State capital. The intervention programme, which lasted two days, saw 200 commercial taxi […]

By Emmanuel Okogba A leading real estate developer, T Pumpy Concept Limited, has stated that democracy becomes more meaningful and sustainable when citizens have a tangible stake in the nation’s development through land ownership, stressing that access to property empowers individuals, strengthens economic participation, and deepens their commitment to national progress.  The Managing Director and […]

By Akande Michael Jide Taiwo & Co., a leading firm of Estate Surveyors and Valuers, has raised concerns over the persistent cases of building collapse in Nigeria, warning that disregard for professional standards and regulatory requirements continues to endanger lives and property across the country. The firm made the observation during its Job Fair and […]

Deputy President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has said the celebration of June 12 and the sacrifices made by late Chief M. K. O. Abiola and other pro-democracy activists should be emphasising the deliverables from democratic governance. In his message to mark this year’s Democracy Day, Omo-Agege who is the Nigeria Democratic Congress […]