Full text of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Democracy Day address on Friday
Fellow Nigerians Today, we celebrate democracy and the enduring Nigerian spirit. For 27 unbroken years, since May 29, 1999, Nigerians have chosen their leaders through the ballot, witnessed peaceful transitions of power, and resolved disagreements in courtrooms and legislative chambers—not through violence. We have experienced the longest stretch of civilian rule in our history. Our […]
Ona Judge: Preferred suffering in freedom than plenty in US Presidency, by Owei Lakemfa
Stories like that of David and Goliath teach moral lessons especially about victory not necessarily going to the mighty and powerful. The freedom battles between a sitting United States President and, a slave girl he owned, are no less intriguing. Such a true life story is usually tucked away as they tell of the humiliation and […]
Three red cards in World Cup opening game as Mexico beat S’Africa 2-0
South Africa coach Hugo Broos had warned his players to be ready for the intimidating atmosphere created by a capacity 80,824 crowd at the imposing concrete arena.
‘Guard your integrity, build career before politics,’ Ex-NYSC DG urges Youths
A former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Maj-Gen Johnson Olawumi (rtd), has urged Nigerian youths to focus on building credible careers and acquiring valuable skills before venturing into politics, describing professional competence as the strongest foundation for effective leadership and public service. The retired army general gave the advice while interacting […]
Ododo visits Iluke, vows to flush out criminals from Kogi after bandit attack
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s determination to eliminate criminal activities across the state following a deadly bandit attack on Iluke community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area.
Onjeh urges electoral reforms, electronic voting on Democracy Day
He called on political leaders to prioritise service over personal gain and urged the strengthening of the judiciary, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and anti-corruption agencies.
